AOG recovery and rapid replacement aircraft deployment.
When scheduled aircraft become unavailable due to technical faults, crew shortages, medical diversions or weather disruptions, airlines face cascading schedule impacts and significant financial exposure. Through our platform, urgent capacity requests are routed to experienced broker partners who source certified replacement aircraft from global operators to support schedule continuity. They work under the time pressure that AOG recovery demands, coordinating aircraft type, configuration and positioning to help minimize passenger disruption and protect your network integrity, subject to fleet availability and permit timelines.
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Around-the-clock response: Broker partners maintain dedicated teams trained for commercial airline recovery, available 24/7 to handle AOG situations, emergency capacity requests and schedule protection across time zones.
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Global fleet sourcing: Broker partners identify, evaluate and position the aircraft type and seat configuration required for your disrupted route from operator networks spanning multiple regions and fleet categories.
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Turnaround coordination: Broker partners work with operators and airport handlers to reduce ground time at the positioning airport, supporting fast deployment through slot coordination, crew readiness and ground handling alignment.
ACMI and wet lease contracts for flexible capacity management.
Whether your airline needs a single-flight replacement, seasonal capacity reinforcement or extended operational support over several months, ACMI and wet lease structures offer capacity without long-term ownership commitments. Our broker partners negotiate these contracts on your behalf, covering Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance from the lessor while your airline retains control over fuel, catering, airport fees and ground handling. Contract terms are adapted to the duration, route profile and financial framework of each specific requirement, with conditions confirmed before execution.
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Short-term recovery: Secure wet lease cover for sudden technical faults, unexpected crew shortages, medical diversions or other critical operational interruptions requiring immediate capacity restoration on affected routes.
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Seasonal expansion: Add temporary fleet capacity for peak holiday periods, high-demand routes, major events or network trials without capital investment in additional owned or dry-leased aircraft.
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Flexible contract terms: Broker partners structure lease agreements by duration, block-hour volume, route scope and financial terms aligned with your airline's operational planning cycle and budget framework.
Operational integration under your airline's flight numbers and brand.
Introducing a sub-charter aircraft into a live commercial schedule requires close coordination between the lessor operator, your operations control center and ground teams at each station. Our broker partners facilitate this integration, working with operators whose crews and aircraft can operate under your airline's flight numbers and marketing carrier designation. The objective is to maintain continuity for ticketed passengers, consistent handling procedures at contract airports and alignment with your service standards, subject to regulatory approval and the operator's own operational capabilities.
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Flight number continuity: Replacement aircraft operate under your airline's commercial flight codes and marketing carrier designation, maintaining booking system integrity and passenger-facing consistency on affected routes.
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Operational alignment: Broker partners coordinate ground handling, fueling, catering, slot management and crew briefings with the replacement operator to align with your station procedures and dispatch requirements.
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Passenger experience: Service standards, loyalty program recognition and brand presentation are maintained to the extent permitted by the sub-charter operator's cabin configuration and crew training.
Operator qualification and regulatory compliance for commercial sub-charters.
Airlines selecting sub-charter capacity carry regulatory and reputational responsibility for the operators flying under their codes. Our broker partners source operators holding valid Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) and, where applicable, IOSA registration or equivalent audit standards recognized by your airline's own safety and compliance framework. They provide the documentation and operational data your teams need to complete internal vetting procedures, supporting a structured qualification process that aligns with EASA, FAA or ICAO requirements as applicable to the route and jurisdiction involved.
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Operator credentials: Broker partners source operators with valid AOCs, appropriate insurance coverage and, where required, IOSA registration or third-party safety audit certifications recognized in commercial wet lease operations.
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Documentation support: Broker partners compile and transmit operator documentation including AOC copies, insurance certificates, fleet technical data and crew qualification records to support your airline's internal vetting process.
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Regulatory alignment: Broker partners verify that the proposed sub-charter operation is compatible with the regulatory framework of the route, including EASA or FAA oversight requirements, bilateral air service agreements and wet lease approval procedures.
Frequently asked questions about airline sub-charter operations.
Planning urgent commercial capacity recovery or seasonal fleet expansion? Below are answers to common questions about how sub-charter operations are organized. Submit your requirements through the IONA JETS platform, and our broker partners will handle all quoting, contract negotiation and operational coordination on your behalf.
IONA JETS acts solely as a digital referral platform connecting clients with independent air charter brokers across private, commercial and cargo aviation. IONA JETS is not an air carrier or aircraft operator and does not operate any flights; all flights are quoted, contracted and performed exclusively by third‑party brokers and/or certified operators under their own licenses, terms and conditions and insurance policies. The descriptions provided on this website are of a general nature and reflect common practices and service standards within the air charter industry; they are for guidance only and do not constitute a guarantee that a particular service, configuration or feature will be available on every mission. All services remain subject to operational constraints, availability and applicable regulations, and the precise conditions of your trip or shipment will be confirmed by the broker partner at the time of booking. Any transport‑related obligations or liabilities rest solely with the contractual carrier and/or broker identified in the booking documentation.
What safety and qualification standards do sub-charter operators meet?
Broker partners source operators holding valid AOCs and, where applicable, IOSA registration or equivalent third-party audit standards. Airlines typically verify operator qualifications independently through their own commercial vetting procedures before final contract execution and operational commencement.
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Can the sub-chartered aircraft operate under our airline's flight numbers?
Yes, this is standard practice in commercial wet lease operations. Broker partners coordinate with operators and relevant authorities so replacement flights operate under your designated flight numbers and marketing carrier codes, subject to regulatory approval in each jurisdiction.
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What is included in a standard ACMI or wet lease agreement?
A standard ACMI wet lease provides Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance from the lessor. Your airline covers direct operating costs including fuel, catering, airport fees and ground handling charges at the contract airports specified in the lease agreement.
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How quickly can a replacement aircraft be positioned for an AOG situation?
Deployment timelines depend on aircraft type availability, crew positioning, international flight permits and airport slot coordination. Through established operator networks, broker partners can in many cases position replacement aircraft within hours of receiving the request, subject to these operational variables.
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