Aircraft Disposition

Optimizing the value of your asset by calculating the best time to replace your aircraft is covered under this section. Determining your aircraft’s marketability, how it compares to other assets listed for sale, and the advantages of utilizing an aircraft sales Broker are also discussed by experienced industry personnel.

The Difference Between Diminution of Value and Cost to Cure

This article was originally published in the October 2018 edition of Professional Pilot Magazine.

Purchasing Aircraft That Require Repatriation

Robert E. Beaumont, Founder & President of AirConformity, discusses what operators need to consider when purchasing an aircraft that needs to be exported from one jurisdiction and imported into another country.

A Current View of “Normal”

Jay Mesinger provides his thoughts about how business aircraft sales are being affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and how the market could be affected as we enter, what has historically been, the strongest quarter of the year relative to aircraft sales.

Optimizing Value When Selling An aircraft

This article was originally published in the November 2018 edition of Professional Pilot Magazine.

W Husley Smith, President and Founder, Assent Aeronautics

Private Aircraft Auctions – Complete Acquisition and Sales Transparency

Assent Aeronautics was founded in 2004. Along with the company’s aircraft management, operations, and maintenance services, Assent provides aircraft acquisition and sales capabilities. President and Founder W. Hulsey Smith discusses the company’s private aircraft auctions platform.

Wayne Starling, Executive Director, IADA

International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) – Business Aviation Services and Value

Formed in 1991 as The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA), the organization officially changed its name to The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) to reflect its constant presence around the world and international domination of pre-owned aircraft sales.