VTOL Aircraft

VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) is a new class of electric and hybrid vertical-lift aircraft, eVTOL. Its niche is urban air mobility: transfers of 20–250 km, airport-to-city-centre in 10–20 minutes, links between resorts and business clusters. The class's key promises: far lower noise than a helicopter, zero local emissions and an hourly cost closer to a premium taxi than to classic helicopter flying. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Production and pre-production eVTOLs are designed for 1–6 passengers and 40–250 km: the Joby S4 — a pilot and four seats, ~160 km; the Archer Midnight — four passengers, ~80 km with reserves; China's EHang EH216-S (the first certified autonomous one) — two seats, ~30 km. Hybrid designs promise 400–800 km. Cruise speeds are 130–320 km/h. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Electric motors versus a turbine: noise is 20–30 dB lower (allowing more frequent, lower urban flight), the flight-hour cost by operators' estimates is 3–5 times less, and maintenance is simpler thanks to minimal mechanics. Today's limits are the batteries: 100–250 km of range versus 600–1,000 for a helicopter, weather sensitivity and passenger certification only just beginning. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

We track the segment and are in talks with eVTOL manufacturers about access to the first commercial aircraft for the Central Asian and CIS market. The section will grow as models are certified for passenger service in the region — a 2027–2028 horizon. For now, short transfers up to 250 km are covered by the fleet's helicopters: from the Robinson R66 to the Airbus H160. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Turboprops — up to 1,500 km, 4–9 seats; light jets — up to 4,000 km; midsize — a stand-up cabin and 4–6 hours; super-midsize and large — 6,300–7,400 km, 8–12 people; long-range — up to 14,800 km nonstop. Helicopters cover door-to-door legs up to 800 km. We'll match the class to your task. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

The bulk of costs are fixed — hangar, crew, maintenance, insurance — and independent of hours flown. At 300–400 h/year a guide: turboprop $0.6–0.9M, light jet ~$1.6M, midsize $2–2.4M, large $2.8–3M, long-range $3.8–4.7M. We calculate the exact figure for a specific model and your hours. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Three cost groups: direct (fuel, hourly reserves for engines and airframe), crew (salaries, training, hotels) and fixed (insurance, hangar, management), spread across hours flown. The more you fly, the lower the hour. A guide at 400 h/year runs from $1,500 on a turboprop to $10,000+ on a long-range jet. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.

Liquidity depends on the model, fleet size, engine time and interior freshness. High-volume models (Phenom 300, Challenger 650, PC-12, G650ER) hold value better and sell in 60–120 days. When buying, look at residual value and demand — it protects your investment. We'll advise which models are most liquid in your budget. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.