Building a more trusted air charter brokerage industry.
GCBA brings charter brokers together around transparent standards, practical knowledge and responsible collaboration. Explore our open standards, search the broker directory and contribute to the future of professional air charter brokerage.
Find a Broker
Search independent charter broker profiles by location, specialisation and service region.
Explore the Standards
Read GCBA's open framework for transparent, responsible and professional air charter brokerage.
Use the Knowledge Base
Practical guidance covering contracts, operator verification, payments, compliance and client care.
A stronger profession through shared standards.
Air charter brokers connect clients with licensed aircraft operators, coordinate complex journeys and help clients evaluate suitable charter options. GCBA exists to strengthen that role through clear professional expectations, accessible education, open discussion and cross-border collaboration.
The GCBA Professional Standards Framework
Twelve pillars covering the core responsibilities of a professional charter brokerage. Every standard is public, versioned and open for consultation.
Code of Professional Conduct
Foundational conduct expectations covering honesty, competence, disclosure, client care and lawful behaviour for charter brokers.
Broker Identity and Role Disclosure
How brokers must identify themselves, disclose their role and name the operating carrier.
Operator and AOC Verification
Minimum documented checks a broker should perform before contracting with an operator.
Transparent Quotations and Fair Contracts
What a compliant charter quotation and charter agreement should contain.
Client Funds and Payments
Responsible handling of client funds and payment fraud prevention.
Safety Due Diligence
Documented approach to operator safety review, without duplicating audit databases.
Complaints and Dispute Resolution
Fair handling of client and third-party complaints.
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Reasonable practices for protecting client and passenger data.
Sanctions, AML and Legal Compliance
Basic sanctions screening and anti-money-laundering expectations.
Responsible Advertising
Honest, non-misleading marketing of charter services and empty legs.
AI and Automation Standards
Responsible use of AI in quoting, matching and client communication.
Training and Continuing Development
Ongoing professional development for charter brokers.
Find a professional charter broker.
A structured directory of independent charter brokers, filterable by service region, specialisation and profile status.
Limitless Sky
International Private Jet Charter Broker
Limitless Sky is an independent private jet charter brokerage arranging tailored private aviation solutions for business travellers, families, executives and international clients.
- Regions
- Europe, North America, Middle East
- Specialisations
- Private jet charter, Corporate aviation, Empty leg flights
Practical knowledge for charter brokers.
Independent, editorially reviewed guidance covering regulation, contracts, operator verification, payments and professional development.
Starting an Air Charter Brokerage
A practical introduction to launching a charter brokerage with appropriate structure and controls.
How to Become an Air Charter Broker
A step-by-step guide to becoming a professional air charter broker: the role, required knowledge, licensing considerations by jurisdiction, and how to build a credible practice aligned with GCBA standards.
Air Charter Broker vs Aircraft Operator
The essential legal and operational distinction between arranging flights and operating them.
Understanding Operational Control
What operational control means and why it belongs with the direct air carrier.
How to Verify an Aircraft Operator and AOC
Verifying operator authorisations and aircraft listings before contracting.
US Air Charter Broker Rules: An Introduction
A plain-English overview of 14 CFR Part 295 and related expectations for US charter brokers.
Standards should be built with the industry.
Working Groups
Bring brokers, operators, aviation lawyers, safety specialists and technology providers together around specific industry challenges.
Open Consultations
Review proposed standards and submit structured feedback before publication.
Research and Data
Support neutral research into brokerage practices, market transparency, payments, technology and professional development.
Join the association from its beginning.
Founding-member recognition is available for eligible early participants. All members are subject to the Code of Professional Conduct and the same profile-review methodology.
- Public professional company profile
- Participation in standards consultations
- Knowledge-base contributions
- Working-group participation
- Member events and roundtables
- Future templates and guidance
- Founding-member recognition (eligible)
- Cross-border broker collaboration
Membership does not represent an aircraft safety rating or government approval.
Credibility requires independence.
GCBA will publish its governance structure, standards-development process, profile-review methodology, conflicts of interest and material commercial relationships. Standards display publication dates, version numbers, review dates and change histories.