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I began a search for “the perfect” Beechcraft A-36 Bonanza in the latter part of 2021. After searching far and wide in the United States, I came across a possible candidate aircraft listed for sale by FA Aircraft Sales in Antwerp, Belgium. I made arrangements with the broker to travel to Belgium and view the … Continued

As we are regularly selling Turboprop aircraft, we often get questions about the engine. Most of the Turboprop aircraft we sell are equipped with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A engine. One thing buyers mostly don’t know is that a Hot Section Inspection (HSI) on a PT6A engine, when you have an engine health monitoring system in place, … Continued

In the dynamic world of aviation, where aircraft operate across borders and transactions often span continents, having a system that uniformly and transparently records financial interests is crucial. This is where the International Registry comes in, forming a cornerstone for certainty and trust in buying, selling, leasing, and financing aircraft. This article dives deep into … Continued

Most private jet owners know that, on average, 35% of the annual operating costs of a private jet is for maintenance. During the purchase of a private jet, you can easily calculate with upcoming standard maintenance inspections. But there will always be a level of unpredictable cost, for this kind of unpredictable cost you can … Continued

An escrow company is a neutral third party that manages and secures payments during an aircraft transaction. It ensures that both buyer and seller are protected by only releasing funds when all agreed conditions in the purchase agreement are met. Most aircraft sales or acquisitions involves large amounts of money, and the payment of an … Continued

Buying a private aircraft involves various costs, including acquisition, operational, and flight-hour expenses. The total costs depend on the type of aircraft, its usage, and the annual flight hours. Have you ever considered buying your own aircraft? More and more people are thinking about having their own aircraft since the beginning of the corona crisis. … Continued

Regularly we receive questions from European registered aircraft owners about flying on an on-condition program. But what does on-condition flying mean? In short, it means, flying with an aircraft that has parts installed that are outside their overhaul limitations. To give an example, all piston engine manufacturers recommend a lifetime for their engines. This engine … Continued

Buying a private jet is different from purchasing real estate or any other high value asset. The purchase of a private jet is not something you do quickly, as this is a highly regulated area. Many potential buyers are not aware, that since August 2016 each operator/owner of a complex, motor powered aircraft, that is … Continued

A ferry flight is the specialized transport of an aircraft, primarily undertaken to reposition it without passengers or commercial cargo. This crucial operation is typically performed for various reasons, including delivering a newly purchased aircraft to its owner, returning an aircraft to its home base, or moving it for maintenance and repairs. A ferry flight … Continued

Importing an aircraft can be complex and there are many exemptions and circumstances that influence the import and VAT levied. The aircraft import and VAT payments depend on several factors like how you will operate the aircraft and the import location. It is known that all aircraft are eligible for EU VAT if the owner … Continued