Bernhard Fragner

Bernhard Fragner is an Austrian entrepreneur, aviation pioneer, and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of GlobeAir, Europe’s leading private jet operator. With more than two decades of experience in aviation, he is widely recognized for redefining short-haul travel through the scalable air taxi model—combining operational efficiency, digital innovation, and uncompromising customer service. 

A trained civil engineer with a specialization in mechanical plant design and an MBA in aviation management, Fragner brings together deep technical expertise and strategic leadership. He holds an EASA ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) with instructor and examiner authorizations and has accumulated thousands of flight hours—offering a rare dual perspective as both executive and pilot. 

Driven by his guiding philosophy, “Passion into Profession,” Fragner founded GlobeAir with a clear ambition: to transform private aviation into a smarter, more accessible, and time-efficient mobility solution. Under his leadership, the company has become a first mover in the European air taxi segment, operating a dedicated fleet of owned aircraft optimized for short-haul performance, reliability, and high utilization. 

Over the past 15 years, Fragner has positioned GlobeAir as a market leader by focusing relentlessly on customer-centric innovation. His approach reframes private aviation not as a luxury, but as a productivity tool—delivering what he defines as the ultimate commodity: time. This philosophy has attracted a diverse international clientele and helped shape a new category within business aviation. 

A self-made entrepreneur, Fragner built his career from engineering and technology into founding a company that today performs thousands of flights annually across Europe. His leadership style blends operational precision with entrepreneurial agility, fostering a high-performance culture. 

Looking ahead, Fragner is leading GlobeAir into its next phase of growth—focused on fleet evolution, enhanced performance capabilities, and the integration of next-generation light jet technology. This strategic direction is designed to further increase efficiency, range, and customer comfort, while supporting long-term scalability and sustainability ambitions. 

Beyond commercial success, Fragner is an active voice in the evolution of the aviation industry. He advocates for smarter, more sustainable air mobility solutions, including improved aircraft efficiency, optimized operations, and the gradual transition toward lower-emission technologies. 

His achievements have been recognized with multiple industry awards, including the EBAA Flight Safety Award, the Austrian Pegasus Award, and honours for best-performing export business and business jet operations. 

Today, Bernhard Fragner continues to shape the future of European business aviation—at the intersection of aviation, technology, and customer experience.