If you are relatively new to the world of business aviation, you may not be familiar with the four core options – charter, jet cards, fractional ownership or leases and full aircraft ownership, listed in increasing order of commitment. Top brokers have deep knowledge of the over 2,000 charter aircraft operators and have learned from experience which ones are the most dependable. You’ll pay for your share in the aircraft, then a monthly management fee and an hourly rate for your actual flights. Providers vary from being part of Fortune 100 companies – Delta Private Jets, Executive Jet Management, and Jet Aviation – to regional and local companies. Final ThoughtsFor both full and fractional ownership, including the negotiations, you’ll want to have an experienced aviation attorney and consultant.

Source: Forbes August 30, 2018 19:30 UTC