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.
Did You Know?
According to the NBAA, if you fly more than 250 hours per year you should own a full aircraft.
