They are flown by company pilots, contract pilots, sometimes by the company owners themselves. Powered by a piston engine, the Mooney Ovation can carry four people. The twin-turbine powered Bombardier Challenger CL 604 can carry 9 to 19 passengers in different aircraft configurations. The development of reliever airports around major cities is one example of success. Advocates work with the Federal Aviation Administration and Congress on relevant regulatory issues and laws, such as air traffic control, safety, aircraft certification and maintenance, pilot qualifications, and user fees and taxes.
Aircraft are available to businesses through the following arrangements.
Chartering allows a company to rent an aircraft for a specific flight or block of time. Leasing affords access to aircraft without the substantial investment of ownership. Fractional ownership provides on-demand aircraft availability and makes business jets more affordable. This latest ownership arrangement has brought many new participants to business aviation. Full ownership requires a commitment to maintain the aircraft, provide flight crew, and cover all related costs.