First-Time Buyer Info
What to Expect from Your Aircraft Transaction Part 2
As we continue looking at what to expect in your aircraft transaction, there are specific points that relate to buyers and sellers separately. (You can read Part One here) BUYERS You will not always be able to fly your...Read More
What to Expect from Your Aircraft Transaction Part 1
Being in the aircraft brokerage business for decades and working with clients from all over the world, there are a few aspects of the transaction process that come as surprises to some. If you can prepare in advance for...Read More
Should I Hire a Management Company
First of all, let’s discuss what a management company (also called an Aircraft Operator) actually is. Simply put, it is a service company that manages the operation of your aircraft. This includes the actual flying part as well as...Read More
Four Tips for Buying a Jet
Buying a jet should be an enjoyable and exciting process, but there are details that can make it complicated and time consuming. Thinking through some or all of the below can make the process will be much smoother and...Read More
Determining the Right Jet for You: Cabin Size
A very important factor in the jet you choose is the size and layout of the cabin. The size of your cabin comes down to personal comfort levels and what makes sense for your needs. As with most things...Read More
Tips on Aircraft Financing
When purchasing private jets, many people choose to acquire financing. There are many financial institutions who offer financing on private aircraft, but their lending often depends on the size, type and age of the aircraft. Each bank will have...Read More
3 More Things You Won’t Expect During Your Aircraft Transaction
Part 2 in a series of Things You Won’t Expect During Your Aircraft Transaction During the course of the transaction, normal events such as the Pre-Purchase Inspection or the Test Flight can pose time delays that a buyer or...Read More
Should I Get a Tax Opinion on my Aircraft Transaction
VAT is an ever changing landscape and the rules and exemptions change frequently. VAT is around 20% throughout Europe, equalling a substantial amount of money when imposed on a multi-million dollar aircraft. As a result, it is worth at...Read More
3 Things You Won’t Expect During Your Aircraft Transaction
Buying a jet sounds simple. You find one you like, go to the owner, pay them money and then you fly out on your new jet. That would be nice. But a jet is usually owned by someone in...Read More
Where to Register Your Aircraft
The global aviation industry has seen an increase in the number of potential registers on which to put your aircraft. There are newcomers such as Guernsey, Jersey and San Marino; popular and relatively new registers such as the Isle...Read More