THE BUYER'S GUIDE TO PRIVATE AVIATION - NetJets

the widespread acceptance of private flying options including fractional aircraft
ownership, jet card programs, and various forms of charter have had a profound impact
on the growth of the private aviation marketplace. It has revolutionized the way individuals
and businesses utilize private aviation to meet their flying needs, enabling them to travel quickly
nearly everywhere they want. Whether taking some much needed time off with family and
friends or traveling for business, flying privately takes the hassle out of flying and saves time
while achieving greater productivity. Fractional aircraft ownership and jet cards have made the
life-changing personal benefits of aircraft ownership available and affordable to more and more
individuals and businesses.
The benefits of private aviation are considerable and the offerings of private aviation providers
differ widely in many important ways. As such, there is a great deal to investigate before
selecting a program or choosing a provider.
The heightened interest in private aviation, driven by fractional aircraft ownership, led to the
introduction of a variety of jet card programs, some of which offer many of the benefits of
fractional aircraft ownership and others that are purely a repackaging of charter. These jet card
programs are also very different, each designed to satisfy specific elements of this growing
demand. Whatever your situation, making the decision to acquire a fractional interest in an
aircraft, selecting a jet card program, or deciding on a charter provider involves numerous
factors.
this guide is an introduction to some of the most important factors that you should consider
in your decision-making process. Its objective is to educate and inform, so you will know the
right questions to ask. It will help you assess your transportation requirements and determine
how fractional aircraft ownership and jet card programs can fulfill your personal and business air
travel needs. It provides a comprehensive review of the critical elements in the private aviation
provider selection process including experience, safety, security, training, customer service,
insurance coverage, and financial options. It also addresses how individuals and businesses
that travel less frequently or want less of a commitment can still get many of the benefits of
fractional aircraft ownership through jet card programs. Finally, it presents the variables that you
should consider when evaluating the economics of fractional aircraft ownership – especially
the imperative to take a long-term view, since you are contemplating a decision that will
economically affect you, your family, and/or your business.
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Private aviation allows you to explore exciting opportunities. However, programs differ in
important ways. So educate yourself – before you choose. We hope you find this guide useful in
helping you arrive at the right decision for you. Whatever your final decision, it is our privilege to
be of assistance to you.
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