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Boutique Air, a commuter airline based in San Francisco, California, began as an aviation technology company in the late 2000s. Over time, it has developed into a provider of commercial scheduled flights and private charter services. Boutique Air's fleet is exclusively composed of Pilatus PC-12 airplanes.
The airline has grown significantly since being authorized as a commuter air carrier by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). This authorization allows Boutique Air to operate small aircraft with capacities of 60 seats or fewer on at least five round-trip flights per week.
Founded in 2007 by Shawn Simpson, a former Google employee, Boutique Air initially focused on aviation technology services. It soon expanded into charter flight operations using smaller aircraft for both cargo and passenger transport. In 2013, the company received commuter air carrier authority from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and USDOT, enabling it to offer scheduled flight services across the United States.
