Owner Resources
Straight answers, before the sales pitch.
Owning, chartering, buying, or maintaining an aircraft comes with real questions. These are the answers we give our own clients — written plainly, no jargon, no spin.
Aircraft Management
How Much Does Aircraft Management Cost?
There is no single price for aircraft management — it depends on the aircraft, how much you fly, where it’s based, and the services you need. This guide explains the real cost drivers so you can understand a management proposal, rather than chasing a number that doesn’t exist.
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What Is the Charter Back Offset (CBO)? How Owners Reduce Cost of Ownership
The Charter Back Offset is Haven’s owner program where managed charter revenue helps offset the fixed costs of aircraft ownership — hangar, insurance, and crew. When an owner makes their aircraft available for charter, that activity can reduce the net cost of ownership. How much depends on the aircraft and how it’s flown.
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Fractional Ownership vs. Full Aircraft Management: Which Fits You?
Fractional ownership means buying a share of an aircraft and a set number of hours; full management means owning your own aircraft and having a company operate it for you. They suit different owners. This guide explains the tradeoffs so you can tell which fits your flying.
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Part 91 vs Part 135 Aircraft Management: What’s the Difference?
Part 91 governs private operation of your own aircraft; Part 135 is the FAA certificate that lets an aircraft be chartered for hire. Most owners start under Part 91 and move to Part 135 only when they want managed charter to help offset the cost of ownership.
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Aircraft Pre-Buy Inspection: What It Is and Why It Protects Buyers
A pre-buy inspection is an independent evaluation of an aircraft’s condition, records, and airworthiness before a purchase closes. It exists to protect the buyer from surprises — deferred maintenance, records gaps, or damage history — that aren’t visible in a listing. Haven’s in-house Part 145 team evaluates every aircraft it represents.
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