VREF | The Truth About the Aviation Market
Jason ZilberbrandUp-to-date information on the state of the aviation marketplace and it's effect on aircraft valuation by the leader in aircraft valuation: VREF Aircraft Value Reference, Appraisal & Litigation Services
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 62 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationBusiness NewsLeisureNews | |||
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What if your airplane lost value overnight—even though nothing happened to it?
Same engine. Same hours. Same maintenance history.
Not a single thing changed in your hangar.
But something changed hundreds of miles away, in Mobile, Alabama.
Contine... more
To sell a house in Illinois, you need a license. To broker a used yacht in Florida, you need a license, fingerprints, a background check, and a bond.
To sell a $35 million business jet in the United States?
“You need a phone.”
In the last 12 month... more
A listener went shopping for a mid-’90s Piper Archer.
Low time. No damage history. Original paint. Original panel. Engine close to TBO.
The seller was asking $189,000. VREF put the airplane at roughly $165,000.
The buyer was prepared to offer $175... more
For more than four decades, one story helped define the legacy Citation market:
This is the jet you can fly yourself.
Your first jet. Your hands on the throttles. Your family in the back. Nobody required in the right seat.
At the end of September ... more
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I highly recommend the VREF Podcast to anyone aircraft owner or considering acquisition. The podcast is consistently insightful and delivers great, practical information grounded in real-world experience. It cuts through the noise and keeps you focused on the facts and realities of aircraft acquisition, valuation, maintenance, and ownership. It provides an honest, balanced perspective. I found it an invaluable resource from one of the most credible voices in the aircraft ownership space.
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United States8 months ago - Aviator podcast worth listening to
Jason will save you money! I guarantee
Apple Podcasts5FlyingBaronNwUnited States9 months ago - This episode speaks truth
Love love love the show! Please don't stop!
Apple Podcasts5Avidaviator1122United States9 months ago - The best in the biz
No one knows their stuff better then Jason, this guy saved me thousands!
Apple Podcasts5Pilot NikkiUnited States9 months ago - Bravo
What an awesome podcast demonstrating substantial insider knowledge of aviation! Jason is the best!
Apple Podcasts5Pro pilot 77United States10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #38 | United States/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Canada/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #246 | Canada/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Italy/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #190 |  Australia/Leisure/Aviation |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Germany/Leisure/Aviation |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Markets and valuation take center stage, with a sharp focus on real-world data and due diligence in aviation asset pricing. Episodes consistently dissect how transaction data, not advertised prices, drive true value, and how lenders, buyers, and insurers rely on independent valuations to reduce risk. A recurring thread is the practical, practitioner-focused guidance for navigating illiquid markets, distressed deals, and contract pitfalls, all anchored by a data-first platform that emphasizes transparency, observable evidence, and defensible numbers. Noteworthy elements include deep dives into lurking market fragility, the impact of maintenance and engine programs on value, and a clear stance against price signals driven by sentiment or hype... more
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