FlyEpic Logs 550 Flights Across 11 Western States in 8 Months

California-based fractional aircraft ownership company FlyEpic has completed 550 flights and accessed 1,762 airports across 11 Western states during its first eight months of operation.

In a press release issued on September 9, 2026, the company announced the operational milestone, validating its strategy of utilizing single-engine turboprops to connect regional destinations that larger business jets cannot easily access. FlyEpic launched its fractional ownership program in January 2026, focusing exclusively on the Epic E1000 aircraft to serve the expansive and mountainous Western United States.

Operational milestones and regional focus

FlyEpic operates from its headquarters in San Carlos, California, targeting routes that are geographically close but logistically difficult to reach via commercial airlines or ground transport. Popular routes for the operator include flights from the San Francisco Bay Area to Casper, Wyoming; Spokane, Washington; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Prescott, Arizona; and Costa Mesa, California.

FlyEpic CEO Scott Shatzer stated that the company’s owners use the service to bypass the logistical hurdles of regional travel.

“The West is full of places that look close on a map but aren’t always easy to reach. When you can leave on your schedule, land closer to where you’re going and get home the same day, you’re not just changing how you travel. You’re getting hours of your life back,” Shatzer said.

Fleet strategy and fractional model

The core of FlyEpic’s business model relies on the Epic E1000, a single-engine turboprop with a maximum range of 1,200 nautical miles. According to industry reporting by Aviation Week, utilizing the E1000 allows the company to trade the high speed and transcontinental range of traditional business jets for the ability to operate out of smaller regional airports with shorter runways.

The company offers a 1/16 ownership share, which includes 50 annual flight hours. A June 2026 profile by AZ Big Media reported the cost of this share at $285,400. FlyEpic also offers a 25-hour introductory card, priced at $112,500 during the same period.

Company founder Tanya Eves described the service as a practical tool rather than a status symbol, noting that clients want their actual lives to work better rather than seeking a flashier lifestyle. Former founding CEO Toby Woods echoed this sentiment in earlier 2026 coverage by AZ Big Media, describing the service as an intelligent solution for travelers who need functional private aviation without the pretense of a large-cabin jet.

AirPro News analysis

We note a quiet leadership transition within FlyEpic’s executive team during its first year of operation. While Toby Woods was identified as the founding CEO during the company’s public launch and subsequent media coverage through June 2026, the September milestone announcement attributes the chief executive role to Scott Shatzer. The company has not publicly detailed the reasons for this executive shift.

Operationally, FlyEpic’s rapid accumulation of 550 flights across nearly 1,800 Airports demonstrates clear demand for sub-light-jet fractional ownership in the Western United States. The single-engine turboprop market, long dominated by the Pilatus PC-12 in fractional and charter operations, provides a proven economic model for regional connectivity. By leveraging the Epic E1000, FlyEpic is testing whether a newer, high-performance airframe can capture a dedicated slice of the utility-focused Private-Jets aviation market.

Sources: FlyEpic via GlobeNewswire