Dir of Aircraft & Charter. President of GWBAA. EDM fan, news junkie, Wx, planes and coffee are my thing! RT are not endorsements. 📍HEF. Opinions = only me.

Joined June 2011
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Available PJ Inventory YoY: Heavy jets: -26% Midsize jets: -5% Light jets: -8% The most popular subcategory is 7 years or newer. Down 37% Source: @Jefferies
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BREAKING - Major flight restrictions announced for DC airspace related to American 250 events including NO flights after noon at @Reagan_Airport on 4th of July because of fireworks/aerial rehearsals @nbcwashington
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Aviation community is intrinsically SUPER TINY, packed with amazing talent and cool people, some legends!🔥✈️ Don't burn yourself for some extra bucks or you're GONE , flat. Stay humble and know your specialty, it’s ok to say “not sure about that let’s consult xyz “.
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Will business take you to a FIFA World Cup host city in the coming weeks? Detailed plans are in place for effectively managing traffic, but as with any large-scale event, "due-diligence" should be the watchword for your planning. Prior Permission Request considerations and temporary flight restrictions may affect your operations. NBAA has the latest guidance and resources to ensure you're prepared: bit.ly/4eJ4XK7
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Flight attendants are also there for safety. I get ditching the cabin attendant for the luxury, but in an emergency having an extra trained crew member on board is useful. Catering is comically expensive on private jets though, so totally get it on the food.
Why tech billionaires no longer want flight attendants on their private jets trib.al/7Q7YM2d
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⚽ Pilots headed to the #FIFAWorldCup: this is your pre-flight warmup. Before you take off, get a game plan in place. Our FIFA #FromTheFlightDeck video playlist gives you a pilot’s-eye view of airports near @FIFAWorldCup stadiums—plus safety tips to help keep your flight on goal. 🛩️ Because the best flights, like the best teams, are built on preparation. 🎥 bit.ly/4u6Emwr
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The FAA has proposed a $336,000 civil penalty against Planet Nine Private Air, alleging that the operator mislabeled charter flights as Part 91/general aviation on international flight plans and conducted flights in a “careless and reckless” manner. Read more ⬇️
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Jet market update: Four G280's just went deal pending overnight. That market was stale 8 months ago. Very competitive with 3 historic IPO's around the corner. Plus, 35% of jet transactions occur in Q4 once tax liabilities become apparent. If you're buying this year, don't wait. You'll be paying 15% more with very few options in Q4.
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Big news for business aviation in the DC Metro area. ✈️ Manassas Regional Airport is now officially Washington Manassas Airport — taking its place alongside Washington Dulles and Washington National as a premier gateway to the nation's capital. From Touchdown to Downtown, Chantilly Air Jet Center and Washington Manassas Airport offer the fastest door-to-door access to downtown DC and the surrounding Metro area. What's new and what's coming: 🛫 Commercial airline service arriving in 2027 🚒 New Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities 🔒 Increased security 🗼 A brand-new control tower coming soon 🛃 US Customs available for international operations ⭐ Major infrastructure upgrades across the field Whether you're visiting or basing in the Washington Metro area, there's never been a better time to fly into Washington Manassas. Let's get you closer to DC, faster. #BusinessAviation #WashingtonManassasAirport #ChantillyAir #BusinessAviation #FBO #WashingtonDC #touchdowntodowntown #quickesttouchdowntodowntown #amplehangarandramp #bizav #QuickestAirportToDC @flyhef
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Rochester Airport continues to keep up with the times and it is an airport that receives life-saving organs and equipment every day. We got federal funding for an upgrade that will improve safety and support cargo, air ambulances, pilot training, and local businesses.
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Blue Origin's New Glenn just blew up at LC-36 while attempting to Static Fire ahead of NG-4. nsf.live/spacecoast
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The available used business jet inventory is down by 11% this month year over year to 1,029, and by 12% over the last six months, according to the latest report from analyst Jefferies. Read more ⬇️
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Take a moment to thank an aviation technician today! Their skill keeps us safe in the skies. Tag someone who deserves a shoutout! #ChantillyAir #AviationTechDay
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Jet fuel supply in the U.S. is at “critical levels,” World Fuel sales director Wesley Earl told attendees at the Florida Aviation Business Association annual conference in Tampa. Read more ⬇️
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Biggest “gotcha” with NetJets? Residual value. And it’s millions. Years ago, you had to fly ~185 fractional hours before it made sense to buy your own midsize jet. 200 for a large cabin. Today, that number is closer to 160. What's changed? Take your entry level 1/16th share (50 hrs) on a Citation Latitude. After their standard 5 year contract, NetJets' marks residual value down to 52.7% — meaning your $20M jet is now worth $10.4M The reason NJ's marks it way down - in all fairness - is bc the jet you’re a partial owner of flies 800 hours / year…. Not 200 like a normal Latitude. It depreciates 4x faster. But in today’s market, Latitudes are barely depreciating at all (chart below) — 2% annually vs 10% in NetJets’ model. What that means... In current conditions, if you bought & owned a Latitude outright for 5 years, it might only lose 10-15% of its value ($2-3M). With NJ’s, it’s losing 47.3% ($10.4M) What looks attractive in the short term becomes much more comparable at exit.
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