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What to Consider When Buying a Citation Excel, XLS or XLS+
When considering buying an aircraft in the mid-size cabin category, the Cessna Citation XL series are very popular options. This includes the Excel, XLS and XLS+. The first Excel was delivered in 1998, and Cessna rolled out the XLS...Read More
Why Letting the Pack Pass You May Be Your Most Beneficial Move Yet
As the Pre-owned private jet market continues its hive of activity in 2018, there is a race for people in the USA to take advantage of the new tax benefits that Trump enacted when he took office. In order...Read More
Avionics Defined
With acronyms being used and NextGen Avionics in or coming into effect, avionics can be very confusing. Here are a list of common avionics explained. HUD – Heads Up Display This takes the information from the Primary Flight Display...Read More
The No-Inspection Sale: the Risks, the Rewards, and Knowing What is Right for You
In markets like today where the supply of many pre-owned aircraft is decreasing and the number of buyers is increasing, a type of transaction where the pre-purchase inspection is waived can become more common. This occurs as the pool...Read More
Strong Value Aircraft in Today’s Market
Value is defined differently for each person. For us at Colibri Aircraft, when looking at a jet as a transportation asset, the two things we value most are capability and cost effectiveness both at purchase and during operation. In...Read More
Travelling the World: Common Stopovers When Flying West
Becoming Familiar with Unfamiliar Places When flying to the USA from Europe in a small to mid-size jet, you will have to stop for refuelling. Given the size of the Atlantic and its geography, it will mean a fuel...Read More
Why Big Doesn’t Always Mean Best
While the media, Hollywood, and even the aviation industry give a lot of press and attention to large cabin aircraft, there is much to be said about small and mid-size jets. The mid-size jets in particular offer incredible capability...Read More
