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Why Use An Aircraft Charter?

In this day and age, while most people have had the experience of traveling on a commercial airline, either for business or pleasure, fewer have had the pleasure of a chartering a private jet aircraft for executive travel. The experience of flying on the major carriers can at times be very trying due to the new security regulations and the erratic performance of the airlines but when you choose the charter services of a professional charter broker to secure your executive jet for executive travel, you and your companions will be treated to VIP service and a level of convenience and privacy not available anywhere except on a charter flight.

An aircraft charter gives you complete flexibility and convenience to fly when, where and how you want. Unlike the flying on the commercial airlines, a charter flight allows you to charter a private jet aircraft or turboprop aircraft that fits your specific needs and requirements for your charter flight. You choose from many types of private jet aircraft and can chose to depart from and fly to over 5,000 airport locations nationwide (compared to 500 airports commercially).

Convenience : the hallmark of charter travel

Charter flights are typical to commercial flights in regard to actual flight time to reach your destination, however, the real advantages to chartering executive jet aircraft become exceedingly apparent when you consider the conveniences provided. When you utilize charter services, you fly on a private aircraft, on your schedule, direct to your destination, when you want, where you want. Catering and amenities are provided at your request by your charter services broker. You drive directly to your private jet aircraft, your luggage is loaded and you board your aircraft charter. You can fly in and out of small private airports or large metropolitan airports on utilizing charter services. The advantage to this type of executive travel is that you can conduct business during the flight or simply sit back and relax as the seats and cabins are large and comfortable on an aircraft charter. You avoid the hassles of parking, baggage, long lines at the ticket counter, delayed flights, layovers in crowded airports, and cancelled flights. Executive charter services provide the ultimate in service and convenience for executive travel.

Safety and executive jet charters

When utilizing the charter services of a professional air charter broker on an executive travel aircraft charter, you travel by private jet aircraft with passengers known to you. There are no "unknown entities". You travel with your belongings and your baggage. Business jet pilots of the operators arranged by your charter service receive extensive training from the jet charter company and their safety record and experience is tracked and recorded by Aviation Research Group (ARGUS). All of our executive jet charter flights are operated only with pilots flying for charter services that have received a “gold” or “platinum” rating from ARGUS.

How much does it cost for an aircraft charter?

Aircraft charter travel costs are based on the operational costs of the executive jet aircraft you choose to utilize. Aircraft charter costs typically range from $700 to $1,150 per hour for a turboprop, and $1,550 to $5,200 per hour for a business jet. The aircraft charter hourly rate is charged for the time that the business jet is in operation. Other costs you might incur include wait time, overnight fees, positioning fees, and short-leg fees. Since every aircraft charter is unique, we prepare cost estimates based on your specific air charter service requirements. We can provide you with an immediate quote through our on-line custom quoting service at www.aircharterteam.com or you can call us at 800-205-6610 for charter services.

How fast do the charter aircraft travel?

A turboprop aircraft will travel between approximately 280 mph and 320 mph. These charter planes are perfectly suited for flights up to 3 or 4 hours and can easily handle short landing strips and heavy loads. A business jet will travel from 460 mph to over 550 mph. These business jets are perfect for long and short trips alike and open your options to literally thousands of airports nationwide.

Where do air charter flights operate and what is an FBO?

Most executive jet private aircraft charters operate at the general aviation part of the airport at the FBO. FBO stands for Fixed Based Operator. A Fixed Based Operator is a vendor of services at an airport or airfield. They provide aircraft maintenance, fuel, car rental, flight instruction, aircraft sales, and comfortable passenger lounges and passenger services. Most FBO’s are built to cater to the needs and requirements of executive jet air charter services. They specialize in handling VIP aircraft with a high level of service that is one of the many benefits of charter travel for executive travel.

How many people can fly on a charter aircraft?

The number of passengers will vary from one air charter aircraft to another. However, the seats are generally large, luxurious and comfortable and provide privacy and various amenities, which lend themselves well to executive travel. Executive jets can seat anywhere from 1 passenger to 150 passengers depending on what sort of trip you are taking. A private aircraft charter flight revolves around your requirements; we fly the aircraft that fits the size of your group.

Private aircraft charters are typically of three varieties: piston, turboprop, and jet. Pistons are generally the smallest and much slower than jets and turboprops. These aircraft can seat up to about 4 or 5 passengers and travel at speeds of up to about 200 mph. Turboprops are typically the smallest of business aircraft used for charter services. Depending on the model used for the charter flights they can seat from 6 to 20 passengers and cruise easily at speeds of up to 320 mph, fast enough for executive travel. Jets are the fastest and largest of the three types of executive jet aircraft. These executive jet aircraft can seat between 6 to 150 depending on model and cruise at speeds as fast as 550 mph. To see some examples of the seating arrangements of charter aircraft we operate see the charter plane section at our homepage www.aircharterteam.com.

How much luggage space is there?

Generally, the executive jet aircraft we offer charter services on carry between 40 cu. ft. to nearly 127 cu. ft. of baggage. In practical terms, 40 cu. ft. of baggage means the aircraft charter can carry two or three large suitcases and several duffel bags. However, the number of passengers flying must be considered when determining exactly how much baggage you can bring. Some aircraft charters have room to carry snow skis or other odd sized items. Our charter service will assess your baggage requirements and they will help you find the executive jet that best suits the needs of your air charter. Every aircraft charter has a specific weight limit. It is very important to determine the passenger count and luggage needs prior to searching for charter services, so that your flight pilot can accurately plan your trip. The weight of the private jet aircraft directly affects the distance the aircraft can fly.

What is a deadhead?

A "deadhead" is when an executive jet flies without passengers or cargo. Deadheads are typically flown when repositioning an aircraft charter to an airfield convenient to the customer. Legs flown on charter services without passengers or cargo are also called "empty legs".

What is a turboprop?

A turboprop aircraft is a propeller driven aircraft used for aircraft charter services that has a highly efficient jet turbine engine to turn the propellers rather than using a piston engine. These executive jets are usually used for aircraft charters that are shorter in length.