More than a dozen operators earn praise for compliance with noise reduction initiatives
The Naples Airport Authority released the names of 16 operators that topped its Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard during the first quarter of 2026.
The quarterly leaderboard recognizes top operators that comply with Naples Airport’s initiatives designed to mitigate noise and improve the quality of life for those living and working near the airfield. Naples Airport evaluates operators on a series of metrics, including compliance with voluntary curfew hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. and adherence to the FAA-approved glide path and jet noise stage.
Operators recognized for their performance in January, February and March 2026 include the following:
Jet (>1% of Ops)
1. Northern Jet Management 2. NetJets Aviation Inc. 3. Exclusive Jets LLCJet (<1% of Ops)
1. ATI Jet Elite Jets Charter LLC Citation Management LLC 2. Fly Alliance Charter LLC 3. Executive Jet ManagementPiston
1. N8957V LLC 2. Carey International Aviation Services LLC 3. Air Callahan LLCTurboprop
1. Tango Tango LLC Airprop Inc Conston, Kenneth M. 2. Tradewind Aviation 3. AER 1121 LLC“Over the years, Naples Airport has implemented a multitude of noise abatement measures to help reduce noise levels and be a considerate neighbor to those living near the airport,” said Naples Airport Authority Executive Director Chris Rozansky. “We can continue drafting policies and implementing guidelines, but it’s up to our tenants, charter companies and flight schools to comply. These 16 operators are demonstrating their commitment to safety and minimizing noise levels.”
During the first quarter of 2026, operators had a 98.4% compliance rate with Naples Airport’s voluntary nighttime curfew. In the first quarter, the community continued to benefit from Naples Airport’s newest noise reduction initiative. In October 2025, the FAA approved new flight procedures to enhance safety, increase efficiency and reduce noise.
Starting Oct. 2, pilots and operators were advised to descend at a steeper slope (3.5 degrees vs. 3.0 degrees), meaning aircraft would fly at higher altitudes on their approaches above neighborhoods near Naples Airport. Additionally, airplanes in holding patterns started flying at higher altitudes (3,000 feet vs. 2,100 feet) and over less populated areas, including the Gulf and the Everglades.
Additional information about the Fly Safe Fly Quiet program and the full list of A-rated operators are available online at FlyNaples.com/FSFQ.