Eric Rojek is Thrush Aircraft’s VP Sales. He explained to us that the “ag aircraft” is an unusual asset. Since, in the US, the market is predominately owner/operator, the demands of delivering an asset that performs is a primary focus for his company. For example, how does an an aircraft operator survive on $7-$10 in revenue per acre treated?
The aircraft costs between $350-500 per hour to run. Revenues are typically between $1,000 to $1,250 per hour. A season for aerial companies is about 500 hours per year. The aircraft generates between $2,000 to 4,000 per day. The margins very tight.
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