Aircraft Management

Turnkey Ownership, Simplified

A comprehensive aircraft management program that handles every aspect of ownership — so you enjoy the aircraft while we handle the rest.

What We Manage

Complete Asset Management

From day-to-day operations to long-term strategy, we provide a hands-off ownership experience backed by decades of aviation expertise.

Operations

Flight scheduling, crew coordination, fuel management, and trip logistics — handled around the clock by our operations team so every flight departs on time.

Compliance

FAA regulatory compliance, record-keeping, audit preparation, and airworthiness directives — we keep your aircraft legal and current at all times.

Crew Management

Pilot recruitment, training, scheduling, and payroll. We build and manage a dedicated crew that knows your aircraft and your preferences.

Insurance

Hull and liability coverage sourced through our aviation insurance network. We negotiate competitive rates and manage renewals, claims, and policy adjustments on your behalf.

Administration

Financial reporting, budgeting, vendor management, and expense tracking. Complete transparency into every dollar spent on your aircraft through our owner portal.

Revenue Generation

Offset Ownership Costs Through Charter Revenue

Your aircraft doesn't have to sit idle when you're not flying. By participating in our charter program, your aircraft generates revenue that directly offsets the fixed costs of ownership — hangar, crew, insurance, and maintenance.

  • Monthly Revenue

    Charter flights generate income that reduces your net cost of ownership, often significantly.

  • Full Transparency

    Detailed monthly reporting shows exactly how your aircraft is performing — revenue, expenses, and utilization at a glance.

  • Owner Priority

    Your travel always comes first. Charter availability is scheduled around your flying needs, never the other way around.

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Financial Benefits

Tax Advantages of Aircraft Ownership

Aircraft ownership — particularly when combined with charter program participation — may offer meaningful tax benefits. The following is general educational information; consult a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Depreciation

Aircraft used for business purposes may qualify for accelerated depreciation schedules, including bonus depreciation provisions that allow significant first-year write-offs.

Operating Expense Deductions

Fuel, maintenance, insurance, hangar, crew salaries, and management fees may be deductible as business expenses when the aircraft is used for qualifying purposes.

Charter Revenue Benefits

Participating in a charter program may enhance the business-use classification of your aircraft, potentially strengthening the tax treatment of ownership-related expenses.

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Maintenance

Part 145 Certified Repair Station

Every managed aircraft is maintained by our FAA Part 145 certified repair station. This means continuity, accountability, and a maintenance team that knows your aircraft inside and out — because they manage it every day.

  • Scheduled Maintenance

    Inspections, phase checks, and calendar-driven maintenance planned proactively to minimize downtime.

  • AOG Response

    Aircraft-on-ground situations are prioritized immediately. Our maintenance team coordinates repairs and parts sourcing to get you flying again.

  • Complete Records

    Digital maintenance tracking, logbook management, and compliance documentation — accessible through your owner portal.

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Charter Program

Put Your Aircraft to Work

Managed aircraft can participate in our Part 135 charter program, making your aircraft available to vetted charter clients when you're not flying. Your availability preferences are always respected — you set the rules, we handle the rest.

Safety First

Every charter flight operates under our ARGUS Platinum and Wyvern Wingman certified safety management system — the same standards applied to your personal flights.

Complete Visibility

Real-time tracking, trip reporting, and revenue statements — always know where your aircraft is and how it's performing.

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Get Started

Your Aircraft, Our Expertise

Whether you're purchasing your first aircraft or looking for a better management solution, our team is ready to build a program tailored to your ownership goals.

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Call Us 24/7 (832) 792-1020
Email info@lonestaraviators.com
Houston (KHOU) Hobby Airport 8850 W Monroe Rd
Houston, TX 77061
Dallas (KDAL) Love Field 7363 Herb Kelleher Way
Dallas, TX 75235