JetClub Launches Fractional Ownership Business Aviation Programme in Europe
JetClub, a new business aviation brand, founded by Vishal Hiremath and Glenn Gonzales, former Honda and Gulfstream executives, has announced its plans to launch in mainland Europe in the spring of 2021.
The company is based upon a fractional ownership model in which club members purchase a share of the jet in return for a certain number of days and not hours, which is a unique innovation in this space. JetClub aims to make business aviation more accessible at a lower cost, superior customer service and no administrative effort on the part of the owner.
“We have designed JetClub to be easy-to-access, intelligent, safe, and financially savvy. Owners pay only €2500 per hour including handling and landing fees with no positioning fees.
Launching in a pandemic is an opportunity to get businesses back to work, providing a mechanism that empowers industry to rebuild some of the economic losses caused by the pandemic. Providing access from separate terminals, away from crowded airports along with our advanced COVID precautions and adherence to local guidelines, we are confident that our solution is a good fit for Europe at this time and well into the future.”
Vishal Hiremath, Co-Founder and CEO, JetClub Group.
European businesses and individuals understand the value proposition of business aviation while having expectations for sustainable, well-priced, and transparent choices. The HondaJet is one of the lightest, quietest, and most fuel-efficient in its category, burning four-times less fuel than a larger jet. With 70% of all private flights being less than 3 hours in duration with less than 4 passengers, it is a more sustainable, economical, hygienic, safe, and comfortable way to fly.
In early March 2021, the JetClub HondaJet will depart from the United States, and make its way to Europe, via Canada, Greenland, and Iceland, documented on social media via #JetClubTheJourney. The aircraft will then be based at various sites across mainland Europe for commercial operation. With a Maltese Air Operating Certificate and license, a highly experienced, locally based team, and experienced HondaJet pilots, the brand is well prepared for its European launch. More aircraft will join the fleet this year.
JetClub co-owners in Europe will have use of the jet under a day-based model, allowing them to visit multiple destinations, and return home on the same day. As an example, someone who lives in Paris can go to work in London, then Frankfurt, and be back home for dinner. They will use one day of their allotment, with no limit on the hours they can use during that day. When compared with other options, JetClub clients pay an exceptionally low hourly and monthly cost with no empty leg charges.
“As restrictions begin to lift and while budgets may remain tight, business owners will be looking for a more intelligent, transparent way to access business aviation. When you factor in all the costs, our model is more cost-effective than charter travel, with all the benefits of aircraft ownership, a dedicated concierge team, and none of the traditional drawbacks. The team’s collective experience is extensive, and we are confident in our product and service.”
Alessandra Testa, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Sales.
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About JetClub
JetClub is a private, fast, and intelligent solution to business aviation in Europe and Asia. With a dedicated flight operations team to take care of pilot training, maintenance, cleaning, and international operation permits, and a concierge desk that manages all travel details and trip support, co-owners have ultimate freedom, flexibility, and hassle-free trips. JetClub operates across mainland Europe via a Maltese AOC. In the UK, JetClub has its base at Stansted Airport. JetClub operates the HondaJet, one of the world’s most fuel-efficient aircraft. JetClub and sister company Jet It are founded and led by pilots and aviators, Vishal Hiremath, and Glenn Gonzales who have a combined 40 years of aviation experience.
