Portland Jets Charters Opens the Oceans with FAA Oceanic Operations Approval
New approvals in Operations Specifications B036, B037, B038 and B039 let Portland Jets fly heavy international charters across the Atlantic and Pacific
PORTLAND, Maine – November 10, 2026 – Portland Jets Charters today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the company for oceanic and long-range operations under its Part 135 certificate. The approval covers Operations Specifications B036, B037, B038 and B039, which authorize flights over the North Atlantic, the North Pacific, the Central East Pacific and other oceanic and remote airspace.
The approvals mark a major milestone for the company. Portland Jets can now offer heavy international charter customers nonstop, long-haul trips between North America and destinations in Europe, Asia, Hawaii and beyond.
What the approvals cover
Together, the four authorizations open the world’s major oceanic routes to Portland Jets clients.
- B036 – Oceanic and remote continental airspace using multiple long-range navigation systems. The foundation for all long-range overwater flying.
- B037 – Central East Pacific (CEP) airspace. Routes between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii.
- B038 – North Pacific (NOPAC) airspace. Routes to Alaska, Japan, Korea and the rest of Asia.
- B039 – North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA). Routes to the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The work behind the approval
Oceanic approval is one of the most demanding authorizations a charter operator can earn. Over several years, Portland Jets built the program from the ground up, working closely with the FAA.
The work included oceanic and international procedures training for every flight crew member, new dispatch and flight-following procedures for long-range trips, and verification that each aircraft meets the navigation, communication and equipment requirements for oceanic airspace.
“This approval is the result of years of work by our entire team,” said Luis de Marchena, of Portland Jets Charters. “We set out to give our heavy international customers a true long-haul option, and we did it the right way – with the training, procedures and safety culture that oceanic flying demands. Today, we’re opening the oceans to our clients.”
What it means for customers
For clients flying Portland Jets’ heavy aircraft, including the Falcons, the approvals turn long-haul international travel into a single, seamless trip with one trusted operator.
- Fly farther, nonstop. Direct routes across the Atlantic and Pacific, with fewer fuel stops and shorter total travel time.
- One operator, door to door. The same crews, safety standards and service clients already know, now on intercontinental trips.
- Global reach. Access to Europe, Asia, Hawaii, the Middle East and beyond, for business, family and group travel.
- Full international support. Trip planning, permits, customs, handling and ground arrangements managed by the Portland Jets team.
To book an international trip or learn more, contact Portland Jets at www.portjets.com
About Portland Jets Charters
Portland Jets Charters is an FAA Part 135 on-demand air carrier based in Portland, Maine. Founded in 2015, the company provides private jet charter, aircraft management and owner services across North America and, with its oceanic approvals, around the world.
