Why is it more difficult to get a loan if you’re self-employed?
©2021 Adam Meredith For someone who’s self-employed they will need to provide financials on their company, including tax returns and
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WHAT ARE COMMON RED FLAGS FOR AIRCRAFT LENDERS?
By Adam Meredith There are roughly 5 common red flags lenders see the most. The most common red flags for
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How Much Airplane Can I Afford?
At AOPA Aviation Finance (AAF), we’ve found that the answer to “How much airplane can I afford?” is found in
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How is the Industry Adapting to the Market?
©2021 Adam Meredith The world response to the COVID-19 pandemic radically shifted markets, from the mundane—sundries and dry goods—to the
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VREF Releases 2021 1st Quarter Market Trend Report
VRef provided Trade-A-Plane with the following press release about their new market report. Chicago, IL – June 1st, 2021: VREF
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AOPA Top 4 Turboprops/Light Jets
Top 4 Light Jet/Turbine Aircraft 1 TBM 850/ 930 2 Citation Mustang 3 Meridian 4 King Air In Part 3
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AS A SELLER, WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE MY AIRCRAFT TRANSACTION GO AS SMOOTHLY AS POSSIBLE?
By: Adam Meredith ©2021 How can you make the sale of your airplane go as smoothly as possible? Transparency, good
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Should I Pay Off My Airplane Loan or Invest the Money Instead?
By: Adam Meredith If you’re in an airplane already, and you’re uncertain as to whether you should pay off your
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Aircraft Loan Demand Side Primer
By: Adam Meredith As in all markets, there’s a supply side and a demand side for aircraft loans. Think of
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Five Things to Do Before Buying
QUICK TIPS TO HAVE A POSITIVE BUYING EXPERIENCE By: Adam Meredith On the one hand, the airplane buying experience is
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Four Common Mistakes That Can Delay Your Aircraft Purchase: Ways to Keep Headaches to a Minimum
By: Adam Meredith You found the right airplane for your mission; you have a lender and now you are days
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What Does the Process Look Like?
©2020 Adam Meredith Potential first-time aircraft buyers will occasionally ask us what is involved in the process of working with
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How Do Lenders View TBO and Types of Engine Overhauls?
©2020 Adam Meredith The engine is probably the most expensive single component of any aircraft. And all aircraft engines have
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ZeroAvia has completed what it calls the world's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger aircraft flight
An aviation startup has completed what it calls the world's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger aircraft flight Brittany Chang Oct
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13 Aviation Superstitions You Need to Know (Infographic)
Piloting an aircraft is such a unique, personal, and potentially high-risk experience, pilots are often looking for a greater sense
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Why Aren’t Aircraft Rates More Like Auto and Mortgage Rates?
©2020 Adam Meredith The key to understanding why aircraft loan interest rates are not comparable to auto loan rates
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Mooney Under New Management
Kate O'Conner | September 3, 2020 Aircraft manufacturer Mooney has announced that it is now under new management made
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Coalition Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide
Kate O'Connor | August 19, 2020 The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel has published a new guide on
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New Maintenance Podcast Coming Soon
SHOW FEATURES EXPERTS MIKE BUSCH, PAUL NEW, AND COLLEEN STERLING August 12, 2020By Ian J. Twombly Imagine having three world-class
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The Florida Air Museum offers a fun and interactive look into the history of aviation
By: Teyonna Edwards Aug 13, 2020 LAKELAND, Fla. — For anyone with an interest in aviation and flying, the Florida Air
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