Private Aircraft Management - For the Potential Buyer of a Jet

Private Aircraft Management - For the Potential Buyer of a Jet

As more people fly charter more often, the number of flyers for whom owning rather than chartering a private jet might make sense is rising as well, with demand for new business aircraft expected to increase by roughly 3% yearly over the next decade. However, much more goes into owning a private jet than just buying a plane and soaring into the air. Ownership of your own aircraft is complex enough that a global industry of private aircraft management is now well-established – and potential jet buyers would be wise to understand more about it. If you think or hope that this might describe you sooner rather than later, read on.

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Charter 101: Own or Charter a Private Jet

Charter 101: Own or Charter a Private Jet

On May 25, 1977, an offbeat young filmmaker named George Lucas released a movie into a handful of U.S. theaters that would go on to transform the motion picture industry. “Star Wars” (quickly subtitled “Episode IV: A New Hope”), melded cutting-edge special effects with classic character archetypes and a dash of humor to create a new type of space opera that drew in countless moviegoers again and again.

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Charter 101: Luxury in the Air

Charter 101: Luxury in the Air

For the typical airline traveler, “flying” and “luxury” don’t exist in the same sphere. While U.S. airline travel is now far more affordable relative to average income than it was before deregulation in 1978, anything that was once glamorous and exciting has eroded away for the economy-class traveler, who endures crowded gates, cramped seats, limited (and pricey) food options and unhappy fellow passengers. First-class travelers get more creature comforts, but still must tolerate long security lines and unexpected delays.

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