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SCOTUS Nixes Trump Tariffs, Unshackles Aviation
In a pivotal 6–3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court on February 20 struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods, and the justices did so in brutally frank terms. The Court declared that the executive branch had overstepped its authority under emergency trade statutes. The majority held that…

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By: John Persinos
February 22, 2026
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The Future of Avionics…and Why it Matters for Aircraft Values
With me to shed light today on the latest developments in cockpit capabilities is Robin Glover-Fauer. Robin flew fast jets for the UK's Royal Air Force, then spent 20 years as a pilot for British Airways. He is currently chief customer officer at Acron Aviation. He previously served as president…

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By: John Persinos
February 3, 2026
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Smart Money Q&A: From Capital Markets to the Cockpit
In this video interview, I turn our focus to money, specifically how to make smart investment decisions in today's market with insights from my guest, Jay Hatfield. Jay Hatfield is CEO of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, ICA, and is the portfolio manager of a series of exchange-traded funds and hedge funds.…

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By: John Persinos
January 27, 2026
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Aviation Outlook 2026: Bottlenecks Poised to Lift Values and Rates
As the global aviation industry moves into 2026, the consensus among analysts and industry observers paints a picture of strong underlying demand paired with persistent production constraints and a tightening economic backdrop. For appraisers, lessors, airline management teams, and financiers this means navigating a landscape where aircraft values and lease…

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By: John Persinos
January 5, 2026
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Regional Jets Are Soaring in Value…Here’s Why
Regional jets may not be the showpieces of global aviation, but right now they’re among the hottest assets in the market. Regional jets rarely command the spotlight. They’re usually overshadowed by the bigger, flashier narrowbodies that dominate long, high-yield routes. But regional jets have been climbing sharply in value over…

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By: John Persinos
December 8, 2025
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Expert Q&A: Interview With Richard Aboulafia
Editor’s Note: The following article is a transcript of our discussion, edited for the sake of concision. The video contains the full, unabridged interview. My questions and comments are in bold. With me today is one of the most influential aerospace and defense consultants in the world: Richard Aboulafia, a…

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By: John Persinos
November 23, 2025
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Planes Are Aging Fast…and It’s a Problem
The commercial airline industry is riding a paradox. Demand for air travel is booming, new aircraft deliveries are constrained, and as a result the average age of global fleets is creeping upward. That aging is not just a cosmetic issue. It is reshaping aircraft values, lease rates and airline economics.…

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By: John Persinos
November 13, 2025
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MAYDAY! How the Government Shutdown Is Wrecking the World’s Airspace
As the U.S. federal government shutdown surpasses 30 days, more than 13,000 air-traffic controllers and ~50,000 U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel are working without pay. Think about that for a second. The result? At some major facilities, this situation isn’t just resulting in extra delays...it constitutes a near-collapse. Nearly…

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By: John Persinos
November 2, 2025
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Sky Wars: The Fight to Control Global Airspace
Behind every route approval, every radar sweep, and every aircraft delivery lies a quiet power struggle — a war for control of global airspace. And now, that war isn’t just about sovereignty or safety — it’s about economics, technology, and the return of trade warfare. Let’s take a closer look,…

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By: John Persinos
October 25, 2025
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Is 5G Dangerous for Airplanes? The Story Behind Aviation’s Biggest Tech Scare
Imagine this: you’re on final approach into JFK. It’s foggy. You can’t see the runway. The pilots are relying on one instrument — the radio altimeter — to tell them exactly how far the wheels are from the ground. Now imagine that instrument suddenly gives the wrong reading. That’s not…

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By: John Persinos
October 13, 2025
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