Independent Analysis for Private Aviation Users

Private Jet Cards
Avoid the Costly Mistakes
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From jet cards to fractional ownership to charter, SherpaReport's Aviation Guide gives you independent, analyst-verified intelligence on each major provider — so you fly smarter from day one.

For 20 years, the SherpaReport analysts have interviewed owners, flown on planes, visited operations centers, and questioned managers to track and analyze the providers. One result is the Guide to Private Aviation, which will help you identify the right products for your travel needs.

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  1. Use the Selection Tool to get some initial ideas about suitable products.
  2. Then access the comprehensive Guide to Private Aviation, which includes analyst insights, details and prices on multiple providers.

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Focus on Fractional Ownership

   
Airshare - Day-based fractional aviation.
NetJets - The largest fractional and card provider.
PlaneSense - Fractional ownership in light jets and turboprops.
Inclusive hourly rates from $7,100 on light jets. Details in the Guide.


Consider Jet Cards & Charter for Supplemental Lift

Sentient Jet - The largest card provider.
Wheels Up - Membership-based private aviation.
Inclusive hourly rates from $8,600 on light jets. Details in the Guide.

Focus on Fractions or Whole Ownership

   
PlaneSense - Light jets and turboprops.
NetJets - The largest provider.
   
Airshare - Day-based fractions & management.
Inclusive hourly rates from $7,100 on light jets. Full details in the Guide.


Consider Jet Cards & Charter for Supplemental Lift

Sentient Jet - The largest card provider.
Magellan Jets - Broker with customized cards.
Wheels Up - Membership-based private aviation.
Inclusive hourly rates from $8,600 on light jets. Full details in the Guide.


Focus on Jet Cards & Charter 

Magellan Jets - Charter broker with customized cards.
Sentient Jet - The largest card provider.
Wheels Up - Membership-based private aviation.
Inclusive hourly rates from $8,600 on light jets. Full details in the Guide.

Consider Fractional Ownership

   
Airshare - Day-based fractional aviation.
PlaneSense - Light jets and turboprops.
NetJets - The largest fractional provider.
Inclusive hourly rates from $7,100 on light jets. Full details in the Guide.

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WHY SHERPAREPORT

The insider knowledge you need
before committing to any provider

Real Costs & Hidden Fees

Every provider presents polished marketing numbers. The Guide cuts through to reveal actual all-in costs, fuel surcharges, repositioning fees, and contract clauses that add up fast.

Independent Analysis

Our analysts have flown on the planes, visited operations centers, talked to customers, reviewed agreements and interviewed management — real personal knowledge.

Right Product for You

Charter, jet card, fractional, or whole ownership — each suits a different travel pattern. We map your requirements to the most cost-effective and suitable model.

Provider Comparisons

From Wheels Up and NetJets to PlaneSense and Sentient Jet — the Guide places each program side-by-side on criteria that actually matter to buyers.

Key Questions to Ask

Armed with the right questions, you'll negotiate from a position of knowledge. The Guide provides a curated checklist developed from 20 years of provider negotiations.

Twenty Years Experence

The private aviation landscape changes quickly. Since 2007, we've published annual updates tracking pricing shifts, provider changes, and market developments.
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INSIDE THE GUIDE

Everything you need
to make the right call

  • The full range of options for accessing private aviation
  • How to choose the right aircraft type for your needs
  • Real costs and every hidden fee decoded
  • What to examine when reviewing provider contracts
  • Actual services versus marketed benefits — side by side
  • Key questions to ask before signing anything
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Nick Copley — President & Senior Analyst

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WHAT ADVISORS SAY

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