Culture of Safety: Why We’ve Enjoyed a Mishap-Free Decade
Commercial Airlines in the United States have achieved an amazing accomplishment– 10 years without a major mishap. This is an enviable safety record that is a direct result of professionalism and industry improvements made through the years. Resting on our laurels, however, is not an option. How do we maintain this stellar record despite massive […]
The Pilot Shortage: A Crisis 25 Years in the Making & How to Solve it
The pilot shortage might feel like a relatively recent thing, but it has been decades in the making. The foundation had been buckling for a long time and now we’re in full-on free fall, which is being reflected in the salaries and contracts we’re seeing today. Will this be the new normal going forward? In […]
SVB’s Collapse and M&A: Why Aerospace and Defense Are In a Goldilocks Position
Stories about the collapse of banks rightfully spook investors in a variety of industries, but things aren’t quite as dire as they are made out to be. Collapses make for great news stories, but if we really look at what’s happening in the aerospace and defense market, there’s no real cause for media panic. Why […]
Aviation Today Is Like a Rubber Band That Stretched Too Far, What Happens Next?
Over the last few years, the business of aviation has been impacted by so many powerful forces, it feels a lot like a rubber band that stretched too far. The question is: will that rubber band ever retract back to what it was before, or is this just the new normal? From inflation and the […]
Are Electric Planes The Near Future? Why It’s More Complicated Than You Think
In many facets, the idea of a fully electric future becomes more attainable by the day, and the question is if aeronautics and aviation are headed in that direction. There’s a lot of conversation about the possibility of electric aircraft, but how viable is it with the current battery technology and materials we have? What […]
Reverting to the Mean: How to Win in an Irrational Labor Market
In nature, the rule of balance reigns supreme – things will always return to an equilibrium, no matter what. In finance, reverting to the mean is a certainty, a swinging pendulum will always return to center. The employment market is no different – right now everything is irrational, and it’s driving everything from jet pricing […]
Mergers & Acquisitions Q3 2022: What Buyers & Sellers Are Focused On Post-Covid
As the aerospace industry emerges from the last kicks of covid, mergers and acquisitions are a great barometer of the new developments, the big market needs and the concerns of both buyers and sellers. Even though there’s still a little caution in the air, many corners in the industry are poised to make major moves […]
Sentient Jet is On a Mission to Evangelize Private Aviation: Why It Matters Right Now
The pandemic created a unique set of circumstances for private aviation; an alignment between the forced adoption of technology and the emergence of a new type of consumer has given the sector an incredible boost in demand and volume. A monumentally entrepreneurial organization like Sentient Jet is primed for this private aviation gold rush, and […]
Attracting the Next Generation to Aviation
Recruiting the next generation of professionals is a big concern for the aviation industry. It is now mandatory that aviation companies, large and small, to paint a clear picture of attractive career opportunities. How can the industry accomplish this? Andy Priester, Chairman and CEO of the world’s largest and oldest family-owned Management and Charter company […]
How Turmoil in the Economy is Affecting Aerospace M&A
As of May 2022, inflation remains the biggest concern for businesses. It’s not only raising production costs and eroding earnings, it’s also slowing down mergers and acquisitions, which should be very active right now. Is it all gloom and doom or is this a speed bump before the big opportunity? In this episode, President of […]