VREF 2019 Forecast
VREF Aircraft Reference Value & Appraisal Services, the leading provider of aircraft valuations for the aviation industry continues its 25th Anniversary celebration by announcing a new office location in Austria and Switzerland. Dr. Andreas G. Grassl, was appointed as the VREF Senior Appraiser for Europe. Dr. Grassl brings over 30 years of Aviation experience to VREF as a practicing Aviation Attorney with a diverse background in law. Dr. Grassl holds a law degree from Vienna University and a master’s in finance [...]
MEDIA RELEASE March 2019 VREF Aircraft Reference Value & Appraisal Services, the leading provider of aircraft valuations for the aviation industry continues its 25thAnniversary celebration by announcing a new strategic partnership with AIC Title Service. VREF and AIC are excited to be offering a collaborative report to the Aviation Industry. VREF Verified Reports are known as the “CarFax” of aviation and they provide buyers and sellers of aircraft with a comprehensive report that features critical information on the [...]
We hope everyone had a Happy Holiday Season and enjoyed some time off with friends and family. 2018 was a welcomed change to the market environment from years past, we witnessed inventory levels drop to 10-year lows, as well as a significant uptick in new aircraft orders. Business aircraft finally welcomed the long overdue positive correction into a seller’s market. For the manufacturers of business aircraft, there were just over 200 new orders,but the shining star was Textron [...]
Struggling to get your jet business off the ground? The jet charter industry pulls in $25 billion a year in the US. If you want to use your aviation knowledge or your capital to get in on that action, then you'll need to start a private jet charter business. But that's not exactly an everyday activity, so you'll want some pointers. Below, we're taking a look at how to get your private jet charter business to take off. Figure Out [...]
If you own or operate a private jet, you have tons of airports to choose from for takeoff and landing. In fact, there are over 4,000 airports that accept private jets in the U.S alone. But with so many options, it may be difficult to select the right one for you. So, which private jet airports are the best? And what makes some private airports better than others? Keep reading to find out. We'll review the top four best private [...]
There are more than 9,000 commercial helicopters in the US alone. These aircraft have become a critical part of modern society. One of the most popular helicopter models is the Bell 206 series. It’s one of the most iconic designs you can find today. It appears in movies as well as television shows and it’s a popular choice for local broadcasting stations as well. There are thousands of Bell 206 helicopters in circulation today. Below, we’ll discuss everything [...]
It's the stuff of dreams, a jet-set life flying around in your private plane. So what's it like? Well, fasten your seatbelts because we're about to give you the lowdown on a luxury lifestyle most of us can't afford. We're going to go behind the scenes for a peek into the realm of small private jets. Here are ten facts you may not know about in what can sometimes feel like another world. Doors to automatic. We're ready for [...]
It's now hard to imagine a world without planes. In 2018, the world hit a peak of over 200,000 commercial flights in a single day. And that's to say nothing of private flights. Aviation technology has changed the world, and we have the humble piston to thank for most of its history. Below, we're taking a look at how the piston plane engine changed the skies forever. The Rise of the Piston The first piston engines came into [...]
If you're wondering how much a new car is, you can drive by a local dealership and look at the big numbers on their cars' windshields to find the answer. Or, even more efficiently, you can hop on one of the famous car appraisal sites designed to answer just this question for you. If your question is "how much is a helicopter?", the options for finding a trusted resource are more limited. If you're in the market for a personal [...]