AirSprint

What AirSprint does

AirSprint is a Calgary-based fractional private jet ownership company founded in 2000 by Judson Macor and Phil Dewsnap, introducing the fractional ownership model to Canada. The company operates Canada's largest fleet of fractional aircraft, comprising 44 jets as of May 2026 across five airframes: Embraer Praetor 500, Embraer Legacy 500, Embraer Legacy 450, Cessna Citation CJ3+, and Cessna Citation CJ2+. AirSprint serves 600+ fractional owners — primarily Canadian high-net-worth individuals, families, and corporate executives — with a guaranteed-access product delivered through 24/7 Personal Flight Concierge teams and a recently launched Owners App (May 2026) that adds Hours Exchange, Flight Sharing, and Empty Leg booking.

The business model is built on three layered revenue streams: (1) one-time capital purchase of a specific serial-numbered aircraft share (priced at $145K–$600K USD depending on airframe); (2) recurring Annual Overhead Fees (~$102K–$151K CAD) covering crew, maintenance, and operations; and (3) usage-based Occupied Hourly Rates (~$2,591–$6,598 CAD). Three access tiers — Advantage (25 hours), Club (50 hours), and Infinity (75+ hours) — segment customers by utilization. Adjacent revenue streams include a 5-Year Lease option, JetAssure supplemental lift for whole aircraft owners, Empty Leg flights, and a 100% carbon offset program via CarbonZero. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no resellers, and the company is investing in international reach (U.S., Mexico, Caribbean, Europe, Central and South America).

Technology and safety are the primary differentiators. AirSprint holds Transport Canada Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO 64-02) status, ARGUS Platinum Rating, and WYVERN Wingman PRO certification, supported by a Safety Management System operational since 2007 with proprietary Flight Data Monitoring. The company employs nearly 200 full-time pilots (~5 per aircraft) and an in-house AME team, with a headcount of roughly 400 total employees. In June 2026, Onex Partners Opportunities Fund, TriWest Capital Partners, and co-investors agreed to acquire AirSprint in a deal expected to close in Q3 2026, positioning the company for its next growth phase under institutional ownership.

Name

AirSprint

Legal name

AirSprint Inc.

Website

http://airsprint.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AirSprint is a Calgary-based fractional private jet ownership company operating Canada's largest fleet of 44 aircraft, serving 600+ high-net-worth individuals, families, and corporate clients with guaranteed-access private aviation across North America and international destinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Aviation / Fractional Jet Ownership

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs (THABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Management & Part 135/135-equivalent Operators (THABAFAD), Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA), Jet Card & Membership Programs (THABAFAB), Private Aviation Insurance & Financing/Leasing Services (THABAFAM)

Keywords

• Fractional jet ownership
• Private aviation services
• Business jet charter
• Supplemental aircraft lift
• Private aviation fleet operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fractional Ownership Capital Purchase: One-time capital purchase of a specific serial-numbered aircraft share. Residual value is returned at time of sale at then-current value. Owners pay Annual Overhead Fee and Occupied Hourly Rate for time on-board.
2. 5-Year Lease Option: Initial deposit (refundable at end of term) plus Annual Lease Fee and Occupied Hourly Rate. Provides fractional access without full capital commitment.
3. Annual Overhead Fee: Fixed annual fee covering maintenance, crew, pilots, and all operational costs. Provides cost predictability for owners.
4. Occupied Hourly Rate: Per-flight-hour charges for time spent on-board the aircraft. Combined with overhead fee for total cost of ownership.
5. JetAssure Supplemental Lift: 2-year lease program for whole aircraft owners and corporate flight departments. Shares begin at 100 hours, increasing in 50-hour increments. Locked-in pricing with fully refundable deposit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AirSprint sells shares of specific serial-numbered private jets — Fractional Jet Ownership — giving customers guaranteed access to a private aircraft of the same type with as little as 24 hours' notice. Customers choose a Capital Purchase (one-time share purchase) or a 5-Year Lease, and pay a fixed Annual Overhead Fee plus an Occupied Hourly Rate. Programs are offered in three tiers: Infinity Access (75+ annual hours), Club Access (50 annual hours) and Advantage Access (25 annual hours). Complementary offerings include JetAssure supplemental lift for whole-aircraft owners, Empty Legs, an in-app Hours Exchange marketplace, Flight Sharing, and a 100% Carbon Offsetting Program.

Product overview

AirSprint operates as a fractional private jet ownership company offering a portfolio of aviation services. The core product is the Fractional Jet Ownership Program, where customers invest in specific aircraft and receive guaranteed access. The fleet consists of five aircraft types: Embraer Praetor 500, Embraer Legacy 500, Embraer Legacy 450, Cessna Citation CJ3+, and Cessna Citation CJ2+. Supporting services include JetAssure (supplemental lift for whole aircraft owners), Empty Legs (discounted positioning flights), Hours Exchange (in-app marketplace for buying/selling hours), and Flight Sharing. The company also offers a Carbon Offsetting Program as part of its sustainability commitment. AirSprint was founded in 2000 and operates Canada's largest fleet of fractional aircraft with 44 jets as of 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JetAssure by AirSprint: Supplemental lift solution exclusive to whole aircraft owners and corporate flight departments, offering guaranteed access to jets with 24 hours' notice under a 2-year lease program.

Products and services

• Fractional Jet Ownership Program Primary product: customers invest in a specific serial-numbered aircraft and receive guaranteed access to a private jet of the same type with as little as 24 hours' notice. Available via Capital Purchase (one-time share purchase) or 5-Year Lease; three access tiers (Infinity Access 75+ hours, Club Access 50 hours, Advantage Access 25 hours) with fixed Annual Overhead Fees and Occupied Hourly Rates.
• JetAssure by AirSprint Supplemental lift program exclusive to whole aircraft owners and corporate flight departments, providing guaranteed access to a private jet with 24 hours' notice anywhere in North America through a 2-Year Lease with locked-in pricing and a fully refundable deposit; shares start at 100 hours and increase in 50-hour increments.
• Embraer Praetor 500 Mid-size transcontinental business jet; 8-passenger (up to 9) cabin, 24 ft cabin length, ~6,000 km range; capable of non-stop Calgary–Maui, New York–Vancouver, Toronto–Los Angeles, or St. John's–Paris. Available through AirSprint Fractional Ownership tiers.
• Embraer Legacy 500 Mid-size business jet featuring spacious cabin with best-in-class headroom, fully reclining seats, low cabin altitude and advanced soundproofing for both business and personal travel. Available through AirSprint Fractional Ownership.
• Embraer Legacy 450 Mid-size aircraft offering speed, range and first-class comfort, suitable for both family vacations and business use. Available through AirSprint Fractional Ownership.
• Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light jet combining efficiency and flexibility with mid-size jet performance, range and comfort; seats six passengers in premium seating with a 15 ft 8 in cabin and ~3,428 km range. Available through AirSprint Fractional Ownership.
• Cessna Citation CJ2+ High-efficiency light jet paired with classic style and comfort; suited for smaller groups or regional flights within its ~2,500 km range, offering lower operating costs without sacrificing comfort or reliability. Available through AirSprint Fractional Ownership.
• Empty Legs Discounted positioning flights available exclusively to Fractional Owners at a flat rate within Canada and the continental U.S., with discounted rates beyond; flights do not consume Annual Hours, providing a cost-effective way to access more destinations.
• Hours Exchange Secure in-app marketplace within the Owners App that lets Fractional Owners buy and sell up to 15% of their Annual Hours, helping right-size ownership and better align flying with annual travel patterns.
• Flight Sharing Optional feature in the Owners App allowing Fractional Owners to connect with other Owners, share flights within a private group or the broader AirSprint community, reduce costs and unlock more travel destinations.
• 100% Carbon Offsetting Program Climate-compensation program that offsets 100% of AirSprint flight emissions through third-party-verified carbon offsets (CORSIA-eligible and Canadian-based projects) in partnership with CarbonZero; Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is also available, capable of reducing emissions by approximately 80%. Standard for all new Fractional Owners since 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aircraft interchange capability allows access to different aircraft types depending on travel needs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CarbonZerocoreOthersCarbonZero is a leader in corporate carbon reduction strategies and solutions. They provide carbon offset procurement services for AirSprint's 100% carbon offset program, sourcing CORSIA-eligible offsets and Canadian-based carbon offset projects.
• Bombardier Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotential large-cabin aircraft supplier for fleet expansion. AirSprint plans to purchase at least 5 large-cabin jets from Bombardier, Dassault, or Gulfstream.
• Dassault Aviation SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotential large-cabin aircraft supplier for fleet expansion. AirSprint is evaluating Bombardier, Dassault, and Gulfstream for new aircraft purchases.
• Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPotential large-cabin aircraft supplier for fleet expansion. AirSprint is evaluating Bombardier, Dassault, and Gulfstream for new aircraft purchases.
• Transport CanadacoreOthersFederal institution responsible for transportation policies and programs. AirSprint operates under Transport Canada approvals including AMO 64-02 maintenance organization designation and Safety Management System requirements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• PrivateFly: PrivateFly is a UK-based on-demand private jet booking platform offering charter, jet card and fractional-related services in Europe. It is a regional peer in private aviation distribution and complements AirSprint's European route coverage as a non-overlapping geographic comparator.

Direct peers

• Flexjet: Flexjet is a major fractional jet ownership provider owned by Directional Aviation, operating a fleet of 300+ business jets across multiple fractional programs. It is a direct head-to-head competitor to AirSprint's fractional ownership offering, particularly relevant given Flexjet's expansion into the North American market.
• flyExclusive: flyExclusive is a publicly traded US fractional jet ownership and charter operator with a fleet of more than 80 light and mid-size jets. It is a direct competitor offering a similar fractional + jet card + charter product mix to AirSprint and serves as a useful scale comparison.
• Wheels Up: Wheels Up is a US-based private aviation company offering a membership-based private flight program plus fractional products. It competes with AirSprint for North American HNWI customers, particularly in cross-border and US-domestic private aviation demand.
• NetJets: NetJets (a Berkshire Hathaway company) is the world's largest fractional jet ownership and private aviation operator, with a fleet of 700+ aircraft. It is the most direct comparable to AirSprint's fractional ownership model, offering the same core product at much larger global scale and serving as the primary US-based competitive reference point.
• PlaneSense: PlaneSense operates the largest civilian fleet of Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 aircraft in North America through a fractional ownership program. Comparable to AirSprint as a mid-size, regionally-focused fractional operator targeting owners who want light-to-midsize jet access without full aircraft ownership.

Broad incumbents

• VistaJet: VistaJet is a global private aviation company offering a non-ownership-based membership and jet card model with 270+ aircraft worldwide. It is broader than AirSprint (no fractional ownership of specific aircraft) but competes for the same ultra-HNWI customer base globally and is a relevant pricing/positioning reference.
• Executive Jet Management (NetJets subsidiary): Executive Jet Management is a NetJets-owned aircraft management and charter company that manages whole-aircraft owner fleets and offers supplemental lift similar in concept to AirSprint's JetAssure program. Comparable as a private aviation services peer in the supplemental-lift and aircraft management category.

Emerging players

• JetSuite (now part of Wheels Up): JetSuite historically operated light-jet charter and fractional share programs (e.g., the JS24 Phenom 100 product). Although now under the Wheels Up umbrella, it remains a comparable business model to AirSprint's light-jet fractional offering on the Citation CJ2+/CJ3+ side of the fleet.
• Magellan Jets: Magellan Jets is a US private aviation provider specializing in jet card membership programs and on-demand charter. It is comparable to AirSprint's JetAssure and Empty Leg products, particularly as a reference point for non-fractional revenue streams AirSprint could grow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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