From runway to returns: Jet tracking revisited

Danesh Kissoon, Senior Analyst (London)

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The tracking of corporate jets continues to develop as a data category. We’ve seen an uptick in client numbers, decreased prices and an increase in the coverage and overall capabilities of data providers in this space. As a result of datasets becoming more sophisticated in this space, certain providers have emerged as a must-have dataset for jet-tracking investors. In this piece, we outline incumbent datasets that are popular with investors as well as free and paid alternatives. We also highlight some limitations that investors may face when using these datasets.

JET TRACKING TAKES OFF

Much of what we wrote in 2018 still remains relevant. But there have also been some significant developments within this space, including:

  • Growing number of datasets tailored to investment use cases
  • Uptick in investor clients
  • More competitive pricing
  • Enhanced ability to track aircraft
  • Fewer limitations