EPISODE 1 | Turbulence Ahead: Tariffs, Supply Chains and the Market Correction Taking Shape | 8/8/25

Host: Jason Zilberbrand, President of VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services

Introduction

Hi everyone, and welcome to the very first episode of The Truth About the Market.

I'm your host, Jason Zilberbrand—President of VREF, long-time aviation appraiser, and someone who's spent over three decades deep in this industry. I've worked with everyone from individual owners to Fortune 50 operators. I've testified as an expert witness in major litigation. I've seen more cycles than I can count.

This podcast is about cutting through the BS—no fluff, no marketing spin, no sponsors. Just the unfiltered truth about aviation, aircraft values, and the industry trends that actually matter.

Today, we're tackling three big topics:

• The summer slowdown
• The impact of tariffs and supply  ...