Preowned Inventories Swell, But It’s Not Time To Panic
Business aircraft pricing is up and, while inventories have jumped this year, they are well below those of 2019.
Choosing the right management approach: not as simple as it may appear
Research shows that fewer charter hours for management aircraft can produce more positive results for the owners.
Why Can’t An Aircraft Owner Make A Profit? Revenue
Understanding the revenue model for an aircraft that is being used for subcontract charter can be difficult.
Weighing High-altitude Capabilities in Purchase Decisions
A review of high-altitude-certifed aircraft finds that most do not use the capability, but it can be helpful in certain circumstances.
Why Can’t An Aircraft Owner Make A Profit? Operating Costs
Potential buyers need to consider all operating costs, and that includes how you will account for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
Why Can’t An Aircraft Owner Make A Profit? Ownership Costs
Companies often need private transportation to save time and generate more profits, but before purchasing a private jet, it’s important to fully understand the costs.
Market Overview: 2022 Sees Skyrocketing Prices, Low Availability
Through the first three quarters of the year, demand for preowned aircraft remained steady pushing prices dramatically higher while inventory remained low.
What You Should Know Before Buying A Private Jet
A critical step in the purchase process is a comprehensive needs assessment.
Buyers Should Beware on Common Fractional Types
When major fractional providers begin to sell off fleets, the residual values drop at a rate far faster than for other models.
Gulfstream Takes the Super-Midsized Category to a New Flight Level
“By incorporating new wings, avionics suite and engines, Gulfstream transformed the G200 from an underachieving plane with a nice cabin to a high performance machine called the G280, which now leads the category in range, cabin volume, payload and baggage volume.”
Business Jet Review: Challenger 300 is Putting the “Super” in the Super Midsize Jet Category
This Business Jet Review explains why the Challenger 300 has dominated the super midsize category since its first delivery in 2004.
What’s the Best Jet for You? Part 3
The Best Jet For You series wraps up discusses the appraisal process and the options available for placing a new private jet into service.
Citation Excel: Evolutionary Excellence
In this piece, Kevin explains how Cessna’s approach to developing new aircraft led to the (perhaps surprisingly) successful Citation Excel.
What’s the Best Jet for You? Part 2
This second installment in the Best Jet For You series delves into some of the service options available for business travelers, covering the basic pros & cons for using charter, fractional programs, and whole ownership.
What’s the Best Jet For You? Maybe None At All
Considering buying a private jet in 2013? This first part in our Best Jet For You series explains how the Jet Advisors team examines a buyer’s travel needs to figure out the best type of aircraft & the best type of service for the client.
Biz Jet Perspective: Embraer Phenom 300 – A Truly Phenomenal Light Jet
The first installment in our Biz Jet Perspective series discusses Brazilian regional jet company Embraer’s success in entering the corporate market, with special emphasis on the Phenom 300.
The Most Successful Aircraft Design Gets Even Better
Our November article details the improvements found in the King Air 250s, such as their composite propellers & winglets or their abilities in high & hot airports.
Aircraft Makeover: Certifiably as Good as New
Kevin outlines the re-manufacturing evolution of the Mitsubishi Diamond I to the Beechjet 400 to the Hawker 400XP and now to the Nextant 400XT. The performance & acquisition price of the Nextant 400XT are major benefits for some buyers.
Private Jets: Efficiency Tools, Not Posh Luxuries
The general public has an inflated perception of private jets, which is exacerbated by lifestyle television programs that only show posh aircraft with giant cabins & gold lavatory sinks. Jet Advisors President Kevin O’Leary discusses the reality & true value of most private jets in our first contribution to the Forbes Business Aviation blog.