Your aircraft form the foundation of your company’s operations.
Choosing when to rent, lease, or purchase aircraft is one of the most impactful strategic decisions you will make in OnAir.
The Aircraft Market provides multiple ways to expand or optimize your fleet, offering everything from short-term rentals to long-term ownership.
Aircraft may be offered either by the System or by other players, creating a dynamic and competitive marketplace.
Each acquisition method comes with its own costs, benefits, risks, and responsibilities, and understanding these differences is essential to building a sustainable and profitable operation.
The Aircraft Market is divided into several pages, each covering a specific aspect of fleet acquisition, maintenance, and management:
Adding a New Aircraft or Variant
Learn how to import new aircraft or variants using test flights and OnAir moderation.
Aircraft / Fleet Management Costs
Understand weekly ownership fees and how large fleets generate additional overhead.
Renting, Leasing or Purchasing an Aircraft
Compare the three acquisition methods, their intended use cases, and their pros and cons.
Searching for Aircraft
Browse new and used aircraft, inspect details, compare conditions, and access buy/lease/rent options.
Selling or Renting Out Your Aircraft
Learn how to list aircraft for sale or rent, or sell them instantly to the System.
💡 Pro tip:
A balanced fleet often performs best.
Use leases to scale quickly while preserving capital, and transition to owned aircraft for long-term stability and lower operating costs.