Analyst warns of possible bizjet bubble
Newly released analysis from Ascend by Cirium shows that market values for many business jets have increased—perhaps unsustainably—during the post-pandemic period on a constant-age basis (comparing aircraft of the same age over time). While the preowned business jet inventory increased in the second half of 2022, pricing for completed transactions also rose and “buyer distress” transactions—where customers were […]
The preowned aircraft market downshifts but stays in gear
A market shift that accelerated through the end of last year has continued into 2023, with declining sales, increasing inventory, and softening prices. More on what these trends mean for buyers and sellers in a moment, but first some data points illustrating the change, and the forces driving it. Preowned business jet and turboprop transactions […]
Twin Engine Turbo Prop Market Update – 1Q23
Over the years, the Entry Level Jet category has been referred to by different names, muddied by marketing labels from manufacturers keen to carve out a niche within a relatively new segment. For example, Eclipse referred to its Eclipse 500 as a Very Light Jet (VLJ). Subsequent aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft’s D-Jet was marketed […]
Entry Level Jet Market Update – 1Q23
Over the years, the Entry Level Jet category has been referred to by different names, muddied by marketing labels from manufacturers keen to carve out a niche within a relatively new segment. For example, Eclipse referred to its Eclipse 500 as a Very Light Jet (VLJ). Subsequent aircraft such as Diamond Aircraft’s D-Jet was marketed […]
Capital Ideas: The Oil & Gas Capital Access Program
When economic winds blew against the industry and banks pulled back, an oilfield services provider was able to secure capital for mission-critical equipment to revenue opportunities they were needed most. With highly competitive rates, the ability to contain multiple finance structures, no covenants, and a pre-approved facility for future needs, the program increased access to […]
After Two Years of High Demand, Private Jet Charters Are Coming Back Down to Earth
With charters down 23 percent in a year-over-year period, one analyst believes the newcomers who created record demand—and havoc—over the past two years are returning to the commercial airlines. One analyst monitoring private aviation thinks that the newcomers who rushed in during Covid may be migrating back to commercial airlines. Read the full article here Beyond […]
Buying a Jet for Charter Revenue
Two people had recently asked me about buying a private jet. Neither of them had owned one before but they had both been given a similar pitch. In each case, the broad offer was: buy a plane, take 100% depreciation, charter it out and have 30-40 hours of free use. So, here’s a look at […]
U.S. private jet buyers seek distressed planes in early sign of turbulence
Some U.S. business jet buyers are looking for new aircraft whose current owners are having trouble making payments ahead of delivery, in a possible sign of early cracks in what has been a soaring market up to now. From preowned planes selling more gradually to flattening business jet traffic, demand is beginning to moderate, aviation […]
The Data Center Credit Facility
Decentralized data centers became necessary for a rapidly expanding firm that needed to support a world gone to remote work and technology requirements increasingly spread across the country. Separate from and complementary to their bank relationship, the company established a Data Center Credit Facility allowing them to reimagine their tech stack for a “subscription-like” experience […]
The Enterprise Software Funding Program
A company with an unorganized stack of technology applications and disconnected manual processes was struggling to manage orders, inventories and serving customers in the face of severe labor shortages. ERP was the answer, but sticker shock was the reaction. The Enterprise Software Funding Program enables them to take a whiteboard approach to their technology needs. […]
