Frequently asked questions
Which business jet manufacturers are represented in the catalogue?
The world's leading business aviation brands include the Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Cessna (Textron), Pilatus, Beechcraft, Airbus, and Boeing in corporate versions, as well as helicopter manufacturers. Available models with specifications and prices are listed for each brand.
How to choose a manufacturer for your needs?
The choice is based not on the brand, but on the task at hand: the desired range, the number of passengers, and the ownership budget. Each manufacturer has a strong position in its class—for example, in the light, super-medium, or long-haul segments. First, the class is determined, then specific models are compared.
Does brand affect ownership and resale value?
Yes. A model's popularity determines the availability of service and spare parts, and the brand's reputation determines how well it holds its value on the used market. Rare models are cheaper to buy, but more expensive to maintain and more difficult to sell.
Where to service an aircraft of a specific manufacturer?
Major brands have authorized service centers and partner networks; it's worth checking their locations before purchasing, based on the aircraft's base region. We'll tell you which centers are available for your model and routes. Send us a request, and we'll prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance costs, and analyze options tailored to your needs.
How does a deal work: stages and timeline from deposit to handover?
The standard path takes 6–10 weeks. Step 1: a letter of intent (LOI) with price and terms — 3–5 days. Step 2: a 5–10% deposit into escrow and signing of the purchase agreement. Step 3: a pre-purchase inspection — 1–3 weeks. Step 4: rectification of findings and price adjustment. Step 5: closing — simultaneous transfer of funds, title and risk, technical acceptance and ferry of the aircraft.
What is a pre-purchase inspection and who pays for it?
A pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is an independent check at a certified centre: airframe, engines, corrosion, records and compliance with airworthiness directives. It takes from 3 days on a turboprop to 2–3 weeks on a heavy jet and costs $15–100K — paid by the buyer. By market practice the seller pays to rectify airworthiness-affecting defects. A seller refusing a PPI is grounds to walk away.
What taxes and duties apply when importing and registering an aircraft?
The import budget depends on jurisdiction. In the EU the main items are any customs duty (most business-jet codes carry reduced or zero rates) and import VAT, which varies by country of entry (for example 19–22% in much of Europe). Registration in Aruba, San Marino or the Isle of Man under operation outside the EU allows a temporary-admission regime. We produce an exact calculation before the LOI is signed — an error here costs millions.
What should you do after buying an aircraft?
After purchase the aircraft must be entered into service: choose a registry (Aruba, San Marino, Isle of Man or a national one), sign a management and maintenance contract with an operator, enrol the engines on a programme (ESP/JSSI), arrange insurance, hangar and crew, and plan the first maintenance. We support all of these steps. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How do you verify an aircraft's legal status and history before buying?
Before a deal we check: title and absence of liens or leases (a registry title search), the full maintenance history and airworthiness-directive records, the status of heavy maintenance checks and engine time remaining, any incident involvement, and compliance with export rules. We organise this review and an independent pre-purchase inspection before any funds move. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How much does it cost to run a private jet?
Running costs depend on utilisation and aircraft class. Budget for fixed and variable items:
- Crew and support staff;
- Fuel and navigation charges;
- Maintenance and insurance;
- Hangar storage and airport fees;
- Management company fee.
A light jet flying 200 hours a year typically costs from USD 700,000 annually; a long-range aircraft on the same utilisation runs into several million. We prepare a cost-of-ownership calculation for the specific aircraft before you commit, so the budget holds no surprises.
