Jets & Planes
Record Pace of Private Flights Continues. But is Moderating.
Recent data from ARGUS TRAQPak shows a record setting pace for business aviation in North American and European markets for the first six months of 2022. In North America flight activity was up 15.8% from 2021, while European activity rose...
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Andy Priester Discusses Relaunching a Jet Card Program
Priester Aviation, one of the most experienced private aviation companies, specializing in aircraft management, jet charter and aviation consulting, has just relaunched its 25 hour Centerline Jet Card program. SherpaReport spoke to Andy Priester, Chairman…
Jet Linx Fully Resumes Two Jet Card Programs
Private jet operator Jet Linx has restarted sales of both its Enterprise Jet Card Membership, designed to serve its corporate clients, and restarted a Tier II Executive Jet Card Membership for leisure travelers who fly…
Flexjet Adding Helicopter Travel Service
Flexjet, one of the largest fractional jet providers, has launched a private helicopter division by integrating Associated Aircraft Group (AAG), into the Flexjet family. Flexjet will now extend complimentary helicopter transfers to its Gulfstream G650…
Destination Clubs
Adam Capes Discusses Lessons Learned From Decades in Home Co-ownership
Adam Capes is one of the few people who have had years of experience creating and launching fractionals, destination clubs, and luxury residence funds. He knows the challenges and solutions inherent in working in this industry. Last year, Adam launched a new company called My 5 Homes. We recently interviewed...
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Inspirato Launches Select – Third Luxury Travel Subscription
The new Inspirato Select is designed for both the leisure and business traveler. Subscribers can choose 3 trips per year from a list of more than 500,000 trip options in…
New Vacation Residence Fund My 5 Homes Launches
With an experienced management team behind it, this luxury vacation home shared ownership fund is launching “Homesets” in which a group of 5 homes is owned and enjoyed by 21…
Inspirato Pass Review: The Expanded Pass Program
Inspirato, the luxury travel subscription company founded by Brent Handler and team, has expanded into multiple dimensions, with more travel experiences and options than ever before.
Jet Cards
Andy Priester Discusses Relaunching a Jet Card Program
Priester Aviation, one of the most experienced private aviation companies, specializing in aircraft management, jet charter and aviation consulting, has just relaunched its 25 hour Centerline Jet Card program. SherpaReport spoke to Andy Priester, Chairman and CEO of Priester Aviation, about the relaunch of their...
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Jet Card Prices Rise. Fuel Surcharges Added.
Prices for private aviation flights continue to rise. Several factors are adding to the increasing prices including record demand, increasing aviation fuel charges and a shortage of both planes and…
NetJets Jet Card Programs On Hold Throughout 2022
Due to the continuing record demand for private aviation flights, leading private jet operator NetJets has said it will not be selling jet cards in 2022. It is focusing on…
NetJets Planning to Restart Jet Card Sales
Fractional and jet card provider NetJets recently shared a review of 2021 and predictions for 2022, commenting on the “unprecedented flight demand” which “fueled extreme growth and innovation” but also…
Fractional Jets
Volato Expands Fractional HondaJet Program
The new fractional jet provider has been expanding quickly since it launched last year. SherpaReport spoke to founder and CEO Matt Liotta about the rapidly growing company and plans for the future.
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Updates from Airshare with CEO John Owen
Kansas based Airshare is the fourth largest fractional provider in North America, with a fleet of light and super-midsize jets. It also provides aircraft management, jet charter and jet cards…
flyExclusive Orders 30 Citation CJ3+ Jets. Starts Fractional Program.
Private jet operator flyExclusive is launching flyExclusive Fractional. This new program gives private jet flyers a fractional aircraft ownership experience with additional access to the growing flyExclusive fleet. To support…
Largest Fractional Aircraft Ownership Companies in 2021
The fractional aircraft companies in North America flew over 760,000 hours in 2021. This was an increase of more than 50% compared to 2020, and up over 20% compared to…
Whole Aircraft Ownership
Used Business Jet Sales Are Surging
In March this year, SherpaReport looked at how the market for new business jets showed signs of a strong recovery, from a pandemic induced fall in 2020. In this article, we follow up by exploring the current, booming state of the market for pre-owned business...
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Tax Changes Impacting Aircraft Purchasers
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Trump’s Tax Reform Act) was passed in December of 2017 and includes some significant changes that impact anyone buying a plane.
How To Select A Broker to Help Sell Your Jet Aircraft
It always amazes me just how many people are caught out when they make the decision to sell their aircraft, but when you look at the array of specialists offering…
Seven Mistakes When Buying An Aircraft
Acquiring your own aircraft takes some thought and planning. If you know what you’re doing and have a good team to help you, the process can go fairly smoothly. But…
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