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Nov 30, 2023 | avbuyer.com | Mike Chase

Over the following paragraphs we’ll consider key productivity parameters for the Pilatus PC-24 and Embraer Phenom 300E (including payload, range, speed, and cabin size) to establish which aircraft provides the better value in the Light Jet market, and to whom. Pilatus PC-24For many years Pilatus specialized in producing the venerable and highly popular PC-12 single-engine turboprop.

Nov 29, 2023 | avbuyer.com | René Armas Maes

Having started this series looking at the role of the captain of any aircraft sales or acquisition team – the Broker – this time we will focus on another central team member for acquisition teams seeking to go down the financing route: The Aircraft Financier. Global market liquidity and multiple sources of aircraft financing have been readily available for those who are buying jets in the past.

Nov 15, 2023 | avbuyer.com | René Armas Maes

The mid-size twin-engine turbine helicopter market is characterized by multipurpose utility helicopters designed and built by a selection of well-established helicopter manufacturers. Ultimately, the missions these aircraft are deployed to fulfil ranges widely – from corporate and VIP transportation, to offshore, law enforcement, media, special missions, air ambulance, and military. Currently there are four OEMs producing mid-size twin-engine turbine helicopter models.

Oct 31, 2023 | avbuyer.com | Mike Chase

Over the following paragraphs we’ll consider key productivity parameters for the Hawker 800XP, 900XP and 4000 (including payload, range, speed, and cabin size) to establish which aircraft provides the better value, and to whom. For owners happy to remain brand loyal to the Hawker jet family, how much more performance do you get from the next rung on the ownership ladder, and at what cost?

Oct 26, 2023 | avbuyer.com | David Wyndham

When buying an aircraft, especially if it is a first-time acquisition, some buyers start and stop at the purchase price. That can be a critical financial error. The acquisition is just the start, meaning that would-be buyers need to do a full cost analysis to make sure the ongoing operating expenses won’t sink their finances. That will require a budget. The budget for owning an aircraft is like any other operational budget. The first, and most important step is to establish the assumptions.