Private aircraft ownership is more accessible than often perceived, with numerous models available for under $500,000, some even significantly less. Owning an aircraft offers both leisure benefits and ...

David G. Mayer is a member of the global Aviation Practice Group at Shackelford, McKinley & Norton in Dallas, which handles private aircraft matters, including regulatory compliance, tax planning, ...

Credit: Lee Ann Shay/Aviation Week The flurry of people trying to close private aircraft deals before the end of the year is an annual phenomenon, but this year it’s especially busy due to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Doug Gollan covers private aviation and the business of luxury travel. Banning private jets used by the wealthy, as called for by ...

Getting into your own aircraft may not be as out of reach as you think. These days, a number of private planes on the market deliver exceptional value and freedom for half a million dollars or less, ...