Fewer than 600 new business turbine aircraft were sold, and only 2,470 retail pre-owned aircraft deals consummated. And that’s despite a hectic December, as fears that the 100% bonus depreciation would be canceled drove buyers to close by yearend.

So what does 2021 hold for aircraft owners and charterers? What does it mean for you?

Listen in Riskier Business as Greg Lander, FAA Enforcement Branch Attorney; and Ryan Waguespack, NATA’s Senior Vice President; define what constitutes illegal charter, and discuss the FAA’s renewed enforcement efforts to combat illegal aircraft charter

Listen in “Solo Inspiration,” as Shaesta tells the story of how her family’s flight from Afghanistan set the stage for her record-setting around-the-world flight, supported by a broad range of aviation companies – including Jet Support Services, whose Senior Vice President George Kleros provided counsel and support throughout the flight.

In Artificial Intelligence Applied, My Sky’s Jean de Looz details how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way aircraft owners and operators today collect, analyze, and apply data in real time to improve performance and cost control.

In Designed for Speed – and Comfort, Embraer’s Jay Beever and Porsche Design’s Roland Heiler discuss how their companies came together to create the interior and exterior features shared by the Duet: a limited edition combination of the Phenom 300E and the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

The National Air Transportation Association estimates that 90% of today’s turbine aircraft travel is personal, much of it from first time users.

In It’s a Family Affair, PNC Aviation Finance’s Keith Hayes and PNC Financial Services-Hawthorn’s Alexandre Monnier discuss what Family Offices need to know, to help them manage their clients’ growing use of business aircraft travel – and avoid the illegal options!

From catering to fuel to en route maintenance, there’s lots of room for invoicing error. And unfortunately, lots of opportunity for fraud as well.

In The $10,000 Tuna Sandwich, Deloitte Forensic Advisor Mike Brodsky and I discuss how and where that opportunity makes you vulnerable to overcharging and worse – and how keep a watchful eye on all those expense lines!

From catering to fuel to en route maintenance, there’s lots of room for invoicing error. And unfortunately, lots of opportunity for fraud as well.

In The $10,000 Tuna Sandwich, Deloitte Forensic Advisor Mike Brodsky and I discuss how and where that opportunity makes you vulnerable to overcharging and worse – and how keep a watchful eye on all those expense lines!

If you think that flying safely means simply “doing things by the book,” then think again. Even if that book is your flight operation’s official Safety Management System manual.

Because ensuring true flight safety is not just your flight department’s responsibility.

It’s also yours. The commitment to aviation safety is cultural, and must start at the top – with you.

If you think that flying safely means simply “doing things by the book,” then think again. Even if that book is your flight operation’s official Safety Management System manual.

Because ensuring true flight safety is not just your flight department’s responsibility.

It’s also yours. The commitment to aviation safety is cultural, and must start at the top – with you.