Guidance for Buying or Selling Aircraft
The Surprising Benefit Brexit has on EU VAT
A top concern when buying an aircraft is mitigating the effects of VAT. A potential 20% tax on an asset the price of a jet is consequential and a vital part of a transaction to work out. An unexpected...Read More
The Sharp Contrast Between Pre-Owned and New Jet Transactions
2020 new jet deliveries were down 20% from 2019 (the lowest number since 2004), while pre-owned transactions were up 7.7% . One of the biggest reasons for the popularity of the pre-owned market compared to new aircraft is the...Read More
Brexit’s Effect on Aviation
New Problems Need New Solutions Now that Brexit has officially occurred, the ramifications regarding private aviation are becoming evident. The most obvious effect has been on aircraft usage for charter operators. With Brexit, the UK has left the...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 18
In the midst of the 2nd quarter of 2021, the private jet market is looking very different than it did in 2020. This issue explains what exactly is going on from supply shortages to Brexit consequences. You can read...Read More
Ownership Logistics: Maintenance Base Locations
A phenomenon that has happened quite under the radar is the consolidation of independent maintenance bases by OEMs. We have seen Dassault buy all the TAG and Execujet bases. Gulfstream now owns all the Jet Aviation maintenance bases. Cessna...Read More
Intangibles of Jet Ownership
Starting around late April, enquiries from frequent charter users started to come in wanting comparisons of the costs of charter compared to the costs of owning a jet. Since the emergence of Covid-19, people are anticipating using private jets...Read More
Common Hurdles of a Transaction
When Obstacles Become Opportunities There are many factors to consider when purchasing an aircraft. Some are personal, such as the interior style, and others are tangible, such as avionics compliance. But jets are complex machines and when something appears...Read More
Interior Changes During the Pre-Purchase Inspection
When buying a pre-owned jet, an important component is the condition of the interior. Interior colours and design are highly subjective, and the style of a jet may not suit the buyer’s taste. Furthermore, aircraft are often chartered or...Read More
The Importance of Understanding an Aircraft’s Empty Weight
In all aircraft there are legal weight limits for certain events, such as a maximum take-off weight and a maximum landing weight. These weights are typically constant for all aircraft throughout an entire model type. However, a very important...Read More
3 Major Obstacles to Switching Jurisdictions
If you live in a European country and are buying an aircraft from the United States (or vice versa), you will have to register the aircraft in the country where you live or where your AOC is located. Moving...Read More