Company Name: Airshare
Legal Company Name: Executive AirShare LLC is identified in Airshare’s current website legal/contact language. Flight operations are conducted by Executive Flight Services, LLC dba Airshare, or by affiliated/common-ownership or approved third-party air carriers as applicable. (Airshare)
Trading / Brand Name: Airshare
Primary PrivateJetia Category: Private Jet Fractional Ownership Companies
Secondary Categories: Aircraft Management Companies; Private Jet Charter Companies; Private Jet Membership / Jet Card Programs; Private Jet Maintenance Providers; Private Jet Serviceshttps://flyairshare.com/contact
Company Type: Privately held private aviation company
Industry: Business Aviation / Private Aviation
Year Founded: 2000
Founder: Bob Taylor
Lead Founding Investor: David Murfin
Headquarters: Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Country: United States
Geographic Markets Served: Nationwide United States for fractional ownership, jet card and aircraft-management programs; international coverage through charter services
Official Website: flyairshare.com
Company Status: Active
Parent / Controlling Investor: Kompass Kapital
Subsidiaries / Major Related Companies: Executive Flight Services, LLC; Airshare also acquired Circadian Aviation LLC, the former Wheels Up aircraft-management subsidiary, in 2023
PrivateJetia Verification Status: Verified from official corporate, SEC, FAA and aviation-industry sources

Airshare was founded in Wichita, Kansas in 2000 as Executive Airshare. The company identifies Bob Taylor, a former Rent-A-Center CFO, as its founder and David Murfin as its original lead investor. After its early development as a regional fractional-ownership provider, the business expanded into aircraft management, charter, jet cards and aircraft maintenance. Its headquarters are now at 6240 Sprint Parkway in Overland Park, Kansas. (Careers)

Kompass Kapital took controlling ownership of Airshare in 2024 following a strategic investment whose financial terms were not publicly disclosed. Previous investors retained substantial equity interests. (Airshare)

2. Executive Company Overview

Airshare is a U.S.-based private aviation company headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, providing fractional jet ownership, jet card access, aircraft management, private jet charter and third-party aircraft maintenance. Founded in Wichita in 2000, the company initially built its business around a day-based fractional ownership model before expanding into a broader private aviation platform serving aircraft owners, companies, executives, high-net-worth travelers and private aviation customers throughout the United States. Its charter capabilities extend internationally. (Airshare)

Airshare’s fractional operation is centered on two aircraft families: the Embraer Phenom 300 and Bombardier Challenger 3500. Unlike the broader aircraft-management operation, which covers numerous light, midsize, large-cabin and ultra-long-range aircraft types, the fractional fleet is intentionally standardized around these two platforms. Airshare states that it owns and maintains its fractional fleet and structures fractional participation around program days rather than solely around allocated flight hours. (Airshare)

The company’s scale changed significantly in September 2023 when it acquired Circadian Aviation, the aircraft-management subsidiary of Wheels Up. Airshare reported that approximately 90 aircraft and 316 employees were associated with the transaction. Wheels Up’s SEC filings confirmed that Executive AirShare LLC acquired 100% of Circadian Aviation and placed the transaction’s aggregate consideration at $19.1 million. (Airshare)

Airshare subsequently reported a fleet approaching 150 aircraft and nearly 600 employees during 2024. More recent corporate descriptions from 2025 and 2026 conservatively state that the company operates more than 100 aircraft across its management, fractional and jet-card businesses. (Airshare)

3. Key Facts at a Glance

Founded: 2000
Founder: Bob Taylor
Founding Location: Wichita, Kansas
Headquarters: Overland Park, Kansas
Primary Business: Fractional ownership and integrated private aviation services
Additional Businesses: Aircraft management, charter, jet cards and aircraft maintenance
Fractional Fleet: Embraer Phenom 300 and Bombardier Challenger 3500
Broader Fleet: More than 100 aircraft reported in 2025 and 2026 across management, fractional and jet-card programs
Employees: Nearly 600 reported after the 2023 acquisition; LinkedIn currently classifies Airshare as a 501 to 1,000 employee organization
Geographic Scope: Nationwide U.S. private aviation programs plus international charter
CEO: John Owen
President, Fractional Ownership / Operations: Alex Franz
President, Aircraft Management: KC Ihlefeld
Majority / Controlling Investor: Kompass Kapital
ARGUS Rating: Platinum
IS-BAO: Stage 3
FAA Maintenance Approval: Part 145 Repair Station
Other Safety Status: WYVERN registered; Air Charter Safety Foundation member
IADA: Verified Products & Services Member
Website: Airshare official website

Airshare’s official 2025 and 2026 company descriptions place its operating fleet above 100 aircraft. A 2024 corporate announcement described the fleet as approaching 150 aircraft immediately following its major expansion. The difference should be treated as a reporting-period distinction rather than silently reconciled into a single precise current number. (Airshare)

4. Services & Capabilities

Primary Services

Fractional Jet Ownership

Airshare offers day-based fractional ownership beginning with 1/16 interests. Its current fractional fleet consists of the Embraer Phenom 300 and Bombardier Challenger 3500. A 1/16 participation provides 20 program days per year, with larger programs increasing in 10-day increments. (Airshare)

EMBARK Jet Card

Airshare provides a jet-card program linked to its private aviation fleet and service infrastructure. Current Airshare materials describe the program as providing access without the long-term commitment associated with fractional ownership, with allocations usable over a 24-month period. (Airshare)

Aircraft Management

Airshare manages privately owned business aircraft across a broad range of manufacturers and cabin categories. Its documented management services span aircraft onboarding, operational management, crew recruitment, maintenance oversight, owner services, Part 135 conformity where applicable and charter-revenue opportunities. (Airshare)

Private Jet Charter

Airshare provides charter using aircraft from its managed fleet as well as aircraft sourced through approved third-party operators and its broader worldwide charter network. (Airshare)

Aircraft Maintenance / MRO

Airshare operates an FAA Part 145 repair station and offers third-party maintenance services including scheduled maintenance, comprehensive inspections and AOG support. Its published MRO footprint includes Kansas City, Missouri; Fort Worth, Texas; and Wichita, Kansas. (Airshare)

Specialized Capabilities

Fractional aircraft ownership
Day-based fractional access
Fractional share and lease structures
Phenom 300 fractional operations
Challenger 3500 fractional operations
Jet-card private aviation
Whole-aircraft management
Aircraft onboarding
Aircraft conformity for Part 135 operations
Pilot and crew recruitment
Crew management
Owner services
Aircraft maintenance management
Maintenance scheduling
Operational administration
Charter management
Charter revenue generation for managed owners
Domestic private charter
International charter coordination
Aircraft sourcing through approved operators
Scheduled aircraft maintenance
Aircraft inspections
AOG maintenance support
FAA Part 145 maintenance
Aircraft acquisition-related management support
Catering and ground-transport coordination
Mobile and web flight booking

Airshare’s aircraft-management materials specifically describe involvement beginning with acquisition and continuing throughout the aircraft ownership lifecycle. This supports classification under aircraft management and acquisition support, but there is insufficient evidence to classify Airshare as a conventional standalone aircraft brokerage firm. (Airshare)

5. Industries & Client Types Served

Airshare’s documented services are relevant to:

Private aircraft owners
Fractional aircraft owners
High-net-worth individuals
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Business owners
Corporate executives
Corporations
Companies requiring executive transportation
Family offices managing private-aircraft resources
Managed-aircraft owners
Charter customers
Private aviation users seeking alternatives to whole ownership
Organizations requiring business-aircraft transportation

Airshare’s LinkedIn company description specifically identifies business owners, corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals among its clientele. (LinkedIn)

6. Geographic Coverage

Headquarters Country: United States
State: Kansas
City: Overland Park
Full Headquarters Address: 6240 Sprint Parkway, Suite 300, Overland Park, Kansas 66211, United States (LinkedIn)

Publicly Listed Locations

Current Airshare LinkedIn information identifies locations including:

Overland Park, Kansas
Kansas City, Missouri
Wichita, Kansas
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Fort Worth, Texas
Buffalo, New York
San Antonio, Texas
Wheeling, Illinois

These locations should not automatically be interpreted as identical types of facilities. They may represent corporate, operational, maintenance or other company locations. (LinkedIn)

Documented MRO Locations

Kansas City, Missouri: Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
ICAO: KMKC
IATA: MKC

Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
ICAO: KFTW
IATA: FTW

Wichita, Kansas: Colonel James Jabara Airport
ICAO: KAAO
IATA commercial-airport code: Not applicable / not established as a conventional scheduled passenger-airport identifier

Airshare directly identifies its MRO locations as MKC, FTW and AAO. (Airshare)

Countries Served: Exact country list not publicly disclosed
Regions Served: United States nationally; international coverage through charter
Fractional Operational Scope: National
Aircraft Management Scope: National
Charter Scope: International / global network access
Maintenance Scope: Multi-location U.S. operation

7. Aircraft Expertise

Airshare has two very different aircraft profiles: a standardized fractional fleet and a highly diverse managed fleet.

Fractional Fleet Aircraft

Light Jet

Embraer Phenom 300

Airshare publishes specifications including seating for eight passengers, approximately 4.4 hours of endurance and a maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet. (Airshare)

Super-Midsize Jet

Bombardier Challenger 3500

Airshare publishes specifications including seating for nine passengers, approximately seven hours of endurance and a maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet. (Airshare)

Managed Aircraft Categories

Airshare publicly documents management experience across:

Light Jets
Midsize Jets
Super-Midsize Jets
Large-Cabin Jets
Ultra-Long-Range Jets
Turboprops

Documented Manufacturers

Its current management fleet listing demonstrates involvement with aircraft from:

Gulfstream Aerospace
Bombardier
Dassault Aviation
Embraer
Textron Aviation / Cessna
Pilatus
Beechcraft
Hawker
Learjet
Piaggio

Selected Documented Managed Aircraft Models

Ultra Long Range

Dassault Falcon 7X
Gulfstream G500
Gulfstream G550
Gulfstream G600
Gulfstream G650
Bombardier Global 5000
Bombardier Global 6000
Bombardier Global Express

Large Cabin

Bombardier Challenger 601
Bombardier Challenger 605
Dassault Falcon 900
Dassault Falcon 900EX EASy
Gulfstream G350
Gulfstream G450
Gulfstream G-IV
Gulfstream G-IVSP

Super-Midsize

Bombardier Challenger 300 / 3500
Cessna Citation Longitude
Cessna Citation X / X+
Dassault Falcon 2000EX
Gulfstream G280
Hawker 4000
Embraer Legacy 500
Embraer Praetor 600

Midsize

Cessna Citation Excel
Citation XLS / XLS+
Gulfstream G150
Hawker 900XP
Learjet 45XR
Learjet 75
Embraer Praetor 500

Light

Beechjet 400A
Citation Bravo
Citation Ultra
Pilatus PC-24
Embraer Phenom 100
Embraer Phenom 300

Airshare’s complete current management list contains additional variants and turboprops. The models above reflect aircraft explicitly published by Airshare rather than inferred manufacturer expertise. (Airshare)

8. Fleet Information

Current Reported Overall Fleet: More than 100 aircraft

2024 Reported Scale: Fleet approaching 150 aircraft following the Wheels Up aircraft-management acquisition

Fractional Fleet Types: Embraer Phenom 300 and Bombardier Challenger 3500

Managed Fleet: Diverse fleet extending from turboprops and light jets through Gulfstream, Falcon and Global ultra-long-range aircraft

Owned Fractional Aircraft: Airshare states that it owns and maintains its fractional fleet.

Managed Aircraft: Exact current number not publicly disclosed separately from the broader “more than 100 aircraft” fleet figure.

Charter Aircraft: Exact number currently available for charter not publicly disclosed.

Average Fleet Age: Not publicly disclosed.

Fleet Geographic Distribution: Nationwide United States, exact aircraft-by-base distribution not publicly disclosed.

Historical Acquisition Impact: Approximately 90 managed aircraft were added through the 2023 Wheels Up aircraft-management transaction according to Airshare’s announcement. (Airshare)

Because Airshare combines fractional, managed, charter-accessible and jet-card aircraft within various corporate descriptions, the figure “more than 100 aircraft” should not be interpreted as more than 100 Airshare-owned aircraft. (Airshare)

9. Company Statistics

Founded: 2000 | Airshare | Current company history (Careers)

25th Anniversary: 2025 | Airshare / AIN coverage | 2025 (Airshare)

Current Reported Fleet: More than 100 aircraft | Airshare corporate description | 2025 to 2026 (Airshare)

Fleet After 2023 Expansion: Approaching 150 aircraft | Airshare / Kompass transaction announcement | July 2024 (Airshare)

Employees After Expansion: Nearly 600 employees | Airshare | July 2024 (Airshare)

Current LinkedIn Company Size: 501 to 1,000 employees | LinkedIn | Current listing (LinkedIn)

Employees Added Through Wheels Up Transaction: 316 | Airshare | October 2023 (Airshare)

Aircraft Associated With Wheels Up Acquisition: Approximately 90 | Airshare | October 2023 (Airshare)

Wheels Up Divestiture Consideration: $19.1 million aggregate fair value | Wheels Up SEC filing | September 2023 transaction

2019 Flights: More than 12,400 | Airshare | 2019 historical operating statistics (Airshare)

2019 Flight Hours: Approximately 16,000 | Airshare | 2019 historical statistics (Airshare)

Reported Revenue: Not publicly disclosed

Airshare Corporate Funding / Investment Amount From Kompass Kapital: Not publicly disclosed

Number of Fractional Owners: Not publicly disclosed

Current Annual Flight Hours: Not publicly disclosed

Current Number of Clients: Not publicly disclosed

Current Exact Number of Managed Aircraft: Not publicly disclosed

10. Certifications & Regulatory Status

IS-BAO Stage 3

Credential: IS-BAO Stage 3
Organization: International Business Aviation Council / International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations
Status: Current Airshare materials state Stage 3 certification. (Airshare)

ARGUS Platinum

Credential: ARGUS Platinum Rating
Organization: SGS ARGUS International
Status: ARGUS Platinum was publicly reconfirmed in December 2025. (Airshare)

FAA Part 145 Repair Station

Airshare identifies itself as an FAA Part 145 Repair Station supporting its aircraft-maintenance operation. (Airshare)

FAA / Flight Operations

Airshare states that flights are operated by Executive Flight Services, LLC dba Airshare, by an affiliated air carrier under common ownership, or by approved FAA-licensed and DOT-registered vendor carriers as applicable. (Airshare)

The FAA’s official company designator database lists:

Operator: Executive Flight Services, LLC
Telephony: AIRSHARE
Three-Letter Identifier: XSR
Country: United States (Federal Aviation Administration)

Part 135

Airshare’s management onboarding documentation explicitly refers to aircraft conformity for placement on a Part 135 certificate. Airshare’s 25th-anniversary history further states that the 2023 Circadian acquisition integrated Circadian’s FAA Part 135 certificate into Airshare’s operating framework. (Airshare)

WYVERN

Airshare’s safety materials identify the company as WYVERN registered. (Careers)

11. Industry Memberships

Air Charter Safety Foundation: Member (Careers)

International Aircraft Dealers Association: IADA Verified Products & Services Member, announced November 25, 2025. (Airshare)

NBAA: Specific current membership status was not independently verified during this research.

NATA: Not independently verified.

GAMA: Not independently verified.

12. Leadership

John Owen

Chief Executive Officer

John Owen is Airshare’s current CEO. Airshare’s company history states that he previously served as CFO before being promoted to lead the business during its expansion phase. (Airshare)

Alex Franz

President, Fractional Ownership / Fractional Operations

Franz joined Airshare in 2003 and has held operational leadership positions including VP Operations, Director of Operations and Chief Pilot. Airshare reports more than 6,000 hours of flight time and type ratings including the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Beechjet and King Air 350. (Airshare)

KC Ihlefeld

President, Aircraft Management

Ihlefeld has more than 25 years of aircraft-management experience and is a Certified Public Accountant. She joined Airshare through the expansion of its aircraft-management business following the Wheels Up transaction. (Airshare)

Dylan Haynie

Chief Revenue Officer

Current member of Airshare’s executive leadership team. (Airshare)

Suzanne Williams

Chief Operating Officer

Current member of Airshare’s executive leadership team. (Airshare)

13. Ownership & Corporate Structure

Ownership Type: Privately held, private-equity controlled

Controlling Investor: Kompass Kapital

Ownership Development: Kompass Kapital made a strategic investment in Airshare in July 2024 and became the leader of Airshare’s ownership group. Airshare stated that its previous investors remained actively involved and retained considerable equity positions. Financial terms were not disclosed. (Airshare)

Relevant Operating Entities

Executive AirShare LLC

Identified in Airshare’s website consent and corporate language. It was also the purchaser named in Wheels Up’s SEC filing for Circadian Aviation. (Airshare)

Executive Flight Services, LLC dba Airshare

Identified as an Airshare flight-operating entity. The FAA assigns Executive Flight Services the XSR three-letter identifier and AIRSHARE telephony designator. (Federal Aviation Administration)

Circadian Aviation LLC

Acquired from Wheels Up in September 2023 as part of Airshare’s expansion in aircraft management.

Publicly Traded Parent: None identified

14. Company History & Milestones

2000: Executive Airshare founded in Wichita, Kansas by Bob Taylor, with David Murfin serving as lead investor. The original strategy centered on a day-based fractional ownership model. (Careers)

Early 2000s: Fractional operations expanded beyond the Wichita market across the central United States.

2004 / 2005: Airshare relocated its primary headquarters to the Kansas City area. Corporate sources differ slightly on whether the move is characterized as occurring in 2004 or 2005. This is a minor historical date conflict and should remain flagged rather than arbitrarily resolved. (Airshare)

2008: Airshare acquired an aircraft-management business identified in current company history as Executive Flight Services, expanding Airshare into aircraft management and charter. Earlier Airshare materials refer to the acquired company as Flight Services Company. (Careers)

2009: Airshare states that its relationship with Embraer dates to its delivery of the first Phenom 100 in 2009. (Airshare)

2016: Curran Companies acquired a controlling interest in Airshare. (Careers)

2019: Major fractional-market expansion into the Upper Midwest, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati. (Airshare)

2023: Airshare acquired Wheels Up’s aircraft-management business through the purchase of Circadian Aviation. Airshare said the transaction brought approximately 90 aircraft and 316 employees into the organization. (Airshare)

2024: Kompass Kapital acquired controlling ownership through a strategic investment. Airshare reported nearly 600 employees and a fleet approaching 150 aircraft around the transaction period. (Airshare)

2024: Airshare expanded its fractional program nationally. (Airshare)

2025: Airshare celebrated 25 years in business. (Airshare)

2025: Airshare became an IADA Verified Products & Services Member. (Airshare)

2025: ARGUS Platinum status publicly reconfirmed. (Airshare)

2026: Airshare began upgrading its Phenom 300 fleet with Gogo Galileo HDX satellite connectivity. (Airshare)

15. Strategic Partnerships

Embraer

Airshare states that its relationship with Embraer dates to its delivery of its first Phenom 100 in 2009. Embraer’s Phenom platform remains central to Airshare’s fleet strategy, particularly through the Phenom 300 fractional fleet. (Airshare)

Bombardier

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 forms the super-midsize component of Airshare’s current fractional fleet. (Airshare)

Gogo

In 2026 Airshare began installing the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity system across its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet. Installation work began at Airshare’s Wichita maintenance facility. (Airshare)

PGA of America

Airshare entered a strategic marketing relationship with the PGA of America and served as an official private aviation provider connected with the 2025 Ryder Cup. (Airshare)

Naples Winter Wine Festival

Airshare was announced as Vintner Plane and Festival Partner for the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival. (Airshare)

Barrett-Jackson

Airshare became an official Barrett-Jackson partner, with the relationship publicly promoted during 2026. (Airshare)

16. Key Differentiators

1. Day-Based Fractional Model

Airshare’s fractional model allocates program days instead of restricting owners solely through conventional annual flight-hour structures. Its 1/16 program provides 20 program days annually. (Airshare)

2. Integrated Private Aviation Platform

Fractional ownership, jet cards, aircraft management, charter and FAA Part 145 maintenance operate within the broader Airshare platform.

3. Company-Owned Fractional Fleet

Airshare states that it owns and maintains its fractional fleet rather than relying entirely on third-party lift for its core fractional product. (Airshare)

4. Standardized Fractional Aircraft Strategy

Airshare’s fractional fleet is concentrated on the Phenom 300 and Challenger 3500, allowing customers to move between light-jet and super-midsize capabilities within the program.

5. Broad Aircraft-Management Expertise

The management fleet spans turboprops through ultra-long-range business jets from Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Textron Aviation and other manufacturers. (Airshare)

6. Internal Maintenance Capability

Airshare combines operational services with FAA Part 145 maintenance and operates multiple MRO locations.

7. Material National Expansion

The Circadian acquisition added approximately 90 aircraft, while Kompass Kapital’s subsequent investment supported Airshare’s transition from a regional fractional business to a nationwide private aviation platform. (Airshare)

17. Contact & Digital Presence

Corporate Headquarters:
6240 Sprint Parkway, Suite 300
Overland Park, KS 66211
United States

Main Telephone: 877-483-5855

Fractional Sales: 800-225-2862

Charter: 877-372-5136

Aircraft Management: 877-290-0838

Maintenance: 866-991-7210

General / Sales Email: [email protected]

Charter Email: [email protected]

Maintenance Email: [email protected]

Media Email: [email protected]

Partnership / Business Development Email: Not publicly disclosed as a dedicated address

Official Website: Airshare

Official Contact Page: Contact Airshare

Official LinkedIn: Airshare on LinkedIn

X / Twitter: Public account identified as @flyairshare

Instagram: An official account should be linked only after direct platform verification before publication.

YouTube: A definitive current official channel URL was not independently verified sufficiently for inclusion.

Flight Scheduling / Owner Services: [email protected]

Airshare’s current contact page confirms its primary telephone numbers and departmental contacts. (Airshare)

18. PrivateJetia Market Classification

Primary Market: Private Aviation

Market Segment: Fractional Ownership and Integrated Private Aviation Services

Geographic Position: United States national operator with international charter capability

Company Scale: National / Enterprise private aviation platform

Primary Specialization: Fractional jet ownership

Secondary Specializations: Aircraft management, jet cards, charter and aircraft maintenance

Typical Customer: Business owner, corporate executive, high-net-worth individual, private aircraft owner or corporation requiring flexible private aviation access

Business Model: Combination of fractional aircraft ownership, recurring program fees, aircraft-use charges, jet cards, aircraft-management fees, charter activity and maintenance services

Core Revenue Activities:

Fractional aircraft ownership programs
Jet-card programs
Aircraft management
Charter services
Third-party aircraft maintenance

Revenue Mix: Not publicly disclosed

19. PrivateJetia Taxonomy

Primary Category: Top Private Jet Fractional Ownership Companies

Secondary Categories:

Top Private Jet Companies & Brands
Top Private Jet Charter Companies
Top Private Jet Management Companies
Top Private Jet Membership Programs
Top Private Jet Maintenance Providers
Top Private Jet Services

Country: United States

Region: North America

State: Kansas

City: Overland Park

Relevant Operational Airports:

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Colonel James Jabara Airport

Services:

Fractional Ownership
Private Jet Charter
Jet Cards
Aircraft Management
Aircraft Maintenance
MRO
Aircraft Operations
Crew Management
Charter Management
AOG Support

Aircraft Manufacturers:

Embraer
Bombardier
Gulfstream Aerospace
Dassault Aviation
Textron Aviation
Pilatus
Beechcraft
Hawker
Learjet
Piaggio

Core Fractional Aircraft Models:

Embraer Phenom 300
Bombardier Challenger 3500

Certifications / Safety Taxonomy:

IS-BAO Stage 3
ARGUS Platinum
FAA Part 145
WYVERN Registered
Air Charter Safety Foundation Member
IADA Verified Products & Services Member

Client Types:

Private Jet Owners
Fractional Owners
High-Net-Worth Individuals
UHNW Individuals
Business Owners
Corporate Executives
Corporations
Family Offices
Charter Customers

Entity Associations

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Founder: Bob Taylor
CEO: John Owen
Owner / Investor: Kompass Kapital
Acquired Business: Circadian Aviation
Former Owner of Circadian: Wheels Up
Manufacturers: Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault Aviation, Textron Aviation, Pilatus
Primary Aircraft: Phenom 300, Challenger 3500
Safety Organizations: ARGUS International, IS-BAO, WYVERN
Industry Organization: IADA
Technology Partner: Gogo
Sports Partnership: PGA of America

20. Related Company Opportunities

Related Company Types

Fractional Jet Ownership Companies
Private Jet Membership Companies
Jet Card Providers
Private Jet Charter Operators
Aircraft Management Companies
Business Aircraft MRO Providers
Aircraft Maintenance Companies
Large Fleet Private Aviation Operators
Private Aviation Management Platforms
Aircraft Owner Services Companies

Potential Comparable Companies

These companies operate in overlapping private aviation segments, although the degree of direct competition varies by program, geography and customer profile:

NetJets
Flexjet
PlaneSense
flyExclusive
Nicholas Air
Jet Linx
Executive Jet Management
Wheels Up
Jet It successor / related fractional-market alternatives where applicable
Volato-related fractional/private aviation businesses where current corporate status supports inclusion

For publication, NetJets, Flexjet and PlaneSense are especially relevant comparisons for fractional ownership, while Executive Jet Management and Jet Linx are useful comparisons for aircraft-management activities. They should be described as comparable or overlapping providers rather than automatically labeled direct competitors.

21. Sources & Verification

Airshare Official Website

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Current services, headquarters, fleet, fractional program, aircraft management, charter, maintenance, safety, leadership and contact information
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare official website

Airshare About

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Founding year, geographic history, headquarters development, fractional background, safety information
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare About

Airshare Leadership

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: CEO and current senior leadership
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare Leadership Team

Airshare Fractional Ownership

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Day-based fractional model, program structure, safety credentials and fleet ownership
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare Fractional Ownership

Airshare Fleet

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Phenom 300 and Challenger 3500 fractional fleet
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare Fleet

Airshare Aircraft Management

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: Managed aircraft models, operational process, crew and maintenance capabilities
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare Aircraft Management

Airshare Maintenance

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: FAA Part 145 status, maintenance services and MRO locations
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare Maintenance

Airshare Safety

Source Type: Official
Information Supported: IS-BAO, ARGUS, WYVERN, ACSF and operator disclosures
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare Safety

Federal Aviation Administration

Source Type: Regulatory / Government
Information Supported: Executive Flight Services, LLC identifier XSR and AIRSHARE telephony designator
Accessed: September 4, 2026
FAA Company Designator Database

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission / Wheels Up

Source Type: Regulatory Filing
Information Supported: Sale of Circadian Aviation to Executive AirShare LLC and $19.1 million transaction consideration
Period: September 2023 transaction, subsequently reported to SEC
Accessed: September 4, 2026

Airshare / Wheels Up Aircraft Management Acquisition

Source Type: Official Company Release
Information Supported: Approximately 90 aircraft and 316 employees associated with acquisition
Publication Date: October 2, 2023
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare acquisition announcement

Airshare / Kompass Kapital

Source Type: Official Company Release
Information Supported: 2024 strategic investment, controlling ownership, nearly 600 employees and fleet approaching 150 aircraft
Publication Date: July 16, 2024
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Kompass Kapital and Airshare announcement

International Aircraft Dealers Association / Airshare

Source Type: Professional Association / Official Company Release
Information Supported: IADA Verified Products & Services membership; more than 100 aircraft; current business mix
Publication Date: November 25, 2025
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare IADA announcement

SGS ARGUS International / Airshare

Source Type: Aviation Safety Organization / Official Company Release
Information Supported: ARGUS Platinum rating
Publication Date: December 4, 2025
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare ARGUS Platinum announcement

Corporate Jet Investor / Airshare

Source Type: Aviation Industry Publication
Information Supported: 2026 Gogo Galileo installation program, Phenom 300 fleet connectivity, current reported fleet above 100 aircraft
Publication Date: May 29, 2026
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare connectivity announcement

Source Type: Official Professional Network Company Page
Information Supported: Headquarters, listed locations, employee-size category, company description and specialties
Accessed: September 4, 2026
Airshare LinkedIn

22. Data Confidence & Data Gaps

Verified

Airshare brand identity
2000 founding year
Bob Taylor as founder
Overland Park headquarters
Fractional ownership offering
Phenom 300 fractional fleet
Challenger 3500 fractional fleet
Aircraft management
Charter services
Jet-card services
Third-party aircraft maintenance
FAA Part 145 repair-station status as reported by Airshare
IS-BAO Stage 3
ARGUS Platinum
Executive Flight Services XSR / AIRSHARE FAA identifier
John Owen as CEO
Kompass Kapital controlling ownership
2023 Circadian Aviation acquisition
$19.1 million Wheels Up transaction consideration
IADA Verified Products & Services membership

Company Reported

More than 100 aircraft in current corporate descriptions
Day-based program advantages and utilization claims
Company-owned and maintained fractional fleet
Current managed-aircraft model portfolio
International charter network reach

Third-Party / Regulatory Confirmed

Circadian transaction structure
$19.1 million aggregate transaction consideration
Executive Flight Services FAA identifier
Airshare’s LinkedIn size classification

Requires Verification / Potentially Variable

Exact current fleet size: Current materials generally state more than 100 aircraft, while a July 2024 announcement described a fleet approaching 150 aircraft.

Exact current managed-aircraft count: Not separately disclosed.

Exact employee count: Nearly 600 was reported in 2024; current LinkedIn classification is 501 to 1,000 employees but does not constitute an audited headcount.

Headquarters relocation year: Airshare sources variously indicate 2004 and 2005 for relocation into the Kansas City area.

Exact number of corporate / operational locations: Multiple locations are publicly listed, but a consolidated current company facility count was not found.

Not Publicly Disclosed

Annual company revenue
Profitability
Current EBITDA
Kompass Kapital investment amount
Detailed ownership percentages
Complete shareholder structure
Current exact aircraft count by ownership type
Exact number of charter aircraft
Exact number of fractional aircraft
Average fleet age
Current annual flight hours
Current number of clients
Current number of fractional shareholders
Detailed aircraft utilization rates
Complete country-by-country charter coverage
Hangar capacity
Dedicated business-development email address

23. Information Last Verified

Information Last Verified: September 4, 2026

Research Confidence: High

Important Data Gaps: Exact current fleet breakdown between fractional, managed and charter aircraft; precise employee headcount; financial performance; ownership percentages; Kompass Kapital investment value; current annual flight hours; total customer count; current average fleet age; and complete facility count remain not publicly disclosed or not independently verifiable.

PrivateJetia Editorial Classification: Airshare should primarily be placed under Top Private Jet Fractional Ownership Companies, with strong secondary placement under Top Private Jet Management Companies, Top Private Jet Charter Companies, Top Private Jet Membership Programs, Top Private Jet Maintenance Providers, and Top Private Jet Companies & Brands. Its day-based fractional program and standardized Phenom 300 / Challenger 3500 fractional fleet are the most distinctive elements for primary directory classification.

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