Import and Export
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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