Hey Preacher man, looking at the fifteen year past, charters have never made money for the owner.
Charter brokers, who have no capital investment make money, repair stations make money from increased use, pilots make salary, and FBO's sell more fuel.
But owners are left with "reducing fixed costs".
The only exception seems to be a few charter companies who have a huge volume of clients and therefore can keep their aircraft flying non-stop on the high margin trips.
It's always been this way. Enjoy the ride!
FR