NAFA member Tara Czop, Engagement & Closing Specialist at OGARAJETS shares her latest article in the Q3 Fall 2026 Edition of Jet Whisperer.
Every fall, the business aviation market seems to transform. As Q4 approaches, it feels like the atmosphere shifts from strategic planning to a high-stakes sprint. Corporations and high-net-worth individuals move with urgency to finalize aircraft acquisitions or dispositions before the calendar turns. Drive by year-end tax incentives, fiscal budget deadlines, and upcoming holiday travel, the rush is understandable, but it also introduces the element of risk.
In this market, top-quality inventory vanishes in days, pre-purchase inspection facilities are booked solid through January, and supply chain delays can stall a transaction over a single backordered part. Every delay trickles down to the entire transaction ecosystem, including brokers, escrow agents, lenders, attorneys, tax advisors, and even the FAA.
This article was originally published by OGARAJETS on October 20, 2026 in Jet Whisperer, Q3 Fall 2026 Edition, page 16-19.