Maintenance Tips
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
The Problem with Engine Programs Today
Since the Covid pandemic, airframe parts shortages have been common in the private aircraft industry. This is an issue that has been ongoing despite the fact that most Covid restrictions have been removed for over three years, and the...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 23
Our latest issue looks at how 2023 unfolded and compared with previous years, but also do a deep dive into the often undiscussed issues around maintenance that are affecting owners, buyers and sellers. Read the issue by clicking here...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
Taking Advantage of Downtime
What to do when your aircraft is not in use A proactive move to make as an owner is to take advantage of any downtime when your aircraft is not flying often, or not at all. Clearly as of...Read More
What is a Holdback Structure and Could It Benefit You?
In the midst of an aircraft transaction, a structure called a holdback may be proposed when, for example, a large maintenance event is taking place. A holdback structure is when at the time of closing a certain amount of...Read More
The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Buying a Jet
Buying a jet is a momentous and important step in a person’s life. There are many factors to consider before you sign the contract to buy your jet. Private Jet ownership is its own unique sector and having a...Read More
Understanding the Steps of a Transaction
A successful aircraft transaction can be a complicated process with many steps and decisions that must be made. Signing a contract is only the tip of the iceberg. An aircraft itself is a complicated piece of machinery with a...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 13
In this issue you will find how the FAA and EASA are at odds with one another; our Top Tips for Sellers; When the Cost of ADS-B Out is Too Much and so much more. You can read Fly-By...Read More
Where Should I do my Pre-Purchase Inspection?
As a buyer, the key to choosing a facility for your Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) is to go to a facility who knows your type of aircraft well, will do a thorough job reviewing the aircraft and knows the typical...Read More