Five people contribute £10,000 each to purchase a complete, AOC Application-Ready aviation company. Aircraft are separately financed. You share the investment, share the risk, and share the returns from charter revenue. This is the aviation consortium model — a group of investors pooling resources to own and operate a private charter company.
The consortium model splits the cost and shares the upside. Here is what the group receives.
The £50,000 buys the operating company and all 476 documents. Aircraft are separately financed by the consortium. Each investor’s individual exposure to the company purchase is just £10,000. Directors can individually apply for Start Up Loans to contribute additional operating capital.
Projected Year 1 revenue modelled on a 2-aircraft fleet. Aircraft are separately financed by the consortium. Returns are shared equally among the five members.
| Company Purchase Price | £50,000 |
| Cost Per Investor (5 people) | £10,000 |
| Fleet (modelled, not included) | 2 Aircraft |
| Weighted Average Charter Rate (market rate) | £5,600/hr |
| Year 1 Fleet Hours | ~960 hrs |
| Projected Year 1 Revenue | ~£5.38M |
| Variable Costs | ~63% |
| Fixed Overhead | £34,000/month |
| Hull Values (not included — separately financed) | £27.5M |
The consortium shares both the costs and the returns. Each investor’s 20% share means they participate equally in the company’s profits. Aircraft finance is arranged collectively by the consortium — combined capital and shared risk makes larger investments accessible. Each director can individually apply for a Start Up Loan of up to £25,000 to contribute additional operating capital to the venture.
Each investor contributes just £10,000 for the company. Additional capital comes from Start Up Loans and collective resources.
The syndicate model makes aviation ownership accessible. The company purchase is split five ways. For additional operating capital, each director can individually apply for a Start Up Loan:
The consortium approach means no single person bears the full financial burden. Five people contributing to the company purchase, each with access to individual Start Up Loans, creates a stronger capital base than any one person could achieve alone.
Aircraft finance is arranged separately by the consortium. Five shareholders collectively approaching an aircraft finance provider presents a more compelling proposition than a sole applicant. The 476 documents and financial models strengthen every financing conversation.
Clear structure from day one. Equal ownership with defined roles.
The consortium is structured as a standard UK limited company with five equal shareholders, each holding 20% of the shares. Directors are appointed by shareholder agreement. The group decides collectively on major decisions: aircraft finance, management hires, operational strategy, and profit distribution.
The company includes a shareholders’ agreement template within the 476 documents, covering voting rights, decision-making thresholds, dispute resolution, and exit provisions. This is standard corporate governance for multi-shareholder companies.
For the CAA AOC application, the consortium appoints an Accountable Manager — this can be one of the five investors (if they have aviation experience) or a hired professional. The CAA assesses the Accountable Manager, not every individual shareholder.
Five investors. Equal shares. Clear governance. The consortium model is how many aviation companies are structured globally. Shared investment means shared risk, and the 476-document library gives every member full visibility into how the operation works.
From forming the consortium to your first charter flight.
Five investors agree terms. Each contributes £10,000 toward the £50,000 company purchase. Shareholders’ agreement is signed covering ownership percentages, roles, decision-making, and exit provisions.
The consortium acquires the company, all 476 documents, financial models, website, email, phone, and AOC Application-Ready documentation. Directors are appointed. This buys the operating company and documentation — not the aircraft.
The consortium collectively approaches aircraft finance providers and lessors. Five shareholders with combined capital and a fully documented business plan present a strong proposition. The financial models cover purchase, lease, and ACMI wet-lease options.
The consortium appoints an Accountable Manager (from within the group or hired externally) who leads the AOC application. The 476-document pack is submitted. The CAA reviews, interviews key personnel, and conducts inspections. Typically 6–12 months.
AOC granted. Aircraft on the line. Crew recruited and trained. Charter operations begin. Revenue flows into the company and profits are distributed to the five shareholders according to the shareholders’ agreement.
It is a standard UK limited company with five equal shareholders, each holding 20% of shares. A shareholders’ agreement (included in the document library) defines voting rights, decision-making processes, profit distribution, and exit mechanisms. This is common corporate structure — the same way many private aviation companies operate worldwide. Directors are appointed by shareholder agreement and can be changed as the consortium evolves.
Yes, completely separate. The £50,000 (£10,000 per person) buys the operating company and its 476 documents. Aircraft are separately financed by the consortium through the aviation finance market. Options include outright purchase with asset finance, operating leases, or ACMI wet-lease arrangements. The financial models included with the company cover all of these options so the consortium can make an informed decision collectively.
The shareholders’ agreement defines decision-making thresholds. Day-to-day operational decisions are delegated to the Accountable Manager and management team. Strategic decisions (aircraft purchases, route changes, major expenditure) require shareholder approval, typically by majority or unanimous vote depending on the decision type. Profits are distributed as dividends in proportion to shareholding — 20% each for five equal shareholders. The agreement also covers dispute resolution and deadlock provisions.
The shareholders’ agreement includes exit provisions. Typically, a departing shareholder offers their shares to the remaining members first (pre-emption rights) before offering them to external parties. Share valuation methodology is agreed upfront. This is standard corporate governance for multi-shareholder companies. The structure is designed to protect all members while allowing flexibility.
Yes. Start Up Loans are personal loans to individual directors, not company loans. Each director in the consortium can apply for up to £25,000 individually. If all five directors are approved, the consortium could access up to £125,000 in government-backed funding at 6% fixed interest. This money can be used for operating capital, CAA application fees, recruitment, and other startup costs. Each director manages their own loan repayment independently.
Volantis Aviation — an AOC Application-Ready company structure and 476 documents. Financial models. Live website. Aircraft separately financed. Shared investment, shared returns.
