Ownership economics
Cost optimization through charter
hours a year
always based on your expectations and intended use.
Effective sales management
To make it all work, we handle complete planning of operations and maintenance – from day-to-day operations to light as well as more extensive service tasks. Our goal is to achieve maximum efficiency and minimize so-called "empty leg hours." Thanks to professional sales management, we keep the ratio at just 30% empty flights versus 70% commercially utilized – significantly better than the usual market standard. And as our fleet grows, we plan to improve this ratio even further.
Proven practice,not theoretical models
That means we know every cost in detail, whether it's scheduled maintenance, minor operational items, or unexpected repairs.
This allows us not only to give precise advice but also to set up a realistic ownership economics model. Our results are not theoretical predictions but numbers backed by our own practice and experience.
A partnership with real value
A partnership with real value
Buying and owning an aircraft
The price depends on the aircraft's type, age, and equipment, and engine programs also play a significant role. Prices for smaller aircraft start in the tens of millions of CZK, while larger aircraft can climb to hundreds of millions CZK.
A new aircraft offers modern technology and lower maintenance demands; a pre-owned one is more affordable but may involve higher servicing costs.
For frequent flying of around 80 hours a year, ownership is the better option; for occasional use, chartering usually makes more sense.
Usually several months — it depends on technical inspections, the financing method, and registration. The timeline is also affected by the availability of suitable aircraft on the market, off-market opportunities, and free capacity at service centers.
It depends on how the aircraft is operated — whether it is reserved for the owner's private use or also offered for charter. Overall, expect hundreds of thousands to several million CZK per year.
It covers liability as well as damage to the aircraft. The premium is based on the aircraft's value and how it is used.
When financing an aircraft with a loan, a down payment of 20–30% of the purchase price is usually required.
Regularly — after a set number of flight hours or cycles, or at calendar intervals, always in line with the manufacturer's requirements.
An engine typically lasts thousands of flight hours before a complete overhaul is required. Costs can be optimized through engine programs, which cover part or even all of the overhaul price.
CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) is an organization that ensures an aircraft meets all airworthiness requirements. It monitors and plans maintenance, keeps records, and oversees regulatory compliance.
Owning an aircraft offers full flexibility and independence but comes with higher fixed costs. Chartering is a hassle-free option well suited to occasional flights, but with frequent use it can become less economical and less flexible.
An aircraft can be included in company assets; it falls into depreciation group 2, with a minimum depreciation period of 5 years.
