Guidance for Buying or Selling Aircraft
The Quick Guide to Fireblocking
There are times when a buyer’s due diligence of an aircraft will request proof of fireblocking. This is a frequently used aviation term that is not overly apparent in its meaning. In short, fireblocking is treatment of the interior...Read More
How Your Delivery Location Can Save You Money (or really cost you)
A final point of every transaction is the Delivery Day. This is the day when the aircraft title and funds change hands and the deal finally completes. Where the aircraft is physically located during the closing call is an...Read More
Understanding a CAMP Report
A frequent request we get from potential buyers of our listed aircraft is ‘Send me a CAMP Report’. CAMP is an acronym for Computerised Aircraft Maintenance Program. It’s helpful to know what this means and why it is an...Read More
Knowing the Lingo: Exteriors
When buying a jet, there are terms and lingo used that can leave you confused. We’ve outlined a few exterior parts below that can assist you in understanding what and where parts are located and called. Aviation is an...Read More
Mixed Messages
The market for private jets has been a jumble of signs and indicators recently. Both good news and bad is common, and it all depends upon where you are looking or who you talk to. There are reasons to...Read More
Starting Your Transaction on the Right Track: The Letter of Intent
One of the key parts of any transaction is the Letter of Intent (LOI). This is the starting document that outlines the terms of the deal. Fundamentally, this will set the tone and expectations for the entire transaction process....Read More
The Importance of the Initial Aircraft Reivew
When selling or acquiring a private jet, there are many steps to go through before the transaction closes. One of these steps is called the Initial Aircraft and Log Book Review. This should occur towards the beginning of the...Read More
The Uniqueness of Your Aircraft Transaction
No two transactions are alike. This can sometimes be difficult to understand as the aircraft often look similar, go to similar inspection facilities and use similar contracts. But the central actor in a transaction is not the aircraft itself; it...Read More
What to Expect from the Pre-Purchase Inspection
The Pre-Purchase Inspection (often simply called the PPI), a standard item in an aircraft transaction, is the inspection where the buyer conducts a technical survey to make sure they are comfortable with the aircraft’s condition, history and upcoming maintenance....Read More
3 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Cessna Citation CJ3
Cessna’s Citation CJ3 is a very popular light jet. The first model delivered in 2004, and Cessna is still making the CJ3 series today. Below are some very basic varying options among the CJ3s, as well as what we...Read More