What Airshare does

Airshare (legal entity Executive Airshare LLC, also doing business as Executive Flight Services LLC) is a US private aviation company founded in 2000 in Wichita, Kansas and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The company operates five integrated business lines: Aircraft Management for third-party owners, a days-based Fractional Ownership program on Challenger 3500 and Phenom 300 aircraft, the EMBARK Jet Card for occasional flyers, on-demand Charter Services with global reach, and FAA Part 145-certified Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) at facilities in Kansas City, Fort Worth, and Wichita. The company owns and operates a fleet of approximately 140 aircraft and holds the top-tier IS-BAO Stage 3, ARGUS Platinum, WYVERN Wingman, and FAA Part 145 certifications, positioning it as one of the largest privately held private aviation operators in the United States.

The underlying technology stack is operationally focused rather than AI-driven. The proprietary Portside Reporting Platform provides aircraft owners with utilization metrics, maintenance information, and scheduling. The flagship commercial differentiator is a days-based fractional ownership model (1/16 share providing 20 program days per year with unlimited flight hours per day), which the company reports delivers an average of 100 flight hours per 1/16 share versus a 50-hour industry norm. Airshare is the launch customer for the Embraer Phenom 100 and the first fractional operator to feature the Phenom 300, and in 2026 is deploying Gogo Galileo LEO satellite-based broadband connectivity across its Phenom 300 fleet.

The business model combines five recurring and transactional revenue streams. Fractional ownership generates acquisition fees plus monthly management fees plus variable hourly rates. EMBARK Jet Card produces a program fee plus pay-as-you-fly hourly rates. Charter Services generates hourly rates ranging from $4k/hour for turbo-prop to $12k/hour for ultra-long-range jets. Aircraft Management charges management fees structured around aircraft type, crew, hangar, and operational requirements, with the ability to offset up to 40% of an owner's annual budget through charter revenue. MRO services are fee-for-service. The company is privately held by Kompass Kapital, has no public ticker, and is led by CEO John Owen (since March 2018) with a divisional leadership structure that formalized Fractional Operations and Aircraft Management president roles in 2024 following the 2023 acquisition of Wheels Up's private jet management arm.

Name

Airshare

Legal name

Executive Airshare LLC

Website

https://flyairshare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Airshare is a US private aviation company offering aircraft management, days-based fractional ownership, jet cards, charter, and FAA Part 145 MRO services across a fleet of approximately 140 aircraft, serving high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and professional sports organizations nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs (THABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), Private Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) (THABAFAI)

Keywords

• Private aviation services
• Fractional jet ownership
• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management
• MRO maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fractional Ownership Program: Customers purchase fractional shares (starting at 1/16) in company-owned aircraft. Revenue comes from acquisition cost of shares, monthly management fees (covering pilot salaries, insurance, hangar costs), and variable hourly rates (fuel, maintenance, crew expenses).
2. EMBARK Jet Card: Prepaid card program with 10 travel days and unlimited flight hours over 24 months. Revenue from acquisition cost plus pay-as-you-fly hourly rates.
3. Charter Services: On-demand private jet charter with access to thousands of aircraft worldwide. Revenue generated through hourly flight rates that vary by aircraft type (Turbo Prop starting at $4k/hour, Ultra-Long Range starting at $12k/hour).
4. Aircraft Management: Third-party aircraft management services for aircraft owners. Revenue from management fees based on aircraft type, crew costs, hangar space, and operational requirements. Owners can offset up to 40% of annual budget through charter revenue.
5. Maintenance Services (MRO): FAA Part 145 certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul services at three MRO locations in Kansas City, Fort Worth, and Wichita.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Airshare provides private aviation solutions including fractional ownership of Challenger 3500 and Phenom 300 aircraft via a day-based model, the EMBARK Jet Card pay-as-you-fly program, on-demand charter with worldwide aircraft access, full-service aircraft management for third-party owners, and FAA Part 145-certified MRO maintenance. The company owns and operates a fleet of around 140 aircraft and serves high-net-worth individuals, corporations, professional sports organizations, and aircraft owners across the U.S. and Central America.

Product overview

Airshare is a private aviation company operating under Executive Flight Services LLC, offering a comprehensive suite of private aviation solutions: Aircraft Management (for owners seeking full-service management with charter offset revenue), Fractional Ownership (day-based program with 1/16 shares in Challenger 3500 or Phenom 300 providing 20 days/year with unlimited hours), EMBARK Jet Card (10-day pay-as-you-fly card with no long-term commitment), Charter Services (on-demand access to thousands of aircraft worldwide), and Third-Party MRO Maintenance (FAA Part 145-certified service at three Central U.S. locations). The company owns and operates its own fractional fleet of Challenger 3500 and Phenom 300 aircraft, supplemented by a diverse managed and charter fleet. Airshare was founded in 2000, acquired Wheels Up's management arm in 2023, and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, operating nationwide across the U.S. and Central America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Management Full-service management for aircraft owners, covering acquisition consulting, operations, maintenance coordination, crew hiring, scheduling, and reporting. Includes collective buying power for fuel savings (~$1.50/gallon), insurance discounts, pilot training, and the ability to offset up to 40% of operational budget through charter revenue.
• Fractional Ownership Day-based fractional jet ownership program offering 1/16 shares in Challenger 3500 or Phenom 300 aircraft, providing 20 program days per year with unlimited flight hours per day, no peak-day surcharges, and industry-leading interchange rates. Plans increase in 10-day increments.
• EMBARK Jet Card Pay-as-you-fly jet card program offering 10 travel days with unlimited flight hours over 24 months, with no long-term commitment or ownership required. Available in Challenger 3500 and Phenom 300 aircraft.
• Charter Services On-demand private jet charter providing access to thousands of aircraft worldwide, with flexible scheduling, diverse aircraft types ranging from Turbo Prop (starting at $4k/hour) to Ultra-Long Range jets (starting at $12k/hour), and guaranteed safety standards.
• Third-Party Maintenance (MRO) FAA Part 145-certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for external aircraft owners at three locations in Kansas City, Fort Worth, and Wichita. Factory-trained technicians service Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Challenger 300/350, Citation 560 series, and Legacy/Praetor aircraft.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 average flight hours on 1/16 share vs competitors' 50 hours
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• PGA of AmericaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Private Aviation Provider of the PGA of America. Airshare serves as the exclusive or preferred private aviation partner for major golf events including the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup. This partnership provides brand exposure to affluent, travel-oriented demographic and reinforces Airshare's premium positioning in private aviation.
• GogocoreTechnology or IntegrationAirshare signed deal to equip Phenom 300 fleet with Gogo Galileo LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite-based inflight internet service. This provides broadband speeds to the fleet, enhancing passenger experience with high-performance connectivity.
• EmbraercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Embraer since 2009. Airshare was launch customer for Phenom 100 in 2009 and first fractional program to feature Phenom 300 in 2010. Authorized Embraer Service Center for maintenance on Phenom aircraft.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NetJets: The dominant fractional aircraft ownership and jet card provider, owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Directly comparable to Airshare on fractional ownership, jet cards, and aircraft management, but with a larger global fleet and broader international reach.
• Flexjet: Major fractional aircraft ownership and jet card competitor with a similar program structure (share-based ownership, hourly rates). Competes head-to-head with Airshare in the U.S. fractional market and also operates aircraft management.
• Wheels Up: Membership-based private aviation platform offering on-demand charter and jet card programs. A direct competitor to Airshare's EMBARK Jet Card and Charter Services; Airshare acquired Wheels Up's private jet management arm in 2023, making them partial partners as well.
• VistaJet: Global business jet operator offering a non-ownership jet card/membership model with worldwide reach. Comparable to Airshare on charter and jet card services, with a focus on international and large-cabin missions.
• PlaneSense: Fractional aircraft ownership program operating primarily Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft. Direct fractional competitor with a regional East Coast focus, offering comparable share-based ownership to Airshare's program.
• JetSuite (by JSX): Private jet charter and scheduled semi-private jet operator using Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft. Competes with Airshare's charter and jet card services, with overlap on the same airframe family.
• Magellan Jets: Private jet card and on-demand charter provider offering prepaid hour-based programs. Comparable to Airshare's EMBARK Jet Card and Charter Services, targeting overlapping HNW and corporate clients.
• Executive Flight Services / PrivateFly: Global on-demand private jet charter broker with a Jet Card product. Comparable to Airshare's Charter Services division, with a digital-forward booking model and worldwide charter network.

Emerging players

• Surf Air Mobility: Membership-based private aviation platform expanding into scheduled regional service. Competes with Airshare in the HNW membership/jet card space with a different operating model and emerging electrified aircraft strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Gama Aviation: Global business aviation services company offering aircraft management, charter, MRO, and FBO services. Comparable to Airshare on the aircraft management and MRO service lines; KC Ihlefeld, now Airshare's President of Aircraft Management, previously held SVP Aircraft Management at Gama.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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