NetJets
70
Conditional recommendNetJets is built around shared ownership, in which owners purchase a share of an aircraft type and receive an annual allotment of flight hours.
High confidence Fractional
Facts
| Website | https://www.netjets.com/ |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Ownership | Berkshire Hathaway, since 1998 |
| Who it is for | Travelers committed to shared ownership |
| Pricing model | Fractional share plus occupied hourly charges |
| Specialties | Fractional |
| Industries served | personal travel |
Verdict
The model suits travelers who fly a high, predictable number of hours on one aircraft type. The company is based in Columbus and has been in the fractional business since 1964. Berkshire Hathaway has owned it since 1998.
The trade-off is a multi-year commitment and upfront capital, which is more structure than occasional or variable-schedule flyers typically need.
NetJets scores 70 and ranks 12 in this set. The number is a weighted composite, not a star average.
Approach
The company states that owners buy a portion of an aircraft type and then pay to fly it. Cards are the path for people who do not want that asset.
What they offer
- Sells fractional shares. A 1/16 share is commonly described as about 50 occupied hours a year.
- Also sells jet cards, including a 25-hour Phenom 300 entry reported at $215,000 in January 2025.
- Operates its own fleet. Third-party flying is the exception, not the product.
- Adam Johnson is chairman and chief executive.
Score breakdown
Each criterion is scored out of 100 from public product facts. The composite weights customer experience at 30%, booking transparency at 20%, aircraft and airport access at 20%, flexibility at 15%, and safety standards at 15%.
Customer outcomes
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Vs. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer experience and service | 74 | -4.0 | |
| Booking and pricing transparency | 56 | -20.0 |
Company and commercial
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Vs. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft and airport access | 76 | -2.0 | |
| Flexibility and commitment | 50 | -28.0 | |
| Safety standards | 90 | +3.0 |
Pricing
Figures below are reported by Private Jet Card Comparisons as of January 2025, unless noted. They are not a live NetJets quote.
| Plan | Price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| 25-hour Phenom 300 card | $215,000 | Reported at $8,600 an occupied hour. A card is not a share. |
| 1/16 fractional share | About 50 hours a year | Buy-in is separate from the hourly rate and the monthly management fee. |
| Term | Often five years | The share is an asset. Resale is part of the contract, not a refund. |
Best at / Poor fit when
Best at
- Someone who flies a lot on one type of jet and does not want to hire a crew.
- Someone who wants the operator's own aircraft, not a brokered tail.
- A balance sheet behind the contract. Berkshire Hathaway owns the company.
Poor fit when
- One trip, or one seat.
- Someone who will not sign a multi-year share.
- Anyone treating a 2025 card price as today's offer.
Use-case fit matrix
| Use case | Fit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fly many hours a year in a fleet type | Strong | Ownership is the product. |
| One whole-cabin trip | Weak | A broker quote is a smaller commitment. |
| Buy one seat | Weak | Shares are not tickets. |
| Want prepaid hours and no equity | Weak | That is a card or program, not this share. |
Where it sits in the field
Price band on the horizontal axis. Editorial composite on the vertical axis. Bands are product types, not invoices.
NetJets scores 70 and ranks 12 in this set. A tie shares the rank. The number does not measure market share.
Timeline
- 1964: Executive Jet Aviation is founded.
- 1986: Richard Santulli launches fractional ownership.
- 1998: Berkshire Hathaway buys the company for about $725 million.
- 2002: The NetJets name is in full use.
Leadership
| Name | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Johnson | Chairman and chief executive | Named on the Private Jet Card Comparisons company profile. |
Methodology and sign-off
Overall = (Support + Reliability + Flexibility + Value + Booking clarity) / 5.
Each input is an editorial read of public terms, not a mean of star ratings.
Reviewed by The Private Jet Index desk.
Conflicts: none are disclosed for this company.
NetJets did not pay for this review.
Updated September 27, 2026. Methodology.
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