Independent · Direct · Transparent

Private aviation,
without the layers.

Same aircraft. Same operators. Sourced directly through me, not routed through a sales floor. Send me a route — I'll send back options in hours.

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Or text me directly at +1 (703) 638-0701 · email matt@dashhaviation.com

Why Mac Jets

A leaner way to fly private.

The charter industry is built on layers — sales floors, marketing teams, ad budgets, downtown offices — and every one of them shows up in your quote. Mac Jets cuts through them. Same aircraft, same operators, at a price that reflects what the plane actually costs to fly.

i.
Direct sourcing

No call centers, no junior brokers, no handoffs. You work with me from quote to wheels-down — the same person who answers when you text at 11pm.

ii.
Transparent pricing

All-in quotes with every tax and fee shown up front. The number you approve is the number you pay — no surprise add-ons at billing.

iii.
Same fleet, less margin

I source from the exact operators the major brokerages use. The difference is what their price carries — sales teams, sponsorships, client dinners, quarterly targets. Mine carries one broker and a phone.

The process

From request to runway in four steps.

01 —
You send the trip

Route, dates, passengers, anything special — bags, pets, catering. A text or email is enough.

02 —
I source options

Within hours you get 2–3 vetted aircraft options across categories, with all-in pricing and aircraft details. Every operator is FAA Part 135 certificated and screened for safety ratings.

03 —
You choose, I lock it

Pick the aircraft. Contract signed, plane secured, deposit handled — usually same day.

04 —
Door to door

Catering, ground transport, FBO coordination, crew briefing — handled. You show up. We fly.

The difference

Why direct beats brokered.

Most charter quotes pass through three or four hands before reaching you. Each one takes a margin. Here's what changes when you cut to one.

Traditional brokerage
Layered. Slow. Opaque.
  • Quote bounced between sales rep, manager, ops
  • Markup stacked at each layer
  • Different point of contact every call
  • Surprise fees disclosed at billing
  • 24-hour response times common
  • Generic catering, generic ground
Mac Jets
Lean. Direct. Transparent.
  • One person, quote to landing
  • One lean margin, not a stack of them
  • Direct cell, direct email, always
  • One all-in number, locked before you fly
  • Quotes back same day, often within hours
  • Catering and ground tailored per trip
"Private aviation should feel personal. Most of the industry forgot that."
— Matt Caruso, Founder
About

Built by a broker who got tired of the script.

I spent years inside the major charter brokerages — selling jet cards, booking trips, watching clients pay more than they needed to so the company could expand its sales team.

Mac Jets is the alternative. No corporate overhead. No script. Just direct access to a broker who knows the operators, knows the aircraft, and works for the client — not a quarterly target.

If you're tired of being passed around, send me a trip. I think you'll see the difference.

Matt Caruso
Founder, Mac Jets · Powered by Dashh Aviation
FAQ

Common questions.

How much does a private charter cost?

Every trip is quoted individually based on route, aircraft, dates, and availability. As a rough guide, light jets typically start around a few thousand dollars per flight hour, midsize jets run higher, and heavy jets higher still. Send me a route and I'll give you a real number, usually within hours.

Do you own or operate the aircraft?

No. I'm an independent charter broker. Every flight is operated by an FAA-certificated Part 135 direct air carrier under its own operating certificate. My job is sourcing the right aircraft at the right price and managing the trip end to end.

How far in advance should I book?

I can source flights on as little as 24 to 48 hours notice. For the best pricing, roughly four to six weeks out is the sweet spot — close enough that operators know their schedules, far enough that availability is still open.

Can I fly with pets?

Yes. Most operators welcome pets in the cabin, from lap dogs to large breeds. Tell me about your animals when you send the trip and I'll source aircraft accordingly.

What happens if the aircraft has a mechanical issue?

It's rare, but it happens in aviation. If an aircraft becomes unavailable, I work with the operator network to source a comparable replacement as fast as possible, under terms spelled out in your charter agreement before you ever fly.

Is there a membership or upfront commitment?

No. No jet card, no membership fee, no deposit on file. You pay per trip, and quotes are always free.

Ready when you are

Send a trip. I'll handle the rest.

Quotes back in hours. No commitment, no membership, no minimums.

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