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Aviation Collective

Private Aviation. Planned Intelligently

Built by Aviators. For those who know.

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A curated network of high-performance aircraft and exceptional pilots, making private aviation more efficient, more personal, and more intelligent. 

THE CONCEPT

Not traditional charter.
Not a booking platform.
A more intelligent way to fly.

Aviation Collective combines curated aircraft access, experienced aviation professionals, and intelligent mission planning into a single decision layer.

Instead of pushing the same aircraft for every trip, we design each mission individually - selecting the right aircraft, crew, routing, and operating model based on what actually matters.

Performance. Flexibility. Efficiency. Discretion.

The objective is not to sell aircraft.
It is to create the smartest possible way to move.

AI ADVISOR

Plan the right journey.
Better. By design.

Our AI-powered advisor analyzes your mission, timing, budget sensitivity, and comfort preferences to recommend the most intelligent way to travel.

From aircraft selection to routing and trade-offs - always with a clear rationale.

AIRCRAFT LOGIC

Not every mission needs a bigger aircraft.
It needs a better fit.

We match aircraft to mission - not the other way around.

From highly efficient piston aircraft to TBMs, PC-12s and selected jets, each journey is designed around performance, efficiency, flexibility, and purpose.

Some missions demand speed. Others reward smarter operating economics, runway flexibility, payload capability, or a lower operational footprint.

Our role is to identify the aircraft genuinely best suited for the mission - not simply the one most available.

SELECTED PLATFORMS

HIGH-SPEED REGIONAL MISSIONS

TBM 940

For speed, efficiency, and operational flexibility.

CRUISE

~330 KTAS

TYPICAL MISSION

Zurich → Ibiza · ~2h 30m

TYPICAL PASSENGERS

Up to 5

BEST SUITED FOR

Regional European missions

The TBM 940 combines turboprop efficiency with the speed, comfort, and flexibility required for modern regional travel. Its ability to access shorter runways closer to final destinations often allows for faster overall journeys across Europe - while maintaining a lower operating footprint than larger aircraft. For many missions, it represents a smarter balance of performance, economics, and real-world usability.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE PERSONAL TURBOPROP

PIPER M700 FURY

300-KNOT PERFORMANCE. PRECISELY MATCHED.

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CRUISE

~300 KTAS

TYPICAL MISSION

Mollis → Olbia · ~1h 35m

TYPICAL PASSENGERS

Up to 5

BEST SUITED FOR

Fast, efficient personal missions across Europe

The Piper M700 Fury combines 300-knot performance with the efficiency, flexibility, and personal scale of a pressurized single-engine turboprop.

Powered by a 700-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 and equipped with Garmin G3000, Autothrottle and Autoland, it delivers serious turbine capability in a platform designed around time, access and operating intelligence.

For fast European missions with a small group, the M700 offers a particularly strong balance of speed, comfort and efficiency — premium private aviation, precisely matched to what the journey actually requires.

ICONIC VERSATILITY

PC-12 NGX

VERSATILE MULTI-MISSION AIRCRAFT

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CRUISE

~285 KTAS

TYPICAL MISSION

Zurich → Ibiza · ~2h 45m

TYPICAL PASSENGERS

Up to 8

BEST SUITED FOR

Larger groups, high payloads, and versatile runway access

The PC-12 combines exceptional versatility with the efficiency and reliability required for modern regional travel.
Its spacious cabin, strong payload capability, and ability to operate from a wide variety of runways make it ideal for flexible multi-mission use across Europe.
For many operators and owners, it represents one of the most practical balances of comfort, utility, economics, and real-world accessibility.

Best-in-class LIGHT JET PERFORMANCE

Phenom 300

BEST-IN-CLASS LIGHT JET MISSIONS

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CRUISE

~450 KTAS

TYPICAL MISSION

Zurich → London · ~1h 30m

TYPICAL PASSENGERS

Up to 8

BEST SUITED FOR

High-speed light jet missions across Europe

The Phenom 300 sets the standard for the light jet category, offering exceptional speed, a spacious cabin design, and the rangecapability required for primary European city pairs.
Its advanced avionics and high-performance profile make it the preferred choice for those who value time and comfort without moving into larger, less efficient platforms.
For mission-critical travel, it remains the most successful light jet platform in the world, delivering a refined and consistent experience every time.

HIGH-EFFICIENCY CROSS-COUNTRY

Mooney M20J / M20P

PRECISION ENGINEERING. UNMATCHED ECONOMICS.

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CRUISE

Up to 180 KTAS

TYPICAL MISSION

Wangen-Lachen → Genoa · ~1h 10min

TYPICAL PASSENGERS

1–3

BEST SUITED FOR

Efficient short & medium European missions

Few piston aircraft turn fuel into speed as efficiently as a Mooney. Its exceptionally clean aerodynamic design makes the M20 series one of the most efficient high-performance single-engine piston aircraft ever built.

With speeds of up to 180 KTAS, it delivers remarkable cross-country performance from comparatively little power — making it an intelligent choice for short and medium European missions where a larger aircraft adds complexity rather than value.

Wangen-Lachen to Genoa in around 1h 10min. A good example of what efficient private aviation can do.

People matter

People matter.
Every mission is personal.

Aviation Collective grew out of a carefully curated circle of aviators connected by shared standards, operational discipline, and a genuine passion for flying.

All pilots within the collective hold advanced qualifications, meet defined experience thresholds, and operate some of the world’s most capable and efficient general aviation aircraft.

Intelligent aviation is never only about aircraft.
It is about the people behind the decisions.

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Michael Appenzeller

Entrepreneur and Pilot

CONTACT Us

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CLIENTS

Inquire about curated missions, aircraft performance, or tailored travel design.

OWNERS

Explore intelligent management and aircraft partnership opportunities.

PILOTS

Join a network of high-performance aviators sharing discipline and passion.

INQUIRIES

Reach out for general consulting, media, or intelligence layer briefings.

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