Jets & Planes
Kenny Dichter on Growth at Wheels Up
The founder and CEO of Wheels Up had lots to say at this years NBAA private aviation conference in Las Vegas. He has just raised new investment funds and is growing his fleet and his membership base.
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The Costs to Own and Operate a Pilatus PC12
Pilatus announced the development of the PC-12 at the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in October 1989. Pilatus believed that the PC-12 would fit a new market not served by existing aircraft, namely…
Presidential Candidates in Private Jets
With some of the emotions from last years US election having died down – at least a little bit - we decided to take a look at how the Presidential candidates used private jets. The…
VistaJet Continues Expansion, Completes 100,000 Flights
Global aviation company VistaJet continues to go from one success to another. Recent figures indicate impressive growth in multiple markets around the world. Formed in 2004 by Swiss financier Thomas Flohr, the VistaJet fleet is…
Destination Clubs
12 Inspirato Vacations in 12 Months
Luxury destination club Inspirato prides itself on providing five-star service and a five-star portfolio of properties in locations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We talked to a member who had made the most of all this, in his first year of membership.
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Equity Estates Launches Fund Three
With two luxury residence funds under its belt, Equity Estates has just launched a third fund that invests in large, spacious vacation homes.
Equity Residences Adds Rosemary Beach Home
The Platinum Fund, from this equity destination club, has added a new 5-bedroom beach home for their investors.
Seven Years And $840,000 Worth Of Vacations With Equity Estates
“Luxury Residence Fund” Equity Estates allows members to enjoy beautiful homes around the world, while also sharing ownership in the company’s portfolio of properties. Locations include Canada, the US, and…
Jet Cards
How to Compare Jet Cards
Private jet cards have become increasingly popular. There are a variety of providers who issue the cards and each issuer has somewhat different features. So it is important to spend a little time comparing what is available and choosing the one that best suits your...
Read moreHoliday Jet Card Special Offers 2015
‘Tis the season when Jet Card companies produce special offers on their products. These can range from lower buy in hours – think 5 hour jet cards – or special…
Magellan Jets Announces New Build-A-Card Program
For customers looking for a more customized solution for their next jet card, Magellan Jets has just announced a new "Build-A-Card" program. The system allows customers to choose their own…
Sentient Reports More Than 4,000 Jet Card Holders
In announcing results for last year, Sentient Jet saw key metrics rise to levels not seen since 2008. The company sold over 32,000 hours in 2013, which is the equivalent…
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
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 to support the sales process, it is hardly surprising. It’s often said that in excess of...
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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.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying an Aircraft
People buy aircraft for a variety of reasons. Both emotions and logic can come into play in making a big purchase decision like this, but as with any major investment…
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