Jets & Planes
Private Travel Plans on the Rise with Air Charter Service
As the world comes to terms with the “new normal” of the coronavirus pandemic, business seems to be booming in the private aviation industry. Recent reports from Air Partner, NetJets and Sentient have shown a marked rise in flight bookings...
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NetJets Sees Increasing Flight Activity. Brings Back European Staff.
Just a few month ago, as the covid pandemic struck, NetJets said it was delaying aircraft orders and furloughing European staff, because flight volumes were depressed. But, in the space of a few months, things…
Launch of FXAIR as Premium Private Jet Charter Provider
Directional Aviation has launched FXAIR, the newest member of its family of private jet travel providers, which will specialize in premium charter on-demand. The launch was originally planned for later in 2020, but was brought…
Jet Linx Acquires Meridian’s Aircraft Management and Air Charter
Jet Linx, a leading private jet management and jet card membership company, has continued its expansion in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state region by purchasing Meridian’s Aircraft Management and Air Charter business.
Destination Clubs
How Equity Residences Launches a New Home
SherpaReport traveled down to St John in the US Virgin Islands with team members from Equity Residences, to see the steps they go through in preparing and launching a new home. The Equity Platinum Fund had closed on the home just days before we arrived, and the first guests were...
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Inspirato Re-opens Residence Portfolio With New Health and Safety Protocols
Inspirato recently began re-opening its homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The luxury hospitality company has instituted a new enhanced cleaning program to ensure safety for members. We…
Equity Residences Introduces 1031 Compatible Fund for Vacation Homes
Equity Residences launched its first luxury vacation home investment fund, the Equity Villa Fund, in 2012. Now it’s launching the first-ever vacation home fund compatible with “like kind” 1031 exchanges…
Three New Homes at Equity Estates
The equity residence fund has recently opened new homes. For a couple of these homes the fund did renovations after acquiring them, in order to bring them up to the…
Jet Cards
Jet Linx Acquires Meridian’s Aircraft Management and Air Charter
Jet Linx, a leading private jet management and jet card membership company, has continued its expansion in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state region by purchasing Meridian’s Aircraft Management and Air Charter business.
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2019 Year End Holiday Jet Card Offers
As the year draws to a close, there are some interesting special deals available from several jet card companies. Here are some of this year’s offers.
Air Partner Launches Fixed Hourly Rate Trans-Atlantic Jet Card
Air Partner jet card holders have always been able to use their US card balance for flights in Europe, and European card holders can use their cards in the North…
Aircraft Sourcing for Jet Card Companies
The choice of providers for aircraft and crew can make or break the reputation of a jet card company. We spoke with four major jet card firms, all of whom…
Fractional Jets
NetJets Sees Increasing Flight Activity. Brings Back European Staff.
Just a few month ago, as the covid pandemic struck, NetJets said it was delaying aircraft orders and furloughing European staff, because flight volumes were depressed. But, in the space of a few months, things have turned around significantly in both North America and Europe...
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Negotiating Fractional Jet Contract Terms
SherpaReport talked to two experts in the field of fractional aircraft agreements to find out which terms are negotiable. Between them these advisors have seen hundreds of fractional contracts. Here’s…
Fractional Ownership of a Midsize Jet
Several aviation providers offer fractional programs for midsize jets with a couple of specific models proving most popular. This article gives an overview and comparison of the programs.
Deciding Between Fractional Ownership of an Aircraft or Leasing
Many of the large fractional jet providers also offer a leasing option. Which one is better for you depends on personal circumstances including investment plans and actual travel needs. SherpaReport…
Whole Aircraft Ownership
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.
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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…
The Market Factors That Affect Aircraft Demand
Numerous factors affect the market for used business jets. This article reviews some of the major drivers and explains how they are affecting the current market.
Latest Articles
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How Equity Residences Launches a New Home -
Private Travel Plans on the Rise with Air Charter Service -
NetJets Sees Increasing Flight Activity. Brings Back European Staff. -
Launch of FXAIR as Premium Private Jet Charter Provider -
Jet Linx Acquires Meridian’s Aircraft Management and Air Charter -
Inspirato Re-opens Residence Portfolio With New Health and Safety Protocols -
XOJET Retains Staff. Trains For Global Growth. -
New Pay-As-You-Go Membership Programs From Magellan Jets -
Private Aviation Flight Numbers Are Bouncing Back -
Sentient Jet Adds New Customers Due to COVID-19
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