The Malibu Guru

Is the aircraft market slowing down in 2026, or are good airplanes still moving?
In this Summer 2026 aircraft market update, Joe Casey sits down with Eric Earl to discuss what is really happening in the PA-46, TBM, and King Air markets. With fuel prices rising, aircraft values shifting, and buyers trying to make sense of the current market, Joe and Eric break down what they see daily in aircraft sales. They discuss why the PA-46 market remains healthy, why efficient airplanes continue to attract serious buyers, and how TBMs and King Airs are performing in today’s environment.
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Buying an aircraft is a major decision, and the right airplane is not always the first one you find online.
In this episode, Joe and Eric break down what it really takes to buy the right aircraft. From defining your mission and finding off-market opportunities to purchase agreements, pre-buys, borescopes, escrow, insurance, and training, they walk through the steps that can help buyers avoid costly mistakes and move into their next airplane with confidence.
We’d love to help you find an aircraft that truly fits you and the way you fly.
Buying an airplane is a big decision, and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Our team at Casey Aviation would be happy to walk alongside you, answer questions, help you understand your options, and guide you toward an aircraft that makes sense for your mission.
Learn more about our Buyer Agent Services here: https://flycasey.com/buyer-agent-services/

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In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe sits down with JetProp owner Brendan Kiefer to talk about his aviation journey, from growing up around airplanes and studying aerospace engineering to eventually stepping into the PA-46 world.
Brendan shares what led him from flying Mooneys into owning a JetPROP, why pressurization and climb performance became important for his family’s mission, and how the aircraft has changed the way they travel. Joe and Brendan also discuss flying in Alaska, avionics upgrades, dispatch reliability, weight and balance, icing considerations, and what it’s like to be part of the PA-46 community as a younger owner.
Whether you’re considering a move into a turbine PA-46, curious about JetProp ownership, or simply enjoy hearing real-world owner stories, this is a great conversation about aircraft, training, family travel, and the people who make the PA-46 community so special.
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In this episode, Deanna Casey and Kenneth Hale take over the Malibu Guru Podcast to talk about one of the most overlooked topics in JetPROP ownership: Zero Fuel Weight. From wing cracks and fuel leaks to landing gear wear and expensive repairs, this conversation explains why loading the airplane correctly is about more than just performance; it is about protecting the structure of the aircraft.
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It’s another Q&A episode, and this one covers a little bit of everything in the PA-46 world.
Joe Casey and Matt Courtney discuss the current PA-46 market, why turbine models are still moving despite high fuel prices, and what buyers are looking for right now. They also answer questions about JetPROP fuel tabs, turbine power limits, ice door usage, fuel sumping, Prist, prop overhauls, and whether a Malibu or Mirage might be the right step-up airplane.
If you fly, own, maintain, or are thinking about buying a PA-46, this episode is full of practical information you can use.
If you would like to submit a question for a future episode, please send it to clint@flycasey.com!
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