With Earth day just a few days away, let’s talk about how the private aviation industry is continuing to make strides in its efforts to become more sustainable. Amongst other technological advances and initiatives, two of the biggest trends from aviation are becoming carbon neutral and carbon offsetting. In this blog post, we will take [...]
One of the biggest considerations for aircraft buyers who don’t want to hire a full flight department is whether or not the aircraft qualifies to be flown with a single pilot. Check out a few of our favorite planes that can be flown by a single pilot.
Each quarter, Charlie Bravo publishes more than 50 market reports breaking down the state of each aircraft market, including the number of aircraft for sale, their asking prices, the number that have sold, value trends and more. From Falcons to Challengers, Hawkers and Citations, we have all the insights for a range of aircraft. Sign [...]
The market for pre-owned aircraft has never been hotter. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a marked shift from commercial to private aviation, and the related supply chain issues have made it increasingly difficult to enter private aviation as the owner of a new aircraft. Not surprisingly, there has been a drastic increase in the demand [...]
When considering purchasing your own private jet, there are several factors to contemplate when choosing which one is right for you. Whether you buy a light, midsized, or heavy aircraft can be influenced by several factors outside of the initial purchase price, like your annual operating budget, travel mission, and crew requirements. There are countless [...]
Letting others use your airplane isn’t as simple as tossing them the keys. There are tax and federal regulations. It's important to know the rules, protect yourself from liability, and conduct safe and legal operations. If your plane operates on a Part 91 basis, you can’t loan out your plane and accept payment for it. [...]
There are a number of different options to consider when entering into private aviation. From chartering to full ownership, there's something for everyone (Ready to find out what's right for you? Take this quick quiz.). In this blog, we’re going to compare dry lease with membership. These options might be for you, if you are not [...]
There are a number of different options to consider when entering into private aviation. From chartering to full ownership, there's something for everyone (Ready to find out what's right for you? Take this quick quiz.). In this blog, we’re going to compare charter with fractional ownership. These lower cost options are a good place to start, [...]
Fulfilling the dream of aircraft ownership is exciting, but it doesn't come without a couple of hoops. In this blog, we'll cover three areas to consider when navigating the legal and due diligence of aircraft acquisition. You can also check out these video highlights from an interview with Katie DeLuca, Partner at Harper Meyer, on [...]