Jets & Planes
De-icing Private Aircraft – What You Need to Know
Winter weather brings its own set of challenges to air travel. Those flying commercially may be all too familiar with the delays caused by snowstorms or ice on the runway. But for those flying privately, the snow can bring another...
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2018 Year End Holiday Jet Card Offers
The last few months of the year are some of the biggest sales months for jet card companies, and they frequently come out with special deals. Here are a selection of this years offers.
Forecasts for New Private Jet Sales
The newly released ten-year forecasts for the business jet industry suggest that things are definitely looking up for new private jet sales.
The Costs To Own And Operate A Gulfstream G550
The Gulfstream G550 is a heavy, long range business jet that received its FAA type certificate in 2003. It is sometimes also known as the GV-SP. Over 550 have been produced, including the Gulfstream G500…
Destination Clubs
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 homes for vacations; they also own them and benefit from any increase in property value once the fund sells the...
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Equity Residences Most Popular Homes for 2019
Investors in luxury real estate investment fund Equity Residences recently made their main reservations for the year ahead. SherpaReport caught up with the fund management to find out about the…
Update on The Rocksure Club
The Rocksure Club has been growing its travel and lifestyle offerings, including a new membership for extended families. SherpaReport recently caught up with the clubs co-founder, David Rogers.
How Much Does Inspirato Cost?
There are three pieces to the cost of being a member of Inspirato. One is the initial membership fee, then there are annual dues and lastly there is the cost…
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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