The Complete Guide to Corporate Flight Department Administration
Businesses that own private aircraft (or, in some cases, a fleet of aircraft) find themselves faced with two options when deciding how best to manage their assets: Either hire a management company to take over operations or establish their own in-house flight department.
Private Aviation Tax Considerations for Prospective Aircraft Buyers
Acquiring a private aircraft for personal use is an exciting experience, one that opens innumerable doors for frequent travelers — however, to ultimately realize the benefits of your investment, you must first ensure that you’ve fully accounted for all financial considerations, especially aviation taxes.
How to Simplify Aircraft Lease Return
As the global finance industry evolves, more and more banks are turning to private aircraft leasing to create new financial opportunities and expand their aircraft portfolios.
Aircraft Delivery Delays
VanAllen’s most recent poll showed that over 80% of respondents experienced a delay in their most recent new aircraft delivery. Many of those were in flux right up until the final delivery time. So while you may have negotiated the aircraft deal that made financial sense, did you properly consider the risks associated with delivery timing? Most new aircraft purchase agreements include excusable and non-excusable delay provisions that afford the manufacturer a large delivery window without penalty. Delays can create significant costs and frustrations to the buyer.
Pilot Staffing
In this VanAllen Insights article, CEO Jeff Agur outlines considerations for pilot staffing and the impact it has on aircraft availability and quality of work life. We polled our LinkedIn followers on how their departments are staffed, per aircraft and we share those results as well.
Giving Thanks in 2023
This is a great time to share how grateful we are! In the past, VanAllen has mailed Thanksgiving greetings to share how appreciative we were of our personal and professional relationships. Recently, we have switched to e-communicating our appreciation, and sharing a couple of groups that we support. We hope this helps increase awareness for these organizations, as they work hard to support young people interested in aviation.
VanAllen presents – The Aircraft Life Cycle
There is a lot to understand about the Aircraft Life Cycle. VanAllen offers a full-service approach when it comes to helping clients work through any and all aspects of private aviation. For over 30 years, our team of top aviation consultants have been supporting organizations through all phases of the Aircraft Life Cycle. We’ve created a short video to help understand some of biggest hurdles of ownership that VanAllen has helped clients overcome. We’re eager to find out more about your specific needs and how we can support your organization and Aviation Team.
Podcast – Don Henderson on the Business Aviation Collective
n this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Don Henderson from the VanAllen Group. Don, a former Director of Aviation and Chairman of NBAA CAMC Committee and PDP Approval Committee
Don is passionate about mentoring aspiring leaders and igniting those “lightbulb” moments in others.
Throughout the episode, we delve into various topics, including the essential qualities of great leadership and what it takes to excel in an Aviation Leader role. We explore how to create value for those around us and how top-notch aviation teams can achieve success in the marketplace.
Roger Rose on 50 years of IOC for NBAA
VanAllen Consultant, Roger Rose is a Former Chairman of the International Operators Conference (IOC). In this video, commemorating 50 years of IOC, Roger speaks about his time as an active member and his unique insights to the group. He pushed for change, overcame challenges and continues to celebrate current NBAA members working towards growth and improvement.
VanAllen Celebrates 30 Years!
VanAllen turns 30! It was a different time on March 1st, 1993; gas prices averaged $1.07 per gallon and Whitney Houston and Duran Duran topped the charts. Seinfeld was on most televisions and our CEO, Jeff Agur was in his senior year at Georgia Tech. But the real magic was happening in the den at the Agur house, where Jeff’s mother, Elaine was nervously pacing and his father, Pete was embarking on a new adventure. He had vision, commitment, and one client – The VanAllen Group was founded and ready to take off.
Giving Thanks in 2022
This year in lieu of mailing greetings, we’ve partnered with two incredible organizations that are inspiring the next generation of aviation enthusiasts – Challenge Air For Kids & Friends and The Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program (RAYAP).
Elevate: A Business Aviation Leadership Program
Elevate is a transformative leadership development experience designed specifically for private aviation professionals at all levels. Whether you’re running a flight department, managing operations, or leading from within a team, this program will help you grow your leadership from the inside out.