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24 06, 2025

20 Common Mistakes In Aircraft Logbook Maintenance & How To Avoid Them

2025-06-24T17:25:17-05:00June 24th, 2025|Educational|

Complete, detailed logbooks are the only ones that matter in aviation. Some of the most common mistakes in aircraft logbook maintenance typically don’t result in major setbacks for aircraft owners.  However, some mistakes could impact your logbook credibility and overall aircraft value. Missing logbooks can cause a significant double-digit loss – anywhere between 40% and 60% of the total aircraft value. Avoid the most common mistakes aircraft owners make to ensure more accurate and reliable aircraft maintenance records [...]

24 06, 2025

Cessna CitationJet 525

2025-06-24T17:22:42-05:00June 24th, 2025|Aircraft Wiki|

Cessna by Textron Aviation Cessna Aviation's rich history began in June 1911, when Clyde Cessna, a farmer from Kansas, built and flew a powered aircraft, marking a key moment in American aviation. After testing his designs in Enid, Oklahoma, Clyde faced financial challenges that led him to Wichita. In 1924, he co-founded Travel Air Manufacturing Co. but left in 1927 to start the Cessna Aircraft Company. This is where he introduced successful monoplane designs, including the "Phantom." The [...]

24 06, 2025

Bombardier Challenger 604

2025-06-24T17:17:53-05:00June 24th, 2025|Aircraft Wiki|

Bombardier Introduced in 1995, the Bombardier Challenger 604 is part of an aircraft legacy that began with the Canadair Challenger 600 series. Challenger 600 is a line of business jets that first flew in 1980. Canadair, a company known for its expertise in aerospace, originally developed the Challenger 600 as a revolutionary new aircraft that combined the comfort of a large cabin with the efficiency of a midsize jet. The Challenger 600 quickly became popular for corporate aviation, [...]

2 06, 2025

“Tariffs and Turbulence and Trade Wars—Oh My!”

2025-06-02T11:25:36-05:00June 2nd, 2025|Market Trend Report Newsletter|

Newsletter 2nd Quarter 2025 (PDF) Welcome to Q2: A Market Off the Yellow Brick Road I’m excited to share the beta launched, all-new VREF Online with you. These aren’t minor changes; they are substantial. We didn’t just modernize our look; we revolutionized aircraft valuation delivery. VREF Online is faster, smarter, mobile-friendly, and more intuitive, and it’s designed for the real-world workflows of appraisers, brokers, buyers, sellers, lenders, and insurers. If you haven’t logged in yet, now’s the time. [...]

6 05, 2025

What To Know About Single-Engine Aircraft Insurance

2025-06-10T19:51:59-05:00May 6th, 2025|Educational|

Aircraft insurance costs, coverage, and requirements can vary widely, depending on the aircraft you plan on purchasing whether for yourself or your business. But having the right type of coverage for your aircraft is necessary for both your annual budget and peace of mind. Ever heard any of these misconceptions about aircraft insurance and don’t know what to believe?  I don’t need insurance if I’m not flying far My homeowner’s insurance covers everything Hull insurance always covers full [...]

6 05, 2025

Exploring The Latest Single-Engine Aircraft Models Of 2025

2025-05-06T11:05:30-05:00May 6th, 2025|Educational|

The Latest Single-Engine Aircraft Models Of 2025: What Aviators To Know Single-engine aircraft remain a favorite among pilots for their simplistic design and lower cost of ownership and maintenance – especially when paired with a comprehensive maintenance program.  Ideal for a variety of flight activities including training, recreation, and personal travel, it’s the continuous innovation in performance and safety features that keep heads turning with every new release. See more of what’s to come in 2025 with the [...]

6 05, 2025

Cessna Hawk XP R172K

2025-05-06T11:03:16-05:00May 6th, 2025|Aircraft Wiki|

Cessna By Textron Aviation Clyde Cessna founded his aircraft company in 1916 after being inspired by an Oklahoma City airshow in 1911. As a mechanic and auto salesman, he built his first aircraft from a Queens Airplane Company kit – eventually becoming a pilot. He began manufacturing planes at the Jones Motor Car factory in Wichita, Kansas. Despite creating the Comet in 1917, World War I halted production when materials were diverted to war efforts. This turn of [...]

6 05, 2025

Hawker Beechcraft 800A & 800XP & 800XPi

2025-05-06T11:01:01-05:00May 6th, 2025|Aircraft Wiki|

Beechcraft Aircraft Aviation pioneer Walter Beech founded Beech Aircraft Corporation in 1932 in Wichita, Kansas until his death in 1950. To continue the company, his wife, Olive Ann Beech, managed the growth and development as President and Chairman until 1982.  Known for producing iconic aircraft, Beechcraft first flew its Bonanza in 1945 – ultimately becoming its most popular model. In addition, the Bonanza also boasted aviation’s longest production run with its three major variants – the Model 35 [...]

22 04, 2025

Czech Sport A/C SportCruiser

2025-04-22T11:47:23-05:00April 22nd, 2025|Aircraft Wiki|

Cruiser Aircraft (Czech Aircraft Works/Czech Sport Aircraft) Development and manufacturing of aircraft under Cruiser Aircraft began more than 80 years ago in the Czech region of Moravia. Around 1936, Czech aviation company AVIA opened its factory where Cruiser Aircraft is now headquartered in Kunovice, Czech Republic. Initially operating as a repair facility for Junkers and Arado aircraft during WWII, the city of Kunovice became heavily involved with all aircraft repairs in the Czechoslovak airspace. From this unique point [...]

21 04, 2025

The State of Aviation: Market Resilience Meets Trade Turbulence

2025-04-21T10:54:11-05:00April 21st, 2025|Educational|

The aviation industry has historically been a barometer of global economic health, reflecting the ebbs and flows of international trade, consumer confidence, and geopolitical dynamics. As of April 2025, the sector stands at a crossroads, influenced by a robust recovery from the pandemic, recent policy shifts, and the introduction of new tariffs by the Trump administration. Aviation Market Overview In 2024, the global aviation sector demonstrated remarkable resilience. Passenger traffic not only rebounded but, in many regions, surpassed [...]

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