Shackelford partner David Norton was profiled in Craine Currency about ultra-high-net-worth family offices purchasing private jets at a rapid pace, prioritizing full ownership for control over scheduling rather than impulse buying. Driven by new wealth and the need to maximize productivity, aircraft are being treated as essential business tools to manage time effectively. 

This trend is sustained by professionalized decision-making, with buyers conducting extensive due diligence and utilizing significant tax depreciation benefits. The article notes that this methodical approach has turned private aviation into a standard component of modern wealth management.  

Mr. Norton describes the private aviation market as exceptionally busy and emphasizes that operating an aircraft involves complex regulations beyond a standard corporate purchase. 

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