Session 46: Aircraft Life Cycles | The Rousseau Report

46th episode of The Rousseau Report. In this episode, Dennis discusses each stage of an aircraft life cycle, from planning to disposal.
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[@javierled007]

excellent material! I hope to see a video analyzing the pc24 soon . Tks

[@m1a2abramsmainbattletank58]

The military aircraft, same thing, for example, the SR-71 Blackbird, from planning/concept/prototype, to acquisition by the Military, to operation and maintenance, and finally, Retirement and to a Museum Piece at the Air and Space Museum.

[@davemcmahon22]

A lot of operators are going to be holding the bag in a few years, if they don’t foist them on the public first.

[@chrisbynum4940]

I would like to take decommissioned business jet and turn it into a small house or cabin.

[@kittytrail]

nah, get a bigger one to have some headspace unless you're of the _way less than tall_ vertical configuration... 😉

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you as always for sharing the industry concerns and life.

[@jeffreylewis145]

What's the scenario that leads to the final end of life decision? The next maintenance is costs more that it's worth after the maintenance? Literally nobody is willing to buy to fly it at any price? I assume there are brokers who buy them to part out if that is worthwhile. How is it moved to the parting out company if the decision is made during an inspection and it cannot fly?

[@anthonyc8499]

You see all these aircraft like the G-IV and Citation X that date from the late 90s and you gotta figure that they're cost prohibitive, if not functionally useless, except as cannibalization sources for parts.

[@naughtyUphillboy]

NO

[@kittytrail]

depends on your use case and _scrooge-abilities._ 🐷👆

[@arivo9062]

You're scaring me off😂

[@Inobex]

If you personally would own one, or already own one, which one would u chose

[@dennisrousseau9432]

my tastes seem to change with new entries, however the Gulfstream G500 seems to do an awful lot for the money (preowned) and the PWC engines are a real game changer

[@jeffreylewis145]

How often do you find that "Withdrawn" jets were disposed of?

[@dennisrousseau9432]

thank you Jeff, it's generally a short term maneuver to regroup, get a handle on the market, face reality then they come back on the market and sell for a 'realistic' market price v perception

[@Jared535]

Thanks Dennis!

[@dennisrousseau9432]

Thank you sir!

[@MH55YT]

Thanks, I'm now stopping my jet search. It sounds like a Billionaire's hobby, not a millionaire's.

[@BirdDog.]

No politics this time. Thanks!