Guidance for Buying or Selling Aircraft
How Your Passenger Requirements Can Limit Your Aircraft Search
A very important factor in your aircraft search is how many passengers you want the capability to fly. In the super-mid-size cabin class and larger, different configurations will impact the amount of passengers you are legally allowed to carry....Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 15
Our start of year newsletter is out with details on how the European pre-owned market did in 2018, what we tell our clients regarding Brexit, factors limiting your aircraft search and much more! You can read the entire newsletter...Read More
What is a Holdback Structure and Could It Benefit You?
In the midst of an aircraft transaction, a structure called a holdback may be proposed when, for example, a large maintenance event is taking place. A holdback structure is when at the time of closing a certain amount of...Read More
The Truth about Back-To-Back Transactions
In and amongst the many different operation, technical and jurisdictional details in an aircraft transaction, one thing to look for is how title is being transferred to you. Some scenarios can involve certain structures that may or may not...Read More
The Logistics of Performing a Pre-Purchase Inspection in the USA
The USA is by far the largest private jet market. It accounts for roughly 70% of the pre-owned buyers annually. Because of the size of the buyer pool, it is likely that European owners will have leads and potential...Read More
When a Seatbelt Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
When looking at possible jets to purchase in the long and ultra-long-range segment, it is important to look carefully at how many seats are certified for take-off and landing. This is different than how many seats have seat belts....Read More
The Key to an Effective Records Review
A records review by the buyer’s team of advisors is a common part of the transaction process. The records are a comprehensive maintenance history of the aircraft including everything that has happened to it throughout its life and all...Read More
The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Buying a Jet
Buying a jet is a momentous and important step in a person’s life. There are many factors to consider before you sign the contract to buy your jet. Private Jet ownership is its own unique sector and having a...Read More
Understanding the Steps of a Transaction
A successful aircraft transaction can be a complicated process with many steps and decisions that must be made. Signing a contract is only the tip of the iceberg. An aircraft itself is a complicated piece of machinery with a...Read More
Misconceptions of an EU Export
Transactions held on EU aircraft being sold outside of the European Union require an EU export. A non-EU buyer can close on an aircraft in the European Union if it is exported within 90 days. A common misconception is...Read More