ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft is proud to announce that JSX intends to begin ATR operations in late 2025. The Texas-based, award-winning public charter air carrier will lease two ATR 42-600s to expand its hop-on service, reaching more private terminals, Fixed Base Operators, and underserved airports across the United States.
The ATR operations will be supported by a comprehensive ATR Global Maintenance Agreement to maximise aircraft availability and reliability.
Committed to offering safe, seamless transportation for all, JSX will offer its customers a premium configuration that is part of the ATR HighLine cabin collection, featuring a spacious interior with plans to certify and install Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. The aircraft will be fit with 30 premium seats, offering business class legroom, complementary cocktails and gourmet snacks inflight.
This announcement charts future growth for both JSX and ATR, with a Letter of Intent for 15+10 new ATR HighLine-equipped aircraft — either ATR 42-600s with 30 premium seats or All-Business Class ATR 72-600s with 30 seats. This partnership marks ATR’s entry into the United States’ robust public charter market, opening pathways to new route opportunities with industry-leading airfield performance, quieter propulsion, and lower, more efficient operating costs.
“The ATR -600 series will bring over 1,000 new airports into reach for JSX, expanding access to reliable public charter flights across the great United States. Many of these airports were, until now, reserved only for those who had the means to fly private,” says Alex Wilcox, JSX Chief Executive Officer.
“I am confident that our Customers will love the ATR product, not just for the variety of new routes it allows JSX to operate, but also for its quiet cabin and comfortable seating. When paired with our award-winning JSX hospitality, the addition of the ATR marks an innovative step forward in our company’s unyielding mission to increase the safety, speed, and convenience of air travel that moves our country forward.”
The deal was announced at the Paris Air Show. Image: ATR
Nathalie Tarnaud-Laude, Chief Executive Officer at ATR, added: “We are delighted to welcome JSX as a new ATR operator and to see our aircraft entering a dynamic new market segment in the United States. JSX’s unique model, blending the exclusivity of private aircraft-style travel with the efficiency of regional aviation, is a perfect match for our ATR HighLine cabin collection.
“This partnership underscores the growing demand for low-emission, high-end air travel, powered by the unmatched performance of turboprop technology. We look forward to supporting JSX’s vision and further reinforcing ATR as the leading choice for regional aviation in the U.S.”
About JSX
Founded in 2016, JSX is a ‘hop-on’ public charter service that’s faster on the ground, more comfortable in the air, and is competitively priced. Offering convenient flights between dedicated crowd-free private terminals, the award-winning air carrier has been recognized by Travel + Leisure as the Number 1 Domestic Airline in the 2024 World’s Best Awards, Inc Magazine’s 2024 ‘Best in Business’, and is the world’s only Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) 2025 Five-Star Regional Airline for a fourth consecutive year.
JSX operates up to 140 public charter flights daily to 27 leisure and business destinations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Texas and Mexico. The air carrier currently operates 48 ERJ family aircraft and employs over 1,000 Crewmembers.
JSX brings Customers many industry-leading benefits including:
- Allowing Customers to check-in just 20 minutes before their domestic flight from dedicated private terminals (45 minutes for international flights)
- No long check-in lines and advanced and efficient security screening
- A bright, modern cabin interior featuring 30 comfortable seats with business class legroom, no middle seats, and power outlets at every row
- Added complimentary amenities for all Customers such as two checked bags (including golf bags, skis, and snowboards), drinks, snacks, and cocktails inflight
- Planeside baggage retrieval within minutes of arrival
JSX was the global launch customer for Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi and has offered this free of charge to Customers on all flights since May 2023
JSX flights may be booked directly through www.jsx.com, the JSX mobile app, or through partners JetBlue and United. JSX Customers can accrue toward United MileagePlus and JetBlue TrueBlue loyalty programs. JSX’s 30-seat aircraft may be chartered for group trips, corporate events, or other travel needs.
About ATR
ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft open 120 new routes on average every year, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATR’s focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo. Visit us on www.atr-aircraft.com for more information.
