Bargains everywhere – but not for long
Jet buyers are back in force, which means prices could start climbingWith U.S. stock indexes rising and the economy showing signs of life, business jet buyers seem to be returning to the market. Much...
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The perfect airplane
One of several lessons provided by a recent lawsuit is that buyers searching for a flawless aircraft won’t find itLike other lawsuits, most of the ones involving business jets are settled out of court....
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Surviving a tax audit
Here’s how to avoid the process–or at least endure it. As a big-ticket asset promising large potential tax adjustments, a business jet easily captures the attention of IRS auditors. Given the woefully...
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10 steps to a successful aircraft financing
Here's expert advice on how to arrange the best possible loan or lease terms.The business jet finance market is changing, just like the rest of the world economy. It’s becoming more highly regulated,...
View ArticleOne market, many interpretations
How you view today’s sales climate depends on who you are and what you want. Just as different singers often offer widely varying interpretations of the same song, different observers view the used jet...
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Choosing your aviation lawyer
The right attorney can be just as important as the right aircraftWhen you need legal help buying, owning, operating or selling an aircraft, whom do you call? Many people contact their regular business...
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Giving Back
BJT readers–who represent one of the highest-net-worth magazine audiences anywhere–clearly have the means to contribute to a better world. But what’s the best way to do that? It’s not always easy to...
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Buying business aircraft: The board member’s role
Corporate directors have a duty to determine whether the purchase is prudent. Here’s what they need to consider.For most corporations, the purchase of a business jet represents a major transaction that...
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The changing face of aircraft lending
With the tax benefits of buying factory-fresh models decreasing, a lease could be a relatively good deal. Having emerged battered and bruised from the 2008 recession, aircraft lenders face fresh...
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Preowned Annual Report
Today’s market may be healthier than it appears. The used jet market has had to contend with more than its fair share of obstacles over the past few years and 2012 didn’t offer any relief. They say...
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The Lease Alternative
In a tough market, this option is attracting more attention.An airplane seller who was acting as his own broker told me that he’d been abandoned at the sales altar on three recent occasions, each time...
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A Tale of Two Continents
The supply of jets is shrinking… at least on one side of the pond.It’s too early to predict overall sales for 2013, but one key indicator—the number of aircraft for sale—continues to tick lower,...
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The Flight Department Company Trap
Setting up an LLC just to own and operate your jet is asking for trouble—and it could be big trouble. If I owned a business jet, my worst nightmare would go something like this: my airplane is involved...
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Should you finance your aircraft purchase?
Interest rates remain at historic lows, in part due to the Federal Reserve Bank’s continued efforts to keep them there. Doesn’t this mean that you should finance your next business jet purchase?A good...
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Patch the holes in your aviation insurance
Here’s how to avoid the mistakes that lead to most claim denials.Two corporate aircraft runway accidents in recent years underscore the importance of understanding your aviation insurance policy and...
View ArticleTaxes, Laws and Finance: Should you buy title insurance?
Maybe not, but you’d be wise to carefully consider the question.Maybe not, but you’d be wise to carefully consider the question.Unlike real estate lenders, most aircraft lenders don’t require title...
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Signs of Life
Reduced inventories of several models suggest that, after years of weakness, the used-jet market is finally turning around.Reduced inventories of several models suggest that, after years of weakness,...
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Setting a reasonable lease payment
Good news: rates are at record lows. Bad news: a rock-bottom rate can trigger trouble. Good news: rates are at record lows. Bad news: a rock-bottom rate can trigger trouble.Leasing plays a big role in...
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Borrowing the Company Jet
Calculating the Cost of Personal Use is as Complicated as it is Important.Calculating the cost of personal use is as complicated as it is important.When an employee takes a personal flight on his...
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Tipping Points
Advice on when to give gratuities to pilots and crewsBizjet passengers often express confusion about when to give gratuities to pilots and crews. Here’s help. Bizjet passengers often express confusion...
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