Once the sole method of travel of industry titans and the ultra-wealthy, the sanctuary of private aviation is evolving. Today, a new generation of younger and discerning wanderers and modern visionaries are taking to the skies, seeking to blend work with leisure. This cultural shift toward more intentional, seamless travel is undeniable as private journeys soared to unprecedented heights in 2025. According to Data from WingX, private jet travel grew 4.6% in 2025 to nearly 3.9 million flights—an addition of over 300 daily departures.
It is clear that for today’s traveler, the journey itself has become a vital, uninterrupted space to elevate their journey. And what used to be a cluttered and cumbersome process has been simplified by Elevate Jet. Founded in 1995 by Greg Raiff, the company has achieved 30 years of operational success, managing highly complex travel for elite professionals in music, sports, technology, and big business.
To enhance their customers’ experience, they recently launched a new mobile app designed to make chartering a private aircraft as frictionless and intuitive as hailing a car on your favorite rideshare service. “The new Elevate Jet app solves that problem and more. It also gives clients full transparency so they know exactly what they are paying for and can book with confidence with no surprises at the end of the flight,” shares Elevate Jet CEO Greg Raiff.
Powered by a proprietary AI agent named Ruby, the app delivers instant, transparent pricing across six aircraft categories, from light jets to ultra-long-range jets and the ability to lock in pricing immediately with a flight confirmation all in the app. Through the Elevate Jet app, travelers can arrange flights to over 20,000 airports worldwide, provided the trip either departs from or arrives within Elevate Jet’s Primary Service Area (PSA) – contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and most Caribbean islands – and the destination is not restricted by government regulations. The new app disrupts an industry where true transparency is notoriously rare, and puts real pricing front and center, giving users full visibility without needing to speak to a sales representative.
Ruby completely eliminates the tedious back-and-forth traditionally required to secure last-minute flights or manage multi-leg itineraries. When a user searches for a flight, Ruby instantly goes to work behind the scenes, analyzing complex logistical data to match the trip with the right aircraft across six different categories. In a matter of seconds, Ruby factors in: Real-time aircraft availability and range, Fuel requirements, Crew limitations, and Airport constraints and runway limits, to give instant, accurate itineraries and immediate pricing, all managed directly within the palm of your hand.
Ruby also takes into account a rigorous 300-point internal flight checklist which evaluates: Pilot and crew performance, FBO (Fixed Base Operator) service quality, Aircraft condition and cabin design, and Individual traveler preferences (such as hyper-specific catering selections, privacy expectations, and onboard amenities). By systematically capturing these operational details, the app predicts outcomes, avoids known failure points, and remembers exactly how you like to fly, ensuring a consistent, bespoke concierge experience on every trip.
“The Elevate Jet app changes everything…It’s private jet travel reimagined for the digital age,” adds Raiff.
From its early days brokering flights to integrating aircraft management and full-service maintenance under the Elevate Aviation Group umbrella, Elevate Jet has continuously evolved. This latest evolution represents the next leap forward, by bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI and human logistical mastery.
