What does a jet fuel shortage have to do with our day-to-day lives and the pandemic? Truthfully, a whole lot. It’s no secret that the effects of the pandemic on our global supply chain are ongoing. It's been detrimental to so many aspects of our consumer-driven world and impacts far more than you might realize. However, you may not know that there’s much more to the fuel shortage for the aviation industry than one may think. In addition [...]

By now, every consumer, including the current aviation market, is still feeling the impacts of COVID. This is appearing heavily on the supply chain side in one form or another. Some economists suggest that Americans are spending all their saved money from the lockdown. And it's all being spent on the higher costs of goods. But several issues play a role in the current "traffic jam" we are all experiencing. Whether you're in the market for a new [...]

Cessna 150 Cessna - Textron Aviation Introduced to the market in 1959, the single-engine piston Cessna 150 was and remains an efficient, affordable, and reliable civilian aircraft model. Manufactured in Wichita, Kansas, the Cessna 150 is one of the most popular aircraft ever produced. The tricycle-gear aircraft was originally available in four different versions: Standard, Trainer, Commuter, and Patroller. While the Patroller was often used to inspect pipelines, the cockpit appointments were the main differences between the Standard [...]

It’s true. The aircraft market environment is in flux due to supply parts and manufacturing delays. However, people are itching to know which single-engine piston aircraft are in the most demand and why. Owning your own aircraft offers a number of benefits you can’t get from being a passenger in an airport without one. Aircraft ownership is a luxury. And it’s now becoming harder to come by with changes in the industry, fewer supplies available, and not enough [...]

Getting a loan for an aircraft of your choice can be an endeavor; however, financing is an available option (of course, depending on a few factors). You might first assume that obtaining a loan for aircraft is a similar process to buying a car. In reality, funding your plane through a lender follows more closely with buying a home. The time frame is longer. Lenders offer different rates depending on your net worth, credit history, and aircraft model. [...]

If you’re having trouble purchasing an aircraft or getting your aircraft in for regular maintenance, know you’re not alone. There are several factors that are affecting the aviation industry at the moment. However, there is a large emphasis on aviation supply chain challenges causing some trouble for aircraft owners everywhere. In other words, if you haven’t stocked up on parts for your aircraft now, you could be waiting for a while to get the maintenance you need. Unfortunately, [...]

Looking to buy a project plane? It seems easy enough, but is it something you should consider? If there is one thing a hot market will create is a lack of inventory. The fewer the aircraft available to the buying public, the more appealing project aircraft become. There are varying degrees of what some call a project aircraft, from the easy stuff like cosmetic updates to total restoration that can take years to complete. Keep in mind that [...]

Since COVID-19 caused worldwide shutdowns, international travel has taken a nosedive and left many airlines with unbooked flights. As time has passed, establishments are reopening, and businesses are eager to get back to the new normal of a post-pandemic life. Along with businesses, individuals are itching to hit those sandy beaches and bustling city streets to make memories with family and friends alike. In addition, companies are ready to get back to regularly scheduled business travel without a [...]

By Jason Zilberbrand, ASA, CAA, ISA AM, AOA AM, MRAeS Let’s talk about one of the most significant aspects that can depreciate an aircraft immensely. We call it aircraft corrosion, and it can stop a potential buyer from ever closing a deal. Any corrosion on a plane is severe and can cause an aircraft to fail during flight. Various levels of decay have caused fatal and non-fatal crashes, including an England Airbus A330 in 2013, a Georgia ASA [...]