Lee Rohde discusses how the consulting company he founded advises aviation-related entities on a wide range of aircraft acquisition, strategic planning, financial, operational and management matters. Specifically, Lee covers:

• Private Air Transportation options – what should prospective users consider in reviewing their options for meeting their travel requirements?
• In the event an entity determines they want to acquire an aircraft, how should they go about identifying the best model to meet their travel requirements?
• What factors have the greatest influence on the decision to acquire a new vs. a pre-owned aircraft?
• The issues and complexities associated with refurbishing or upgrading a pre-owned aircraft.
• The expertise an entity should secure if they are planning an aircraft acquisition.
• The factors to be considered when determining an Offer Price for an aircraft.
• What a pre-purchase inspection entails and why it is such an important part of acquisition process.