OWN THE JET

Designing a Private Jet Around You - Sarah Larranaga

What does it really take to design a private jet around the person who owns it? In this episode of Own The Jet, Derik Savage and Jason Spoor visit aviation designer and e

How an Empty Aircraft Shell Becomes a Flying Palace

In this special episode of Own The Jet, Derik Savage and Jason Spoor tour Comlux America in Indianapolis with the CEO, Adam White, and the Vice President of Sales, Ben Wi

The Luckiest Hillbilly That Ever Lived — Aaron Tippin

Before Aaron Tippin became a country music star, he planned on making his living in the cockpit. In this episode of Own The Jet, Derik Savage and Jason Spoor sit down wi

The $70 Million Airplane and $30 of Paper — Stuart Illian

What's one of the most valuable assets attached to a $70 million aircraft? The paperwork. In this episode of Own The Jet, Derik Savage and Jason Spoor sit down with Stu

The Smart Way to Book a Private Jet with Jacquie Dalton

Booking a private jet can look straightforward. Choose a destination, compare aircraft, and select the best price. But every charter trip depends on far more than the qu

Buying the Jet Is Just the Beginning with Joe Barber

Buying an aircraft is a milestone. Successfully owning one is a journey. In this episode of Own The Jet, Derik Savage and Jason Spoor sit down with Joe Barber, Chief Com

Preparing for the Unexpected

Emergencies in private aviation are rare. Being prepared for them isn't. In this episode of Own The Jet, Brian Hayvaz, Vice President of Operations at Aircare Internati

The Hidden Industry Behind Private Jets

Most people know Boeing and Airbus build airplanes. Few realize those aircraft often leave the factory as empty shells. In this episode of Own The Jet, Derik Savage and

The Business of Earning Trust

In this episode of Own The Jet, Kaye Gitibin, CEO of Go Rentals, shares how he and his brother built a company with just seven cars and a vision to deliver a level of ser

Inside the Business of Cleaning Private Jets

Most people think aircraft detailing is only about appearance. In this episode of Own The Jet, Dustin Zeitler, founder of RealClean Aircraft Detailing, explains why it’s

Understanding Aircraft Brokerage: Standards, Risk, and Trust

In this episode of Own The Jet, Phil Jordan, Chairman of GLADA, breaks down the reality of aircraft brokerage, where there’s no licensing requirement, and the difference

Own The Jet | Ep. 23: “Oh, we’re here?” — Bryan Duhl

In this episode of Own The Jet, Bryan Duhl joins us to break down how helicopters fit into the world of private aviation, and where they provide a unique advantage. From

Own The Jet | Ep. 22 “Before you write that big check for the share…” — John Owen

n this episode of Own the Jet, John Owen, CEO of Airshare, joins us to break down the realities of entering private aviation through fractional ownership, jet cards, and

Own The Jet | Ep. 21: “You performance manage everything except the airplane.” - Ryan DeMoor

In this episode of Own the Jet, Ryan DeMoor of MySky joins us to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of private aviation: understanding and managing the true cost

Own The Jet | Ep. 20: “The airplane should work for you—not the other way around.” — Jason Spoor

In this episode of Own the Jet, Aspen Aero Group President Jason Spoor answers one of the most common questions prospective aircraft owners ask: what jet should I buy? Ra

Own The Jet | Ep. 19: “Molding teens into the pros our industry needs.” – N. Gasper & G. Pavey

In this special on-location episode of Own the Jet, we visit the West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. WMAA CEO Nicole Gasper

Own The Jet | Ep. 18: Do I Really Need a Jet? (How To Buy A Jet Part 1)

Join us on this step-by-step mini-series, How To Buy A Jet. In Part 1, host Derik Savage sits down with Jason Spoor, Founder & President, Aspen Aero Group, to help you de

Own The Jet | Ep. 17: “Here’s how to tell if you really need a jet.” -Jason Spoor

In this episode, Aspen Aero Group founder and president Jason Spoor steps from co-host to guest to share how a lifetime in aviation shapes smarter jet ownership. He trace

Own The Jet | Ep. 16: Year One Highlights

In this episode, we’re recapping year one of Own the Jet—the biggest themes, lessons, and takeaways so far. We’ve covered everything from interiors, financing, MROs, and

Own The Jet | Ep. 15: “Relationships over transactions. That's how to hire in aviation” – Linda Frankl

In this episode, Linda Frankl of ADK Consulting & Executive Search explains how relationship-driven recruiting builds winning aviation teams. We dig into confidential exe