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.

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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

Further information is available on Aircraft Acquisition and Aircraft Financing and Leasing.

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

Aircraft Acquisition

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

2. Operating Concept: NCO, NCC, AOC or a Bespoke Solution

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.

We consider fixed costs, variable costs, crew costs, maintenance, insurance, handling, fuel, hangarage, fees and charter revenue as a complete picture. This gives you a realistic view of your aircraft’s actual operating 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.

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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FURTHER ASSETS · LOHN AVIATION

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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.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions about Aircraft Management

Who handles maintenance and crew in Aircraft Management?

In Aircraft Management, the management company coordinates and oversees aircraft maintenance, ensuring that technical deadlines, documentation and airworthiness requirements are reliably met. This includes liaison with maintenance organisations, scheduling visits to maintenance facilities and ongoing monitoring of technical availability.

The management company also plans, coordinates and supervises the crew. This includes scheduling, duty times, training planning, continuing professional development, Operator Proficiency Checks and Licence Proficiency Checks. The aim is safe, compliant and reliable flight operations with a crew structure suited to the owner, aircraft and mission profile.

How much does Aircraft Management cost for a private jet?

Aircraft Management costs depend heavily on the aircraft type, operating structure and required scope of services. Basic management for a piston aircraft may start at roughly €1,000 per month. For larger private jets, Ultra Long Range Jets, Airbus Corporate Jets or Boeing Business Jets, monthly management costs can be well above €10,000.

Key factors include aircraft class, base, usage profile, crew structure, maintenance requirements, regulatory requirements, charter eligibility and the level of support required. Aircraft Management should therefore always be priced individually. Lohn Aviation first assesses which management structure makes sense commercially and operationally.

How do I start an Aircraft Management project with Lohn Aviation?

The first step is a confidential conversation about your usage profile, objectives, existing or planned aircraft structure and expectations. We then prepare a realistic assessment and an individual concept.

When is a long-term charter solution better than owning a private jet?

A long-term charter solution may make sense if you wish to use a dedicated aircraft without purchasing your own jet, bearing residual value risk or taking direct responsibility for crew, maintenance and insurance.

Can Lohn Aviation review an existing management structure?

Yes. If you already own an aircraft or it is currently managed by another provider, Lohn Aviation can carry out an independent assessment of costs, structure, availability, maintenance strategy and charter potential.

Is Aircraft Management discreet?

Yes. Discretion is particularly important in Aircraft Management. Travel profiles, ownership structures, aircraft use, crew details and financial information are treated confidentially.

Does Aircraft Management also make sense for businesses?

Yes. For businesses with regular travel requirements, an owned or dedicated aircraft can save time, improve planning certainty and significantly enhance mobility for management, owners or project teams.

What happens when my aircraft is undergoing maintenance?

If your aircraft is unavailable, Lohn Aviation can assess alternative charter solutions on request. This helps maintain your mobility during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance events.

Will my own use of the aircraft continue to take priority?

Yes. If your aircraft is marketed for charter, your own use remains the central priority. Charter is planned around your availability, rather than the other way round.

How transparent are Aircraft Management costs?

Transparency is central to our Aircraft Management service. Owners receive a clear breakdown of relevant costs, including crew, maintenance, insurance, fuel, handling, hangarage, fees and other operational expenses.

How is maintenance of my aircraft organised?

Maintenance is planned according to the aircraft type, manufacturer, maintenance programme, mission profile and availability. Lohn Aviation coordinates maintenance events, monitors deadlines and schedules downtime to protect safety, availability and value.

Does Lohn Aviation manage the crew for my aircraft?

Lohn Aviation can support crew selection, scheduling, leadership and coordination. The aim is a crew structure that is safe, discreet, service-oriented and commercially sound.

Which aircraft types are suitable for Aircraft Management?

Aircraft Management is generally suitable for various aircraft classes, from turboprops, Light Jets and Midsize Jets through to Long Range and Ultra Long Range Jets. The aircraft must suit the usage profile and commercial objectives.

Can Lohn Aviation help with purchasing a private jet?

Yes. Lohn Aviation supports the selection, evaluation and structuring of an aircraft purchase. This includes needs analysis, aircraft type comparisons, operating cost assessments, pre-buy inspection, the operating concept and subsequent integration into management.

What does AOC mean in Aircraft Management?

AOC stands for Air Operator Certificate. An AOC is required for commercial air transport. If a private jet is also to be used for charter flights, it is necessary to assess whether and how an AOC structure is appropriate and feasible.

What is NCC?

NCC stands for Non-Commercial Complex Motor-Powered Aircraft. It concerns the non-commercial operation of complex motor-powered aircraft. NCC is a relevant regulatory framework for many larger private jets.

What is NCO?

NCO stands for Non-Commercial Operations. It refers to the non-commercial operation of an aircraft. Whether NCO is suitable for your aircraft depends on the ownership structure, use, aircraft type and regulatory framework.

Does charter reduce the operating costs of my private jet?

Charter revenue can help partially offset ongoing operating costs. Full cost recovery, however, depends on the aircraft type, market, base, availability, pricing, maintenance requirements and owner use. We assess this realistically and without exaggerated promises.

Can my aircraft be used for charter flights?

Yes, provided the aircraft, certification, operating concept, base, cabin configuration and owner’s preferences are suitable. Lohn Aviation assesses charter eligibility and develops a strategy that generates revenue without unnecessarily restricting owner use.

What is the difference between Aircraft Management and Private Jet Charter?

With Private Jet Charter, you hire an aircraft for individual flights. With Aircraft Management, the aircraft belongs to you or an ownership structure you have chosen. Lohn Aviation then handles operations, planning, maintenance coordination, crew and, if desired, charter marketing.

Who benefits from Aircraft Management?

Aircraft Management benefits owners, businesses and family offices that own or wish to purchase an aircraft and want to organise its operation professionally, safely, transparently and efficiently.

What does Aircraft Management mean?

Aircraft Management means the professional administration and operational support of a private jet. This includes flight planning, crew management, maintenance, insurance, billing, cost control, the regulatory structure, charter marketing and personal owner support.