About Us

Leading the Competition

Built to serve the corporate jet and leisure market, our aim was to create a company staffed by experienced professionals, armed with state-of-the-art technology that could effectively deliver the unparalleled service that our customers have come to expect from us. Recognized for its reliable, cost effective and luxury charter services worldwide, Paramount Business Jets gives individuals and corporations the benefits and advantages of aircraft ownership at a fraction of the cost. Paramount Business Jets is committed to excellence in all aspects of our operations.

Our staff is comprised of trusted and well trained aviation experts all of whom exude excellence in every aspect of their work, offering you only the best in luxury charter services. At Paramount Business Jets we care about our customers and are committed to providing you and your guests with, prestigious service, and excellent customer service, backed by a corporate culture that ensures accountability and ethical business practices at every turn. We invite you to step aboard a Paramount flight, and explore outstanding service, technology and comfort.

Message from the CEO

Dear Clients and Customers,

We are honored to have the opportunity to work with you. Since Paramount’s inception we have seen enormous growth by providing our clients with what they need. We promise to provide you with exceptional service, quality aircraft, competitive pricing, unsurpassed safety, enhanced security and unwavering loyalty.

Happy customers are and have always been the key to our success and I thank you for your business. Paramount Business Jets is a representation of my passion for the aviation industry and the people who support us. Without the support of our clients and customers we would cease to grow as a company and therefore, customer satisfaction and happiness is an integral part of every aspect of our operations. As a business owner, I derive great satisfaction from each and every positive report and feedback I hear from you and many more of our customers.

We represent your interests. It is our pleasure to take care of all the details when you are crunched for time. We are not restricted or limited to the number or types of aircraft in our fleet as an operator would be, therefore, we are able to provide the right aircraft for every trip. We will gladly deal directly with operators and other service providers, organize all of the logistics of your trip, take care of the contingency planning, and provide you with quality aircraft and service while being sensitive to your budget.

As a pilot I was taught to be redundant at every stage of flight for reasons of safety and at Paramount we obtain copies of the FAA flight certificates, request operator insurance certificates, review the aircraft history, check the operator and crew safety reports via a third party safety rating from Aviation Research Group or WYVERN. We review the operator's manifests for anticipated departure and arrival times, mileage enroute, FBO's, overnights for the crew and always have a back up aircraft available. Our concierge service specialists will arrange for your ground transportation and in-flight catering and follow up to ensure a timely and high quality product.

Quite simply, we make our customers happy by being passionate about what we do and we enjoy going the extra mile to make you happy by providing you with exceptional and personalized service which our customers have come to expect from us.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to earn your business.


Sincerely,

Richard Zaher, CEO

Paramount Executives

BAKTASH K. ZAHER "RICHARD" - Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Business Jets, Richard Zaher created Paramount Business Jets due to the limited options available for private jet travelers. Having been involved in the aviation industry for over 10 years, Mr. Zaher realized that there was a demand for a private jet charter company to provide a reliable, cost effective and luxury air travel service without compromising quality, safety and personal service.

Mr. Zaher believed, with the innovation of the internet and the advancements in network technology, a more cost effective and reliable method of flying privately was achievable. Since its inception in 2005, Paramount has seen enormous growth and is now recognized as one of the leading private jet charter brokerage companies in the world.

A citizen of the world, Mr. Zaher's interaction in the aviation, film and humanitarian community has allowed him to travel the globe extensively and he is proficient in five languages. He is a pilot and an Honorary Graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Studies. He is a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) as well as the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

NEERAJ KAMDAR - Chief Operating Officer

Neeraj Kamdar joined Paramount Business Jets shortly after its inception and serves as the Chief Operating Officer. With an extensive background in the Aerospace Industry, Mr. Kamdar hopes to bring his expertise to the company, by leveraging emerging technologies to optimize productivity and efficiency in the private jet industry.

Prior to joining Paramount Business Jets, Mr. Kamdar worked with some of the world's top business conglomerates, real estate moguls, entrepreneurs, writers, artists and film makers in helping them implement and extend state-of-the-art technologies in effective and innovative ways across their organizations. Mr. Kamdar is also knowledgeable in accounting, finance and aviation law.

In addition to his interest in emerging technologies in aviation, Mr. Kamdar is also co-author of a paper presented at the 2003 World Aviation Congress and Exposition, entitled "Response Surface Utilization in the Exploration of a Supersonic Business Jet Concept with Application of Emerging Technologies".

A graduate of Florida Institute of Technology, Mr. Kamdar also holds a Masters of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the top engineering universities in the United States.

Board of Advisors

MARGARET F. KLEMM, Ph.D. – Educator and Aviator

Having been involved in the aviation field for over twenty years, Dr. Klemm has a wealth of technical and operational experience in corporate aviation. As a corporate pilot, Dr. Klemm holds various ratings in single and multi-engine aircraft, has logged thousands of hours and has traveled and worked around the globe. She holds degrees from the University of New Orleans, Western Michigan University and Arizona State University, among others and has taught aviation flight technology courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Through her consulting work, Dr. Klemm has dealt with many issues facing aviation operators, such as drug testing and human factors and she also has extensive operational experience in the on-demand Part 135 environment as well as corporate and fractional flight operations. Having served as a FlightSafety, International instructor and as a faculty member for various University Aviation programs Dr. Klemm is recognized for her expertise in corporate flight operations, regulatory compliance, human factors, safety and training. Due to her worldwide exposure and extensive experience in the aviation industry, Dr. Klemm is also a certified IS-BAO auditor, a published author and accomplished speaker.

WILLIAM NIX – Business Owner and Attorney

William Nix is an attorney with extensive experience in corporate formation, operations and business affairs, who works as the Chief Operating Officer of the Creative Projects Group in Los Angeles. During his many years of work in New York City, Will served as Co-Chair of Baker Botts LLP’s Entertainment, Media and Sports Practice Group, as V.P. of Legal and Business Affairs for NBA Properties and as COO of the 2000-member network of the MPAA Global Intellectual Property Group. He has advised film, television, Internet/Software and a variety of other businesses as a strategist, served as Executive Producer on several independent motion picture dramatic and documentary features and has taught graduate level law school and business professional courses/workshops both domestically and internationally.

Will has logged hundreds of thousands of air miles, traveled and worked around the globe and has launched and overseen the operations of corporations on nearly every continent in the world. He is generally conversant in Spanish, French, and Japanese, and has been interviewed extensively about media and law both in the United States and internationally. He holds degrees from New York University School of Law and both Hofstra University’s and Columbia’s Schools of Law, among others, and has taught Sports Law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and at Yeshiva University in New York City. Among other philanthropic/non-profit service work, he is on the Board of Directors of Project GRAD USA and The Peter Pan Children's Fund.

JIM LYNCH - Pilot, Entrepreneur and Aviation Enthusiast

Jim Lynch is Vice President &Chief Operating Officer of Lynch Corporate Services and is also President of Lynch Air Inc. Jim has been involved in aviation from an early age and has been intimately involved with various aspects of the field for over twenty years. He grew up in the northeastern U.S. with a family operated base for general aviation amphibious aircraft. He furthered his aviation experience in the U.S. Navy followed by graduation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University of Daytona Beach with a B.S. degree in Professional Aeronautics. He holds various ratings in single and multi-engine aircraft. After graduation, Jim’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and he went on to operate a flight academy employing over 40 pilots with a customer base in excess of 350 active pilots. Jim also has experience in Part 135 and 141 charter services, maintenance, research and development of aftermarket general aviation products. He has been instrumental in many development and expansion projects on the Daytona Beach airport with involvement in major capital expansion programs in conjunction with large developers. Jim makes his living doing something that is in his blood, building solid business models that are continually morphing into the next phase of development and successfully growing his businesses. Jim is adept at taking concepts and seeing them develop into full-blown and successful projects. Jim’s personality lends itself to dealing with a wide-range of clientele such as NASCAR drivers of international renown, industry leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs and he seeks out conversations with owners of unique or unusual aircraft.

ANKUR BATRA - Marketing Specialist, Strategist and Philanthropist

Ankur Batra is Director of Marketing and Operations at Batra Breweries & Distilleries in Chandigarh, India. Ms. Batra has overseen tremendous growth of Batra Breweries over the past 3 years and has succcessfully employed new marketing strategies to enhance brand recognition and awareness. Ms. Batra has over seven years experience in strategic planning and product management and is reputed for her ability to overcome complex business challenges. Ms Batra is also a marketing consultant for Global Market USA, an entity with operations in Real Estate and Fuel Distribution. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Batra is an active philanthropist, contributing her time and resources various charities in India. Ms. Batra holds a Masters in Business Administration in Marketing from Ohio University and Finance for Senior Executives from Harvard Business School.

THOMAS ZWEIFEL, Ph.D. - Author, Professor and Coach

Thomas D. Zweifel is the CEO of New York-based Swiss Consulting Group, a global performance management company. He has coached hundreds of global leaders on four continents, including at Fortune 500 companies like UBS, Citigroup, GE, Lehman Brothers, Siemens and Novartis, to produce breakthrough results through human competencies he calls "3 Cs" - coaching, communication and cross-cultural strategy. He teaches leadership at Columbia University in New York City and at St. Gallen Business School; his latest books are International Organizations and Democracy (LRP 2005) and Culture Clash (SelectBooks 2003). A dual Swiss and American citizen fluent in four languages, Dr. Zweifel appears frequently in the media (most recently on CNN and ABC), and is a sought-after speaker in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia who inspires audiences with broad interdisciplinary knowledge and cutting-edge tools they can use. Read more ...


CRAIG A. SIEMER - Pilot, Flight Instructor and Security Specialist*

Craig A. Siemer is a pilot at Delta Air Lines, with extensive and high-level experience in Transportation Security, Federal Security Instruction, and Flight Instruction. He was the Lead Instructor for transportation security at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; has instructed pilots at Embry-Riddle and Airline Transport Professionals; and has flawlessly logged more than 5000 hours flight time - serving as Captain, First Officer, and Flight Engineer - in half a dozen different jets, turboprops, and jet airliners, including the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 727, MD88, MD90, E120 and the Bombardier CL65. Siemer graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has been awarded certificates for Airline Transport Pilot AMEL, B737-800 and CL65 Type Ratings, and Flight Engineer Turbojet, and remains active in transportation security. He was the 9th youngest pilot out of 10,000 when hired at Delta in August 2000. He is married and has two daughters.


Honorary Testimonials

Michael Imperioli

MICHAEL IMPERIOLI - Award Winning Writer, Actor and Producer

"Congenial, considerate, responsive, and proactive. Courteous and kind. Has a great understanding of value and what a "Private Jet Charter" means. I would recommend Paramount Business Jets to anyone who wants reliable service with a winning aim at customer satisfaction!!!"

Michael Imperioli is the recipient of an Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild award, and two Golden Globe-nominations for his work on The Sopranos, of which he has written several episodes, and has starred in over thirty movies, including Goodfellas, Malcolm X, and Shark Tale - as well as five Spike Lee films, including Summer of Sam, which he co-wrote and produced.

Michael Imperioli

ANGELINA JOLIE - Award Winning Actor and Producer

"Paramount Business Jets is truly a wonderful way to fly privately. Thanks a bunch."

Angelina Jolie is the recipient of three Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild awards, and over a dozen other honors, including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Girl Interrupted. She is also the winner of the 2005 People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Action Movie Star, and has starred in or produced over thirty movies, including Gia, Pushing Tin, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Alexander, and Mr. And Mrs. Smith.

Michael Imperioli

CLIVE OWEN - Award Winning Actor

"Flying with Paramount is consistently a pleasure. The newest jets, the highest safety record, and the best rates in the industry. Paramount Business Jets is the ideal choice for domestic or international travel, I highly recommend them."

Clive Owen is the recipient of a Golden Globe, a BAFTA Film Award, a New York Film Critics Circle Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and over half a dozen other honors, including a Toronto Film Critics Association Award, for his work in Closer and Gosford Park. He is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a former member of the Young Vic Theatre Company, and has starred in over twenty movies, including King Arthur, Croupier, Sin City, The Bourne Identity and The Inside Man.

Frank Ciminello

FRANK CIMINELLO MD – Plastic Surgeon

"I would definitely use Paramount Business Jets to plan future trips for myself and my guests. It was easy to give them information and they always had prompt replies to my requirements and let me know that the trip was being taken care of every step of the way."

Dr. Ciminello is a fully trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon known for his exemplary plastic surgical services, individualized to the needs and concerns of each patient. Having trained with world leaders in the field, Dr. Ciminello is specialized in surgical procedures that restore beauty and function the both the face and body. He has travelled extensively on a national level and studied with world renowned surgeons in Manhattan New York, California and Miami, Florida. Although highly trained, Dr. Ciminello continues to study new and innovative methods in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, offering his clients the most up-to-date surgical procedures and techniques.

 

CharterX

Published: May 25, 2010

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Paramount Business Jets releases private jet cost calculator

Inflexible airline schedules, a lack of flights, missed connections and delays are but a few sources of frustration for regular business travelers. Even larger groups (such as sports teams) would find it difficult to get 60 people through security, checked onto a commercial flight while making sure that luggage and equipment arrived in a timely manner. In contrast, on-demand travel provides these travelers with operational flexibility and the ability to react intelligently to changing business situations whether on the ground or in the air.

When calculating the cost of private travel, there are a number or variables that need to be involved to determine the actual productivity, trip expenses and family time saved by traveling via business aircraft versus airline alternatives. Some of these variables include: Read full article


Eon Business Online

Published: January 25, 2010

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Paramount Business Jets Announces 2010 Private Jet Charter Olympic Package

Paramount Business Jets is proud to offer our clients a unique and unforgettable private jet charter experience this winter with a chance to be a part of history at the upcoming XXI Olympic Winter Games in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Held from February 12-28th 2010, the Olympic Winter Games will include a wide variety of events such as Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding and much more.

Due to the number of individuals travelling to the Games this Winter we anticipate a significant increase in demand for jet charter travel during the Games and have been notified of very restrictive security procedures for all private jet charter and commercial aircraft. The Vancouver Winter Olympic security requires all aircraft traveling into Vancouver International to pass several layers of security, including landing at a “Gateway Airport”. This is complemented by an extensive security check of passengers and the aircraft before the aircraft is allowed to continue on to Vancouver. Furthermore, all aircraft operators are required to secure a ramp reservation, a slot time reservation to the gateway airport where security checks will be performed and an additional slot time reservation at Vancouver International. Finally once in Vancouver, passengers and crew will be required to clear customs before being allowed to exit the private jet. Read full article


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Published: January 24, 2010

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Paramount Business Jets encourages donated flight hours for Haiti

Unimaginable destruction, tattered infrastructure and catastrophic losses are just some of the problems facing Haiti in the wake of the January 12th earthquake. With many global efforts being conducted to deliver aid, supplies and help to the country, Paramount Business Jets has also begun the process of developing and managing aid assistance to the stricken nation.

In collaboration with The Jean Cadet Restavek Foundation, Paramount Business Jets is encouraging operators to donate flight hours in an effort to further assist the relief efforts undertaken by this remarkable organization. Founded in 2007 by Jean-Robert, The Jean Cadet Retavek Foundation was formed to bring an end to child servitude in Haiti. The Foundation provides direct relief and education opportunities for children in Restavek, advocates for these children throughout Haiti and raises global awareness of the system. The Restavek Foundation was officially named a Clinton Global Initiative commitment in September 2009 for its new area of focus - human trafficking. Read full article


Earth Times

Published: January 23, 2010

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Paramount Business Jets Announces 2010 Olympic Package

Paramount Business Jets is proud to offer our clients a unique and unforgettable experience this winter with a chance to be a part of history at the upcoming XXI Olympic Winter Games in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Held from February 12-28th 2010, the Olympic Winter Games will include 86 winter sports and events such as Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding and much more. With over 97 nations qualified as of November 12th 2009, the 2010 Olympic Winter Games promises to be a spectacular international event with spectators and visitors expected from all corners of the World. Read full article


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Published: January 23, 2010

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Paramount Business Jets Announces 2010 Olympic Package

Paramount Business Jets is proud to offer our clients a unique and unforgettable experience this winter with a chance to be a part of history at the upcoming XXI Olympic Winter Games in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Held from February 12-28th 2010, the Olympic Winter Games will include 86 winter sports and events such as Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding and much more. With over 97 nations qualified as of November 12th 2009, the 2010 Olympic Winter Games promises to be a spectacular international event with spectators and visitors expected from all corners of the World. Read full article


CharterX

Published: April 28, 2009

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Embry-Riddle Grad Student Wins Aviation Writing Competition

Yusuke Ishikawa, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate student, earned first place in the first-ever Excellence in Aviation Writing Competition held by Daytona Beach, Fla.-based executive jet charter company Paramount Business Jets. Ishikawa, 20, faced off against eight other contestants. Seven are also Embry Riddle students.

The competition challenged each contestant to write five-to-seven page reports on a topic or issue – chosen from a list of 15 possibilities – in aviation and the executive jet charter industry. Paramount CEO Richard Zaher, an ERAU alumnus, says the purpose of the competition was to help develop the next generation of aviation professionals. Read full article


CharterX

Published: March 18, 2009

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Paramount Business Jets Holds Aviation Writing Contest

CharterX Professional Plus Member and Wyvern Authorized Broker Paramount Business Jets, a leading executive jet charter membership company, is seeking to further revolutionize the industry and inspire the next generation of business jet professionals by holding its first Aviation Writing Contest.

Paramount Business jets executives chose the nine contestants based on their high levels writing talent and knowledge of – or interest in – the aviation industry. In addition to the interviews and excellent grades in school, the contestants have a proven record of successfully completing specific projects with Paramount. Read full article


Elite Traveler

Published: December 21, 2008

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Paramount Offers 7 Wonders Private Jet Package

Charter operator Paramount Business Jets is now offering an excursion to the Seven Wonders of the World via private jet. On the adventure, the first 16 passengers or group to book the trip are whisked away on a month-long journey to some of the premier tourist cities on Earth.

The escapade touches all six of the world’s civilized continents, aboard a fully-staffed 737 Boeing Business Jet loaded with amenities, including a full shower, complete telecommunications capabilities, movies, live music, gourmet menus, in-flight massage services and gold-plated facial treatments by Paramount partner, Rejuvenair, and even a yoga instructor.

“This is the ultimate fantasy trip,” said Richard Zaher, chief executive of Paramount Business Jets.

In addition, TerraPass has been selected as the trip’s carbon-offset provider to ensure all passengers a “green” journey.

The endeavor costs $356,250 per passenger for a grand total of approximately $5.7 million. Read full article


Just Luxe

Published: January 7, 2009

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See Seven Wonders in 30 Days for $356k

Paramount Business Jets is offering a special excursion that takes a group of 16 to the Seven Wonders of the World in a month.

Sixteen passengers, or a group, will be on a luxury-latent month-long journey that touches down on all of the world's continents. Travelers will fly aboard a fully staffed 737 Boeing Business Jet loaded with amenities that include a full shower, live music, gourmet menus, in-flight massage services, a yoga instructor, and facial treatments.

The actual cost per passenger in a group of 16 travelers is $356,250 or $5.7 million for the entire group. The trips are open to anyone who is wishing to book it. The Seven Wonders vacations also can be taken in legs or sections for less than a month. Read full article


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Published: December 19, 2008

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Travel in Style to the Seven Wonders of the World via Paramount Business Jets

One of the perks of flying via private jets is being able to travel in style and comfort while reaching different continents in their own sweet time.

Paramount Business Jets knows how to really take advantage of this luxury and offers this grand travel escape to any traveler who can afford to shell out $356,250 or for a group of no more than 16 persons for a price of $5.7 million.

This grand vacation would last one whole month, traveling to different continents and visiting the Seven Wonders of the World. A Boeing Business Jet will be used for the whole trip which can definitely provide comfort, security and space that you can’t really enjoy in a regular airliner no matter how big it is. Read full article


CharterX

Published: December 17, 2008

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Travel in Style to the Seven Wonders of the World via Paramount Business Jets

Wyvern Authorized Broker and CharterX Professional Plus member Paramount Business Jets is now offering the ultimate dream trip: an excursion to the Seven Wonders of the World.

On the adventure, the first 16 passengers or group to book the trip are whisked away on a month-long journey to some of the premier tourist cities on Earth. The escapade touches all six of the world's civilized continents, aboard a fully-staffed 737 Boeing Business Jet loaded with amenities including a full shower, complete telecommunications capabilities, movies, live music, gourmet menus, in-flight massage services, a yoga instructor, and even gold-plated facial treatments by Paramount partner Rejuvenair. Read full article


Entrepreneur.com

Published: December 11, 2008

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Paramount sends Private Jet to Seven Wonders

Paramount Business Jets, the leader of quality, safety and comfort in the executive jet charter industry, is now offering the ultimate dream trip, an excursion to the Seven Wonders of the World.

On the adventure, the first 16 passengers or group to book the trip are whisked away on a month-long journey to some of the premier tourist cities on Earth. Read full article


Al Bawaba News

Published: November 12, 2008

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Paramount sends Private Jet to Seven Wonders

Paramount Business Jets, the leader of quality, safety and comfort in the executive jet charter industry, is now offering the ultimate dream trip, an excursion to the Seven Wonders of the World.

On the adventure, the first 16 passengers or family to book the trip will be whisked away on a month-long journey to some of the premier tourist cities on Earth. The escapade will touch all six of the world’s civilized continents, aboard a fully-staffed 737 Boeing Business Jet loaded with amenities, including a full shower, complete telecommunications capabilities, movies and entertainment, gourmet menus, in-flight massage and yoga services.

“This is the ultimate fantasy trip,” said Richard Zaher, chief executive of Paramount Business Jets. Read full article


 

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* Paramount Business Jets is an air charter brokerage company and arranges flights on behalf of its clients. It does not own nor operate the aircraft. All flights are operated by FAA Part 135 Certified air carriers that have qualified to provide services to Paramount Business Jets. Carriers providing services to Paramount Business Jets and our clients meet all FAA safety standards and additional safety requirements established by Paramount Business Jets for private jet charters.