Fractional aircraft ownership · India

Your time is worth
more than an airline seat.

Flightshares is building India's first fractional aircraft ownership program — so you can own a share of a private plane, fly on your schedule, and never think about operations.

50–200
Hours/year, ideal use
1/8th
Minimum share size
2026
DGCA policy expected
15 min
From arrival to takeoff

Commercial travel is stealing your time.

India's airports have improved, but they're still designed for the masses — not for you. Every hour lost in a terminal is an hour not spent growing your business or being with your family.

01

The city exit tax

Getting in and out of India's metros can consume 3–4 hours each way. Factor in check-in, security, delays, and baggage — that's an entire workday gone, just on transit.

02

Opportunity in Tier 2 towns

The next wave of growth is in smaller towns — lower competition, lower costs, untapped markets. But airlines don't fly there. Your competitors aren't showing up either. That's your edge.

03

The unsupervised factory problem

You chose that remote location for the tax benefits. But quarterly visits aren't enough. A private aircraft means you can supervise, course-correct, and be home by dinner.

Own a fraction. Fly like it's yours.

Fractional ownership gives you real equity in an aircraft — matched to exactly how many hours you fly per year — without any of the operational headache.

1

Choose your share size

Pick a fraction — typically 1/8th to 1/4th — based on how many hours you expect to fly per year. 75 hours/year = 1/8th. 150 hours = 1/4th. Simple as that.

2

We handle everything else

Flightshares manages the purchase, registration, pilots, maintenance, scheduling, and compliance. You get access to your aircraft. We carry the operational burden.

3

Fly on your schedule

Book 15 minutes before departure if you like. No check-in queues, no middle seats, no rerouting. Your plane, your schedule — to whichever city you choose.

4

Asset on your books

Your fractional share is recorded as an asset. Avail proportionate depreciation. It's ownership, not a subscription — with all the accounting advantages that brings.

5

Fair usage, guaranteed

Transparent scheduling algorithms ensure every co-owner gets their fair share of peak dates, popular routes, and preferred hours. Regular usage statements, always.

6

Exit when you need to

Life changes. Business evolves. Our program is designed for liquidity — you can enter, exit, or resize your share without the complexity of sole aircraft ownership.

Which model is right for you?

Every private flyer's needs are different. Here's an honest comparison of your options.

What matters to you Charter Fractional ✦ Sole ownership
Ideal annual hours Under 50 hrs 50 – 200 hrs 200+ hrs
Upfront capital needed None Proportionate share Full aircraft cost
Guaranteed availability ✗ Depends on supply ✓ Contractually assured ✓ Always yours
Fixed, predictable costs ✗ Market rates vary ✓ Defined cost structure ✓ Owned asset
Asset on your books ✗ No ✓ Proportionate ✓ Full asset
Zero operational hassle ✓ Usually ✓ Fully managed ✗ You manage everything
Easy exit / liquidity ✓ No commitment ✓ Structured exit ✗ Complex resale
India update · 2026

The policy window is opening.

India has never allowed traditional fractional aircraft ownership. But that's about to change — and Flightshares has been at the centre of advocating for it.

The Aircraft Rules are currently being amended to incorporate enabling provisions for formal aircraft management and fractional ownership models. DGCA regulations are expected to follow in 2026. When those doors open, we'll be ready — with programs already built, tested, and waiting.

~2022

Advocacy begins

Flightshares begins lobbying the Indian Government on fractional ownership policy, publishing research and engaging industry leaders.

Completed
2024

Aircraft Rules amendment initiated

The Ministry of Civil Aviation initiates amendments to Aircraft Rules to include enabling provisions for fractional ownership.

Completed
2026

DGCA regulations expected

Following the Aircraft Rules amendment, DGCA is expected to release formal operating regulations for fractional ownership programs in India.

In progress
Soon

First Indian fractional program launches

Once regulations are in place, Flightshares will launch India's first compliant fractional aircraft ownership program. Be among the first to know.

Upcoming

Machines worth sharing.

We've selected aircraft that balance range, efficiency, comfort, and operating costs for the Indian subcontinent.

Turboprop · Fixed wing

Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Switzerland's finest workhorse. Legendary PT6 engine reliability, short-field capability, and economics that make every hour justifiable.

Seats6–8
Range~1,800nm
Best forIndia-wide
Midsize jet · Fly by wire

Embraer Praetor 500/600

Brazilian engineering at its finest. Transatlantic range, fly-by-wire comfort, and the cabin space to hold a productive board meeting at 45,000ft.

Seats8–10
Range~3,900nm
Best forDubai, Singapore, Europe
Helicopter · Rotary

Airbus H130

Born from the H125 that summited Everest. The H130 takes the same high-altitude DNA and wraps it in a corporate cabin for executives and families alike.

SeatsUp to 6
Best forMountains, resorts
Proven7,000+ delivered

Things people always ask us.

Currently, DGCA does not allow co-ownership titles on aircraft registrations. However, the Aircraft Rules are being amended in 2026 to enable this. In the meantime, an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) structure can achieve similar economic outcomes legally. We'll guide you through both paths.
Our program includes contractually guaranteed availability windows, fair-usage scheduling, and peak-period allocation rules. Unlike charter, you're not competing in an open market — your hours are ring-fenced for you. If the primary aircraft is unavailable, our agreements include dry-lease backup provisions.
Costs depend on the aircraft model, share size, and program structure. As a rough guide: a 1/8th share in a Pilatus PC-12 NGX starts at approximately ₹3–4 Cr entry, with monthly management fees and an hourly operating cost. We provide a detailed personalised breakdown during advisory. No surprises.
Flightshares handles everything — pilot sourcing and recurrent training, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, DGCA airworthiness compliance, hangarage, insurance, and fuel procurement. You never need to think about any of it. That's the whole point.
Under traditional fractional ownership (once permitted by DGCA), your proportionate share of the aircraft is an asset on your books and qualifies for depreciation. Under the current SPV structure, the SPV holds the asset and your shareholding reflects that. We work with your CFO to structure this optimally.
Our program is designed with liquidity in mind. Unlike sole ownership (where resale can take 6–18 months and involves significant broker fees), the fractional model includes structured exit provisions. We maintain a network of prospective buyers and co-owners, making transitions far smoother.

India's private aviation era
is about to begin.

Join our waitlist and be among the first to know when India's fractional aircraft ownership program is ready to launch. No spam. Just the news that matters.

We'll reach out as regulations are finalised and program spots open.

Let's talk about your aviation goals.

Whether you're ready to buy, just exploring, or want a second opinion on an aircraft acquisition you're already considering — we're happy to have a no-obligation conversation.

Office Awfis Gurgaon, NH-48, Ambience Island,
DLF Phase 3, Gurugram, Haryana