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.

Join the waitlist How it works

50–200

Hours/year, ideal use

1/8th or 1/5th

Typical share size

2026

DGCA policy expected

15 min

Typical arrival to takeoff

Why private aviation

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.

Time loss in travel

Commuting from home to airport can consume 1–2 hours each way. Factor in check-in, security, delays, baggage, buffer time. Then double it for return trip - that's an entire workday gone, just on transit.

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.

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.

How it works

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.

Choose your share size

Pick a fraction — typically 1/8th to 1/5th — based on how many hours you expect to fly per year. 75 hours/year = 1/8th. 120 hours = 1/5th. Simple as that.

We handle everything else

Our program manages the purchase, registration, pilots, maintenance, scheduling, and compliance. You get access to your aircraft, but not the operational burden.

Fly on your schedule

Unlike an airline, here you set the departure time. Book 4 hours before departure. No check-in queues, no crowds, no middle seats, no re-routing. Your plane, your schedule, to whichever city you choose. Power to adjust departure times within slot limits.

Asset on your books

Your fractional share is recorded as an asset on your books (once the new rule permits). This is asset ownership. Not subscription. Avail proportionate depreciation, depending on your company situation – with all the accounting simplicity this brings.

Fair usage, high availability

Transparent scheduling protocols ensure every co-owner gets their fair share of usage, especially during peak dates, and preferred hours. Regular usage statements will give clarity and transparency.

Exit when you need to

Life changes. Business evolves. Our program is designed for liquidity – you can enter, exit, or resize your share (post lock-in), without the complexity of sole aircraft ownership.

Find your fit

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	✗ Low; Depends on supply	✓ High	✓ Very High
Fixed, predictable costs	✗ Market rates vary	✓ Defined cost structure	✓ Very High
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

Get advisory on the right option for you

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

As a part of industry grouping, Flightshares begins lobbying the Indian Government on the merits of fractional ownership in aviation, researching and engaging industry leaders - slowly building momentum. From near zero awareness.

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

Once the Aircraft Rules are amended with the enabling provisions, DGCA is expected to release formal regulations for third party aircraft management, be it for whole ownership or fractional ownership.

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

The aircraft

Machines worth sharing.

We offer modern contemporary and still-in-production aircraft. Below are a few models tailored to different mission requirements, balancing performance, efficiency, comfort, and costs.

LIGHT JET

Embraer Phenom 300E

The world's best-selling light jet for over a decade. With two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E1 reliable engines, known for being the fastest and longest-range light jet, and economics that make every hour justifiable.

Seats6-8

Range~2,010nm

Best forIndia-wide

Super Midsize Jet

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

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

Questions

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 assures high availability, fair-usage scheduling, and peak-period allocation rules. Charters are great and have their place. But unlike charter, you're not competing in an open market – your hours are ringfenced for you. If your primary aircraft is unavailable, our program allows backup provisions.

Your capital costs depend on the aircraft model selected and share size. Monthly management fees for your aircraft are charged proportional to your share, along with an hourly operating cost based on actual usage. We will guide you with all options for the best fit to your needs.

An established aircraft operator duly licensed by the DGCA, handles everything without any compromises – pilot sourcing and trainings (initial and recurrent), scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, airworthiness compliances, insurance, fuel and spares arrangements. You never need to think about any of it. That’s the whole point.
Regarding safety - We work only with established and streamlined operators, and yet, we provide an additional layer of safety oversight on them. This is our forte. Your peace of mind is paramount.

Under traditional fractional ownership (once permitted by DGCA), your proportionate share of the aircraft can be listed as an asset on your books and qualify for depreciation. We work with your CFO to structure this optimally.

Our program is designed with easy liquidity in mind (post lock-in). Unlike sole ownership (Where resale can take 6 to 18 months, involve significant broker fees, under a complex process), our fractional program provides for structured exit pathways - that are fast, clear and smooth.

Get in touch

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.

Email jayant@flightshares.in

Phone +91 95822 11767

Office 7th Floor, Gate 3, Ambience Mall,
Ambience Island, NH-48,
Gurugram 122010, Haryana, INDIA

Your time is worth more than an airline seat.