Eclair

What Eclair does

Eclair, legally ECLAIR AVIATION s.r.o., is a privately held business aviation company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. It operates a diversified six-aircraft fleet spanning ultra-long-range (Bombardier Global 6000), heavy (Bombardier Challenger 605 and 650), super midsize (Gulfstream G280 and G200), and super light (Bombardier Learjet 75) categories, and holds EASA Part M and Part CAMO approvals that underpin its regulated operating capability.

The company monetizes its fleet across seven service lines: customized aircraft charter, 24/7 VIP lounge rental at Prague Airport (LKPR) Private Terminal 3, full-scope aircraft management for third-party owners, worldwide flight planning with licensed dispatchers, aircraft sales brokerage, cargo transportation for small-to-medium freight, and consulting for business and cargo aviation. Charter and cargo operate on a one-time transactional basis, while aircraft management and VIP lounge rental provide recurring subscription-like revenue; aircraft sales generates transaction fees and consulting is billed as professional services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Eclair serves corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals across Europe and beyond, sourced primarily through direct inquiries via its website (eclair.aero), phone, and email. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with no software platform, no API, and no consumer-facing app. Industry standing is supported by memberships in the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and ACA. The company employs between 51 and 100 staff and operates a single headquarters plus its on-airport VIP lounge in Prague.

Name

Eclair

Legal name

ECLAIR AVIATION s.r.o.

Website

https://eclair.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eclair is a Prague-based private business aviation operator offering aircraft charter, management, sales brokerage, cargo, and a 24/7 VIP lounge from a six-jet fleet, serving corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Aviation Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Air Transportation (48121), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Jet Charter (On-Demand) (THABAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Lounges & Premium Passenger Facilities (THABALAA), Charter Brokerage & Charter Management (Passenger) (THABADAL)

Keywords

• Private jet charter
• Aircraft management
• Business aviation services
• VIP lounge services
• Cargo transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Charter: Revenue from chartering business jets to clients for customized flights. The company operates a fleet of 6 aircraft including ultra long range, heavy, super midsize, and super light jets.
2. VIP Lounge Services: Rental of VIP lounge facilities at Prague Airport for clients 24/7, including business meetings and journey enhancement
3. Aircraft Management: Management services for aircraft owners, handling all activities related to aircraft management
4. Aircraft Sales: Assistance with sale or purchase of aircraft through experienced aviation professionals
5. Cargo Transportation: Tailor-made cargo transport services ranging from small freight packages to medium sized loads
6. Consulting Services: Consulting and assistance for business and cargo aviation requests

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Eclair is a Czech Republic-based business aviation company that provides customized private jet charter services for business and leisure travel using its own fleet of six business jets. It also offers 24/7 VIP lounge access at Prague Airport, comprehensive aircraft management for aircraft owners, worldwide flight planning by licensed dispatchers, aircraft sales brokerage, tailor-made cargo transportation, and aviation consulting services.

Product overview

Eclair is a Czech Republic-based business aviation company offering a comprehensive suite of private aviation services. The core offerings include aircraft charter (customized private flights), VIP lounge access at Prague Airport, aircraft management, flight planning, aircraft sales, consulting services, and cargo transportation. The company operates a fleet of six business jets: the Bombardier Global 6000 (ultra long range), Bombardier Challenger 650 and 605 (heavy jets for trans-Atlantic flights), Gulfstream G280 (super midsize), Gulfstream G200 (super midsize), and Bombardier Learjet 75 (super light jet). These services are offered as distinct, standalone service offerings rather than an integrated software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Charter Customized private jet charter services for business trips or vacations; Eclair's team manages every detail of the flight using its own fleet, including ultra long range, heavy, super midsize, and super light jets, for corporate and individual clients.
• VIP Lounge – Prague 24/7 VIP lounge located at Prague Airport (LKPR) Private Terminal 3, available for rent by clients to enhance the outset of journeys or to host business meetings.
• Aircraft Management End-to-end management of aircraft for owners, covering all activities related to aircraft management and delivered to the highest operational standards. Targets aircraft owners who want turnkey operation of their private jet.
• Flight Planning Worldwide flight planning assistance provided by fully qualified and licensed dispatchers, available to clients needing professional planning support for their flights.
• Aircraft Sales Assistance with the sale or purchase of any type of aircraft, delivered by experienced aviation professionals acting as brokers for buyers and sellers.
• Consulting Services Consulting and assistance for any type of request regarding business and cargo aviation, delivered by specialists with many years of industry experience.
• Cargo Transportation Tailor-made cargo transportation services using Eclair's fleet, accommodating requirements ranging from small freight packages to medium-sized loads.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)coreOthersEclair is a member of EBAA, the leading European organization representing the business aviation community. This membership indicates compliance with industry standards and access to industry resources and networking.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• PrivateFly: Global on-demand private jet charter marketplace (a Directional Aviation company). Competes on instant pricing and global inventory, pressuring traditional charter operators like Eclair.
• LunaJets: European private jet charter broker and marketplace with strong digital presence. Competes with Eclair for European HNW charter demand, primarily through brokerage rather than owned fleet.
• JetSuite: Private aviation operator focused on light and midsize jet charter. Comparable in mission profile and target customer segment to Eclair's super-light and super-midsize fleet.

Direct peers

• VistaJet: Direct peer offering global business jet charter and fleet management. Competes with Eclair on long-range, transatlantic missions and HNW/corporate accounts, with a similarly premium service positioning.
• GlobeAir: European on-demand private jet charter operator headquartered in Austria. Directly comparable in mission (short/medium-haul European charter), fleet scale, and target customer.
• NetJets: Direct competitor in private jet charter and fractional ownership. Operates a far larger owned/managed fleet across all size categories; competes for the same HNW and corporate clients globally.
• Flexjet: Direct peer providing fractional jet ownership and lease programs. Competes for the same affluent European/North American customer base and overlaps on aircraft management services.
• Air Hamburg: European-based charter and aircraft management operator with comparable owned-fleet model and full-service offerings. Most direct regional peer to Eclair's Central European base.

Broad incumbents

• Vista Global (parent of VistaJet): Broader business aviation holding group encompassing VistaJet, XO, and jet.com. Represents the platform-enabled incumbent model Eclair increasingly competes against.
• Air Partner: Established UK-based aviation services group offering charter, management, and consulting across multiple segments. Overlaps with Eclair on charter, management, and consulting service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eclairaviation
• Facebookfacebook.com/EclairAviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eclair-aviation-s-r-o-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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