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Jets & Planes

Airshare Phases Out Phenom 100. Adds More Challengers.

Kansas City based private aviation operator Airshare has seen significant growth over the last few years. It is phasing out the smaller Phenom 100s, adding super-mid Challenger 350s and increasing its managed fleet. SherpaReport spoke to CEO John Owen about...

Ongoing High Demand for Used Business Aircraft in 2022
The recent numbers from across the market show continuing high demand for pre-owned business aircraft. General demand, including new buyers, plus the 100% bonus depreciation, which ends this year, is keeping the market very active…
Wheels Up Grows Revenue & Memberships in Q3 Results
One of the largest private aviation companies in the world, Wheels Up, just announced its results for the third quarter. Revenue increased 39% year-over-year to $420 million, making $1,171 million for the year to date…
Priester Aviation and Mayo Aviation Combine
Two family-owned private aviation management companies have joined forces to pool resources while retaining their dedication to personal service. Chicago-based Priester Aviation announced that they will be merging with Mayo Aviation, which is headquartered in…

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Destination Clubs

Equity Estates and the Introduction of Fund VI: The Philip Mekelburg…

Equity Estates recently launched its sixth luxury vacation residence fund. Philip Mekelburg is the founder and CEO, a graduate of Cornell University and before Equity Estates he held various roles in management consulting, finance and business development. His vision helped create Equity Estates, back in 2006, when it was among the...

Equity Residences Acquires Two New Homes
Equity Residences has announced the acquisition of the first two homes for its new Equity Platinum Fund 2. The homes are in Punta de Mita, Mexico and Reserva Conchal, Costa…
James Henderson, CEO, on the Exclusive Resorts Travel Club
James Henderson, the CEO of Exclusive Resorts talked to SherpaReport about the club, its portfolio of vacation residences and travel experiences and how it has grown and evolved over the…
Adam Capes Discusses Lessons Learned From Decades in Home Co-ownership
Adam Capes is one of the few people who have had years of experience creating and launching fractionals, destination clubs, and luxury residence funds. He knows the challenges and solutions…

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Jet Cards

NetJets Does Limited Restart on Jet Card Sales

The largest private aviation company is restarting sales of its 25-hour jet card. But new sales are limited to existing owners.

Vista Sees 43% Member Increase in H1 2022
Vista Global Holding (Vista), one of the world’s leading private aviation companies, reported record sales across Vista’s core subscription offerings. Vista says client demand continues to grow for both VistaJet…
Volato Adds Jet Card on HondaJet
The new jet card program from Volato offers some unique features, that could be very appealing for anyone willing to be flexible with their private flying, and for whom the…
Andy Priester Discusses Relaunching a Jet Card Program
Priester Aviation, one of the most experienced private aviation companies, specializing in aircraft management, jet charter and aviation consulting, has just relaunched its 25 hour Centerline Jet Card program. SherpaReport…

Fractional Jets

flyExclusive Orders Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 and Citation Longitude Business Jets

Textron Aviation, manufacturer of Cessna business jets, announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive, for up to 14 additional Cessna Citation aircraft. This new order will grow the flyExclusive fractional jet program, and follows on the news...

PlaneSense Operations - An Inside Look
SherpaReport recently visited the headquarters of fractional aircraft operator PlaneSense. The tour included an overview of the flight operations, maintenance, pilot training and customer service areas.
Volato Expands Fractional HondaJet Program
The new fractional jet provider has been expanding quickly since it launched last year. SherpaReport spoke to founder and CEO Matt Liotta about the rapidly growing company and plans for…
Updates from Airshare with CEO John Owen
Kansas based Airshare is the fourth largest fractional provider in North America, with a fleet of light and super-midsize jets. It also provides aircraft management, jet charter and jet cards…

Whole Aircraft Ownership

New Guide to Buying a Private Aircraft

The new SherpaReport Aircraft Buying Guide is geared towards people looking to buy larger turboprop and jet aircraft, as well as those exploring the idea of acquiring their first piston plane. The detailed book provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of purchasing a private aircraft.

Used Business Jet Sales Are Surging
In March this year, SherpaReport looked at how the market for new business jets showed signs of a strong recovery, from a pandemic induced fall in 2020. In this article…
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.
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…