Cobalt Air

Cobalt Air (ICAO: CNS): A Profile of the U.S. Charter Operator

It is important to distinguish between the defunct Cypriot airline "Cobalt Air" (ICAO: FCB, which ceased operations in October 2018) and Cobalt Air, LLC (ICAO: CNS), a currently operational U.S.-based aircraft charter company. This profile focuses exclusively on Cobalt Air, LLC (ICAO: CNS), the charter operator.

Cobalt Air, LLC is an FAA-certificated, on-demand aircraft charter company based in the United States. It functions as a sister company to PlaneSense, Inc., which was established in 1996 and manages a fractional ownership program primarily utilizing Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Cobalt Air, LLC provides transport services under FAR Part 135 for share owners within the PlaneSense fractional ownership program and also offers limited on-demand charter services to other interested parties.

The main operational base for Cobalt Air, LLC is Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Boston, United States. The company's fleet primarily consists of Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft, known for their versatility and performance. Additionally, Cobalt Air, LLC is a launch customer for the Pilatus PC-24 super-light business jet, with this type of aircraft entering service in 2018. Its fleet includes forty-four (44) Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop aircraft and thirteen (13) Pilatus PC-24 twin-engine jet aircraft.

The route network scope for Cobalt Air, LLC focuses on on-demand passenger air charter services. The company has expanded its regulatory reach, having obtained an Air Transport Licensing Certificate from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in August 2017 to facilitate charter flights between the United States and all Bahamian ports of entry. In June 2018, it further secured a Foreign Air Operator Certificate from Transport Canada, enabling it to conduct passenger air transport services between the United States and Canada. As a private charter operator, Cobalt Air, LLC is not a member of any major airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Its notable services include a spacious 330 cubic foot cabin on the Pilatus PC-12, offering six executive seats, cabin pressurization, a flat floor for comfort, and a fully enclosed lavatory. Passengers also benefit from in-flight access to the baggage area and a large cargo door for easy loading.