Fractional Options: Citation Shares

In the steadily expanding world of fractional private jet ownership, Cessna has established itself as a fractional company whose service and capabilities are as reliable as their aircraft. Needless to say, Citation Shares only operates Cessna business aircraft, most notable the CJ3, XLS, and Sovereign. A variety of pricing plans are available, as well as several premium-day options.

For a more detailed look at their services, check their website: www.citationshares.com

Short Leg Charges

Fractional owners of private jets, particularly owners that frequently take trips less than an hour long, should know the details of short leg contracts. Short legs are flights which total less than an hour (this calculation may or may not include taxi time -- an important detail). Any flights that take less than an hour are automatically charged as at the minimum flight time rate. Contracts differ by company, but generally each company allots a certain number of short leg waivers per year. These waivers exempt you from being charged for the full hour. The number of waivers provided in the standard contract varies by company, so be sure to ask before signing the contract.

Visit our website for more information about Short Leg Waivers.

Fractional Options: Avantair

Of the many fractional companies available, only one uses the Piaggio P180 in its fleet: Avantair. To be more specific, Avantair only uses Piaggio P180s. If the name Piaggio doesn't seem familiar, a quick look at the jet will suffice to job your memory: the P180 has three lifting surfaces to distribute lift. The unique design of the P180 results in reduced drag and greater stability in flight.

Some say that the Piaggio P180 resembles a spacecraft, but a more apt description would be a finely crafted piece of Italian sculpture: everything from the hand-detailed leather seats to the sleek runway profile are reminiscent of Italian design. In more practical terms, however, the P180 competes well with the competition, delivering greater fuel efficiency, additional cabin space, and a shorter required runway length. The P180 lags a bit in terms of speed, but makes up for it in overall cabin comfort and low operating costs.

For a more detailed analysis of the Avantair's services, or for more information on the Piaggio P180, visit these links:

Piaggio P180
Jet Advisors: Fractional Ownership
Avantair.com

What's Available in Fractional Jet Ownership

Buying a fractional card can have many advantages. There are many companies that offer jet cards, ranging from 25 to 400 hours. Costs vary greatly by aircraft type and the company you choose, as do contract terms, lengths, fees, maintenance programs, and so on. Choosing a fractional program is complicated process. If you are interested, contact us at privatejets@jetadvisors.com or take a look at the following sites for more information:

Fractional Jet Consulting - a quick overview
Citation Shares - Vector Card
FlexJet - 25 Jet Card
Flight Options
Marquis Jet - Marquis Jet Card
Jets International
Sentient - Jet Membership