#101 - Airbnb for Aircraft: Hangar Investing & Aviation Real Estate with Trenton Ray

Hangar space is in short supply, but Trenton Ray is changing that. In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson chat with Trenton about Hangar Direct, his platform that’s like Airbnb for hangars—making it easier for pilots to find and rent space. They dive into the supply shortage, investment potential, and what to know about leasing, financing, or building a hangar. 

Trenton Ray is a corporate pilot and aviation entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. With experience flying various private and corporate jets, he saw firsthand the challenges pilots face in securing hangar space. This led him to co-found Hangar Direct, a platform that optimizes available hangar space, making it easier for aircraft owners to find and rent storage.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(04:19) The frustration of finding hangar space

(05:25) Hangar Direct: The Airbnb for hangars

(07:43) Why demand for hangars is skyrocketing

(10:05) Optimizing underutilized hangars for better returns

(15:40) Is hangar ownership a good investment?

(17:23) Understanding land leases and hangar ownership risks

(24:11) How to finance a hangar: Loans vs. cash purchases

(33:09) Monetizing underused aircraft through dry leasing

(40:40) Outro

Connect with Trenton Ray:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trenton-ray-56953812a/
• Website: https://www.hangardirect.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HangarDirect 

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