Aircraft Acquisition And Sales

Buying and selling aircraft should be handled just like buying or selling a business. Information and experience are the keys to a successful transaction. At Aviation Enterprises, we take a team approach to your aircraft transactions. Our team includes professionals focused in maintenance, operations, aircraft research, aircraft marketing, and legal and tax structures. Pitfalls associated with buying or selling an airplane can be found in many areas including aircraft maintenance records, prior damage, aircraft ownership history, prior aircraft liens, sales and use taxes, income taxes, corporate ownership structure and insurance just to name a few. Aviation Enterprises is familiar with these issues because we not only handle transactions, we operate aircraft and address these issues for our customers on a daily basis. See a summary of our services below.

Aircraft Acquisitions:

• Aircraft needs analysis
• Aircraft type selection
• Market surveys
• Listing of all aircraft available
• Analysis of operating costs
• Comparison and selection of aircraft
• Management of pre-buy inspection
• Negotiation of transaction terms
• Coordination of title and lien research
• Coordination with escrow agent
• Assistance with legal and accounting structures
• Assistance with sales and use tax issues
• Assistance with pilot services and management agreements

Aircraft Sales:

• Market survey and sales competition
• Comparable aircraft sales value
• Marketing design and add placement
• Direct mail and email campaigns
• Qualification of buyers
• Transaction negotiations
• Pre-buy management and discrepancy resolution
• Assistance with sales and use tax issues
• Coordination of escrow and closing documentation

Because Aviation Enterprises is a full service aviation company, we can provide complete solutions for your aircraft needs including acquisition, sales, maintenance, avionics, management and pilot services.