Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

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Record IPO Activity Signals Strong Bizjet Outlook

Capital markets activity historically tracks bizjet delivery trends

June 26, 2026

Exhibit 1 - IPO Activity vs Business Jet Deliveries - IPOs +25% Y-o-Y in 2025 vs Deliveries +14% with 2026 IPOs Slated for Record Proceeds vs Deliveries +2% On Our Est

ACASS Chases Business Aviation Growth in Africa

Around half of its jet fleet is now based in Africa, mainly in Nigeria

Charter & Fractional

June 24, 2026

Equivu Capital Buys Majority Stake in Leading Edge

Company specializes in business aviation interior and exterior detailing and appearance

Maintenance and Modifications

June 18, 2026

Honeywell Aerospace Cleared for June 29 Stock Spinoff

Honeywell board approved aerospace unit’s separate Nasdaq listing

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 16, 2026

Videos

Hybrid-electric Aircraft Developer Maeve Goes Bankrupt

Dutch start-up failed to raise the €20 million it needed to continue

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 12, 2026

Aviation Insurer Develops Low-level Hazard Warning Tool

App’s heat map highlights risks in areas where helicopter might fly

Safety

June 3, 2026

China's Volant Aerotech Secures Additional eVTOL Funding

New Series C investment to support 2027 certification goal

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 2, 2026

Flight Options Finally Wins IRS Management Fee Tax Case

Decision reverses opinion that would have resulted in a $39 million judgment

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 1, 2026

Angel Flight West Sets $1 Million Record at Fundraiser

Funds support free medical flights across the Western U.S.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 28, 2026

Angel Flight West’s Endeavor Awards fundraiser surpassed $1 million for the first time, supporting its network of volunteer pilots and free medical flights.

V2 Jets Acquires Massachusetts Charter Brokerage

Deal adds six advisors and Northeast client base

Operations

May 28, 2026

UK Charter Operator Zenith Declared Insolvent

Biggin Hill-based company operated several Learjets

Charter & Fractional

May 21, 2026

New Program Rewards Kodiak Training with Insurance Cut

Members must join KOPS and complete training with 11 Aviation

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 19, 2026

A group of pilots sit in a hangar facing a Kodiak airplane, listening to speakers

Sarla's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By IndiGo Investment

Venture capital arm of Indian airline says it is not planning eVTOL air taxi services

Aircraft

May 18, 2026

NBAA Releases Business Aircraft Transaction Guide

Resource addresses tax, regulatory, transactional considerations for acquisitions

Aircraft

May 14, 2026

Business people shake hands in the cabin of a business jet

Hamilton AI Adds Banking, Dispatch, and Broker Tools to Charter Platform

Joby, Uber Elevate veteran leads three launches in first quarter

Charter & Fractional

May 14, 2026

Titan Aerospace Insurance Expands West Coast Coverage

Ouzel Services founder will join Titan’s insurance division

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 11, 2026

StandardAero Acquires Unified Turbines in Vermont

Acquisition expands turboprop component repair capabilities on key platforms

Maintenance and Modifications

May 11, 2026

StandardAero acquired Unified Turbines in an all-cash transaction

Light Jet Broker Aerista Embraces AI Analytics

The company has partnered with AI provider Aviox

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 11, 2026

Aerista presidents and co-founders Chris Eichman (l.) and Steven Schwartz

AINsight: Why Refinancing Your Aircraft Pays Off

Cash is king, but using other people's money could be more advantageous

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 8, 2026

Preowned Jet Values Rise In Face of Transaction Declines

Inventory fell to 6.6% of fleet versus 8.2% historical average

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 7, 2026

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Latest

Record IPO Activity Signals Strong Bizjet Outlook

Capital markets activity historically tracks bizjet delivery trends

ACASS Chases Business Aviation Growth in Africa

Around half of its jet fleet is now based in Africa, mainly in Nigeria

Equivu Capital Buys Majority Stake in Leading Edge

Company specializes in business aviation interior and exterior detailing and appearance

Honeywell Aerospace Cleared for June 29 Stock Spinoff

Honeywell board approved aerospace unit’s separate Nasdaq listing

Videos

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Hybrid-electric Aircraft Developer Maeve Goes Bankrupt

Dutch start-up failed to raise the €20 million it needed to continue

Aviation Insurer Develops Low-level Hazard Warning Tool

App’s heat map highlights risks in areas where helicopter might fly

China's Volant Aerotech Secures Additional eVTOL Funding

New Series C investment to support 2027 certification goal

Flight Options Finally Wins IRS Management Fee Tax Case

Decision reverses opinion that would have resulted in a $39 million judgment

Angel Flight West Sets $1 Million Record at Fundraiser

Funds support free medical flights across the Western U.S.

V2 Jets Acquires Massachusetts Charter Brokerage

Deal adds six advisors and Northeast client base

UK Charter Operator Zenith Declared Insolvent

Biggin Hill-based company operated several Learjets

New Program Rewards Kodiak Training with Insurance Cut

Members must join KOPS and complete training with 11 Aviation

Sarla's eVTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By IndiGo Investment

Venture capital arm of Indian airline says it is not planning eVTOL air taxi services

NBAA Releases Business Aircraft Transaction Guide

Resource addresses tax, regulatory, transactional considerations for acquisitions

Hamilton AI Adds Banking, Dispatch, and Broker Tools to Charter Platform

Joby, Uber Elevate veteran leads three launches in first quarter

Titan Aerospace Insurance Expands West Coast Coverage

Ouzel Services founder will join Titan’s insurance division

StandardAero Acquires Unified Turbines in Vermont

Acquisition expands turboprop component repair capabilities on key platforms

Light Jet Broker Aerista Embraces AI Analytics

The company has partnered with AI provider Aviox

AINsight: Why Refinancing Your Aircraft Pays Off

Cash is king, but using other people's money could be more advantageous

Preowned Jet Values Rise In Face of Transaction Declines

Inventory fell to 6.6% of fleet versus 8.2% historical average

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