Research
For entities seeking private air transportation, this section covers available options (e.g., aircraft charter; fractional share purchase; whole aircraft ownership). Other areas covered include determining the optimum aircraft model(s) for your mission, considerations between acquiring a New versus an In-Service aircraft, and the aircraft acquisition process.
Fuel Cards: Are You Making the Most of Them?
As an aircraft owner, you should be keeping a close eye on the operating costs of your aircraft, says David Wyndham. Here’s how fuel cards – when used correctly – can help…from the February 2019 issue of AvBuyer.
Should you buy a New or Used Private Jet?
If you’re buying a business jet does it make sense to purchase one new from the manufacturer, or shop the pre-owned marketplace? David Wyndham considers the pros and cons of each option in the December 2020 issue of AvBuyer.
Buying Business Jets: How Net Present Value Helps
What is the Net Present Value of owning and operating a business jet, and how can it highlight the differences between acquisition options? From the November 2020 issue of AvBuyer.
Over and Above
Hourly Cost Maintenance Programs Offer Unexpected Benefits As OEMs sought to expand aircraft deliveries to Business and General Aviation (B&GA) during the early ’80s, they encountered
Upsizing Your Jet? Here’s How to Manage the Process
David Wyndham highlights the steps to follow when exploring whether to upsize your business jet. Plan carefully to avoid complexities that can lead to disproportionately high costs…from the December 2019 issue of AvBuyer.
Aircraft Operating Costs: How Should You Measure Them?
Where are some of the common mistakes made when comparing the operating cost of one business aircraft against another? How can data be used to give a true apples-to-apples comparison? David Wyndham discusses in the November 2019 issue of AvBuyer.