Airshare

Airshare is a private aviation company focused on fractional ownership, jet card services, whole aircraft management and air charter. It was founded in 2000 as Executive Airshare, and in 2018, the company re-branded as Airshare ^[1]. It utilizes a days-based model for its fractional ownership operations.

History[edit]

In 2000, Airshare was founded in Wichita, Kansas by partners Bob Taylor and Keith Plumb.^[2] It began offering fractional aircraft ownership throughout the central United States. In 2004, Airshare moved operations to Kansas City, Missouri.^[3] In 2016 the company announced a majority recapitalization agreement with Curran Companies, a longtime customer.^[4]

Currently headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Airshare is led by president and CEO, John Owen.^[5] The company has experienced considerable growth in recent years. It currently operates out of bases in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin.^[6]

Operations[edit]

Airshare's days-based fractional ownership program is designed to give customers control over their day and more flight time per share. The company operates an average of 12,000 flights annually.^[7]

Fleet[edit]

In recent years, the company condensed its fractional ownership fleet to the Embraer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft for increased efficiency and customer experience.^[8]^[9]

Notable Shareowners[edit]

In 2007, professional golfer Tom Watson became a shareowner with Airshare.^[10] In 2018, Superbowl MVP and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes became a shareowner with Airshare.^[11]^[12]^[13] Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is also a shareowner.

References[edit]

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[1] ttps://corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/executive-airshare-rebrands-as-airshare-and-launches-new-website/

[2] ttps://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/new-owners-executive-airshare.html

[3] ttps://issuu.com/flyairshare/docs/airshare_company_overview_sm

[4] ttps://www.sherpareport.com/aircraft/new-owners-executive-airshare.html

[5] ttps://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2019/10/23/airshare-has-big-plans-with-small-private-jets-and-a-unique-approach/?sh=7237073a28c1

[6] ttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aggressive-growth-plan-expands-airshare-presence-in-five-key-markets-300918827.html

[7] ttps://www.jetcards.org/news/64-airshare-jet-card-programs

[8] ttps://www.jetcards.org/news/64-airshare-jet-card-programs

[9] ttps://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2016-01-23/trip-report-embraer-phenom-300

[10] ttps://tomwatson.com/airshare/

[11] ttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/20/patrick-mahomes-is-on-top-of-the-world-with-endorsement-deals-to-follow.html

[12] ttps://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/6/19/17480704/patrick-mahomes-announces-partnership-with-private-jet-company

[13] ttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/airshare-extends-partnership-with-patrick-mahomes-ii-300833380.html

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