As happens in every significant downturn, corporate squeamishness about owning business jets climbs while used aircraft languish on brokers’ ramps. Already during this recession, the stigma against the perceived appropriateness of traveling by business jet has forced companies to cancel new jet orders, sell jets and even close entire flight departments. Yet despite the economic slowdown, there are plenty of companies and individuals who plan to fly either on their own or in charter aircraft.
For those who still have a strong need to travel quickly, safely and securely to the thousands of airports that the airlines do not serve, there is an alternative to ownership that can aid with sale of a suddenly unwanted business jet. Consulting firm Gold Jets of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., offers the 91Plus program, which helps sellers with an ongoing travel need and buyers who are willing to purchase an aircraft that comes with a seller’s commitment to charter flying.
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