7 Steps to aircraft ownership
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7 Steps to aircraft ownership

Learn how to turn the aircraft purchasing experience from a potentially stressful situation to a seamless experience in 7 easy steps.

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In this episode, learn how to turn the aircraft purchasing experience from a potentially stressful situation to a seamless experience in 7 easy steps.

Host : Lisa Gordon

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Joining Lisa in this fourth episode is Kristen Cloud, U.S. Sales Director at Bombardier.

Kristen explains how the purchasing process is not a one size fits all exercise.

Listen to Kristen as she walks you through the 7 steps, buyers traditionally need to take into consideration, in the aircraft purchase process:

  • Step 1: Surrounding yourself with an experienced team
  • Step 2: Choosing the right aircraft for your mission needs
  • Step 3: Connecting with an aircraft sales director
  • Step 4: Engaging in the purchase process
  • Step 5: Spec’ing (designing) your aircraft both inside and out
  • Step 6: Conducting a technical acceptance prior to delivery
  • Step 7: Taking delivery of your new aircraft
Kristen Cloud, U.S. Sales Director at Bombardier
Kristen Cloud, U.S. Sales Director at Bombardier

Find your ideal business jet by answering 5 simple questions with Bombardier’s Aircraft Needs Assessment tool.

You can also design, configure and customize your own private jet using our aircraft configurator tool.

Learn more about Bombardier’s industry-leading portfolio of business jets or contact a sales team member who would be happy to speak with you.

Lisa Gordon

About the host

Lisa Gordon has been fascinated by aviation since she worked at a flying school as a teenager. An experienced journalist who operates Mustang Media Writing & Editorial Services, Lisa was previously the editor-in-chief of Skies Magazine. For nearly 10 years, she helped grow the publication and enjoyed many unforgettable experiences, including flying with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerobatic team and being hoisted out of a CH-124 Sea King helicopter. Lisa has covered many emerging industry stories but is especially interested in business aviation. She continues to leverage her 20+ years of publishing experience to craft memorable content for her current "biz av" clients. Most of all, she loves connecting with passionate industry proponents, like the guests on The Skies Above podcast.

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