Choose your ticket, then choose how you want to hold it. Each model is tuned to a different risk appetite and time horizon — from hands-on aircraft owner to fully passive fixed-return investor.
Lease your aircraft to the academy yearly, paid per flight hour, contracted minimum 700 hrs/yr. You retain full ownership throughout the term.
Hourly payments at a fixed margin over 8 years. At maturity: sell at depreciated price, retain and re-lease, or let the academy buy. Maximum flexibility at exit.
Contracted fixed monthly payments regardless of flight activity over 10 years. Ownership transfers to Aviator at the end. Maximum predictability.
| Aircraft Lease | Lease to Buy | Lease to Own | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment | Per flight hour | Per hour, fixed margin | Fixed monthly |
| Term | Yearly, renewable | 8 years | 10 years |
| Ownership at end | Retained by owner | Owner's choice | Transfers to Aviator |
| Min. hours | 700 / yr | 700 / yr | Not applicable |
| Ideal for | Enthusiasts & owners | Flexibility seekers | Funds & passive |
In all models the academy covers services, maintenance, and operating costs. Insurance is funded by the OpCo SPV (investor) as asset owner. Returns are targets, not guarantees.
Lower entry price, proven airframes, immediate deployment. Retain 40–60% of value after 8 years.
Factory-new, full warranty, latest avionics. Retain 55–75% after 8 years — lower ROI, stronger capital preservation.
450 hrs stress (still positive) · 700 hrs contracted minimum · 750 hrs base case (modelled) · ~900 hrs Series A actual
| Tier | Commitment | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Aviator | $150K–300K | ROI-only, quarterly NAV reports, used-aircraft tickets. |
| Aviator Corporate | $400K–700K | Target 7–15% p.a., Private Pilot Licence*, reports + fleet KPIs. |
| Aviator Ace Popular | $800K–2M | PPL + 20 leisure hrs/yr, investor committee seat, site visits. |
| Aviator Enterprise | $2.5M+ | Negotiated revenue, enhanced allocation, board observer rights. |
All returns are target yields, not guarantees. *PPL may be a taxable benefit-in-kind; investors should consult their tax advisor.