A conversation with James Chitty, CEO of Talon Air

Episode 62 of the Spark: The InnovateLI Podcast podcast, hosted by InnovateLI, titled "A conversation with James Chitty, CEO of Talon Air" was published on April 9, 2026 and runs 42 minutes.

April 9, 2026 ·42m · Spark: The InnovateLI Podcast

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Summary

Private-jet travel is not just a lifestyle of the rich and famous – it’s an important resource for businesses of all shapes and sizes, on Long Island and beyond. As chief executive officer of Talon Air – a full-service operator specializing in aircraft charter, maintenance and management operations, based at East Farmingdale’s Republic Airport – James Chitty recognizes the importance of this economic cornerstone and relishes the challenge of increasing his company’s already impressive wingspan.In today’s episode, James joins Spark Host Gregory Zeller to discuss the inherent challenge of spiraling fuel costs, the immense opportunity created by ongoing chaos at U.S. public airports and other ups and downs of the private-jet industry – including Talon’s relentless focus on safety, efficiency and happy landings around the globe.

Episode Description

Private-jet travel is not just a lifestyle of the rich and famous – it’s an important resource for businesses of all shapes and sizes, on Long Island and beyond.

As chief executive officer of Talon Air – a full-service operator specializing in aircraft charter, maintenance and management operations, based at East Farmingdale’s Republic Airport – James Chitty recognizes the importance of this economic cornerstone and relishes the challenge of increasing his company’s already impressive wingspan.

In today’s episode, James joins Spark Host Gregory Zeller to discuss the inherent challenge of spiraling fuel costs, the immense opportunity created by ongoing chaos at U.S. public airports and other ups and downs of the private-jet industry – including Talon’s relentless focus on safety, efficiency and happy landings around the globe.