Articles on buying & selling aircraft

As aircraft inventory has decreased in the United States, more people are looking at acquiring aircraft not currently on the US registry and moving them to the US.   While a cross border transaction can be more complicated, it may be necessary in...

As more aircraft reach the end of their useful life, understanding the process for the final sale of an aircraft is becoming more important. If there are no buyers for an aircraft or if an aircraft is more valuable for its parts than as a whole unit...

In all types of transactions, you run into the phrase “time kills deals” and I actually believe that can be the case with aircraft purchases, especially when there is limited inventory, such as we are facing in certain aircraft categories in 2021...

Inventory for many aircraft type, especially those of newer vintage, is significantly lower than it has been in over a decade. Additionally, transaction volume has increased. As a result, as attractive and popular aircraft are listed for sale...

During the global pandemic, many US based aircraft buyers are only considering US registered aircraft due to the logistical challenges caused by COVID-19. However, a willing buyer with an expert acquisition team may be able to find a better pedigreed...

First-time aircraft buyers looking at a potential acquisition may not realize that the registration number painted on the fuselage or vertical stabilizer of the aircraft can be changed and personalized by the new owner. “Tail numbers” – the name...

If I could meet every buyer before they start the aircraft acquisition process, I would give them the following advice: please put together a qualified, experienced purchasing team. The first member of the team is the aviation attorney. A legal...

Once a decision has been made to sell an aircraft, there are certain steps that should be taken in order to make sure the aircraft is ready to be sold. By taking these steps in advance, you will make the sales process easier and will avoid losing a...