Leviate Air Group adds two Challenger 300s and plans Part 125 operations

Leviate Air Group, a Dallas-based charter operator, broker, and aircraft management firm, is expanding its fleet and launching airline operations.

According to Private Jet Card Comparisons, the Texas-based company has added two Challenger 300 aircraft to its managed fleet. One is based at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California; the other at Dallas Love Field in Texas.

Leviate also announced plans to start Part 125 airliner operations, using a Boeing 767 it has under contract. The operator will manage and operate the 767 under a Part 125 structure for the aircraft owner.

The expansion does not immediately change pricing for charter customers or affect aircraft availability for existing cardholders. Leviate's Part 125 operations will serve specific aircraft owners rather than the general charter market, so the announcement does not affect broader pricing or access in the charter sector.

Advisory group and future expansion

Leviate launched an advisory group led by Eric DuFay, its newly appointed Head of Advisory. According to DuFay's LinkedIn profile, he has 18 years of experience in private aircraft sales and management. He previously served as VP of Fleet Sales at Leviate from 2020 to 2021, and most recently as Global Charter Manager at Netflix for more than five years.

The advisory group will guide executive teams and flight departments as they evaluate operational needs, business objectives, and travel requirements.

Leviate also said it may explore Part 121 operations if timing and opportunity align, though no timeline or details have been disclosed for that expansion.

Luis Barros, Leviate's chief executive, said in a press release that the moves represent "the expansion of our aviation ecosystem into Advisory services, Part 125 operations, and a rapidly growing nationwide charter fleet." He added that the company is "building capability and flexibility for clients while staying focused on safe, well-structured operations and long-term value."