Vol. I · The Journal
Market.Decoded.
Field notes, pricing intelligence, and route guides — written by the desk that brokers them.
Latest Articles
Bonus Depreciation, Section 179, and EU VAT: 2026 Tax Treatment for Jet Buyers
How private jet acquisitions are taxed in 2026: US bonus depreciation phasedown, Section 179, business-use thresholds, and EU VAT recovery on aircraft…
Charter Offset for Owners: How Much Managed Charter Really Recovers
Realistic charter offset math for private jet owners in 2026: how much fixed operating cost a managed Part 135 / EU charter program actually recovers,…
G650 Pre‑Purchase Findings: What Buyers Should Expect in 2025–2026
The G650/G650ER pre‑buy in 2025–2026 is surfacing predictable, high‑value items: BR725 hot‑section, APU cycles, CMS obsolescence, pylons NDT, and 144‑…
When Fractional Beats Charter in 2026 (and When It Doesn't): The Real Math
The short answer for 2026: under ~75 hours/year, charter wins; from 75–300 hours, fractional is more efficient; beyond 300 hours, ownership merits a h…
2026 Heavy Jet Residual Values: Finding the Floor for G650, Global, and Falcon
Heavy jet values are firming in 2026. Backlogs, cost inflation and moderated inventories set a floor. Benchmarks and model calls across G650, Global, …
How to Read a CAMP Report Before Making an Offer
A CAMP, Traxxall, or CMP report is the objective framework for your offer, PPI workscope, and long-term operating budget; misinterpreting it is a dire…
International Aircraft Transactions: Capital Controls, Escrow, and the Bill of Sale Sequence
A technical guide to navigating the complexities of cross-border aircraft closings, from Turkish lira capital controls to EU VAT exposure and bill of …
Engine Program Math: Why RR CorporateCare Adds More Than Its Cost
An analysis of how engine maintenance programs like RR CorporateCare are not an expense, but a value-add that increases asset value and liquidity.