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 [...]
Navigating aircraft acquisition is equally exciting and overwhelming. After considering your mission and your budget, the next steps are to choose which aircraft is right for you and make an offer. Aircraft Selection When determining which aircraft is right for you, it is important to understand different aircraft types and capabilities. Helicopters are great for [...]
Many dream of owning a private aircraft but are overwhelmed by costs and financing. In this blog, we'll address how to realistically estimate fixed annual and direct operating costs and how to evaluate your options when it comes to purchasing. There are two sections of budget to address when determining if private aircraft ownership is [...]
Choosing an aircraft can be a daunting process. There are many things to be considered, dozens of sites with information and comparisons of your favorite models, and so much more. Our hope is to provide you with a place to start so you don’t miss an important step along the way to fulfilling your dream [...]
Some people shop for shoes or watches, others shop for airplanes. If you're here, that might be you. Whether you just like a new ride, or a little more elbow room, or even need the tax appreciation of an acquisition, upgrading your aircraft can be very beneficial. We often see mid-sized jet owners wanting to [...]