Gridiron Air, a charter airline specializing in customized flight solutions, announced its certification as a Part 121 Supplemental Air Carrier granted by the Federal Aviation Administration Dec. 4.

This accomplishment will allow the operation of a fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs and large aircraft charters from Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.

The details

According to a news release, Gridiron Air's Boeing 777-200ERs offer spacious cabin configurations and over 125,000 pounds of cargo capacity. This flexibility allows the company to cater to a wide range of guests, from pro and college sports teams to music tours to corporate groups.

The backstory


As the world's first industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation traffic, the news release states Perot Field features a vast array of flight services, including:
  • Air cargo
  • Corporate
  • Private
  • Military
Perot Field is the cornerstone for Hillwood’s 27,000-acre master-planned AllianceTexas development. Since its opening in 1989, the news release states AllianceTexas has contributed approximately $120 billion to the economy in North Texas and is home to 575 companies that have created more than 66,000 direct jobs.

Gridiron Air has been headquartered at Perot Field since October 2023.

What they’re saying

“We owe this achievement to the hard work of our dedicated team and an invaluable partnership with the FAA,” said Paul Kirby, president and CEO of Gridiron Air. “Our Boeing 777-200ER fleet will be a market disruptor. With four distinct cabin zones, including 28 lie-flat seats and seating for up to 288 passengers in unmatched comfort, upgraded connectivity and in-flight entertainment, we are excited for our guests to experience the new standard in large aircraft charter.”


“The flexibility of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport’s central location combined with Gridiron Air’s fleet gives customers unmatched charter service capabilities worldwide,” said Christopher Ash, senior vice president of aviation business development at Hillwood . “We commend the Gridiron Air team for attaining this certification and look forward to their continued partnership.”