Safety & standards
Safety is the first filter, always.
Castellan is an air charter broker — we don't own aircraft. So our entire craft is choosing the right operator for you, and we hold every one to a single, uncompromising standard.
FAA Part 135 operators only
Every flight is operated by an air carrier holding a current FAA Part 135 certificate. We never arrange illegal 'gray charter' on uncertificated aircraft.
Independent safety ratings
We prioritize operators audited by the industry's independent authorities — ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO — whose ratings reflect safety history, pilot experience, and maintenance rigor.
Verified insurance
We confirm each operator carries adequate liability coverage for your trip before it is booked — never assumed, always checked.
Vetted for every trip
Certificate, insurance, pilot currency, maintenance program, and safety record are reviewed for the specific aircraft and crew assigned to your flight.
Named, never hidden
The operating carrier and aircraft are disclosed to you before you confirm — alongside a single, all-inclusive price.
Discretion by default
Your identity, your guests, and your itinerary are handled in the strictest confidence.
Broker disclosure
Castellan is an air charter broker. We arrange flights operated by third-party air carriers that hold FAA Part 135 certificates. Castellan does not own or operate aircraft. The operating air carrier, aircraft type, and total price are disclosed before every booking.