As we ring in the New Year, we once again want to look back at last year’s highlights. We were feeling nostalgic last year too when we wrote about new aircraft model releases (and cancellations), World Cup side effects, and new business aviation offerings in the market. In 2019, new aircraft were certified and new models were introduced; mergers, acquisitions, and sales have reshaped the business jet industry; service is becoming more important; and new technologies are driving change.

Let's recap the highlights:

Global Jet Capital’s Q3 2019 Quarterly Market Briefing covers the state of the aviation market for new and pre-owned business jets in the first three quarters of 2019. Additionally, this report provides an overview of overall economic conditions, business jet flight operations, pre-owned and new market conditions, business jet transactions, and changes in aircraft residual values.

Global Jet Capital’s dedication to providing simple solutions for business aircraft financing was recognized by the Asian business aviation community at the 2019 Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) Icons of Aviation (IOA) Awards gala in Hong Kong with the ‘Best Business Service Provider’ award. We’re incredibly honored to receive this award alongside such extraordinary industry peers and nominees.

The business aviation community held another exciting National Business Aviation Association - Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) trade show last week. Show highlights include new announcements, like the introduction of Gulfstream's G700, and orders like Flexjet's order of 64 Embraer jets. One theme at the show was a growing interest in connectivity hardware and services. As more people become concerned with the environment, green technology has become another area of interest. Finally, the show offered an opportunity for companies to showcase advances in urban air mobility (UAM) concepts.

Global Jet Capital’s Q2 2019 Quarterly Market Briefing covers the state of the aviation market for new and pre-owned business jets in the first half of 2019. Additionally, this report provides an overview of overall economic conditions, business jet flight operations, pre-owned and new market conditions, business jet transactions, and changes in aircraft residual values.

Global Jet Capital’s Q1 2019 Quarterly Market Report covers the state of the aviation market for new and used business jets from the end of 2018 and into the first quarter of 2019. Additionally, this report provides an overview of overall economic conditions, business jet flight operations, used and new market conditions, business jet transactions, and changes in aircraft residual values.

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, announced the 2019 Greater China Customer Choice Award winners at this year’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) in Shanghai. 

It’s no secret that having access to a business aircraft can be an extremely valuable tool. An aircraft can help drive growth in your business, afford you more time and flexibility, and ultimately help you focus on the things that matter most to you. When choosing the right aircraft for your mission, you may ask some of the following questions:

As we ring in the New Year, we couldn't help but feel nostalgic. In 2018, the business aviation industry experienced countless changes and developments, but it concluded the year stronger than ever. As we look forward to 2019, we felt compelled to take a trip down memory lane.

From new aircraft model releases (and cancellations), to World Cup side effects and new business aviation offerings in the market, join us as we reflect on the top 10 events that helped shape the business aviation industry in 2018.

Let's recap the highlights:

The increasing shift in preference from mid-size to larger aircraft is reflective of the global economy and how successful companies today are doing business. But buying a larger aircraft means a much higher capital outlay for purchase—which is why operating leases are becoming so attractive. They offer lower residual value risk, flexibility, and an unparalleled level of convenience, helping a business aircraft fit into more balance sheets and support the business goals of organizations around the world.