Revenue Growth
flyExclusive's revenue for Q3 2024 totaled approximately $77 million, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year, driven by a 20% expansion of the membership base.
Fleet Efficiency and Margin Improvement
Gross margins improved from approximately 8% in the first two quarters of 2024 to over 12% in the third quarter, driven by the removal of nonperforming aircraft.
Flight Hour Increase
Total flight hours and hours per aircraft increased by 49% and 35%, respectively, year-to-date, despite eliminating the guaranteed revenue program.
SG&A Efficiency
SG&A expenses decreased from 31% of revenue in Q1 to 26% in Q3, a reduction of over $5 million.
Debt Reduction and Fleet Refresh
Total debt was reduced by $29 million in Q3. 19 nonperforming aircraft have been sold, and a fleet refresh is expected to complete early in 2025.
Volato Agreement Success
The agreement with Volato added approximately $600,000 to the bottom line in the first month, with a significant reduction in staffing needed.