Archive for May, 2010

I received an interesting phone call yesterday from a reporter with one of our big industry publications.  He called to ask about my thoughts on the most important aspects and value points to look for when buying a specific slightly older large body aircraft.  Of course, there are a lot of modifications that have...
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Cockpit At some point in advance of the aircraft traveling to pre purchase there should be a complete and thorough cockpit sweep and avionics functional check (it is a good idea to have a pilot and maintenance person work together here).   Preferably this should be done far enough in advance to address any major...
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It’s late and I’m tired, but I’m proud.  I am on a late flight home on Friday night.  I have been in four cities since last Sunday and I wouldn’t trade any of it.  I have been in Tucson, Arizona to show a Global Express that we are selling.  From there, I went home...
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I am writing you from an airplane as I fly home after showing a Falcon 900EX that we are representing for sale.  This is an exciting time in our business as buyers come back in and I am proud to say that we are working on many pending transactions both buying and selling.  Everyone...
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This week I was privileged to both co-moderate as well as speak at the International Aircraft Transactions conference at the EBACE Convention in Geneva. The event was a success and very well attended. The attendees list was made up of brokers, attorneys, lenders, manufacturers  and other industry professionals and it was a truly an...
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I am writing this post from a customer office at the Bombardier service center in Hartford, CT on Saturday morning.  I was supposed to fly to Geneva today for this year’s EBACE Convention (European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition).  Unfortunately, I have cancelled my trip.  Fortunately, I am proud to say that I cancelled...
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