Notas del episodio
Host: Jason Zilberbrand, President of VREF Aircraft Value Reference & Appraisal Services
Summary
In one of the most revealing episodes yet, Jason pulls back the curtain on three of the aviation industry’s most misunderstood—and often misused—practices: off-market aircraft, back-to-back transactions, and the broker’s role in 2025. He explains why these deals tempt buyers and sellers alike with promises of speed, exclusivity, and discretion—and why, more often than not, they lead straight into confusion, inflated prices, and even fraud.
Drawing on decades of hands-on experience as a dealer, appraiser, and expert witness, Jason dissects how these structures work, where they go wrong, and how a skilled broker can be the difference between a seamless closing and a financial disaster.
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