Ownership
The Easiest Interior Changes to Make for a Quick Cabin Refresh
Interior changes to an aircraft often require substantial paperwork, down-time and cost. There are two projects we recommend when your interior needs to be freshened up but you do not want a more intense and expensive remodel. Re-Dye Seats...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
The Importance of Understanding an Aircraft’s Empty Weight
In all aircraft there are legal weight limits for certain events, such as a maximum take-off weight and a maximum landing weight. These weights are typically constant for all aircraft throughout an entire model type. However, a very important...Read More
Why Maintenance Does Not Increase the Value of Your Jet
All aircraft must go through different hourly and calendar inspections, and many of these maintenance events can be very expensive. The majority of the cost will most likely come from repairing defects found during these inspections. It can be...Read More
3 Major Obstacles to Switching Jurisdictions
If you live in a European country and are buying an aircraft from the United States (or vice versa), you will have to register the aircraft in the country where you live or where your AOC is located. Moving...Read More
A Modern Way to Upgrade Your Entertainment System
When it comes to an aircraft’s entertainment system, upgrading the equipment is not straightforward or easy. An unfortunate consequence of the certification process required to modify anything installed on a jet is that it makes keeping up with changing...Read More
The Key to an Effective Records Review
A records review by the buyer’s team of advisors is a common part of the transaction process. The records are a comprehensive maintenance history of the aircraft including everything that has happened to it throughout its life and all...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
Today’s Problem With Finding Pilots
In the world of aviation, there is a pilot shortage occurring across all aspects from commercial and regional airlines to private jets. One reason is that every year more and more pilots are retiring from commercial airlines, and at...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