Shaircraft Solutions

13/07/2023

Shaircraft CEO and private aviation attorney, James Butler, provides insight into the dilemma facing JetIt fractional owners.

Private Jet Card Comparisons Asks Top Private Aviation Attorney, James Butler, for Insight Into the Dilemmas Facing JetIt Owners

15/03/2023

Fractional jet company 's unique investment structure professes to share operating revenue (including third party charter revenue) with its owners. However, in this article for Private Jet Card Comparisons, Shaircraft CEO, James Butler, cautions that Volato's contract structure may put owners at risk. Learn more:

Volato’s reimagined fractional model is interesting, but Shaircraft CEO, James Butler, says its contract structure raises significant concerns for potential investors.

18/07/2022

Shaircraft was recently selected as the winner of the “Best Private Aviation” category of DC Modern Luxury magazine’s “Best of the City” poll.

https://shaircraft.com/shaircraft-recognized-as-top-private-aviation-advisor-in-dc-magazines-2022-best-of-the-city-issue/

Shaircraft Solutions was recently selected as the winner of the “Best Private Aviation” category of DC magazine’s “Best of the City” poll, published in the July 2022 issue. The annual poll asks readers for their top picks for businesses and experts in nine categories, including transportat...

26/01/2022

25/11/2021

Wishing you blue skies, safe travels, and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2021

To all who have served, we thank you.

22/10/2021

Sifting through the endless number of jet programs, providers and operators can be daunting and time-consuming. After an exhaustive independent search, a Texas power couple came to us for guidance. They needed a no-nonsense solution that allows them to efficiently navigate regional trips to their expanding network of business locations.

To solve for their frequent, shorter trips, we negotiated a fractional share in a Phenom 100 VLJ (very light jet) with Airshare (Formerly Executive AirShare). Then, to accommodate their longer hauls with room for additional passengers, we also negotiated an Air Charter Brokerage Agreement with Airshare through which they’ll pay set rates for third party charters that Airshare will arrange in Super-Mid aircraft (e.g. Challenger 350, Citation Sovereign, Challenger X, Legacy 450, Falcon 2000EX).

"After months of searching for the flight program that best suited our needs, we were so appreciative for the knowledge and experience Shaircraft bestowed upon us. It is clear that they have the customers’ best interest at heart. Our experience was seamless from beginning to end, and our transaction in obtaining a fractional share was successful due to all of their help!" - Shaircraft Client

15/09/2021

When it comes to private air travel, as with most things in life, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Before investing in any jet program, it’s crucial to understand what recourse you'll have if your provider does not live up to its end of the bargain. Learn more: http://shaircraft.com/newsroom/private-jet-programs-looking-beyond-the-clever-marketing

11/09/2021

On this 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we pay tribute to the lives that were lost and those that were changed forever.

This day serves as a solemn reminder for those of us in the aviation industry that our greatest responsibility will always be safety and security.

We will never forget.


Photo Credit: Ben Hider, 9/11 Memorial

23/07/2021

Another Reason to Fly Privately: Commercial airlines are seeing an escalation in "air rage" as unruly passenger events are occurring at a rate of 60 times the typical number of events in a year.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2021/07/18/airplane-fight-behavior-faa-arrests/

The sprawling, multi-tiered system for enforcing regulations and federal laws is being strained amid a rise in confrontations fueled, in part, by a rebound in travel, alcohol and disputes over mask mandates.

13/07/2021

Private Jet Industry 'Disrupter' James Butler Talks to
Thrive Global and Authority Magazine about The Future of Private Air Travel in The Post Covid World.



http://shaircraft.com/newsroom/the-future-of-private-air-travel

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09/07/2021

We had the honor of working with John several times over the years. He was a brilliant and caring agent who had a huge impact on the PGA TOUR and the game of golf. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all who knew and admired him. He will be missed.

https://golf.com/news/john-mascatello-died-61-knew-people-john-daly/

John Mascatello, who died at 61 over the weekend, was a people person. That was his stock-in-trade. He was a talent agent and a life manager.

02/07/2021

Wish you and yours a happy and safe 4th of July weekend! 🇺🇸

28/06/2021

Another day, another reason to fly privately. 🛫



https://www.businessinsider.com/airlines-not-prepared-travel-surge-plane-and-pilot-shortage-2021-6

American Airlines saw the impact of not having enough pilots when it canceled hundreds of flights in mid-June. More airlines might see the same fate.

01/06/2021

Flying at 40,000 feet is serious business. Yet, many private flyers are now purchasing expensive private flights as casually as they call for an Uber. Shaircraft CEO, James D. Butler, urges private flyers to have their contracts reviewed before signing the dotted line. http://shaircraft.com/newsroom/major-jet-providers-contract-lets-it-change-the-terms-of-your-deal-and-theres-nothing-you-can-do-about-it

28/05/2021

May the courage and dedication of those who lost their lives while serving our country never be forgotten. If you are flying this holiday weekend, we wish you blue skies and safe travels. 🇺🇸

20/05/2021

Travel is picking up, and most commercial flights are back to 100% capacity. Meanwhile, U.S. airlines are scrambling to add staff and upgrade technology while dealing with an influx of complaints, including hours-long call center wait times and unruly passengers on flights.

If you've finally had it with commercial air travel, call us. We'll help you explore private air travel solutions to suit your needs and budget.



https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2021/05/17/passenger-who-had-be-handcuffed-during-seattle-flight-now-faces-52500-fine/

Yelling, hitting, screaming, refusing to sit down — four more passengers face tens of thousands of dollars in fines from the FAA, which has been cracking down on bad behavior on airplanes.

15/04/2021

The Middle Seat: Another Reason to Fly Privately

While commercial airlines and the CDC go back and forth over whether or not to leave the middle seat open, you could be flying privately. Connect with our CEO, James D. Butler, today to discuss which private air travel solution(s) would suit your needs and budget. (301) 652-9885 / [email protected]

A trade organization pointed to Department of Defense and Harvard studies finding low transmission rates among passengers since the pandemic's start.

31/03/2021

A key factor in the overall cost of a investment is the payback you get when you resell your share to the jet company. We often hear from owners who are shocked to learn that the "fair market value" being offered by their provider is significantly less than what they initially paid.

On some occasions, owners can get a higher price by selling their shares directly to another buyer. However, as James Butler tells Business Jet Traveler, many fractional contracts severely restrict resale rights. Here's what you should know:

http://shaircraft.com/newsroom/what-you-need-to-know-about-preowned-fractional-shares

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