Presentations

For years, aircraft owners treated uncertainty as a reason to wait. Delay the purchase. Pause the sale. Hope for clarity.

That mindset no longer reflects today’s business aviation market.

Despite economic shifts and geopolitical noise, transactions continue and fleets evolve. Uncertainty has not vanished, it has become the operating condition.

This NBAA Thought Leadership webinar examines how aircraft owners and operators assess risk, make capital decisions, and maintain momentum when clarity is elusive. Expect a candid discussion on leadership mindset, strategy under pressure, and why decisive action is replacing fence-sitting.

Sponsored by NBAA Leadership Council Member, Mesinger Jet Sales

Is business aviation still cyclical?
How can you tell when a market is turning?
How can you keep selling in a downturn?
Old School or does experience keep you relevant?
Why things were better in the old days .

2026 will bring to light a series of new series of Town Halls and broadcast on the CJI Town Hall Network, focusing on the fallacy of Price vs. Value/Cost.

"Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten” - Charles Rolls the aviation and automotive pioneer.

This series of Town Halls will focus on how business aviation companies can make sure that their customers understand why the cheapest option is often the worst option.

The first one will focus on transactions with others looking at other areas like operating, insuring, maintaining and supporting aircraft.

Sponsored by Mesinger Jet Sales

In the next NBAA Thought Leadership Webinar, moderator Jay Mesinger, CEO of Mesinger Jet Sales, brings together four of business aviation’s most accomplished leaders to discuss these Pioneers of Progress. They will share how early experiences shaped their values, what fueled their success, and how they continue to influence the industry today.

Don’t miss this hour of inspiration!

Sponsored by NBAA Leadership Council Member, Mesinger Jet Sales.

Cutting through the chaff and chancers
How brokers can find real opportunities

From startup struggles to global impact, hear how four visionary leaders carved their path and elevated the industry.

In this next installment of NBAA’s Thought Leadership Webinar Series, moderator Jay Mesinger, CEO of Mesinger Jet Sales, sits down with four of the most respected names in business aviation. Together, they’ll reflect on career-defining moments, the challenges they overcame, and what continues to drive them today.

This is your chance to gain insight, ask questions, and get inspired by the legends who continue to shape our industry. Secure your spot today!

Sponsored by NBAA Leadership Council Member, Mesinger Jet Sales.

What defines a lasting career in business aviation? In this NBAA Thought Leadership Webinar, we’ll hear from esteemed industry veterans whose leadership, innovation, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the aviation community.

These trailblazers, often recognized and celebrated for their exceptional contributions, will reflect on the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, the evolving landscape of the industry, and the values that continue to guide their work.

From lessons in resilience to strategies for mentoring the next generation, this conversation will offer practical takeaways and timeless insights for anyone looking to lead with purpose in business aviation.

Sponsored by NBAA Leadership Council Member, Mesinger Jet Sales.

Key takes:
1) Prices are now back to more normalized levels, carrying a residual loss rate between 5-7% annually;
2) Corporate customers are moving off the sidelines, as Mesinger reports a healthy mix of both high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients; 3) Despite tariff uncertainty, prices for aircraft deliveries in 2026–2027 have held steady.