with interest rates? Where are we with wars? Where are we with recession?’ If the stock market is doing well, people are buying airplanes.” Noting that all the panelists are members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) Deaton emphasized the benefits to both buyers and sellers of enlisting the help of experienced brokers who understand the many nuances that come into play.“We are the most collaborative and competitive group of people in the industry,” she said, “because we work deals together.” However, the changing political climate in the U.S. has led to other changes. “People aren’t talking as much about sustainability, though there’s still interest there,” Varsano said. “The OEMs are always looking to improve their effects on the atmosphere and [reduce] operating costs. That’s years in the making, and they’ve made steady increases to the efficiencies of these airplanes.” When queried by moderator Jessie Naor, founder of The VIP Seat Podcast, for their predictions for the year ahead, all the panelists expressed guarded optimism for continued demand and steady growth, barring significant external disruptions. “I’ve always looked at the [stock] market,” Harris said. “‘Where are we with the economy? Where are we 16 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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