First-Time Buyer Info
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 25
We are looking back at 2024 to disect how the private aviation industry is holding up. We take a look at the number of transcations occurring and what that means for buyers and sellers, how the overall fleet in...Read More
How to Navigate Supply Spikes
What high inventory means for aircraft sellers In the last six months, there have been large spikes in inventory across multiple aircraft models. This has created a supply/demand imbalance that is proving tricky for sellers to navigate. Buyers are...Read More
The Maintenance Schedule
Why understanding it can save buyers and sellers time and money An important aspect to consider when buying a private jet is the aircraft’s maintenance schedule. The maintenance schedule is the frequency of airframe and engine inspections that are...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 21
In our latest newsletter, we tackle the obstacles facing owners today, analyze current market trends and how they are affecting buyers and sellers alike, look at last year’s transaction data across the world and in Europe to determine the...Read More
An Easy Step for a Big Impact on Your Aircraft Value
One of the best components of value on an aircraft is its records. The records, often called logbooks, are the written history of the aircraft and include: maintenance work orders part tags – the documentation declaring that an aircraft...Read More
Understanding a Hard versus a Soft Deposit
Know the Differences and Which is Right For Your Transaction The refundability of the deposit is always a negotiating point in a transaction. These negotiations will determine the circumstances under which the deposit should be refunded to the...Read More
The Sharp Contrast Between Pre-Owned and New Jet Transactions
2020 new jet deliveries were down 20% from 2019 (the lowest number since 2004), while pre-owned transactions were up 7.7% . One of the biggest reasons for the popularity of the pre-owned market compared to new aircraft is the...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 18
In the midst of the 2nd quarter of 2021, the private jet market is looking very different than it did in 2020. This issue explains what exactly is going on from supply shortages to Brexit consequences. You can read...Read More
Life in the Clouds: The Joy of Ownership
Jet ownership will absolutely change your life. It gives you back your time and schedule. When entered into with the correct expectations, most owners will never go back to another way of flying. Many first-time buyers are coming from...Read More
Ownership Logistics: Maintenance Base Locations
A phenomenon that has happened quite under the radar is the consolidation of independent maintenance bases by OEMs. We have seen Dassault buy all the TAG and Execujet bases. Gulfstream now owns all the Jet Aviation maintenance bases. Cessna...Read More