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Aircraft Wet Lease: What are the Pros and Cons?

2 weeks ago | avbuyer.com | Felipe Reisch

A wet lease in aviation refers to an arrangement where the lessor provides not only the aircraft but also the crew, maintenance, and insurance for the lessee. In a nutshell, it allows lessees to operate flights without taking on the operational burden of managing the aircraft itself. While this can represent a positive for the lessee, there are still many associated considerations that, for some, could be considered a disadvantage.
Post-Purchase Considerations for Aircraft Buyers

2 weeks ago | avbuyer.com | Chris Kjelgaard

It is probably not a huge surprise to anyone closely involved in owning, operating or maintaining a business aircraft to be told that there are many important considerations aircraft owners must evaluate closely – and in many cases act upon promptly – immediately following the closing of their aircraft purchases.
Essential Tips When Flying to Overseas FBOs

1 month ago | avbuyer.com | Graham Jarvis

While traveling to unfamiliar international destinations can seem daunting, the reality tends to be different if adequate preparations are made ahead of a trip. Following are some of the essentials for business aircraft owners and operators to know when flying to international FBOs... According to James Collas, Operations Director at Dubai-based UAS International Trip Support, there are several factors that impact trips abroad.
How to Choose Services at a Multi-FBO Airport

Mar 13, 2025 | avbuyer.com | Graham Jarvis

Having choice is good, but too much choice can make decisions far more difficult. It can be similar for aircraft operators flying into airports with multiple FBOs available. What are some of the key criteria aircraft owners and operators should consider to find the best value services at a multi-FBO airport? Typically, the smaller the number of items and variables someone has to analyse in order to make a purchase, the quicker they will do so.
BizAv Parts Shortage: Compromises you Should & Shouldn’t Make

Feb 27, 2025 | avbuyer.com | Graham Jarvis

Business Aviation continues to see supply chain issues, causing some aircraft parts and components to be in short supply for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. According to StandardAero, it’s a big issue for everyone in the industry. Original Equipment Manufacturers’ (OEMs’) parts are in high demand following the industry’s rapid bounce back from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pilatus PC-24 vs Embraer Phenom 300E: Which is Best?

Nov 30, 2023 | avbuyer.com | Mike Chase

Over the following paragraphs we’ll consider key productivity parameters for the Pilatus PC-24 and Embraer Phenom 300E (including payload, range, speed, and cabin size) to establish which aircraft provides the better value in the Light Jet market, and to whom. Pilatus PC-24For many years Pilatus specialized in producing the venerable and highly popular PC-12 single-engine turboprop.
Buying a Jet? Reasons to Add a Financier to Your Team

Nov 29, 2023 | avbuyer.com | René Armas Maes

Having started this series looking at the role of the captain of any aircraft sales or acquisition team – the Broker – this time we will focus on another central team member for acquisition teams seeking to go down the financing route: The Aircraft Financier. Global market liquidity and multiple sources of aircraft financing have been readily available for those who are buying jets in the past.
Medium Twin Turbine Helicopter Market Update

Nov 15, 2023 | avbuyer.com | René Armas Maes

The mid-size twin-engine turbine helicopter market is characterized by multipurpose utility helicopters designed and built by a selection of well-established helicopter manufacturers. Ultimately, the missions these aircraft are deployed to fulfil ranges widely – from corporate and VIP transportation, to offshore, law enforcement, media, special missions, air ambulance, and military. Currently there are four OEMs producing mid-size twin-engine turbine helicopter models.
Hawker 800XP vs Hawker 900XP vs Hawker 4000

Oct 31, 2023 | avbuyer.com | Mike Chase

Over the following paragraphs we’ll consider key productivity parameters for the Hawker 800XP, 900XP and 4000 (including payload, range, speed, and cabin size) to establish which aircraft provides the better value, and to whom. For owners happy to remain brand loyal to the Hawker jet family, how much more performance do you get from the next rung on the ownership ladder, and at what cost?
What Does it Cost to Own and Operate a Private Jet?

Oct 26, 2023 | avbuyer.com | David Wyndham

When buying an aircraft, especially if it is a first-time acquisition, some buyers start and stop at the purchase price. That can be a critical financial error. The acquisition is just the start, meaning that would-be buyers need to do a full cost analysis to make sure the ongoing operating expenses won’t sink their finances. That will require a budget. The budget for owning an aircraft is like any other operational budget. The first, and most important step is to establish the assumptions.