Flying Engineer

Corporate Inflight Services

Private aviation catering and concierge in Southern California

About Corporate Inflight Services

Corporate Inflight Services supplies catering and related services to private aviation clients in Southern California. Its logo describes it as part of the Optimum Hospitality Group of Companies, and its president and chief executive is named on the site as Derek L. Rippy. Clients include flight crews, aircraft operators, FBOs, charter partners and corporate aviation teams.

Services

  • Gourmet catering for aircraft: breakfast, boxed lunches, sandwiches, salads, beef, chicken, seafood, pork and pasta entrees, small plates, soups, desserts and a kids menu
  • Concierge support
  • Discreet VIP handling
  • Luxury amenities for flights

Orders are placed through an online form that asks for the departure date and time, airport, FBO and tail number. A printable menu is available on the site.

Airports served

In a June 2026 announcement the company listed McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, San Diego International, Long Beach, John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana and Ontario International. It said it planned to add Van Nuys, Hollywood Burbank and Santa Monica.

The site also publishes a press release category, where the service area announcement appears.

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