Many dream of owning a private aircraft but are overwhelmed by costs and financing. In this blog, we’ll address how to realistically estimate fixed annual and direct operating costs and how to evaluate your options when it comes to purchasing. There are two sections of budget to address when determining if private aircraft ownership is […]
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Some people shop for shoes or watches, others shop for airplanes. If you’re here, that might be you. Whether you just like a new ride, or a little more elbow room, or even need the tax appreciation of an acquisition, upgrading your aircraft can be very beneficial. We often see mid-sized jet owners wanting to
Upgrade Paths: Hawker 800XP to Gulfstream G200 Read More »
Many people choose Learjets for their speed, climb rate, and range over its competitors. They are the closest thing to a rocket ship in the lighter end of the jet market, but eventually owners want the more spacious cabin and longer range of a mid-size jet, and we often see them moving into a
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As families or businesses grow the need for better accommodations increases, even in something as simple as private jet travel. In this scenario, I’m going to share insights for an owner who is ready to move out of a CJ3 into another aircraft. The natural progression is to go into something like a Citation Sovereign.
Upgrade Paths: Citation CJ3 to Citation Sovereign Read More »
I’ve noticed a funny thing about plane owners over the years, they seem to want to go higher and faster, and we’ve helped a lot of them realize that upgrade dream. In this scenario, I’m going to share insights for an owner who was ready to move that out of a TBM. With the goal
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René Banglesdorf compares the Citation Sovereign and the Hawker 850XP in this episode of Insiders’ Guide – Aircraft Comparison. Find out how the two compare in terms of performance, operating cost, passenger comfort and much more. [ulp id=’ksrvpykbSKmvluGu’]
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René Banglesdorf compares the Citation Sovereign and the Hawker 850XP in this episode of Insiders’ Guide – Aircraft Comparison. Find out how the two compare in terms of performance, operating cost, passenger comfort and much more. [ulp id=’ksrvpykbSKmvluGu’]
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In our blog last week, “Four Benefits of Private Aviation,” we addressed private aviation as an alternative to the inconveniences and frustrations of commercial air travel, especially as presented in 2021. With more than 55% of individuals reporting they are more likely to fly privately than before COVID-19, we wanted to take some time to
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Many private aviation users choose a turboprop over a jet based on the fact that they’re typically more affordable from an operational standpoint. While they may not be able to fly as far or as fast as most private jets, the right turboprop can be a great fit for missions with shorter legs. The efficiency
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René Banglesdorf compares the Citation M2 and the Phenom 100EV in this episode of Insiders’ Guide Aircraft Comparison. Find out how the two compare in terms of performance, operating cost, passenger comfort and much more. [ulp id=’ksrvpykbSKmvluGu’]
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