Rectrix Aviation
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Fate | Ceased commercial flight operations in December 2019; transitioned to fixed-base operator (FBO) |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | New England, Florida, Eastern United States |
| Products | Jet charter, commuter airline services, fixed-base operations (FBO) |
| Parent | Ross Aviation |
Rectrix Aviation functioned as a jet charter and commuter airline with a primary focus on serving regions including New England, Florida, and the Eastern United States. Its main commercial bases were located at Nantucket Memorial Airport and Barnstable Municipal Airport in Massachusetts.
Following the cessation of operations by Island Airlines of Nantucket, Rectrix introduced the Rectrix Shuttle commuter service. In December 2019, its parent company, Ross Aviation, discontinued all commercial flight activities and transitioned Rectrix into a fixed-base operator (FBO) enterprise.
Charter flights under Rectrix operated out of Sarasota, Florida; Bedford, Hyannis, and Westfield in Massachusetts. The firm expanded its capabilities in 2009 by acquiring New World Jet Corporation, which granted it global jet operating authority.
Fixed-base operations
Rectrix currently operates FBO facilities at multiple sites, with Ross Aviation maintaining the brand after acquisition:
- Laurence G. Hanscom Field – Bedford, Massachusetts
- Barnstable Municipal Airport – Hyannis, Massachusetts
- Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport – Sarasota, Florida
- Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport – Westfield, Massachusetts
- Worcester Regional Airport – Worcester, Massachusetts
History
On November 4, 2015, Rectrix took ownership of Five Star Jet Center at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, becoming the exclusive FBO at that location while enhancing its service offerings and personnel.
On February 8, 2016, Rectrix submitted an application to the Department of Transportation to initiate scheduled commuter flights between Hyannis and Nantucket.
The Rectrix Shuttle commenced operations on June 26, 2017, providing daily round-trip service from Thursday through Monday between Worcester Regional Airport and Barnstable Municipal Airport—marking an expansion beyond the original Hyannis-Nantucket route.
By October 25, 2017, weekend nonstop flights were added linking Cape Cod with New York City's LaGuardia and Westchester County Airports. However, service to Worcester was discontinued in summer 2019 due to insufficient demand.
Ross Aviation acquired Rectrix in February 2019. By December of that year, Ross ceased all commercial flight operations under Rectrix and began phasing out its charter division.
Destinations
The Rectrix Shuttle operated scheduled charter services primarily from hubs at Hyannis, Massachusetts, and White Plains, New York. Core focus cities included:
| State | City | IATA | Airport | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Country data Massachusetts | Hyannis | HYA | Barnstable Municipal Airport | Hub |
| Template:Country data Massachusetts | Nantucket | ACK | Nantucket Memorial Airport | Charter service only |
| Template:Country data Massachusetts | Vineyard Haven | MVY | Martha's Vineyard Airport | Charter service only |
| Template:Country data New York | White Plains | HPN | Westchester County Airport | Charter service only |
| Template:Country data Massachusetts | Worcester | ORH | Worcester Regional Airport | Service temporarily suspended |
| Template:Country data New York | New York City/Queens | LGA | LaGuardia Airport | Service temporarily suspended |
Charter
The charter division of Rectrix Aviation operated a selection of business jets tailored for short-haul regional flights, comprising:
| Aircraft | Quantity | Pending Orders | Business Class Seats | Economy Class Seats | Total Seating Capacity | Maximum Range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lear 45 XR | 5 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 2,268 sm | |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 3,568 sm |
Commuter (Rectrix Shuttle)
The scheduled service operations utilized the following commuter aircraft:
| Aircraft | Quantity | Pending Orders | Business Class Seats | Economy Class Seats | Total Seating Capacity | Maximum Range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft King Air 200 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 9 |