Guidance for Buying or Selling Aircraft
The Devil in the Details: the Bill of Sale
An often-overlooked part of the transaction process that can affect timing of the closing and a successful registration of an aircraft after closing is the Bill of Sale. A Bill of Sale is a document that proves the aircraft...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 14
This issue of Fly-By is packed with tips for first time buyers, overcoming issues with crew availability, a look at the very crowded ultra-long range segment and much more. You can read the entire newsletter by clicking here or...Read More
Why Cessna’s Citation Excel/XLS Series is so Popular
Ever since the Citation Excel was first delivered in1998, this series from Cessna has proven to be a top seller. Following with the XLS and XLS+, its appeal has not diminished among jet owners and operators. In total, the...Read More
The Gulfstream Galley Question
An option when purchasing a Gulfstream aircraft that has the three-zone cabin layout is where you want your galley located (example aircraft: G4, G550, G650). Your options are the forward cabin right at the entrance or in the aft...Read More
The Clash of Regulators
The USA is by far the largest market for private jets in the world. Of all the jets in service roughly 66% are registered in the USA. What is not often discussed is how this USA majority affects owners...Read More
Navigating Short Runways
When your Destination Changes Everything Jets are meant to make life easier, but as with most things, the devil is in the details. Operating aircraft can be a complex endeavour and there are a number of physical and regulatory...Read More
Fly-By: 3 Minutes in the Private Jet Market Issue 13
In this issue you will find how the FAA and EASA are at odds with one another; our Top Tips for Sellers; When the Cost of ADS-B Out is Too Much and so much more. You can read Fly-By...Read More
The “Steal of a Deal” Buying Philosopy
We’ve had potential buyers ask us to find them a “steal of a deal” – in other words a highly undervalued aircraft. Such deals exist, but are very few and more times than not, they are not aircraft you...Read More
The London Beat
Managing Director Oliver Stone shares how he can best serve his clients, advice to jet buyers and why London matters. What is the importance of having the Colibri Aircraft headquarters in London? London is one of the world’s great...Read More
Where Should I do my Pre-Purchase Inspection?
As a buyer, the key to choosing a facility for your Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) is to go to a facility who knows your type of aircraft well, will do a thorough job reviewing the aircraft and knows the typical...Read More