The Advisors' Blog

Coming off of the pandemic, corporate and executive aircraft use is back in the spotlight in a big way. Demand for private travel is high, but continues to be scrutinized. Deals are moving faster than ever. In this 22-minute podcast, I talk with Cooley’s Brad Goldberg and Jet Counsel’s Stewart Lapayowker about:

1. The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the demand for business aircraft – and what the market looks like today.

2. Two steps that companies, directors and officers can take to make sure they’re not running afoul of FAA, tax or disclosure regulations for business versus personal use.

3. The consequences of misclassifying business versus personal use.

4. How business aviation counsel and SEC disclosure counsel can best work together to make sure that board minutes and public disclosures are accurate.

5. The typical timeframe for aircraft deals today.

6. What companies can say (or not say) to reassure shareholders that private travel is in the company’s best interest.

7. How to increase security around tracking corporate flights, to prevent competitors and media from tracking whether a company is working on a transaction or acquisition.

8. Key advice that they always give to public companies that are considering an aircraft deal.

When it comes to perquisites, there is always something new to know – and perennial issues to remember! That’s part of the reason that our “Dealing with the Complexities of Perks” session with Compensia’s Mark Borges and Hogan Lovells’ Alan Dye is always one of the most popular discussions at our “Proxy Disclosure & Executive Compensation Conferences.” Don’t miss out on this year’s edition. Our “Early Bird” rate for the Conferences expires this Friday, June 10th – so register today for the best price. Sign up online, email sales@ccrcorp.com, or call 1-800-737-1271.

– Liz Dunshee