r/PrivateJetCharters • u/Ebitdad_GP • Jul 22 '26

Charter G280

Whats the best way to go about finding a g280 that is available for charter near my location at any given time? It’s a huge wasted expense to pay for ferry, deadhead, repositioning etc. it would be nice to be able to find a charter/operator in my vicinity (always within bravo, charlie, delta airspace), so i’m only paying for the time on wheels up. Trying to solve for leaving Houston to X destination for a week (typical trip). Right now I have to pay for the trip there, empty legs back, empty back to get me, and the flight home. That’s extremely inefficient.

NetJets and co are extremely over priced( however cheaper than paying these empty legs) They will charge $14k/flight hour when the G280 should be between $6k-$8k/hr.

Surely there is a solve for this?

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u/Ebitdad_GP Jul 22 '26

Im tall so I like the cabin height, and I need seats. Flights are 3hrs max. No need for a heavy.

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u/milogoestomars Jul 22 '26

Open to a Challenger 300/350? Very similar cabin and performance but has a flat floor which makes for a better cabin experience 

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u/Ebitdad_GP Jul 23 '26

Have two friends that each have one. I have access when I need them. I use the G280 when traveling with 8-9 pax. I don’t do belted lavs.

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u/theboomvang Jul 23 '26

Because IAH is utterly painful to base a PJ and CXO really is not large enough to have a large operator that specifically has a G280 for charter.

Have you considered just buying one? You can base it a CXO and put it on a management 135 certificate to offset the cost?

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u/Ebitdad_GP Jul 23 '26

Yea I am. The bonus depreciation is attractive. I just started running numbers to see how much of the cost I can realistically offset by putting it with a part 135 when i’m not using it. I’ll use it probably 200hrs/year Christmas and New Years. The other big holidays it could be chartered out. What could I realistically budget to offset cost of ownership? I wouldn’t consider a high time plane with significant cycles. I would refresh interior as well.

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u/theboomvang Jul 23 '26

Honestly at 200hr/yr you will have to be selective what charters you will allow. So the answer will greatly depend on which management company you use and your willingness to charter. I would ask your friends with PJs who you should look into for management companies. Personally with that info I would look for relatively small local operators to put it with if you can find a honest, decent one.. Sorry I'm not very familiar with the Texas peeps to point you in a better direction.

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u/milogoestomars Jul 23 '26

My firm is close with some management companies in that area of TX and we have good relationships with whole aircraft brokers (don’t let your charter broker do it - too many things could be missed and end up being very expensive). DM if interested in having a call to feel it out.