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The Business Jet Market: Challenges, Opportunities & The Leap into Entrepreneurship w/Mike Mikolay
2024 was a solid year for business aviation, and 2025 looks even better. But let’s be real—owning, operating, and maintaining private jets is more complex (and costly) than ever.
We all know about the ongoing pilot shortages and talent retention struggles, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Aircraft acquisition hurdles
Rising maintenance costs & longer lead times
Increasing regulatory & environmental pressures
In today’s market, being a jet broker isn’t enough—you need to be a true advisor who understands the entire ownership lifecycle. That’s exactly what Michael Mikolay set out to do…
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