Pilots face a significantly higher risk of accidents shortly after purchasing a new aircraft, often within the first few weeks or on the initial ferry flight home, due to lack of familiarity. It is ...

Purchasing an airplane requires an additional investment in essential personal, aircraft safety, navigation, and maintenance gear. New owners should prioritize safety-critical items like fire ...

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, ...

One of the major ways that pilots learn about safety is by reading about accidents. And years ago, I noticed a number of aircraft accidents involving newly purchased aircraft. So, I did a search of ...

So, you're thinking about buying an airplane. Finding the right aircraft is an exciting process that usually requires some patience and time. After sifting through every online listing, combing ...