Fleet Expansion & Partnershipss
Invest & Partner
Two ways to become part of the FA Jets fleet — co-invest in an aircraft, or commercially operate your own aircraft under an Air Operator Certificate.
💶 Participate in a Pilatus PC-12
✈ Commercial operations under an AOC
📈 Generate income when not flying
🛬 Fly Aeolus Group — since 2009
At FA Jets, you can enter business aviation in two ways. As an investor you can participate in an aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-12 or Cessna Citation CJ series receiving annual flight hours proportional to your investment, priority access to suitable empty legs, and a share of the residual value upon sale. If you already own an aircraft, FA Jets can operate it commercially under an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). You determine the availability, we manage marketing, sales, scheduling, compliance, and maintenance oversight, and every chartered hour lowers your ownership costs.
Two ways to participate
Whether you want to deploy capital into a shared aircraft or if you own an aircraft that spends too much time on the ground between your own flights, FA Jets provides a structure tailored to your situation.
Participate
Invest in an aircraft
You participate in a holding company that acquires and manages the aircraft, receiving flight hours, priority access, and a share of the residual value in return.
Fractional
Ownership
Ownership
Pro-rata sharing of fixed costs Part-CAMO maintenance management AOG coverage included
Request participation infoFor Aircraft Owners
Charter Placement
Commercialize your aircraft
Your aircraft will be operated under an AOC. We handle marketing, scheduling, crew, and compliance; you retain full control over availability.
Cover your own
flight costs
flight costs
Startup reserve required Part-CAMO maintenance management AOG coverage included
Submit your aircraftParticipation vs. Charter Placement:
which fits your situation?
| Participation | Charter Placement (your aircraft) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal For | Investors without an aircraft looking to enter business aviation | Aircraft owners with underutilized flight hours |
| Upfront Commitment | Capital participation per share | Operational reserve |
| Key Benefits | Flight hours for beneficial tarrifs, priority on empty legs, share in residual sales value | Hourly charter revenue, offset against fixed ownership costs |
| Aircraft Ownership | Shared ownership via holding structure | 100% retained by owner, operated under an AOC |
Illustrative figures:
commercial operation of your aircraft
Below is an indicative calculation model for a Pilatus PC-12 flown 450 flight hours by FA Jets and 125 flight hours by the owner per year.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €1,125,000 |
| Fixed costs | €106,905 |
| Variable costs | €378,062 |
| Crew | €255,000 |
| AOC Management fees | €18,000 |
| OPS fees | €34,500 |
| CAMO fees | €7,000 |
| Crew training | €60,050 |
| Admin fees | €23,000 |
| FA Jets marketing, sales & distribution | €55,308 |
| Total costs | €937,825 |
| Indicative profit | €187,175 |
Fly free of charge
By placing your aircraft into commercial operation, you fly your own allocated hours free of charge in the above case.
Why owners choose a commercial operation
An aircraft incurs real fixed costs: hangarage, maintenance, crew, insurance, regardless of whether it is flying. A marketing agreement with FA Jets, operating under an AOC, turns those idle hours into revenue.
Reduce your fixed costs. Every chartered hour lowers your ownership costs, without relinquishing control of the aircraft.
Maintained to commercial standards. Maintenance and operations adhere to Part-CAMO standards on every flight, protecting residual value.
You retain control. You determine availability. Your aircraft, your rules.
Zero administrative burden. Marketing & sales, crew, scheduling, compliance, and reporting are fully handled by FA Jets.
Support for your private flights. Flight planning, permits, and ops support, even when you fly yourself.
A reputable operation. Flying under an established AOC and brand rather than an informal arrangement, offering peace of mind to insurers, buyers, and yourself.
Better fuel pricing. Under commercial operations, you are exempt from VAT and fuel duties applicable to private flights, savings that directly benefit your own flights.
AOG coverage. If your aircraft is grounded, we manage the response, troubleshooting, parts sourcing, and getting the aircraft back airborne. So an AOG isn't your problem alone.
Tax benefits, safely leveraged. Operating under an AOC grants access to tax treatments reserved for fully compliant commercial operations, eliminating the risks of informal or purely private structures.
Curious what your aircraft or investment could yield?
We will prepare a tailored, indicative calculation.
How the process works
Introductory consultation
We discuss your situation: are you joining as an investor, or bringing in your own aircraft for commercial operation?
Tailored financial projection
You receive an indicative calculation of flight hours, costs, and revenue, tailored to your aircraft or investment amount.
Securing reserve or participation
For charter placement, the operational reserve is deposited at least 5 months prior to launch; for participation, you commit capital through the corporate structure.
Onboarding under AOC
The aircraft and/or crew are integrated into an Air Operator Certificate and Part-CAMO maintenance programme.
Operational launch
FA Jets manages marketing, sales, scheduling, and compliance; you receive periodic reports on flight hours and financial performance.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I need to invest to participate in an aircraft?
Participation at FA Jets starts from €250,000. Terms are agreed upon in consultation and depend on the number of participants. Based on your participation, you receive included flight hours per year, access to lower rates for additional flights, priority on suitable empty legs, and a share of the remaining net value upon sale of the aircraft.
I already own an aircraft, can I operate it commercially?
Yes. Aircraft can be operated commercially under an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). You determine availability yourself; FA Jets handles marketing, sales, scheduling, crew, and compliance, strictly adhering to Part-CAMO & AOC standards.
What does it cost to fly my aircraft under your AOC?
For startup, an operational reserve of €160,000 is required, available at least 5 months prior to launching commercial operations, this covers the initial 6 months of operational expenses, including AOC enrollment, crew training and marketing on-boarding.
Will I still be able to fly my own aircraft?
Absolutely. You determine which dates and hours are available for charter and which are for your personal use. FA Jets also provides flight planning, permits, and operational support for your private flights, allowing you to benefit from the same favorable fuel pricing applicable to commercial operations.
What happens if my aircraft is grounded - Aircraft On Ground (AOG)?
FA Jets manages the AOG response end-to-end: troubleshooting, sourcing replacement parts, and getting the aircraft back airborne. This falls under our responsibility, not yours.
Who is FA Jets / Fly Aeolus Group?
Founded in 2009, Fly Aeolus grew from Europe's first air taxi operator into a full aviation group: Fly Aeolus, FA Jets, and FA Aircraft Sales, now the largest Cirrus SR-22 operator in Europe. Over 17 years of business aviation experience provides peace of mind, whether for your capital participation or the commercial operation of your aircraft.
