Jets & Planes
Vista Global Acquiring JetSmarter
The parent company of Vista Jet, Vista Global, has announced that it is buying JetSmarter, the private jet app and one of several companies referred to as the “Uber of Private Jets”.
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How Companies Use Their Private Planes
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conducted research last year to find “How companies use their private planes.” The findings of the survey are based on interviews with both business aircraft pilots and passengers. The…
Buying a Jet for Charter Revenue
Two people had recently asked me about buying a private jet. Neither of them had owned one before but they had both been given a similar pitch. In each case, the broad offer was: buy…
Wheels Up Launches New Membership Tier
Private aviation company Wheels Up recently announced that it has launched a new membership tier, Wheels Up Connect. Company founder and CEO, Kenny Dichter, has called it a form of “social aviation”. He compares its…
Destination Clubs
Inspirato Vacation Home Buying Program
A new program launched by Inspirato last summer is allowing luxury home buyers and owners to partner with the company. Billed as offering “all of the benefits of luxury vacation homeownership, with none of the headaches”, Inspirato Real Estate is a way of building the Inspirato Collection of vacation properties...
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How Solstice Collection Members Reserve & Use their Homes
The Solstice Collection offers its members access to some unique artisanal second homes, spread around the world. SherpaReport recently asked how these homes are being used, which ones are most…
Try Out Equity Residences for $15,750
Equity Residences has rolled out a limited time offer for accredited investors who want to test their business model and get a full investor experience. You can put down a…
How Equity Estates Investors Book and Use Their Homes
Luxury residence fund Equity Estates has residences around the globe for its members. Investors into the funds (the third fund is currently accepting new owner members) don’t just enjoy the…
Jet Cards
Aircraft Sourcing for Jet Card Companies
The choice of providers for aircraft and crew can make or break the reputation of a jet card company. We spoke with four major jet card firms, all of whom use third party aircraft operators, to learn more about how they make their decisions and...
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The Alternatives to Private Jet Cards
Jet cards have been getting a lot of press lately, and with good reason. For the right type of flyer, they can save both money and time. But a private…
NetJets Compared to Wheels Up
With dozens of private aircraft service and jet card companies now vying for your business, it’s challenging to choose between the many types of pricing, services, and value-added bonuses. Here…
Year End Offers on Jet Cards and Memberships
We’re approaching the end of the year and that means there are several special offers available for anyone buying a new jet card or membership. Here’s a run through some…
Fractional Jets
Deciding Between Fractional Ownership of an Aircraft or Leasing
Many of the large fractional jet providers also offer a leasing option. Which one is better for you depends on personal circumstances including investment plans and actual travel needs. SherpaReport talked to some leading providers and advisers to get some different perspectives.
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Deciding between Fractional Aircraft vs Whole Ownership of a Plane
If you're weighing up whether to buy your own private aircraft or whether to buy a fraction, the simplest advice you'll hear is how much do you fly? But this…
Overview of Fractional Shares in Light Jets
There are several providers of fractional light jet programs and between them these providers offer a variety of aircraft. Here's an overview and comparison of some of the key aspects of…
Primer on Fractional Aircraft Contract Documents
So, you've met with the salesperson, been dazzled by the fancy brochures and decided that you're in—you're going to buy a fractional jet share. What's next?
Whole Aircraft Ownership
Tax Changes Impacting Aircraft Purchasers
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Trump’s Tax Reform Act) was passed in December of 2017 and includes some significant changes that impact anyone buying a plane.
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How To Select A Broker to Help Sell Your Jet Aircraft
It always amazes me just how many people are caught out when they make the decision to sell their aircraft, but when you look at the array of specialists offering…
Seven Mistakes When Buying An Aircraft
Acquiring your own aircraft takes some thought and planning. If you know what you’re doing and have a good team to help you, the process can go fairly smoothly. But…
The Market Factors That Affect Aircraft Demand
Numerous factors affect the market for used business jets. This article reviews some of the major drivers and explains how they are affecting the current market.
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Wheels Up Launches New Membership Tier -
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