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Aero Boero AB-115

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Argentine basic trainer with a high wing and tailwheel landing gear, bought in a large batch for Brazilian flying clubs starting in the late 1980s under a federal fleet renewal program.

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Know what it really costs to operate

Full operating cost, variable vs fixed mix and a line by line breakdown: the math that decides the purchase.

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These figures are estimates calculated by the Jet Tracker algorithm with editable assumptions and may contain errors: they are not a firm quote or an appraisal. Confirm with a broker, operator or appraiser before closing a deal.

Frequently asked questions about the cost

How much does it cost to operate the Aero Boero AB-115 per hour?

Jet Tracker estimate: about US$ 335 per flight hour at 200 h/year, of which US$ 245 per hour is variable cost (fuel, engine program, maintenance reserves, fees) plus US$ 18,000 per year of fixed cost (crew, hangar, insurance, training).

How much does it cost per year to keep the Aero Boero AB-115 flying 200 hours?

About US$ 66,964 per year (roughly R$ 369,507 at today's exchange rate), of which 73% is variable cost (depends on hours flown) and 27% is fixed cost (exists even with the aircraft parked).

How much fuel does the Aero Boero AB-115 burn per hour, in cost?

About US$ 109 per flight hour, at the US$ 6.80 per gallon used in this simulation (reference price, not today's quote). Fuel is usually the largest variable cost item.

How much does the Aero Boero AB-115 cost per nautical mile?

About US$ 3.28 per nautical mile, at a cruise speed of 102 kt. It is the right metric to compare aircraft of different speeds on the same route.

What is the difference between variable and fixed cost?

Variable cost only exists when the aircraft flies: fuel, engine program, hourly maintenance reserves and landing fees. Fixed cost exists even with the aircraft in the hangar: crew, hangarage, insurance, training and subscriptions. That is why total cost per hour falls the more hours per year the aircraft flies.

Estimates from the Jet Tracker cost engine under the assumptions shown in the calculator. They do not replace a quote from an operator, MRO or insurer.