Vaunt Doubles Aircraft Network With Expanded Operator Program, Advancing Toward Market Leadership
Volato Group (NYSE: SOAR) announced a significant expansion of its Vaunt private aviation platform, more than doubling its available fleet to 111 total aircraft. The growth comes through strategic partnerships with JetVia and Koury Aviation, along with expanded participation from flyExclusive, adding 59 new aircraft to the network.
Since integrating flyExclusive's fleet in late 2024, Vaunt has achieved double-digit ARR growth and increased platform engagement. The platform focuses on monetizing empty leg flights, providing operators with additional revenue streams without disrupting their core operations. This expansion strengthens Vaunt's market position and advances its goal of achieving nationwide coverage.
Volato Group (NYSE: SOAR) ha annunciato una significativa espansione della sua piattaforma di aviazione privata Vaunt, raddoppiando più del doppio la sua flotta disponibile a 111 aerei totali. Questa crescita è frutto di partnership strategiche con JetVia e Koury Aviation, insieme a una partecipazione ampliata da parte di flyExclusive, che ha aggiunto 59 nuovi aerei alla rete.
Dall'integrazione della flotta di flyExclusive alla fine del 2024, Vaunt ha raggiunto una crescita dell'ARR a doppia cifra e un aumento del coinvolgimento sulla piattaforma. La piattaforma si concentra sulla monetizzazione dei voli a vuoto, offrendo agli operatori ulteriori flussi di reddito senza interrompere le loro operazioni principali. Questa espansione rafforza la posizione di mercato di Vaunt e avanza il suo obiettivo di raggiungere una copertura nazionale.
Volato Group (NYSE: SOAR) anunció una expansión significativa de su plataforma de aviación privada Vaunt, más que duplicando su flota disponible a 111 aeronaves en total. Este crecimiento se logra a través de asociaciones estratégicas con JetVia y Koury Aviation, junto con una participación ampliada de flyExclusive, que añade 59 nuevas aeronaves a la red.
Desde la integración de la flota de flyExclusive a finales de 2024, Vaunt ha logrado un crecimiento del ARR de dos dígitos y ha incrementado el compromiso con la plataforma. La plataforma se centra en monetizar los vuelos vacíos, proporcionando a los operadores flujos de ingresos adicionales sin interrumpir sus operaciones principales. Esta expansión refuerza la posición de mercado de Vaunt y avanza su objetivo de lograr una cobertura nacional.
볼라토 그룹 (NYSE: SOAR)는 자사의 개인 항공 플랫폼인 Vaunt의 대규모 확장을 발표하며, 사용 가능한 항공기를 총 111대로 두 배 이상 증가시켰습니다. 이 성장은 JetVia 및 Koury Aviation와의 전략적 파트너십과 함께 flyExclusive의 참여 확대를 통해 이루어졌으며, 네트워크에 59대의 새로운 항공기가 추가되었습니다.
2024년 말에 flyExclusive의 플릿을 통합한 이후, Vaunt는 두 자릿수 ARR 성장을 달성하고 플랫폼 참여를 증가시켰습니다. 이 플랫폼은 비어 있는 항공편을 수익화하는 데 중점을 두어 운영자에게 핵심 운영을 방해하지 않으면서 추가 수익원을 제공합니다. 이러한 확장은 Vaunt의 시장 위치를 강화하고 국가적 범위 달성을 위한 목표를 추진합니다.
Volato Group (NYSE: SOAR) a annoncé une expansion significative de sa plateforme d'aviation privée Vaunt, doublant plus que sa flotte disponible pour atteindre 111 aéronefs au total. Cette croissance résulte de partenariats stratégiques avec JetVia et Koury Aviation, ainsi que d'une participation accrue de flyExclusive, ajoutant 59 nouveaux aéronefs au réseau.
Depuis l'intégration de la flotte de flyExclusive à la fin de 2024, Vaunt a réalisé une croissance de l'ARR à deux chiffres et a accru l'engagement sur la plateforme. La plateforme se concentre sur la monétisation des vols vides, offrant aux opérateurs des sources de revenus supplémentaires sans perturber leurs opérations principales. Cette expansion renforce la position de marché de Vaunt et fait avancer son objectif d'atteindre une couverture nationale.
Volato Group (NYSE: SOAR) gab eine bedeutende Erweiterung seiner privaten Luftfahrtplattform Vaunt bekannt, die die verfügbare Flotte auf insgesamt 111 Flugzeuge mehr als verdoppelt. Dieses Wachstum erfolgt durch strategische Partnerschaften mit JetVia und Koury Aviation, ergänzt durch eine erweiterte Teilnahme von flyExclusive, die 59 neue Flugzeuge zum Netzwerk hinzufügt.
Seit der Integration der Flotte von flyExclusive Ende 2024 hat Vaunt ein Zuwachs des ARR im zweistelligen Bereich erreicht und das Engagement auf der Plattform erhöht. Die Plattform konzentriert sich darauf, Leerflüge zu monetarisieren und den Betreibern zusätzliche Einnahmequellen zu bieten, ohne ihre Kernoperationen zu stören. Diese Expansion stärkt die Marktposition von Vaunt und fördert das Ziel, eine landesweite Abdeckung zu erreichen.
- Doubled available fleet to 111 aircraft, significantly expanding market coverage
- Double-digit ARR growth since flyExclusive integration
- Increased platform engagement and wider user base
- Zero upfront costs for operators joining the platform
- None.
Insights
Volato's strategic expansion of its Vaunt platform represents a significant scaling milestone that strengthens the company's market position in the private aviation sector. By more than doubling their available fleet to 111 total aircraft through partnerships with JetVia, Koury Aviation, and expanded participation from flyExclusive, Volato has dramatically increased its operational capacity and market reach.
What's particularly noteworthy is Vaunt's double-digit ARR growth since integrating flyExclusive's fleet in late 2024. This recurring revenue model validates Vaunt's business approach of monetizing empty legs—flights that would otherwise generate zero revenue for operators. The platform effectively creates a marketplace that extracts value from previously wasted capacity, addressing a fundamental inefficiency in private aviation economics.
The revenue-sharing partnership structure with operators is compelling: no upfront costs, quick onboarding, and immediate access to Vaunt's growing user base. This low-friction approach explains the rapid fleet expansion and suggests potential for continued network effects as more operators and users join the platform. While specific financial metrics aren't disclosed, the accelerating platform engagement and widening user base indicate positive unit economics that should translate to improving margins as Vaunt scales toward nationwide coverage.
Vaunt's platform expansion represents a critical mass achievement in the fragmented private aviation market. By aggregating 111 aircraft across multiple operators, Volato is building significant network density that creates substantial competitive advantages in route coverage and availability.
The empty leg optimization model addresses one of private aviation's most persistent challenges—the 30-40% industry average of non-revenue flights that occur when jets reposition between chartered trips. By monetizing these previously wasted flights, Vaunt creates a win-win scenario: operators generate incremental revenue while passengers access private aviation at lower price points than traditional charter.
The addition of established operators like JetVia and Koury Aviation alongside flyExclusive indicates strong market validation. Operators typically guard their inventory and customer relationships carefully, so this willing participation suggests Vaunt's value proposition is compelling enough to overcome traditional industry resistance to platform models.
From a competitive standpoint, this expansion positions Vaunt as a significant player in the technology-enabled private aviation space. The strategy of creating a multi-operator network contrasts with other industry players who typically own and operate their own fleets, allowing for potentially faster scaling with less capital intensity while creating a unique market position between full-service charter and membership models.
Since integrating flyExclusive’s fleet in late 2024, Vaunt has sustained double-digit ARR growth, widened its user base, and driven increased platform engagement—clear indicators of its ability to scale efficiently and generate recurring revenue streams. The expansion to 111 total aircraft on platform positions Vaunt for continued acceleration in 2025 and cements its role within Volato’s broader strategy to redefine private aviation with tech-enabled solutions.
Investor Momentum Backed by Strong Fundamentals
"Vaunt is executing on a simple but powerful premise: there is untapped value in every empty leg," said Tim Graves, VP of Marketing at Vaunt. "By doubling our available aircraft, we’re not just growing capacity—we’re demonstrating to operators and investors that Vaunt is solving one of the industry's most persistent inefficiencies at scale."
Operators: Monetize What Others Leave Behind
Vaunt’s expanding network unlocks new revenue for operators by turning unsold flights into profit. Seamlessly integrating with existing schedules, Vaunt monetizes flights that would otherwise fly empty—without disrupting core operations. With no upfront costs and a fast onboarding process, operators gain immediate access to a highly engaged, growing member base.
Join the Vaunt Operator Network
Vaunt is actively expanding its third-party operator program, providing operators with access to a highly engaged member base eager for unique private aviation opportunities. If you're an operator interested in joining the Vaunt platform, visit https://flyvaunt.com/operators/ to learn more and get started.
For more information about Vaunt, please visit www.flyvaunt.com.
About Vaunt
Vaunt, a subsidiary of Volato Group, Inc., is an experiential private aviation platform that turns spontaneous travel opportunities into unforgettable moments. More than just a way to fly, Vaunt is a nostalgia maker, giving members access to last-minute, one-of-a-kind travel experiences that aren’t just about the destination, but the story they create along the way.
About Volato
Volato is a private aviation company advancing the industry with innovative solutions in aviation software and on-demand flight access. Volato’s proprietary Mission Control software drives efficiency across operations and supports operators in managing fractional ownership, charter, and other services. Volato’s Vaunt platform connects travelers with available private flights, offering a flexible option for on-demand travel. With a commitment to advanced technology and customer-focused solutions, Volato is building scalable tools to elevate service quality and operational effectiveness in private aviation.
For more information about Volato, please visit www.flyvolato.com.
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