Avantair was founded in July 2003 as the exclusive fractional provider of the Piaggio Avanti aircraft and in February 2006, became the only publicly traded stand-alone fractional operator in the industry.  Under the entrepreneurial spirit and leadership of founder and CEO, Steven Santo, Avantair grew to one of the most unique fractional companies in the industry with the world’s largest fleet of Piaggio Avanti’s.

The Avanti – the world’s fastest turboprop, rivals the speed of most light cabin jets.  The aircraft also boasts the same size cabin cross section as a super mid-size aircraft and has the benefit of the fuel efficiency of a turboprop.

Santo and his team continue to develop programs and travel solutions that allow Avantair to provide the highest quality of customer service.  A 120,000 square foot 24/7 state-of-the-art operations command center controls and tracks all aspects of your travel.  The center also serves as our maintenance and interior completions center in St. Petersburg, FL.  In addition to growth in the infrastructure, we continue to grow the fleet.  Avantair and Piaggio Aero completed the largest order of Avanti’s in the history of both companies in 2005.  The order of 56 Avanti’s totaled over $366 million dollars.

Fractional Ownership
Avantair fractional ownership provides all the advantages of owning your own aircraft without the hassle of the costs or maintenance that go along with whole aircraft ownership.  You simply gain all the convenience and freedom of owning your own aircraft for a fraction of the cost.  A sales professional will help you determine the amount of flight hours that best fits your unique travel schedule.  From a 1/16th share (50 hours per year) to over 800 hours per year, we have the program and flexibility to work with you to design the program right for your needs.  And as the first fractional provider to eliminate hourly costs, there will be no surprises on your monthly invoices.  Avantair has reinvented the way you think about private travel, putting luxury within reach.

Avantair Edge Card
As an Avantair Edge member, you’ll receive the advantages of private travel with Avantair without the acquisition costs of a fractional share. You’ll experience the same unparalleled, personalized service as our fractional owners along with the top-rated crew members in 25 hour increments. In addition, the Edge card is all-inclusive*, so you know your cost upfront.  When scheduling a trip, simply call your member services team and they will handle all of your details.

Axis Club Membership
This one-of-a-kind program offers a unique perspective for travelers interested in flying privately with lower upfront costs. Bridging the gap between the higher hourly costs associated with time cards and the initial financial commitment of a fractional share, Axis Club Membership provides operational and financial flexibility for travelers’ needs. With a one time low membership fee, you can access blocks of 25 hours at a reduced rate resulting in a lower hourly cost. This exclusive membership is ideal for travelers who would like to reduce their initial financial outlay, prefer a shorter term commitment and fly between 50 to 400 hours per year.

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