By Jason Zilberbrand, ASA, CAA, ISA AM, AOA AM, MRAeS Buying an aircraft to build flight time seems like a good idea, right? Well, the answer is that it depends. There is no one-size-fits-all for what type of aircraft you should or should not own. Cost aside, including maintenance and storage, there are a few more things to consider before buying a plane to meet flight hours. Questions You Need To Ask Before Buying An Aircraft To Build [...]

By Jason Zilberbrand, ASA, CAA, ISA AM, AOA AM, MRAeS Many people continue to ask, “What makes airline tickets so pricey?” On occasion, even short-distance trips can amount to a total that’s higher than what you might expect. But aside from the time of year and location, what factors are the most costly for a commercial airline? Learn more about the 5 top commercial airline costs. Top 5 Airline Costs Due to COVID-19, airlines are seeing historic lows [...]

By Jason Zilberbrand, ASA, CAA, ISA AM, AOA AM, MRAeS Do you realize how vital aircraft logbooks can genuinely be? Not only does an aircraft logbook track and record essential maintenance, but it can also affect the price of your aircraft. Should you decide to sell later on, a missing logbook could knock off a huge chunk of profit you may have seen otherwise or force the buyer to walk away. Are you following aircraft logbook best practices? [...]

By Jason Zilberbrand, ASA The pandemic caused airlines across the globe to experience record losses due to canceled flights and the inability to fill seats. Following the height of COVID-19, the aviation industry experienced dramatic challenges it has never seen before. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), airlines are estimated to lose “$84.3 billion in 2020 for a net profit margin of -20.1%.” As we are optimistic and expect conditions to improve slowly over time, there [...]

2021 brings a new era of first-time aircraft buyers. The interest in purchasing aircraft has increased despite the adverse events following the height of the pandemic. Suppose you are seriously considering making an aircraft purchase for the first time, congratulations! It's always invigorating to see someone new enter the aviation community. However, it’s critical to understand the process might be more complicated and take more time than you may expect. Before you start the purchase process, it’s important [...]

2020 impacted the aviation industry like never before. With the travel bans related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial airline industry came to a halt. As the new year came with an unusually silent ring due to the ongoing pandemic, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what to expect with the 2021 aviation industry. To help you, we’ve put together a guide on the 2020 aviation industry and what to expect in 2021. Moving Forward In Aviation [...]

What a time to buy a helicopter! The helicopter market is facing challenges unseen for over 40 years. Unbeknownst to many, helicopters have been having a hard time locating buyers. The oil and gas crisis parked much larger, twin heavy aircraft and COVID-19, as well as Kobe Bryant's untimely death, haven't helped. The helicopter industry is not all doom and gloom; in fact, older aircraft are being repurposed for fire fighting, ems, and other search and rescue [...]

Have you ever dreamt of taking an international trip on a private jet? It's always exciting to go abroad, but long flights and long distances can make the traveling process incredibly stressful. COVID-19, international lock-downs, border closings, and increased anxiety are just a few of the reasons why a private aircraft is the only way to travel overseas. The Guide To Private Jet International Trips We want you to make the most of your travel experience. Private [...]

I frequently get questioned about aircraft maintenance, operating costs, and the actual cost of aircraft ownership. Most questions are from the perspective of new owners or first-time buyers seeking to better prepare themselves for the often tricky question to answer; can I afford my aircraft? In this article, I will break down what to anticipate when it comes to these expenses and how you can best mitigate potential problems by staying organized and using some unaware tools. [...]

COVID-19 has changed the world, and the aviation industry is no exception to this. Pandemic travel restrictions in the United States almost had a full-on shutdown of domestic flights. While that didn't happen completely, the amount of domestic flights has declined. Commercial air travel in the United States is down just over 30% from this time last year, and we expect things to worsen before they start to get better. Most people are not ready to start [...]