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Field Notes
Field Notes is operator-level analysis on lower-middle-market aviation: succession dynamics, regulatory shifts, certificate arbitrage, valuation dislocations, and the systems that turn fragmented shops into scaled platforms.
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FAA Certificate Backlog Is Creating a Once-in-a-Lifetime Acquisition Window
The FAA's 18 to 36 month certification backlog has turned existing aviation certificates into one of the most valuable and under-recognized assets in lower-middle-market M&A. For operators with certificates already in hand, the moat has never been deeper. For acquirers who understand the arbitrage, the window is now.
What Aviation Business Owners Need to Know About Selling in 2026
Thinking about selling your aviation business? Whether you run a Part 145 shop, a flight school, or a charter operation, the market conditions in 2026 are creating a rare window for founders ready to transition. Here is what you need to know before you take the first call.