Friday, 10 July 2020

Aircraft Charter and Management: An Insider Perspective


Aircraft Management and Charter (ACM) is a term used to portray all of the services provided by a third party aircraft management organization. ACM, or Aircraft Management can be classified into turnkey aircraft management on behalf of the owner only and management of an owner’s aircraft for revenue generating charter.  Given the presence of COVID-19, there is currently very high demand for charter services.  Charter aircraft management services provide opportunities for individual owner to offset some of the fixed cost of aircraft ownership by making the aircraft available for fare paying third party passengers. While this will not create a “profit center” for an owner, it can help defray the cost of ownership. However, before you consider making your aircraft available for charter, it has to go through a certification process and be included on a Part 135 Air Carrier certificate or its foreign equivalent. For this purpose, you can consult with an aircraft management company. 
Services Typically Provided 
In order to accept charter, an aircraft owner must grant operational control to the Part 135 certificate holder, in addition, the charter management company typically provides the following services:
●     Maintenance and repair management
●     Hiring and management of the crew
●     Commercial management of other vendors, such as FBOs
●     Cleaning and sanitization of the aircraft

Additional Support 
In addition to the services above, working with a reliable and trustworthy aircraft management company gives you access to resources on a continuous basis. Their team of experts is always ready to assist you with l your aircraft requirements, from. Besides that, if you rely upon a professional aircraft management company, you will receive a customized owner statement which summarizes the activities and economics of the airplane as well as providing support and documentation of each charter trip flown, each maintenance event conducted and every aircraft expense.  
Also, a professional management company may be able to provide your charter customers with multiple types of corporate aircraft as their mission needs change. Many professional management companies have large charter fleets with international charter capabilities.  Consider engaging an experienced aviation management company to assist you in choosing the best aircraft management company which fits your needs.

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