The Business Aircraft Market, As Fourth Quarter Approaches

Business Aviation’s Fourth Quarter Aircraft Sales Frenzy

In the midst of business aviation’s traditional fourth quarter aircraft transaction frenzy, we review where things stand with Jay Mesinger, CEO of Mesinger Jet Sales. Topics covered include: * Demand – are we seeing changes relative to the types of buyers? * Supply – is inventory likely to continue increasing? * Pricing – rationalizing ongoing Ask Price increases with increased pre-owned listings. * Rising maintenance costs and 2023 Hourly Cost Maintenance Program rate increases. * Charter activity – has the charter user evolved and are charter rates holding steady? * Fuel pricing going into 2023 – might rising fuel prices positively affect the use of SAF? * Aircraft pre-purchase inspections, facility access, and supply chain issues. * Key takeaways from this year’s NBAA and CJI Miami.

The Business Aircraft Market, As Fourth Quarter Approaches

Halfway through the third quarter of 2022, we asked Jay Mesinger, CEO of Mesinger Jet Sales, for his views on how the year is progressing relative to pre-owned aircraft sales and the business aviation market in general.  Topics covered include: * Is this the right time for an aircraft sale or purchase?  * Leading indicators are likely to shape the market in the months to come. * The slow, yet steady, rise in aircraft inventory – will it continue? * Are values beginning to stabilize? * Is bonus depreciation truly affecting purchasing decisions this year? * Which models are currently exhibiting the greatest market demand? * The effect Russian sanctions appear to be having on the market.

Professional Aircraft Management – Priester Aviation’s Approach

Rich Ropp, President of Priester discusses Professional Aircraft Management – the services it includes and their potential value to the aircraft’s owner. The discussion includes: * Defining Professional Aircraft Management. * The various services available through Professional Aircraft * Management and their potential value to the owner. * Does aircraft management make sense for any aircraft size? The kinds of Fees associated with Aircraft Management services. * What are the questions a potential aircraft owner should ask any firm they are considering? * Does a management company’s location relative to the operator’s home base matter?

EVE – Mobility Reimagined

Eve’s Chief Technology Officer, Luiz Valentini, explains Embraer’s approach to air mobility and what it might mean to all of us in the near future. The numerous topics covered include: * The purpose and intended coverage of air mobility networks. * The technological challenges that will have to be overcome in order to bring these vehicles and networks into operation. * The financial impact to communities once these vehicles come into operation. * Regulatory challenges that will need to be addressed. * How air mobility might evolve following entry into service.

Flexible Financing Solutions – Global Jet Capital

Vivek Kaushal, Chief Executive Officer for Global Jet Capital, reviews the firm’s wide array of financing solutions for the business aircraft market. Topics covered include: * Overall business aviation market conditions. * A discussion on aircraft values. * The potential effect of the Russia / Ukraine crisis on business aviation. * Global Jet Capital’s value proposition. The company’s Operating Lease product and other available services. * Global Jet Capital’s Asset-Backed Securities Program, or ABS. * The company’s second annual Market Outlook.