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Aircraft Interior designers Private Jet/ Aircraft Acquisition
Business Aircraft Acquisition

Aircraft acquisition can be a trying experience for the uninitiated.  There are mazes of Manufacturers' sales teams and aircraft brokers to navigate.  Those unfamiliar with the inner workings can end up in the wrong aircraft, paying more than necessary and/or waiting years longer than required for a new aircraft.  The people new to the industry need the help of a professional aviation consultant who is working for them only through this process.  A professional aviation consultant can interpret all the “aviation lingo” into understandable layman’s terms.  You need an aviation consultant who is independent and not trying to sell an aircraft from his own inventory.   IAS aviation consultant’s primary concern is your best interest and safety. Let IAS make this a "Hassle Free" process for you.

 

Overview of the services preformed:
We will do a Needs Assessment and determine which category aircraft is suitable for your present and future needs.

We will give you an overview of the market today in regard to new aircraft backlog and pre- owned availability.

We will do extensive research on suitable models for you and present you with a few choices as well as an idea of availability. We will provide you with detailed report on operating cost, capabilities etc. Once a model has been chosen there are two courses of action for us depending whether you are going to acquire new or pre-owned aircraft.

If we are searching for a pre-owned aircraft we will go investigate what is available, screen these aircraft, and present you with the best choices. After you have decided, we will manage the entire process and have a member of our team present during the pre-purchase inspection. We will do final negotiations with the seller, present them to you with our recommendations.

New Aircraft acquisitions require contract negotiation with the manufacturer and completion. Being familiar with these contracts we are able to negotiate favorable terms for our clients. We will assist in all phases of the purchase, avionics selection, design and completion process. Our completion project management service delivers a consistently excellent product.

Pre-owned aircraft acquisitions many times require some mechanical work, new paint and interior. Our team has taken many aircraft through this process. For your Safety, to control costs and to as assure the work gets done to our high standard, a team member will be there at all times.

We will be there for the aircraft acceptance inspection, participate in test flights and assist you in all phases of putting it into service.

We have exported aircraft to many countries and are familiar with the special requirements needed for export.

Bombardier Global Express XRS

How to buy a Private Jet, Business Jet or Corporate Helicopter

There have been many articles written on how to by an aircraft but this not an article that you read that claims to give you enough knowledge to buy your own aircraft. Quite frankly you cannot acquire enough knowledge to go it on your own aircraft by reading a few of these articles. A lot of what is required comes from experience.

 I am an aviation consultant with thirty years of experience in the industry and I can tell you that it requires at least three consultants to do the job. I being the primary consultant during this process I bring into the loop an aviation attorney and an aviation accountant. I have experienced individuals that I match with the needs of my clients in regard to the legal and accounting aspects of the transaction. I handle the negotiations with the seller whether that is a manufacturer of a new aircraft or the owner of a pre-owned aircraft. I also arrange and oversee the pre-purchase of pre owned aircraft or the acceptance process and completion oversight of a new aircraft. Like a conductor of an orchestra I see to it that we are all reading the same sheet of music and playing our parts at the right time.

I have had a recent experience speaking with a manufacturer’s representative indicating that they preferred the client comes directly to them, I guess they want to be able to slaughter the lamb. The fact is that all the aircraft manufacturers have negotiated the terms of purchase of their aircraft, this is the “secret” they don’t want you to know. The interior options a manufacture offers are very limited and in the interest of keeping their productions number up they discourage many customizations that can be easily be accomplished. An aircraft completion management firm can offer you almost anything you desire even if it requires taking a “green” delivery and having a third party complete the aircraft to your liking. Do I need an aircraft completion oversight firm even though I’m buying new aircraft ? ABSOLUTLY POSITIVELY YES it is foolish not to have representation prior to your aircraft being on the assembly line. During the manufacturing and test flight process mistakes and accidents happen. If you don’t have a representative onsite you could be receiving one of these airframes. Granted this is not an everyday occurrence however having a representative onsite insures you will not be the recipient of an aircraft that has gone thought a non routine manufacturing or test flight process.

The Bottom line is that I don’t recommend that a layman try to purchase an
aircraft on their own. Don’t try to become an aviation professional overnight, hire a fee for service consultant that has your best interest in mind. An aviation consultant will make the whole acquisition process hassle free for you and give you the” peace of mind”  knowing that you are getting an aircraft that is safe and will retain its value for years to come.

 

Global Express XRS

Why can’t I buy just go out and buy my own aircraft without professional help??

Buying an aircraft is a major purchase.

You need to ask yourself what do I know about the operation and maintenance of a jet??

Knowledge is required in these areas so that you can place a value on an aircraft. 

Here is a partial list of some of the anonyms and items you need to be very familiar with: 

An aviation consultant will work to get you the best value in an aircraft, new or pre-owned.