Contacts

Europe / United Kingdom

Phone number +44 20 3996 8023
Mail: sales@jethunter.aero
Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom

JetHunter Advantages in Aircraft Transactions: In-House Lawyers, Escrow and Off-Market Access

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Sales experience

We have more than 14 years of successful transactions under our belt, which guarantees you professionalism and deep understanding of the market.

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In-house legal department

Forget about bureaucratic hurdles and legal intricacies. Our experienced lawyers will ensure impeccable cleanliness and transparency of the transaction at all stages.

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Approval by major escrow agents

We work with leading escrow agents to ensure your financial transactions are safe and secure.

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Convenient payment methods

We offer flexible terms and a wide range of payment methods to make the transaction as comfortable as possible for you

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Exclusive market access

We have an extensive business jet database and established contacts with aircraft owners, giving us access to exclusive offers and rare aircraft models.

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Partnerships with world leaders

We partner with leading manufacturers and service centers around the world, allowing us to offer the best terms and guarantee the highest level of service

Frequently asked questions

How quickly do you respond to a request?

For urgent charter tasks we source options within a few hours; for purchase and registration matters we reply in due course with prepared calculations. The more precisely you state the route, dates and passenger count, the faster you get a substantive answer.

What information should I include in my request?

Route and dates, number of passengers, amount of luggage and any special wishes — pets, oversized equipment, cabin requirements. For purchase enquiries it also helps to state your approximate budget and planned annual flight hours.

In which cities do you have offices?

We have representative offices in several countries — the current list with contact details is on this page. You can reach out to any of them regardless of your route.

Can you arrange a flight at short notice?

Yes — with an available aircraft and the necessary permits, departure is possible within a few hours. Timing depends on the route, passenger citizenship and any overflight permits required; we confirm this on first contact. Write to us and we will prepare an offer and review the options for your trip.

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.

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We will advise, select and consult you on all issues.