It is our opinion that aircraft values are in a new paradigm. We feel historical references to past downturns should only be viewed with a minimal historical framework. This aviation downturn is quite different than past downturns on several fronts. First, we entered this downturn in a period of tepid demand and not bubble prices. …
What next? When I first started in this business in the early 80’s I was told “If you don’t like change, then aviation is not the place for you.” Our industry has certainly lived up to that saying. So what is next? If I knew for sure, I would not be writing articles and trying…
The fear of the Coronavirus has disrupted airline travel and corporate travel to and from infected areas. It has turned the stock market on its ear. World markets are suffering from everything from supply chain issues to goods manufactured in areas like China. What does it mean for private aviation? This is a good time to…
How an Airplane deal should work Recently I had the opportunity to sell a client’s Hawker since he had upgraded to a larger aircraft. We had a willing seller and a willing buyer and the transaction went very smooth. What makes this sale noteworthy was that the end result was a fair and smooth pre purchase…