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David Mayer

Ann Arbor
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@MichiganRoss Professor. Dad & husband. @HarvardBiz contributor. Organizational psychologist interested in morality, meaning, masculinity & leading a good life.
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David M. Mayer is an Associate Professor in the Management and Organizations Area at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. His research interests concern social and ethical issues in organizations. Specifically, he conducts research in three major areas: (1) behavioral ethics, (2) organizational justice, and (3) workplace diversity. A hallmark of his research is a focus on the effects of the organizational context (e.g., lea…

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AINsight: Can You Trust an Aircraft Management Company? | AIN

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By David Mayer
| Aviation International News Verified
Not all aircraft management companies are created equal. Most of them follow the rules while others break them—at your peril. As enterprises for profit, management companies almost always try to win your business, but can they also earn your trust?
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AINsight: Why Refinancing Your Aircraft Pays Off | AIN

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By David Mayer
| Aviation International News Verified
A subtle shift toward refinancing business aircraft appears to be underway. Although an estimated 70% of aircraft buyers pay cash, these figures do not reflect financing trends I have noticed in loan and lease activity since 2025 amid robust demand for business aircraft. Perhaps this preference for paying cash is softening as buyers conclude that it results in lost financial opportunities, a counterproductive allocation of capital, and a diminution in accumulated wealth.
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AINalerts: When Bizjet Buyers Make Costly Errors | AIN

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By David Mayer
| Aviation International News Verified
As I considered topics for my milestone 50th blog in AIN, I decided to share stories behind real jet purchases showing how clients have made avoidable mistakes in their aircraft selections, regulatory structuring and implementation, and/or tax planning. Their errors cost them millions of dollars, disrupted their travel, or entangled them with the FAA. As I have said before: Do not embark on the journey to purchase an aircraft without a qualified aviation team supporting you.
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