O aumento nas viagens em jatos particulares deve muito ao aumento da acessibilidade. Propriedade fracionária de jato, onde os indivíduos possuem uma fração de uma aeronave, oferece custos e riscos reduzidos. Vamos nos aprofundar em como esse modelo funciona e seu impacto na indústria.
One of the significant reasons for the tremendous growth in private jet travel in recent years is the greater accessibility of these jets. Whether it is private or fractional ownership, a charter, or a per-seat fare, private jets have been in more demand than ever.
As the name suggests, fractional ownership allows individuals and companies to own a fraction of the aircraft, thereby reducing capital investment, risk, and operating expenses. Simple Flying compiled a list of various elements of fractional ownership, as highlighted by FlexJet.
Private aircraft management companies offer a variety of fractional ownership programs that differ in share sizes, aircraft utilization, lease term, and other factors. FlexJet states that share sizes of fractional ownership range from 1/16th (50 hours of flying annually) para 1/2 (400 hours of flying annually). These estimates are based on the 800-hour annual aircraft utilization determined by the company.
vendedor ambulante 800 private executive jet taxiing after landing at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.Photo: Ceri Breeze | Shutterstock
Private owners who wish to utilize the jet for 50 or more hours annually benefit most from fractional ownership programs. PrivateFly states,
“As a fractional or shared owner, you invest in a share of a private jet rather than having to own the entire aircraft – whether this is a quarter, an eighth or so on. Your share or fraction then gives you access to dedicated flying hours on that aircraft.”
Private aircraft management agencies allow individuals and companies to invest in annual flight hours rather than in a specific aircraft. Assim sendo, fractional owners get guaranteed access to a large pool of aircraft in the agency’s global network. Based on the owners’ needs, they can reserve aircraft of varying size, alcance, and configuration.
“Discover the freedom and luxury of private jet travel with Jettly’s Fractional Jet Ownership program. You invest in flight hours, not a specific jet, giving you access to any of the 23,000 aircraft in our global network. There are no hefty upfront costs or restrictions, just pay-as-you-go convenience. With Jettly, you’re not merely a passenger, but an owner. Experience the intersection of luxury and affordability in the limitless sky.”
Some companies may also allow their elite customers to customize the aircraft interior and cabin according to their liking.
Private jet management companies are trusted third-party agencies that do not associate a specific aircraft with an individual or a company in a fractional ownership deal. Em vez de, the contract is based on using aircraft and access to various airports and lounges worldwide. Agencies keep the anonymity of the owners while keeping their data confidential.
“To protect their anonymity, Owners are never associated with specific tail numbers and have exclusive access to our network of private boarding lounges. All passenger data is held in total confidentiality behind leading cybersecurity.”
The private jet management company runs flight operations, serviceability, and maintenance of the aircraft. Some management companies, incluindo NetJets, establish a five-year management contract with the owners. Apart from the capital investment, fractional owners must bear responsibility for the aircraft’s ongoing costs, including operating expenses, seguro, and aircraft storage.
The capital investment varies based on the type of aircraft, region, desired utilization, and contract terms. Fractional owners pay approximately $150,000 a year for a mid-sized jet. That includes operating costs (combustível, flight crew salaries, and insurance), management fees, and aircraft storage fees. Management companies charge anywhere between $10,000 e $20,000 a year to fractional owners. Some companies, such as FlexJets, structure the fees as a monthly flight services fee that covers all costs.
Fractional ownership companies determine the minimum and maximum term periods for their jets. These typically range anywhere between two and five years. Potential customers can negotiate terms depending on their needs. Based on the type of fractional ownership contract, customers can upgrade or downgrade the type of aircraft to other available fleet cabin classes.
Original artigo publicado em simpleflying.com