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By Western Aviation Team July 28, 2021
In the current business aircraft seller’s market, the asking price for large cabin preowned jets has seen a 7 percent increase in the second quarter year-over-year, as newer, high-quality assets... The post Used Bizav Aircraft Market ‘White-hot’ first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 26, 2021
It’s easy to make million-dollar mistakes buying a private jet if you don’t know what you are doing and you don’ have the right team. Here’s what you need to... The post Buying a Private Jet step-by-step for first-timers first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 26, 2021
Written by Doug Gollan Posted on March 5, 201917 Comments NetJets may be ubiquitous with the concept of fractional ownership, and by far the dominant player in the market, but the big... The post Is NetJets worth the price? first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 21, 2021
Wheels Up founder Kenny Dichter is flying high now that his private aviation company has gone public. The move could potentially add to Dichter’s net worth, which is estimated to be... The post Wheels Up Founder Kenny Dichter Has a Net Worth of $100 Million first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 19, 2021
RECENT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTS Report Type: Preliminary Severity: Incident Registration #: N202GA Make/Model: Gulfstream G280 City: Montgomery State: Alabama Country: United States Event Date: July 13, 2021 Report Type: Preliminary Severity: Nonfatal Accident Registration #: 8R-ABK Make/Model: Cessna 208B Caravan EX City: Eteringbang Airport... The post RECENT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTS first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 13, 2021
by Chad Trautvetter Due to “unprecedented” demand, NetJets has temporarily paused sales of shares, leases, and jet cards for its light jets, which includes the Embraer Phenom 300 (shown here) and... The post NetJets Pauses Light Jet Sales as Flight Demand Booms first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 8, 2021
by Kerry Lynch  – July 6, 2021, 9:01 AM Bombardier is hoping to provide options to potential customers through its Pre-owned Certified program as the market for available aircraft remains tight. (Photo:... The post Bombardier Unveils ‘Certified Preowned’ Program first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team July 5, 2021
by Jay Mesinger In every “room” either wedged in the corner, hiding in an adjacent closet, or perhaps under the rug, there is an elephant. For us in the business aviation... The post Are Preowned Biz Aircraft Prices Going Up? first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team June 29, 2021
Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500 that will be used by a Middle Eastern government for VVIP transport... The post Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod first appeared on Western Aviation.
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By Western Aviation Team June 28, 2021
According to Honest Paws, you may want to consider a private jet for your pet. Over 250 pets died flying on the airlines over the past decade Honest Paws, a... The post A private jet for your pets? Over 250 pets have died on airlines since 2010 first appeared on Western Aviation.

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