How Ultra-Wealthy Families Use Aircraft Fractional Ownership

The High Net Worth Podcast with Fexingo: Wealth Management, Tax Strategy, and Affluent Finance · Jun 23, 2026 · 8m · transcript

This episode explores how ultra-wealthy families use fractional aircraft ownership to unlock tax benefits, liquidity, and operational flexibility. Lucas and Luna break down the mechanics of a typical fractional share agreement, the IRS depreciation rules that make it attractive, and how it compares to full ownership or chartering. They discuss a real-world example of a family office managing a fleet of three Gulfstream G650s through a fractional structure, saving an estimated $1.2 million annually in depreciation recapture and management fees. The hosts also touch on the Resale Market for…