LOHN AVIATION · AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT
Aircraft Management for Private Jets:
Aircraft Operations, Charter Revenue & Personal Service
Aircraft Management with Lohn Aviation means your private jet is operated professionally, managed commercially and looked after personally. We support owners, businesses, governments, royal families and family offices with the purchase, operation, use, charter and sale of private jets. We combine operational experience, discreet personal service, transparent cost control and an operating concept tailored to your needs.
Owning an aircraft brings freedom, flexibility and control. Aircraft ownership also carries responsibilities: crew, maintenance, dispatch, flight planning, insurance, fuel, regulatory requirements, cost control, availability and value preservation all need careful management. This is where Lohn Aviation comes in.
We take care of the operational and administrative management of your aircraft. You use your private jet whenever you need it. We handle the details behind the scenes, making aircraft ownership simpler for you.
YOUR PATH TO AIRCRAFT OWNERSHIP
Private Jet Ownership: From the First Idea to Your Own Aircraft
When does owning an aircraft make sense, and where do you begin? Your travel profile, required availability, personal priorities and total financial commitment are the deciding factors. Whether full ownership, fractional ownership or charter suits you should therefore be established before choosing an aircraft model.
Our private jet ownership page explains the entire process: from needs and mission analysis to the appropriate ownership structure, aircraft acquisition and financing, through to preparing operations, crew, maintenance and potential charter use. It provides guidance for your initial decisions and shows how each stage fits together.
Understand Private Jet Ownership
If you need a dedicated aircraft, Aircraft as a Service offers an alternative to buying one. You have use of a leased private jet operated by Lohn Aviation. A fixed monthly rate covers the lease, aircraft management, and the fixed and direct operating costs for your agreed flying profile.
OWNERS, ENTREPRENEURS & FAMILY OFFICES
Aircraft Management for Owners, Entrepreneurs and Family Offices
Aircraft Management goes far beyond aircraft administration. It is the comprehensive professional management of a complex aviation asset. This includes the operating concept, utilisation planning, crew management, maintenance coordination, cost control, charter marketing, regulatory framework and personal support for the owner.
Lohn Aviation develops an individual management concept for each aircraft. We assess how the aircraft will be used, which structure makes sense, where it should be based, which crew is required, which regulatory operating framework is appropriate and whether charter integration is commercially worthwhile.
OUR RANGE OF SERVICES
Our Aircraft Management Services
Buying a private jet begins with an honest assessment of your needs, rather than an aircraft viewing. Range, cabin size, performance, runway length, operating costs, availability, maintenance history, residual value and regulatory requirements must match the intended use.
Lohn Aviation supports you in selecting, evaluating and structuring your aircraft purchase. We provide impartial advice on whether a Light Jet, Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet, Long Range Jet, turboprop or another type makes sense. What matters is choosing the right aircraft, rather than the largest.
Our aircraft acquisition services include:
- Analysis of your personal or business flight profile
- Evaluation of suitable aircraft types
- Support with purchase, due diligence and pre-buy inspection
- Review of maintenance history, availability and residual value risks
- Advice on operating costs, mission profile and management structure
Every aircraft needs a sound operating concept. Different regulatory models may be appropriate depending on its use, ownership structure and mission profile. Lohn Aviation assesses whether operating under NCO, NCC, an AOC or a bespoke solution makes sense.
The aim is an operation that is legally compliant, commercially sound and practical. We consider regulatory requirements alongside everyday usability, availability, crew deployment, charter eligibility, cost structure and discretion.
3. Operational Dispatch & Flight Planning
A professionally managed private jet must be reliably available. This requires flight planning, slot coordination, handling, overflight and landing permits, weather analysis, crew duty time management, fuel planning, airport selection and operational monitoring.
Lohn Aviation coordinates the relevant factors before every flight. The aim is a safe, efficient and discreet operation, from the initial routing to landing.
Our operational dispatch services include:
- Flight planning and route selection
- Slot coordination and airport handling
- Overflight and landing permits
- Fuel planning and optimisation
- Weather assessment and operational risk analysis
- Coordination of crew, catering, transfers and special requests
4. Crew Management
The crew is central to every Aircraft Management concept. It influences safety, service quality, availability, costs and the experience on board. Lohn Aviation supports crew selection, scheduling, training, standards and operational leadership.
For privately used aircraft in particular, it is essential that the crew, owner and management structure work well together. Discretion, reliability and a professional approach are just as important as flying qualifications.
5. Maintenance Management & Technical Availability
Maintenance is one of the most important factors in a private jet’s safety, availability and value preservation. Lohn Aviation coordinates maintenance events, monitors deadlines, schedules visits to maintenance facilities and ensures that technical work fits the aircraft’s mission profile.
A good maintenance strategy reduces unplanned downtime, protects residual value and improves operational readiness. This means planning maintenance intelligently as well as carrying it out.
Our maintenance management services include:
- Coordination of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events
- Monitoring of technical deadlines and documentation
- Liaison with maintenance organisations and manufacturers
- Planning downtime in line with the flight profile
- Focus on safety, availability and value preservation
6. Cost Control & Transparent Billing
Aircraft Management must be transparent. Owners need to understand which costs arise, why they arise and which measures make commercial sense. Lohn Aviation places emphasis on clear billing, an understandable cost structure and personal explanations.
Your aircraft reports show the management fee, recurring fixed costs and flight-related operating costs separately. Depending on the operating model, fixed costs may include crew, insurance and hangarage. Flight-related costs include fuel, handling and en route charges. Maintenance costs and any charter revenue are shown separately, so you can see what it costs to operate your aircraft and how much any charter activity contributes towards those costs.
7. Charter Management & Revenue Optimisation
If you wish, your aircraft can be integrated into charter operations. Charter flights can help reduce ongoing operating costs and improve the aircraft’s commercial performance. The guiding principle remains: availability for the owner takes priority.
Lohn Aviation assesses whether your aircraft, base, cabin configuration and usage profile are suitable for charter. We then develop an appropriate charter strategy. The aim is a sensible balance between personal use, availability, revenue and value preservation, rather than maximum utilisation at any cost.
Our charter management services include:
- Assessment of the aircraft’s charter eligibility
- Development of an individual charter strategy
- Marketing to suitable charter clients
- Coordination of charter enquiries, pricing and availability
- Protection of the owner’s priority
- Transparent reporting of revenue and costs
TAILORED TO YOU
Aircraft Management Is an Individual Service
A private jet is not an interchangeable asset. An aircraft may serve family travel, business travel, discreet security needs, a representative role or commercial charter operations. Good Aircraft Management therefore requires an individual approach.
Lohn Aviation builds the management concept around the owner. We consider personal travel habits, typical routes, preferred airports, cabin requirements, security needs, tax structure, charter preferences, crew preferences and the long-term exit strategy.
THE RIGHT STRUCTURE
Aircraft Management or Charter: Which Makes More Sense?
Whether owning an aircraft, Aircraft Management, a long-term charter solution or conventional Private Jet Charter makes sense depends heavily on your usage profile. Those who fly only a few times a year are often better served by conventional Private Jet Charter . Those who fly regularly, with predictable requirements and high expectations of availability, should consider Aircraft Management or an individual operating concept.
Owning an aircraft offers maximum control, your own cabin, a consistent crew structure and high availability. It also ties up capital and brings operational responsibilities. A long-term charter solution or an arrangement similar to ACMI may be an alternative for clients who want a dedicated aircraft while avoiding ownership, residual value risk and balance sheet implications.
Aircraft as a Service. If you want a dedicated aircraft without buying one, Aircraft as a Service pairs a leased private jet with flight operations by Lohn Aviation. A fixed monthly rate covers the lease, aircraft management and the agreed fixed and direct operating costs for your flying profile.
Ownership with Aircraft Management
Ownership with Aircraft Management offers:
- Maximum control over the aircraft, cabin and availability
- An individual crew and service structure
- The option to market the aircraft for charter
- Full transparency on costs and use
- Suitability for regular use and long-term planning
Long-Term Charter or Full-Service Solution
A long-term charter or full-service solution offers:
- A dedicated aircraft without a conventional aircraft purchase
- A predictable cost structure
- No direct responsibility for maintenance, crew and insurance
- Flexible contractual models to suit your needs
- Suitability for businesses, governments and clients with clearly predictable requirements
Lohn Aviation assesses both options realistically. Purchasing an aircraft is not right for every client, nor is relying solely on charter. The right structure for your usage profile is what matters.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Why Choose Lohn Aviation for Aircraft Management?
Personal Service Rather than Anonymous Administration
At Lohn Aviation, the owner is at the centre of our work alongside the aircraft. We understand travel habits, preferences, security requirements and personal routines. This enables direct access, clear communication and management that works in everyday life.
Operational Experience in Business Aviation
Aircraft Management is an operational responsibility. Alongside contracts and billing, it involves safe flights, available crews, careful planning, last-minute changes, maintenance decisions and reliable processes.
One example is our work with the owner of a Pilatus PC-24. Lohn Aviation supported the owner from the initial needs assessment through acquisition and into ongoing operations. We considered the eventual resale from the outset. Our Pilatus PC-24 acquisition and operations case study shows how those decisions fit together.
Transparency in Costs and Decisions
Owners should be able to understand what is happening with their aircraft. We therefore place emphasis on clear communication, transparent costs and an honest assessment of the options.
Charter Expertise and Market Access
If your aircraft is to be used for charter, it needs active marketing, suitable clients, appropriate pricing and clear priority for owner use, alongside the required approvals.
Discretion and Protection of Privacy
Private jet ownership is sensitive. Travel profiles, crew structures, aircraft use and financial details do not belong in the public domain. Discretion is therefore a central part of our management service.
HOW WE WORK
Our Aircraft Management Process
1. Analysis
We analyse your usage profile, existing structures, costs, aircraft type, base, crew, maintenance, charter potential and personal requirements.
2. Concept
We develop an individual operating concept. We assess NCO, NCC, AOC, charter eligibility, crew structure, maintenance strategy, cost model and potential revenue opportunities.
3. Implementation
We handle operational and administrative implementation. This includes flight planning, crew coordination, maintenance management, billing, reporting and owner support.
4. Optimisation
Aircraft Management is not a static model. We regularly review whether costs, use, availability, charter revenue and maintenance strategy remain aligned with your objectives.
SUITED TO YOUR MISSION PROFILE
Aircraft Management for Different Aircraft Classes
Lohn Aviation supports owners and buyers across different aircraft classes. The aircraft type, operating concept and intended use must always work together.
- Piston Aircraft: maximum efficiency for short distances, smaller groups and regional operations.
- Turboprops: efficient for regional routes, smaller airfields and flexible operations.
- Light Jets: ideal for short and medium distances at high speed.
- Midsize Jets: a balanced combination of range, comfort and operating costs.
- Super Midsize Jets: greater cabin comfort and range for European and intercontinental operations.
- Long Range Jets: suitable for international business travel, long distances and demanding travel profiles.
- Ultra Long Range Jets: maximum range, cabin comfort and global capability.
A CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION
Enquire about Aircraft Management with Lohn Aviation
Whether you already own a private jet, are planning to purchase an aircraft or wish to review your existing management structure, Lohn Aviation supports you with operational experience, personal service and transparent advice.
We provide honest, discreet and individual advice. Not every aircraft suits every profile, and not every structure makes sense. Our aim is an Aircraft Management concept that works in everyday life, is commercially understandable and reliably supports your mobility.
FURTHER ASSETS · LOHN AVIATION
Exceptional Assets.
One Trusted Point of Contact.
Your mobility is often part of a broader picture. Under the Lohn Aviation umbrella, we combine Aircraft Management with the care of premium properties and other exceptional assets. We coordinate use, value preservation and qualified partners with clear responsibilities, aligned with your personal priorities.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions About Aircraft Management
Who handles maintenance and crew in aircraft management?
The aircraft management company coordinates and oversees maintenance, including technical deadlines, documentation and continuing airworthiness. This includes working with maintenance providers, scheduling workshop visits and monitoring the aircraft’s technical availability.
The management company also coordinates crew scheduling, duty times, training and proficiency checks, including Operator Proficiency Checks and Licence Proficiency Checks. The aim is safe, compliant and reliable flight operations with a crew structure suited to the owner, the aircraft and its intended use.
How much does aircraft management cost for a private jet?
The monthly aircraft management fee depends on the aircraft type, the operating structure and the agreed scope of services. As a guide, basic management for a piston aircraft can start at around €1,000 per month. For large long-range jets, Airbus Corporate Jets or Boeing Business Jets, the fee can be well over €10,000 per month.
Depending on how the aircraft is operated, the overall operating budget also includes costs such as crew, hangarage, insurance, maintenance and fuel. Our aircraft management case studies and cost analyses show how these budgets are calculated for different aircraft types and usage profiles. Lohn Aviation prepares a tailored estimate for both the management fee and the operating budget for your aircraft.
How do I get started with aircraft management at Lohn Aviation?
We start with a confidential discussion about how you use or plan to use the aircraft, your objectives, your existing or proposed aircraft ownership and operating arrangements, and what you expect from a management provider. We then assess your requirements and propose a tailored operating model.
When is long-term charter preferable to owning a private jet?
Long-term charter can make sense if you want access to a dedicated aircraft while leaving ownership, residual value risk and direct responsibility for crew, maintenance and insurance with the provider.
Can Lohn Aviation review my existing aircraft management arrangements?
Yes. If you already own an aircraft, including one managed by another provider, Lohn Aviation can provide an independent assessment of your costs, operating structure, aircraft availability, maintenance strategy and charter potential.
Is aircraft management confidential?
Yes. Lohn Aviation treats travel patterns, ownership structures, aircraft usage, crew details and financial information as confidential.
Can aircraft management make sense for businesses?
Yes. For businesses with regular travel requirements, an owned or dedicated aircraft can save time, make travel more predictable and improve flexibility for executives, owners and project teams.
What happens when my aircraft is undergoing maintenance?
If your aircraft is unavailable during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, Lohn Aviation can look into alternative charter options on request.
Do I still have priority use of my aircraft if it is offered for charter?
Yes. Your own use takes priority when your aircraft is offered for charter. Charter bookings are planned around your schedule.
How transparent are aircraft management costs?
Owners receive a clear breakdown of relevant costs, including crew, maintenance, insurance, fuel, handling, hangarage, fees and other operating expenses.
How is maintenance for my aircraft organised?
Maintenance planning takes into account the aircraft type, manufacturer, maintenance programme, flying profile and availability. Lohn Aviation coordinates maintenance, monitors deadlines and schedules downtime to protect safety, availability and aircraft value.
Can Lohn Aviation manage the crew for my aircraft?
Lohn Aviation can assist with crew selection, scheduling, supervision and coordination. We aim to put in place a crew structure that supports safe, discreet and cost-effective operations and delivers the level of service you expect.
What types of aircraft are suitable for aircraft management?
Aircraft management is available for a range of aircraft, from turboprops and light or midsize jets to long-range and ultra-long-range jets. The choice depends on how you plan to use the aircraft and your financial objectives.
Can Lohn Aviation help me buy a private jet?
Yes. Lohn Aviation helps you select and assess aircraft and structure the purchase. This can include assessing your needs, comparing aircraft types, reviewing operating costs, supporting the pre-purchase inspection, developing an operating plan and bringing the aircraft under management.
What does AOC mean in aircraft management?
AOC stands for Air Operator Certificate. An AOC is required for commercial air transport. If you want to make your private jet available for charter, we assess whether and how it could be operated under an AOC.
What is NCC?
Part-NCC covers non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft. It is a relevant regulatory framework for many larger private jets.
What is NCO?
Part-NCO covers non-commercial operations with aircraft other than complex motor-powered aircraft. Whether it applies depends on the aircraft type, how it is used and the applicable regulatory framework.
Can charter revenue offset the operating costs of my private jet?
Charter revenue can help offset ongoing operating costs. The amount it can cover depends on the aircraft type, market demand, home base, availability, charter rates, maintenance requirements and how often you use the aircraft yourself.
Can my aircraft be made available for charter?
Yes, provided the aircraft, approvals, operating model, home base and cabin configuration are suitable and you want to offer it for charter. Lohn Aviation assesses its charter potential and develops a plan that gives priority to your own use.
What is the difference between aircraft management and private jet charter?
With private jet charter, you book an aircraft for individual flights. With aircraft management, you own the aircraft directly or through an ownership structure. Lohn Aviation handles operations, flight planning, maintenance coordination and crew management, and can market the aircraft for charter at your request.
Who can benefit from aircraft management?
Aircraft management can benefit owners, businesses and family offices that already own or intend to buy an aircraft and want professional oversight of flight operations, safety and costs.
What is aircraft management?
Aircraft management is the professional administration and operational support of a private aircraft. It can include flight planning, crew management, maintenance coordination, insurance, billing, cost control, regulatory oversight, charter marketing and personal support for the owner.
