Jets & Planes
VistaJet Record Revenue. FT Questions “Debt-fuelled Ascent”
Vista Global Holdings, parent of VistaJet and XO, grew revenue to about $2.5bn in 2022 and says expansion has continued with “high double-digit revenue growth” producing a record first quarter in 2023. However the Financial Times (FT) recently reported on...
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Pilatus Supplies the 2,000th PC-12 to PlaneSense
The first iteration of the PC-12 single engine turboprop was approved in 1994. Manufacturer Pilatus just had a handover ceremony for the 2,000th PC-12 which was sold to fractional operator PlaneSense, its longstanding US customer…
Private Jet Charter Rates Dropping in USA
The cost to charter a private jet in the United States has been dropping, across all cabin classes, since the peak levels in mid-2022. SherpaReport looked at data from charter marketplace provider Avinode, to assess…
Magellan Jets Lowers Jet Card Prices
Private aviation solutions provider Magellan Jets offers both model specific jet cards and also category cards, as well as providing membership options. It has just lowered the hourly rates on its cards and memberships.
Destination Clubs
Why Members Joined Exclusive Resorts
SherpaReport looked at why families had opted for the personalized and ultra-private experiences of Exclusive Resorts. These families talked about all aspects of club membership, from the predictability of the Club’s fixed pricing model to leaving a lasting legacy of travel.
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HomeSlice Launches the Destination Home Collection - Co-Ownership of Ten Vacation Homes
HomeSlice has launched the HomeSlice Destination Home Collection, a co-ownership opportunity across a diverse portfolio of ten vacation residences in top tier, stateside destinations. Members enjoy 28 nights of travel…
Inspirato Launches JauntLiving and Inspirato for Good.
The people at luxury travel club Inspirato understand how difficult it can be to leave one of their luxury vacation properties after just a week of rest and relaxation. They…
Further Growth at Destination M With New York Home
The Calgary headquartered equity destination Club, Destination-M, is excited to announce that it has recently closed on an offering to new shareholders, and as a result has added a new…
Fractional Jets
Top Trends in Fractional Jet Ownership for 2023
Fractional aircraft flights reached a new record level in 2022, with hours flown growing even more than charter flights or wholly owned flights, according to data from ARGUS TRAQPak. These figures confirm the trend of significant growth across the whole of private aviation in the...
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The Largest Fractional Aircraft Operators in 2022
The fractional aircraft operators in North America flew over 833,000 hours in 2022. This was an increase of more than 7% compared to 2021, and up about 65% compared to…
Volato Orders 25 New HondaJets. Brings Total Over 40.
Fractional jet and jet card provider Volato has ordered another 25 HondaJets. This new order will bring the total fleet to over 40 of these light jets. The new order…
NetJets Orders Four Ultra-Long-Range Global 8000 Jets
NetJets, the largest private aviation company, is the fleet launch customer for Bombardier’s Global 8000 jet, with a firm order for four aircraft and conversion of eight existing orders. The new…
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.
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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…
Whole Aircraft Ownership
Corporate Jet Service - Freedom by Four Corners Aviation
Four Corners Aviation offers a novel program for companies that fly over 200 hours a year and want access to a corporate aircraft. The program really works for organizations that recognize the value of private aviation but that don’t want the upfront capital expenditure of...
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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…
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.
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VistaJet Record Revenue. FT Questions “Debt-fuelled Ascent” -
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Private Jet Charter Rates Dropping in USA -
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Private Flight Activity Down in Q1 2023 -
New Business Jet Sales Rise Slightly in 2022
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