
Private Aviation Resources For Family Offices
The Unique Nature of Family
Office Aviation
The private side of aviation has always been somewhat of a mystery. Ever since corporations and high net-worth individuals began using decommissioned military-executive transport aircraft in the 1960s, privacy and convenience were the main reasons for such an investment. The ability to go anywhere, anytime on their own terms was breathtaking, especially at that time when aviation had only existed for just over half a century...
The Role of Private Aviation in
Family Offices
Much of the discussion around private aviation revolves around its technical aspects: speeds, costs, maintenance intervals, salaries, and scheduling. While these operational issues (the how’s of private aviation) are important, it is even more important that family offices delve deep into their private aviation program’s strategic aspects (the why’s), as an aviation program is entirely built on this foundation of strategic intent. Strategy is the difference between simply having an aircraft and having a robust family aviation program.
Aircraft Resourcing Options for Family Offices
Much of the discussion around private aviation revolves around its technical aspects: speeds, costs, maintenance intervals, salaries, and scheduling. While these operational issues (the how’s of private aviation) are important, it is even more important that family offices delve deep into their private aviation program’s strategic aspects (the why’s), as an aviation program is entirely built on this foundation of strategic intent. Strategy is the difference between simply having an aircraft and having a robust family aviation program...