The Private Jet, everything you need to know about it

Summary

1. A bit of history about the private jet.
2. The Private Jet in France.
3. The Price of a Private Jet.
4. Private jet destinations.
5. Private jet rental.
6. Which private jet to choose.
7. Get a quote.
8. Who we are?

A bit of history about the private jet.

1932 – The demand develops

The world, in the midst of economic growth, brings the first businessmen to have private aviation needs. This business aviation is done through planes like the Beechcraft Staggerwing, a powerful biplane initially developed for military use, which opens up to civilians and business, offering international and national flights. The aeronautics trade develops through the creation of aircraft manufacturers and equipment suppliers such as Cessna in 1929, Hawker in 1933, Saab in 1937, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1934, and many others. Many countries invest in this sector that they already see as the future.

1963 – The arrival of jet aircraft.

A pivotal date, propeller planes, surpassed by the power of airliners, are no longer powerful enough to offer a viable alternative to professionals needing to travel. Thus, private jet jets are developed. It is at this date that the market takes off with the order of 40 Dassault Mystère 20. Many manufacturers join this market, such as Learjet with the Learjet 23 or Gulfstream with its Gulfstream II which, despite fewer seats, allow rapid and safe arrival at desired destinations.

1970‘s – The golden age of private aviation.

60% of the international market is in the United States, followed by a race for innovation in this sector. Larger, more powerful, more autonomous jets. Dassault stands out with its Falcon 50 in 1976, a trijet capable of crossing the Atlantic and thus offering great entrepreneurs the opportunity to travel the globe. The Gulfstream IV allows the transport of more passengers in greater comfort, etc.

2000 – Multinationals and the private jet.

Airliner designers like Airbus and Boeing offer private jets inspired by their Airliner models, offering hybrid aircraft at the crossroads of jet performance and airliner seating capacity.

2008 – The economic crisis impacts the market.

It is no longer as profitable to take a jet, new business models develop, rental services take precedence over individual ownership. Less engaging models more in line with market needs.

2020 – An alternative to health restrictions.

The private jet establishes itself as the alternative to health restrictions and the travel needs of professionals during this period, rental explodes for occasional requests.

The Private Jet in France

More than 800,000 jet flights were recorded in Europe in 2019.

What is France’s position in business aviation?

France generates more than $20 billion annually in this industry and is one of the biggest players, with its expertise extending across the entire aeronautics industry. France has the highest number of private jets operating at its airports each year (over 120,000 movements), according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). The country has maintained its leading position for several years, ahead of Germany and the United Kingdom. The modern infrastructure of French airports, along with their competent brokers, has helped make France a leader in the European business aviation market.

For instance, in 2016, the aeronautics industry represented more than 100 billion euros (source).

France invests massively to ensure the well-being of its passengers, and its history testifies to its capabilities in the aeronautical sector, which is why its avant-garde reputation is justified.

A wide variety of private jets are available for rental, with over 7,500 aircraft available. These private jets are equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure you travel with peace of mind.

Why fly from France?

Business travelers in France benefit from bespoke services. Thanks to the large number of planes available for rental across France, you can take a flight to the destination of your choice and take off within a few hours. French airports accommodate all types of private jets, ensuring great availability. More than 300 airports in France are accessible by private jet. You can easily travel to all regions of France, and all routes are possible. 75% of private jet trips cannot be made on a commercial airline.

Due to its history in aeronautics, France has ideal infrastructure. Most movements (takeoff or landing) occur from Le Bourget with nearly 55,000 movements in 2018 and 2019 (source).
You can save a lot of flight time, avoid stopovers, avoid delays on commercial airlines, and benefit from expedited baggage and security checks. You can arrive at the airfield 10 minutes before departure, with only a few meters to walk between the terminal and the cabin. Flying by private jet from France eliminates all waiting times and allows you to visit specific destinations, sometimes isolated and sometimes inaccessible on commercial airline routes carrying many passengers.

St-Tropez, Lille, or Biarritz, dozens of destinations await you in France.

The price of a Private Jet.

The plane, the main price influencer

The plane will be the key element that decides your price. You can decide which type of aircraft you want to fly in. You can also choose to let us organize the flights to match your needs.

In either case, the plane will define the majority of the final price. The most suitable plane will be offered based on your needs.

Take the case of a flight from Paris to New York, you will need a Super Mid, Large, or Airliner range plane due to their capacity to carry enough fuel and seats to make this type of trip. Airport fees will also be higher, as a FALCON 900, FALCON 2000, or BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 7500 will require more space for takeoff and landing, special arrangements, and a larger crew. Whereas a Light or Mid-range plane like the CESSNA CITATION JET CJ2 will be less expensive.

Factors that change the price:

1. The size of the aircraft. To be able to carry all passengers, or in the case of cargo transport, the volume of the hold.
2. Performance. Large does not mean intercontinental, some planes can carry more than fifty seats are suited to short trips while others are not.
3. Comfort. . Unique to private jets. Some planes have kitchens and the latest technological advancements. While others have the bare necessities. In-cabin services can also influence the price.
4. Age, an old plane will lose value and comfort, which will affect the price.
5. Positioning, if your plane is not available at the desired airport, it will need to be transported to the correct location.

Depending on the number of passengers, the service evolves. More passengers mean more luggage, so a larger aircraft. But depending on the number of passengers, it is easier to split rental costs, making it easier to fill the seats.

Whether you are alone for business, several for flights with best friends or family, there is a suitable solution, this is the advantage of customization.

So, if you are alone and your desire is to get from one place to another as quickly as possible, a small plane will do. However, if your need is to transport equipment or a team of professionals to a specific location, a different aircraft with more space or more seats will be needed.

For example, a trip in a CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE, the CESSNA CITATION range being a benchmark in the field, with seven passengers from Paris to London, should cost around $1000 per person. Which, in the case of a team of qualified professionals going on a mission, becomes particularly profitable.

Thus, many factors impact the price, the best way to find out more and know the potential rates is to request a quote.

Private Jet destinations

Similarly, the destination greatly influences the price estimate.
A flight from a Paris airport to a London airport will often be cheaper than a flight from Paris to New York.

One of the strengths of private aviation is the ability to serve any destination, even some only accessible to small planes limited in seats, some infrastructures not being able to accommodate large aircraft, this is the case of altiports like Courchevel or those with difficult runways like St-Tropez airport.

Each travel destination follows specific rules, some taxes vary from one country to another. Thus, it is important to consider these factors before chartering a small, medium, or large aircraft.

Even today, and following the global pandemic, many airports and countries do not observe the same health regulations.

The comfort of having your private jet waiting for you on the runway for your flight is very pleasant, but for that, it must first be positioned. Not all airfields have enough space to accommodate different kinds of private jets, so they must be brought in for the occasion. This affects the service price.

Some airports are specifically designed for this, the vast majority of private planes do not depart from Orly or Roissy airports but from Le Bourget. Le Bourget airport, initially intended for military aviation, now hosts private aviation, and its demand is exploding.

By requesting a quote, you will have the opportunity to select your destination from the list of all the runways in the world.

Renting a Private Jet

The advantage of a private jet is that your trip can be fully customized. Sometimes, some do not even need to fly, just to charter the aesthetics of the plane (this is the case for several artists or producers). Of course, this requires knowing which airport to communicate with, depending on the type of service desired.

Millions of possibilities are available to you, depending on the type of trip and aircraft, you can request a particular crew on board. Photographer, chef, the ability to smoke in flight, sleep in a bed, enjoy your favorite drink… Anything is possible, but this will directly influence the service price.

In private jet rental, there are three fundamental services:

• Business travel

Generally, these are efficient trips, the principle is simple, go from point A to point B, without hassle, without delays, without problems. These requests come from professionals who want to get to their meetings without pressure. Because sometimes, meeting the CEO of a huge company and preparing the signing of a multi-million-dollar contract can be physically and mentally challenging. Chartering a jet avoids waiting times, organization, flight preparation, etc., and being in ideal conditions to prepare, right up to the last minute, for this face-to-face.

• Private jet flight

Here, clients think leisure, vacations, and image. Not everyone is Bernard Arnault, but it is possible to have a fantastic experience. Some very busy people want to make the most of their vacations, ensure their loved ones’ safety, and offer them the fruit of their labor. Others want to associate their image with that of luxury, sometimes for professional reasons, sometimes for self-esteem, or as part of their influence activities.

• Private jet simulator

This is a rather specific type of service that has seen its market grow with that of influencer marketing. To associate one’s image with that of luxury without spending the price of a jet trip, many individuals and professionals rent a studio set up for the occasion. Like in a movie set, you find yourself immersed in a space identical to that of an aircraft.

The private jet, flexibility, simplicity, and economic models.

Many factors influence the decision-making process. Unlike civil aviation, where the client selects their flight and destinations based on what is offered, in private aviation, it is the client who designs their flight based on their needs. Sometimes, our schedules do not allow us, or very little, to take the time to organize these trips. Waiting times are long, and airlines are less reliable, no one is safe from staff strikes, lost luggage, or even last-minute cancellations.

Each private jet charter company does not operate the same way.

Several formats exist to take a private jet.

– Shared ownership of an aircraft.

An operational format consisting of dividing the use of a plane among a given number of co-owners.

Advantages :

• Good availability, competitive hourly rate

Disadvantages:

• High entry ticket
• Commitment to a volume of hours
• Monthly management fees
• No operation under an AOC (Air Operator Certificate)
• Only one type of aircraft available

– Private ownership of an aircraft.

Full ownership of a business jet for professional or private needs.

Advantages :

• Systematic availability

Disadvantages:

• 100% of the costs borne
• Pilot management
• Only one type of aircraft available

– On-demand chartering of an aircraft.

Renting a plane from an airline for a specific route.

Advantages :

• Access to a global network of planes
• Several types of aircraft available
• No long-term financial commitment
• Operation under an AOC (Air Operator Certificate)

Disadvantages:

• Slightly higher hourly rate
• Possible positioning fees

Which Private Jet to Choose

Want a Private Jet, or need a business trip?

Where there is supply, there is demand. In the world of luxury and customization, every client can find a service to match their image. It all depends on their desires and needs. You will find in the Airplanes section informational sheets on the capacities and performances of many aircraft.

Some clients using these services want to go on vacation to save time and make the most of their holidays. You will find on the Colvair website many informational sheets on different aircraft to meet all your desires and give you an idea of the many possible rental choices.

We are fully aware of the technological evolution the aviation sector must go through, so at Colvair, we aim to position ourselves on environmentally friendly aircraft using SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and hybrid models. To offer our clients and the planet a real reduction in carbon emissions as well as the ability to evaluate their carbon footprint when booking their flights.

For others, the economic aspect is paramount; for this, we offer through our quotes the possibility of requesting an “Empty Leg,” or the opportunity to obtain a very low-cost flight on positioning flights, offering them a cheap and efficient alternative if they are willing to make a few concessions. So, enjoy a trip in a Cessna Citation, Embraer Praetor, Hawker 800, or Bombardier Global for half the price.

Are you ready for takeoff? Embraer, Dassault, or Cessna? It’s up to you to decide.