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Amy Wilder – AIN Writer (Sep. 18, 2025)
Airshare is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is reflecting on its evolution from a regional fractional operator to a nationwide private aviation operator. Founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2000, the company has expanded its footprint across the U.S. while building a fleet of more than 100 aircraft and diversifying its services.
Early in its tenure, the company introduced a days-based model for fractional ownership, and later added aircraft management, charter services, and jet cards. In 2008, Airshare expanded into whole aircraft management, followed in 2023 by the acquisition of Wheels Up’s aircraft management business, which doubled the company’s employee count and significantly enlarged its fleet. Last year, Kompass Kapital acquired a controlling stake, fueling further national expansion of the fractional program. Airshare now ranks as the eighth-largest private jet operator in the U.S., according to the company, which plans to celebrate its milestone with events nationwide, including a gathering at its headquarters in Kansas City on September 19.
Reaching our 25th anniversary is a testament to the hard work of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the strength of our vision for private aviation,” said CEO John Owen. “From our founding in Wichita to becoming a nationwide operator across all of our services, we’ve remained focused on delivering exceptional experiences when flying with us.
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Airshare is the eighth-largest charter and fractional operator in the U.S.
About Airshare
Airshare fits the way you fly. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., the company offers a holistic suite of private aviation solutions including aircraft management, fractional ownership, EMBARK jet cards, charter services and third-party aircraft maintenance. Airshare operates a fleet of approximately 150 aircraft through its aircraft management, fractional ownership and jet card programs, all of which are offered to customers nationwide. The company also provides charter services internationally and aircraft maintenance in several locations throughout the country. Airshare has received IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Platinum designations, meeting the highest international standards for safe flight operations. For more information, visit www.flyairshare.com.