Liftbrief / Expert Q&A
Which recognised experts should we invite?
These are complementary perspectives, not a supplier ranking. Obtain a current biography and a disclosure of commercial interests before publication.
| Proposed contributor | Verified basis for inclusion | Best interview assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Applegate — founding partner, Soar Aviation Law | Her published biography identifies experience in aircraft transactions, fractional ownership and previous service as associate general counsel and vice president at NetJets Services. (soaraviationlaw.com) | Broker contracts, prepaid exposure, fractional ownership and exit rights |
| Nel Stubbs — Stubbs Aviation Advisors | Her firm identifies aviation tax consultancy and operating-cost analysis as her specialisms. NBAA recognised her aviation tax and financial-analysis work with its 2023 Doswell Award. (stubbsaviationadvisors.com) | Charter taxes, management invoices and ownership-cost boundaries |
| Jeff Agur — CEO, VanAllen | VanAllen identifies him as leading strategic fleet planning, aircraft selection and acquisition projects. (vanallen.com) | Mission analysis, purchasing-model comparisons and corporate approval |
| Doug Gollan — Private Jet Card Comparisons | His publishing business documents his private aviation research work; NBAA featured him in its discussion of charter performance metrics. (dgamazingexperiences.com) | Jet cards, memberships, programme comparison and service metrics |
| Andrew Day — COO, WYVERN | WYVERN’s leadership page identifies his current role within its aviation safety, audit and risk-management business. (wyvernltd.com) | Audit limitations, flight-specific diligence and safety-management evidence |
| Marcela White — Tavaero Jet Charter | NBAA’s January/February 2026 publication identifies her as Tavaero’s vice president and co-owner and an NBAA Safety Committee member. (nbaa.org) | Operator-side mission feasibility, disruption handling and safety culture |
Balance requirement: pair seller-side and audit-provider perspectives with buyer-side legal or procurement scrutiny. Ask contributors whether their organisations receive subscription fees, consulting fees, audit fees, aircraft transaction fees or flight-related remuneration relevant to the discussion. Do not describe a contributor as independent without defining independent of whom.