In July 2025, the U.S. government passed one of the most significant pro-business aviation policies in recent history: the permanent reinstatement of 100% bonus depreciation on aircraft purchases. Linked to the broader “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – a multitrillion-dollar legislative package passed by Congress in late June – the provision enables companies and individuals to immediately deduct the full purchase price of a new or used business aircraft, as long as it’s used at least for qualified business purposes.
Here’s What That Strange Smell Right Before Takeoff Is—And If You Should Be Worried
The first time I experienced this phenomenon, it was the noise that got me. It was a loud whooshing sound that felt vaguely apocalyptic—if the apocalypse was happening in a car wash. I fly out of...
