The Dossier
By Magellan Jets
Industry News & Insights
The Year-End Acquisition Window: What Permanent 100% Bonus Depreciation Means Before December 31
The economics of a year-end aircraft acquisition changed on July 4, 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law. That single change reframes The Year-End Acquisition Window. The pressure a buyer feels today is different from the pressure the prior law created. Permanent 100% bonus depreciation means a qualifying business aircraft acquired […]
Private Jet De-Icing: A Winter Travel Guide for Private Clients
Winter is when private aviation shows its full advantage. The mountain towns, the quiet northern runways, the early departures before a storm settles in: these…
Gulfstream G450 vs. Falcon 900: How Two Large-Cabin Icons Compare
In the Gulfstream G450 vs. Falcon 900 conversation, the two jets play to different strengths. The G450 offers a larger Heavy-category cabin, more baggage room,…
Challenger 300 vs. Citation Latitude
The Challenger 300 vs. Citation Latitude decision comes down to the kind of journey you want to own. The Bombardier Challenger 300 is a super-midsize…
What You Need to Know if You’re Flying to the Kentucky Derby
The 2027 Kentucky Derby runs on Saturday, May 1, 2027. Taking a private jet to the Kentucky Derby begins at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport…
The Most Popular Private Jets to Charter in 2027
The most popular private jets to charter in 2027 are the aircraft that quietly earn their reputations: the Cessna Citation Excel, the ultra-fast Citation X,…
4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Challenger 300
The Challenger 300 Interior: Inside Bombardier’s Super-Midsize Cabin Updated September 2026 The Bombardier Challenger 300 built its reputation as one of the most requested super-midsize…
Fractional vs Full Ownership: Choosing the Right Way to Fly
Fractional jet ownership means acquiring a share — typically one-eighth or one-sixteenth — of a specific aircraft, which entitles you to a guaranteed number of…
Fractional Ownership vs. Charter: Which Is Right for You?
Fractional Jet Ownership and On-Demand Charter represent two distinct paths to private aviation, and the right choice depends on how often you fly, how much…
Wildfire Season: What It Means for Private Aviation in the American West
Across the American West, wildfire season has become a travel-planning problem long before any flame reaches a property line. For a Private Client, the disruption…
Flying Private During Hurricane Season: How to Keep Florida and Caribbean Travel on Your Schedule
South Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean draw their heaviest private travel during the same stretch when the Atlantic grows most unsettled. Hurricane Season overlaps…
Flying Private to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and the Hamptons This September
Calling all the New Yorkers & Bostonians! Looking for luxury summer vacation ideas in the Northeast? Step on-board one of the most sought-after jets for…