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Fractional Ownership
A shared-ownership model where buyers purchase a 1/16 to 1/2 share of a specific aircraft and receive 50 to 400 occupied hours per year.
IN PRACTICE
NetJets, Flexjet and PlaneSense are the largest fractional programmes. Owners pay an acquisition cost (typically capital), monthly management fees, and an occupied hourly rate. Aircraft availability is contractually guaranteed with as little as 4-10 hours notice.
Compared with whole-aircraft ownership, fractional offers predictable budgeting and access to a national or international fleet, at the cost of less customisation.
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Frequently asked
What does Fractional Ownership mean in private aviation?
A shared-ownership model where buyers purchase a 1/16 to 1/2 share of a specific aircraft and receive 50 to 400 occupied hours per year.
How does fractional ownership work in practice?
NetJets, Flexjet and PlaneSense are the largest fractional programmes. Owners pay an acquisition cost (typically capital), monthly management fees, and an occupied hourly rate. Aircraft availability is contractually guaranteed with as little as 4-10 hours notice.
When is fractional ownership the right option for a charter client?
Fractional ownership fits flyers who match the usage pattern described above. For one-off trips, on-demand charter is usually more flexible; for recurring travel, structured products like jet cards or fractional programmes can be more predictable.
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