Press

September 1, 2017

Aircraft brokers weighed in on the issues facing the business aviation market at the recent NBAA Regional Forum in Morristown, New Jersey. BJT asked Joe Carfagna, Jr. of Leading Edge Aviation Solutions and Michael Dwyer of Guardian Jet for their views on the current state of the market.

January 1, 2017

As residual aircraft values continue to drop, many companies and individuals with a history of buying new aircraft look to the resale markets to update their aircraft. While this is not an unwise decision, you might be better served to buy a late model aircraft directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Here’s why:

January 1, 2017

Do you manage your business aircraft as an asset, ensuring its greatest value upon resale? Proper strategy requires careful consideration through the entire ownership cycle – from purchase through replacement. “We think of aircraft as assets in a portfolio,” said Don Dwyer of Guardian Jet.

May 18, 2016

Providing a unique glimpse of the jet market from the perspective of those who buy, sell and operate business jets or offer expert advice, this month AvBuyer features the insights of Guardian Jets’ Mike and Don Dwyer.

November 16, 2015

Guardian Jet Managing Partner Don Dwyer says flight department managers need to learn the language and concepts of asset management, then do their homework specifically on their company and its needs. Dwyer suggests flight department managers learn their company’s approach to capital expenditure, depreciation, cash flow and so on.