Vista sells its stake in Talon Air

Vista Global has sold its minority ownership stake in Long Island–based jet charter and aircraft fleet management firm Talon Air.

The operator has been acquired in a private transaction led by CEO James Chitty, chief operating officer Nicholas Piazza and an investment group specialising in aviation, according to a press release.

The transaction closed on January 2nd, 2026.

Talon Air has been an affiliate of Vista, who became a shareholder as part of its acquisition of Apollo Jets in 2021. 

Chitty, who continued to run the business through a period of significant growth under the global group, will now run Talon as a fully independent business.

“This is an exciting new chapter for our airplane owners as well as our dedicated team of employees, who provide the highest level of customer support and service,” said Chitty.

The vision is to focus on partnership opportunities with private jet brokers and suppliers to the industry while providing continuity for its employees, owners and customers. 

“By aligning ownership with leadership, Talon Air will continue to build upon the rapid growth in managed aircraft and charter hours achieved in 2025, by investing in new growth opportunities,” Chitty added.

In 2025, Talon Air added 12 aircraft to its management operations, including nine in December.

The operator, based out of Republic Airport in Farmingdale, NY, manages a fleet of approximately 40 midsized, super-midsized and heavy jets including Gulfstream IVSP, Gulfstream 450, Gulfstream V, Global 5000 and 6000.