Aircraft Acquisitions: The Most Important Factors to Consider

Almost every week I hear from people out on their own trying to find a new aircraft. Some are first time buyers others are experienced owners looking to move to a new aircraft. The story I hear is the same with many of them experiencing a lot of frustration and disappointment. Trying to make sense of a rapidly changing market, values, searching for the right aircraft, and then trying to negotiate the best deal only to hear “we just took a deposit on that one”?

With so many factors to consider, age, airframe hours, engine times, maintenance history, maintenance records, avionics, cosmetics, future rule changes it can be a very confusing airspace to try and navigate!  What questions need to be asked so money is not wasted inspecting aircraft that just don’t cut it?

Once you’ve decided on the “one” what’s next; how do a I close a deal on a foreign aircraft, who should do the pre buy inspection, how do I get a foreign aircraft delivered to Canada and the last major hurdle how do I get it imported and made a Canadian aircraft?

As a professional service facility with 47 years of experience acquiring, brokering and selling aircraft we understand how aircraft are bought and sold. As an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), full service one stop shop including an in house Ministers Delegate, Avionics, Maintenance and Structures we can help make the entire process as trouble-free, efficient and rewarding as possible.

If you are Buying, Selling or Trading look to Brant Aero as your One Stop Shop to make it all happen! Ask about our Acquisition Services and why it makes sense to hire a professional to help navigate the process for you.