Wi-Fi If your plane doesn’t already have Wi-Fi on it, it’s time to seriously consider adding it. In this day and age, many travelers can’t afford to be out of pocket during the work week. Not having access to the internet for a few hours during the middle of the day can turn into a [...]
In today’s aviation landscape, you have many options when you choose to fly private. Depending on your mission, some of those options may be more appropriate for you than others. In order to get the most bang for your buck, you’ll want to make sure you choose the right one. On-Demand Charter The first [...]
Equip it with Wi-Fi With each passing year, having Wi-Fi on your plane becomes more and more important. Today’s working environment requires many business leaders to be connected and available 24/7; some executives simply can’t afford to be out of pocket for hours at a time during the day. Equipping your plane with Wi-Fi ensures [...]
Aircraft are complex machines, and the acquisition and sale of one can become equally complicated, if not handled appropriately. Below, we discuss five things we commonly see derail transactions on an aircraft. Lawyers – For the most part, they bill by the hour. If they spend more time on your transaction, you give them more [...]
Depending on the age, total time, and the quality of maintenance a pre-owned aircraft has received, you may or may not need to replace its interior upon purchasing. René recently made the trip to West Star Aviation on behalf of one of our clients to assist in selecting an interior design for a soon-to-be purchased [...]
Buying a private aircraft can be one of the best days of your life, but it’s a complicated process. There are a lot of steps to consider and a lot of money to be spent, and you want to make sure you’re adequately prepared. Hiring the right team of aviation professionals, from your broker to [...]
We understand an aircraft is a major financial commitment, so we want to help you protect your asset and get the most money you can when you decide to sell, not to mention the fact that we love seeing well cared-for birds! Check out these eight steps that can increase the value of your aircraft [...]
More than 40 years ago, Rolls-Royce introduced the first engine maintenance program. Today, the vast majority of business jets are enrolled in a maintenance program. For the uninitiated, an engine maintenance program is one that effectively allows you to budget for maintenance on a usage basis by requiring you to pay an hourly fee as you fly. [...]
When buying a private aircraft, it can be easy to focus on the purchase price, when in reality, that should only be a fraction of your concern. In addition to your aircraft’s purchase price, direct operation costs and maintenance expenses will be a major financial commitment. Here are some things you’ll have to spend some [...]
