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Empty Legs

What Is an Empty Leg Flight?

When one of our aircraft needs to reposition, either to pick up its next passengers or return to base , it often flies empty. Instead of wasting that opportunity, we make those flights available to you at significantly reduced rates.

With PlaneSmart!’s Empty Legs, you enjoy all the benefits of private aviation, comfort, privacy, safety, and speed, while paying only a fraction of the standard charter price. It’s private aviation, simplified.

Why Choose PlaneSmart! Empty Legs?

  • Significant cost savings — up to 75% off standard charter rates
  • Professional, FAA-licensed crews and aircraft management
  • Premium turboprop and jet aircraft (King Air 350, Avanti Piaggio, Pilatus PC-12)
  • Flexible routes and scheduling for spontaneous travel
  • Full PlaneSmart! service experience. Safety, comfort, and convenience

Fly Smarter. Fly PlaneSmart!

Whether for business or leisure, our Empty Leg program puts the power of private air travel within your reach.

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Lease

Leases work well for pilots and non-pilots alike. Lessees may select from several air lease usage plans to fit their individual travel needs. With lease, you will share access to one or more aircraft and have operational control for each flight you make. If you are an interested and qualified pilot you can do the flying, or simply hire a pilot to take you where you want to go.

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Corporate Shuttle

Soar above the concerns, rigidity, and inefficiency of commercial air travel. PlaneSmart! Aviation’s corporate charter service offers your team unprecedented flexibility for essential business trips. Our diverse fleet of jet and turboprop business aircraft options can match any mission profile. Business travel has never been easier. Schedule a trip, show up, and climb aboard. We will take care of the rest.

Provide us with your team’s travel needs, and PlaneSmart! will customize a private air transportation solution

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Cirrus Program

Our fleet of Cirrus aircraft allows you to conveniently fly yourself to destinations across the U.S. In addition to the robust mission flexibility, our customers also enjoy the industry-leading safety, comfort, and performance features of this technologically advanced aircraft.

Contact the PlaneSmart! team to tour our fleet of Cirrus aircraft and discuss your mission profile.

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Aircraft Management

PlaneSmart!’s aircraft management program is a comprehensive service at the direction of each aircraft owner including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Manage inspections, maintenance, servicing, and testing in accordance with the FAA and manufacturer’s approved maintenance and preventative repair programs;
  • Clearinghouse for all aircraft related and billing correspondence (e.g., aircraft manufacture, insurance company, FAA, taxing authorities, and subscription and maintenance tracking services);
  • Maintain all records, logbooks, and other material required by the FAA to be maintained on the Aircraft and make the same available for Owner’s inspection;
  • Keep the aircraft interior and exterior in good cosmetic appearance based on a standard mutually agreed upon between PSA and the owner; and
  • Advise on ownership and operational issues as they may arise;
  • Optional charter and leaseback programs to offset your expenses when the plane is not otherwise in use.
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Shared Ownership

The PlaneSmart! Aviation Team is experienced at managing jet and turboprop aircraft owned by more than one party. You may already be in an established partnership, or, our Brokerage Services may find an Aircraft and partner for you. We can help you and your partners coordinate sticky points such as:

  • Scheduling and trip planning
  • Fuel consumption
  • Engine maintenance reserve
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Insurance
  • Pilot services
  • And, charter or leaseback revenue

PlaneSmart! Aviation also offers shared equity on its fleet of Cirrus piston aircraft.

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Revenue Generation

PlaneSmart! Charter is a FAR 135 charter operator. Some owners choose to add their airplane to our charter fleet, enabling PlaneSmart! to book flights and increase the productivity of their airplane, subject to FAA 135 oversight. For the prospective owner, PlaneSmart!’s Brokerage team can help you find a plane that would perform well under charter operations. Contact us to find out if this option is right for you.

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Pilot Services

Let us know if you need a pilot. Some restrictions apply.
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Acquisition

There are numerous benefits to private airplane ownership. Whether for business or leisure travel, operating your own aircraft allows the greatest flexibility and efficiency for your busy schedule. The PlaneSmart! Team will help you identify the right piston, turboprop, or private jet aircraft to fit your mission profile. We also help our clients safely navigate common pitfalls associated with aircraft maintenance, liability, and tax exposure.

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