Aircraft Ownership

Beyond the Charter with Alex Kowtun | Turning Base Podcast

July 7, 2026

Palm Beach Jets Co-Founder Alex Kowtun joined Brandon and Bryan Redeker on the Turning Base podcast for Episode 8, “Beyond the Charter with Alex Kowtun.” The conversation focuses on the difference between transactional private jet brokerage and client-side private aviation advisory. Alex discusses how sophisticated clients, family offices, and flight departments should evaluate mission suitability, aircraft fit, operator quality, pilot experience, safety records, airframe limits, charter strategy, and long-term ownership planning rather than shopping only for the lowest available quote. The episode reinforces a core Palm Beach Jets principle: private aviation should be advised, not simply sold.

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5U3tyCQvIw Full episode notes: https://www.redimarketing.net/blog/private-aviation-advisory-mission-suitability-alex-kowtun Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turning-base/id1896739614 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WqHGNHIwrowt8uQRU7Yed Palm Beach Jets is an independent private aviation advisory and contractual aircraft management firm. PBJ does not operate aircraft or hold itself out as a direct air carrier. Charter transportation is arranged through properly certificated third-party operators.

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