According to a new report, aircraft dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association closed 20% more deals in 2021 than the year before: 1,372 aircraft transactions, compared to 1,135 deals in 2020. This was despite a shriveled aircraft inventory, with many airplanes never making it to market before being snatched up by buyers willing to pay top dollar, officials noted.
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Coleman Jet Solutions launches
Started by business aviation industry veteran Dave Coleman, the boutique aircraft transaction firm provides technical, regulatory and financial advisory services to those looking to buy an airplane.
The perfect airplane, Part 2
I am once again thinking of an airplane that might grace my hangar. But which one? There are so many to choose from. Classics, biplanes, taildraggers, zippy quick composite machines, and the stalwart aluminum monocoque models of the mid-20th Century all take up space in my imagination from time to time. But the perfect airplane has to have the right price and fit the mission for this stage of my life.
Used aircraft market expected to see ‘slight increase’ over next six months
A “perception survey” of members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association indicates they expect to see a slight increase in all market conditions, with the strongest areas of increase in the light and mid-sized jet markets.”
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The new AOPA Aircraft Guide has specifications, performance information, and more on nearly 90 aircraft currently in production.
Fort Worth Jet & Associates takes off at Meacham International Airport
The company provides professional services to those buying new aircraft.
Welcome to the buyer’s market
Would you like to be an airplane owner? If so, this may be the best opportunity you’ll see for a good long while.
Florida credit union launches We Fly
MARGATE, Florida — We Florida Financial has introduced We Fly, a new aviation program offering loans to its credit union members or to Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) members nationwide. According to the AOPA, Florida is home to 21,220 aircraft and 51,671 certified pilots, including 10,917 student pilots. Florida is home to 857 public and private airports. […]
Clear Skies Club debuts
GEORGETOWN, Texas — Charlie Bravo Aviation, an aviation consulting company, and a broker and dealer of pre-owned jets, turboprops and rotorcraft, has launched Clear Skies Club. The subscription-based service minimizes expenses for private aircraft ownership and charter, whether for an established flight department or someone considering private aviation for the first time, according to company officials. Clear […]