Who is most likely to find fractional ownership more economical than charter or sole ownership?

Fractional ownership is designed to provide a cost-effective solution for individuals or businesses that require access to an aircraft without the full financial burden of sole ownership. When considering the usage patterns of aircraft, those who fly at least 50 hours but less than 200 hours annually are typically the most suited to benefit from fractional ownership arrangements.

This option reflects a user profile that balances between the infrequent flying patterns of someone who flies less than 50 hours or purely relies on charter services, and the intensive use of an aircraft by those who fly more than 200 hours annually, who may find full ownership more justifiable. The typical fractional ownership model allows for shared access to an aircraft, which aligns closely with the needs of someone flying regularly enough to desire personal aircraft use but not so intensively that they would require full ownership.

In contrast, someone flying less than 50 hours annually likely wouldn't benefit sufficiently from fractional ownership, as their needs could be met more economically through charter services without the ongoing costs associated with ownership. Similarly, individuals flying primarily for business purposes may find chartering or even full ownership more aligned with their travel frequency and needs, depending on their business’s specific requirements. Therefore, fractional ownership effectively fills the gap for those in the middle range of usage