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Why does Ryanair have private jets?Industry Knowledge
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Why does Ryanair have private jets?

Ryanair own and operate private jets for cost reduction and operational efficiency. Should one of their Boeing 737 have an issue somewhere, the cost of operating a private jet with parts and mechanics on board far outweighs the cost of potentially having to cancel that commercial flight, and most likely all its subsequent legs.

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Why Real Estate Agents Are Becoming Jet Brokers: 2026 GuideCareer & Business

Why Real Estate Agents Are Becoming Jet Brokers: 2026 Guide

Real estate agents across North America and Dubai are quietly shifting their core expertise away from real estate and into the next big ticket item: private jets.

5 minABP Team
Air France and Airbus Guilty of AF447 CrashIndustry Knowledge

Air France and Airbus Guilty of AF447 Crash

After 17 years of legal battles, Air France and aircraft maker Boeing have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter over the tragic crash of AF447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in 2009.

5 minABP Team
How ABP and Moove Are Helping New Private Jet Brokers Launch FasterCareer & Business

How ABP and Moove Are Helping New Private Jet Brokers Launch Faster

Aircraft Broker Program now offers "Moove" free for 6 months, affirming it's dedication to providing new brokers the tools they need to kickstart their career confidently.

5 minABP Team
New York Mayor Mamdani to Soon Tax Jet OwnersIndustry Knowledge

New York Mayor Mamdani to Soon Tax Jet Owners

Taxing the rich is moving away from just real estate and income. In New York, Mayor Mamdani is pushing to tax the rich on their private jets as well.

5 minABP Team
The Complete Pipedrive Review for Private Jet BrokersTechnology & AI

The Complete Pipedrive Review for Private Jet Brokers

We dive in a comprehensive review of Pipedrive CRM, and how it can work for private jet brokers.

5 minYounes Ezzaki
Hantavirus: Stay Ahead of the OutbreakIndustry Knowledge

Hantavirus: Stay Ahead of the Outbreak

Hantavirus and how global health crisis can deeply affect the work of a private jet broker.

5 minFrédéric Perez
How Much and How Do Jet Charter Brokers Earn Money?Career & Business

How Much and How Do Jet Charter Brokers Earn Money?

Learn how much private jet charter brokers make, how commissions work, and what affects broker earnings in private aviation.

7 minYounes Ezzaki
Charter Broker and Operator: What's the Difference?Industry Knowledge

Charter Broker and Operator: What's the Difference?

Learn the difference between private jet charter brokers and operators, including pricing, aircraft access, and client advantages.

5 minABP Team
Should I Quit My Day Job to Become a Charter Broker?Career & Business

Should I Quit My Day Job to Become a Charter Broker?

Learn when it makes sense to transition into private jet brokerage full-time, the risks involved, and how successful brokers make the switch strategically.

6 minFrédéric Perez
What Are the Best Markets to Become a Charter Broker?Career & Business

What Are the Best Markets to Become a Charter Broker?

Discover the best countries and regions for private jet charter brokers based on client demand, deal volume, competition, and earning potential.

6 minABP Team
What Is an Aircraft Charter Broker?Getting Started

What Is an Aircraft Charter Broker?

Learn what an aircraft charter broker does, how private jet brokerage works, and why brokers play a critical role in private aviation charter flights.

6 minABP Team
How to Become an Aircraft Broker in 2026Getting Started

How to Become an Aircraft Broker in 2026

Learn how to become an aircraft charter broker, including the skills, training, certifications, and strategies needed to start a career in private aviation.

6 minABP Team
Is Becoming a Charter Broker Worth It?Career & Business

Is Becoming a Charter Broker Worth It?

Learn the real pros and cons of becoming a private jet charter broker, including income potential, lifestyle, flexibility, and long-term career opportunities in private aviation.

6 minABP Team
Interview with Younes Ezzaki: Marketing for Private Jet BrokersInterviews

Interview with Younes Ezzaki: Marketing for Private Jet Brokers

Learn it from one of the instructors. Meet Younes Ezzaki and read on how private jet brokers successfully market themselves.

8 minABP Team
Interview with Fred Perez: Aircraft Charter BrokerInterviews

Interview with Fred Perez: Aircraft Charter Broker

Learn what it takes to succeed as a private jet charter broker through real-world insights, career advice, and industry experience from aviation veteran Fred Perez.

6 minABP Team
Interview with Sofia Kandy: Life as a Charter BrokerInterviews

Interview with Sofia Kandy: Life as a Charter Broker

Learn how compliance, contracts, and operational discipline help private jet charter brokers protect clients, avoid costly mistakes, and succeed in private aviation.

4 minABP Team
How Private Jet Brokers Handle Artemis Rocket Launch DemandIndustry Knowledge

How Private Jet Brokers Handle Artemis Rocket Launch Demand

Discover how private jets played a key role during the Artemis rocket launch, from transporting VIPs and executives to managing high-demand aviation traffic around the event.

6 minABP Team
What Happens When a Private Jet Flight Gets CancelledIndustry Knowledge

What Happens When a Private Jet Flight Gets Cancelled

Learn how private jet flight cancellations work, the most common causes of disruptions, and how charter brokers help clients manage delays, refunds, and alternative aircraft solutions.

5 minABP Team
Why Are More People Afraid of Flying?Industry Knowledge

Why Are More People Afraid of Flying?

Why is it that despite leaps in airline safety, people are often more afraid of flying than driving? Let's take a deeper dive.

8 minABP Team
Top Mistakes New Charter Brokers Make (And How to Avoid Them)Career & Business

Top Mistakes New Charter Brokers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Learn the most common mistakes new private jet charter brokers make, including pricing, CRM management, client follow-up, and lead generation, and how to avoid them.

5 minABP Team
Claude AI Employees in Private Aviation: New Secret Weapon or a Risky Bet?Technology & AI

Claude AI Employees in Private Aviation: New Secret Weapon or a Risky Bet?

Learn how AI tools are transforming private jet charter brokerage, where automation helps brokers save time, and why human expertise remains essential in private aviation training and client service.

10 minABP Team
Broker Risks: Part 91 Operators and Gray CharterIndustry Knowledge

Broker Risks: Part 91 Operators and Gray Charter

Learn the legal, financial, and safety risks behind illegal Part 91 charter flights, and why professional aircraft brokers must prioritize compliance, operational precision, and long-term client trust.

6 minABP Team
Broker vs AI: What the Future Holds for Charter BrokersTechnology & AI

Broker vs AI: What the Future Holds for Charter Brokers

Learn how AI is changing private jet charter brokerage, what tasks can be automated, and why human expertise, relationships, and operational judgment still matter.

7 minABP Team
How to Get Your First Client as a Private Jet BrokerCareer & Business

How to Get Your First Client as a Private Jet Broker

Learn proven strategies to get your first private jet charter client, including networking, lead generation, social media marketing, and relationship-building techniques used by successful brokers.

7 minYounes Ezzaki