Aircraft Charters

2007-04-17 10:41:55

( Travel )



An aircraft charter, also known as air taxi, executive charter, jet charter and private aviation, refers to the renting of an entire aircraft. Operators manage aircrafts that they rent out for use to certain groups of people. These rented aircrafts are typically used for special itineraries (such as sports teams), to deliver goods swiftly (as in organ donation), or as an air ambulance.

The aircraft charter business began due to an excess of aircrafts after the second World War. The creation of smaller planes and jets also promoted aircraft charters, due to their smaller size, faster speed and more affordable costs.

Aircraft charters are becoming increasingly more commercial due to a number of factors. These factors include problems with airline companies, such as the common delays in flight schedules, and enhanced advertising techniques, among other things. Plane charters also allow you to get to regional airports that are difficult to access, and avoid the hassles at airports.

The major disadvantage of private plane charters is the price. Aircraft charters are typically targeted to companies and individuals in the higher end of society, since they are the ones that can afford it. Also, in the past, an issue about operational control of these chartered aircrafts surfaced. Aircraft charter companies, or air carriers, can sell you one flight but book you on a different flight and aircraft from what you agreed to. Because of this, stricter air charter laws have been implemented.

Aircrafts may also be purchased. When buying an aircraft, you are usually required to pay sales and use taxes, except in certain situations. You may also lease aircrafts, with or without the cabin crew. Also available is fractional jet ownership, wherein you can experience all the advantages of owning a private jet without having the management responsibilities and at a lower cost than owning one.


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