Guidance for Buying or Selling Aircraft
The Pulse of Central Europe
Sales Director Marian Jancarik explains where strong value is to be found, the importance of location and the changes he’s seen in the last 10 years. What makes the Central and Eastern Europe Office unique? Colibri’s office is located...Read More
Our #1 Caution with ADS-B Out Installation
We have been hearing about ADS-B Out extensively over the last few years, and while everyone is gearing up for this to come into effect in June of 2020, there are precautions that need to be made that many...Read More
Why Downsizing Your Jet May be the Right Decision for You
Aircraft ownership is reflective of your personal preferences and financial circumstances. As your life changes, so often does the jet you own. It is commonly thought that the main reason aircraft owners downsize their jet is due to economic...Read More
What is a Holdback Structure and Could It Benefit Me?
A holdback structure is when at the time of closing a certain amount of money is held in escrow and left there as a guarantee or to cover a certain event taking place post-closing. Most commonly, this is used...Read More
Obstacles to Financing an Aircraft
Getting financing for a jet is not as easy as one would think. It is often a time consuming process with many requirements. The number one obstacle that a lender faces is KYC. The financial institution has to be...Read More
What to Consider When Buying a Citation Excel, XLS or XLS+
When considering buying an aircraft in the mid-size cabin category, the Cessna Citation XL series are very popular options. This includes the Excel, XLS and XLS+. The first Excel was delivered in 1998, and Cessna rolled out the XLS...Read More
Why Letting the Pack Pass You May Be Your Most Beneficial Move Yet
As the Pre-owned private jet market continues its hive of activity in 2018, there is a race for people in the USA to take advantage of the new tax benefits that Trump enacted when he took office. In order...Read More
The No-Inspection Sale: the Risks, the Rewards, and Knowing What is Right for You
In markets like today where the supply of many pre-owned aircraft is decreasing and the number of buyers is increasing, a type of transaction where the pre-purchase inspection is waived can become more common. This occurs as the pool...Read More
Strong Value Aircraft in Today’s Market
Value is defined differently for each person. For us at Colibri Aircraft, when looking at a jet as a transportation asset, the two things we value most are capability and cost effectiveness both at purchase and during operation. In...Read More
Why Big Doesn’t Always Mean Best
While the media, Hollywood, and even the aviation industry give a lot of press and attention to large cabin aircraft, there is much to be said about small and mid-size jets. The mid-size jets in particular offer incredible capability...Read More