ACE 2026 - September 8th
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Volato Group has announced that Vaunt, its experiential private aviation platform, has reached approximately $3.6 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) as of April 30, 2026, representing continued growth following the platform's previously announced $3.0 million ARR milestone in the first quarter of 2026.
The increase reflects continued member demand, expanding product-market fit and Vaunt's ability to convert private aviation interest into recurring subscription revenue. Since surpassing $1.5 million in ARR in its first full year, Vaunt has continued to scale through a combination of subscriber growth, expanded aircraft access, broader operator participation and product enhancements designed to make private aviation more accessible, spontaneous and engaging.
“Vaunt continues to prove that there is meaningful demand for a more flexible, experience-driven approach to private aviation,” says Matt Liotta, co-founder and chief executive officer of Volato. “Reaching $3.6 million in ARR only weeks after crossing $3.0 million demonstrates that Vaunt is not just growing, it is compounding. The platform is building recurring revenue, strengthening member engagement and creating additional value for operators across the network.”
Vaunt's model is designed to benefit both members and aircraft operators. Members gain access to unique private aviation opportunities through a technology-enabled subscription platform, while operators gain an incremental channel to monetise otherwise underutilised flight inventory without disrupting their core charter businesses. As the network grows, each additional member increases potential demand for operators, while each additional aircraft expands the range of opportunities available to members.
The company believes Vaunt's growth is being supported by several operational drivers, including: expanded aircraft access through a growing third-party operator network; continued adoption of Vaunt Core and Vaunt Cabin Plus membership tiers; increased platform engagement through features such as Complete the Trip and Travel Centre; improved member retention and brand affinity through high-touch member experiences; and a scalable, asset-light structure designed to support recurring revenue growth.
Vaunt is also continuing its ongoing member event series, with the next Vaunt Member Event scheduled this month, in Miami. These events give the Vaunt team regular opportunities to connect directly with members, gather feedback and strengthen the community engagement that supports retention and long-term platform growth.
“Reaching $3.6 million in ARR is a strong signal that Vaunt is continuing to convert member interest into durable recurring revenue,” comments Mike Prachar, chief operating officer of Volato. “Our focus has been straightforward: improve the product, deepen engagement, expand access and make the platform more valuable for both members and operators. That combination is what gives Vaunt room to keep scaling.”
Vaunt's growth also reinforces Volato's broader strategy of building scalable aviation technology platforms that generate recurring revenue while supporting operators, travellers and partners across the private aviation ecosystem. The company continues to view Vaunt as a differentiated platform within private aviation, combining software, subscription economics, operator relationships and consumer-facing travel experiences in a model designed for capital-efficient growth.