Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

The latest quarterly survey from Vref Aircraft Value Reference &amp; Appraisal Services showed mixed perceptions about the direction of the economy among the business aviation community.
Of the 488 industry stakeholders surveyed in the fourth quarter, nearly 60% said they were somewhat-to-very optimistic about the direction of the global economy, while nearly a quarter of the respondents indicated pessimism.
Just over 40% of the respondents noted interest rates and inflation were the biggest factors in determining their economic outlook. This was followed by policy uncertainty and stock market outlook.
Slightly more respondents (44%) said they were concerned about impacts on policy changes resulting from the 2024 elections than those with no concerns (40%).
In terms of operational costs, more than three-quarters of the respondents said they have risen over the past year, with key factors being increased maintenance and fuel costs. More than half indicated they had seen delays in obtaining parts for their aircraft indicating lingering supply chain issues.
Interestingly, a majority of survey respondents said they were “not at all likely" or “unlikely” to purchase a new aircraft in the coming months. Nearly 80% of them said that of all the types of aircraft they were likely to acquire, pistons were the top choice.
"These findings reflect the balancing act we’re all managing—optimism tempered by the realities of rising costs, bottlenecks, and an evolving market," said Vref CEO Jason Zilberbrand.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

Vref Market Survey Sees Some Delays, Some Election Concerns

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Vref has released the latest results from its quarterly business aviation market survey.

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News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

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Efforts to make the UAE more welcoming are being done in concert with aircraft operators

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News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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