The process

The purchase of even a small airplane or helicopter (aircraft) requires a substantial financial investment and every financial investment involves a certain level of risk.

Buying an aircraft in the United States can however be a relatively safe process as long as the buyer and seller follow standard practices and guidelines. These practices and guidelines have been created and refined by professionals in the aviation industry.

More personal and business aircraft have been bought and sold in the United States than any other country in the world. Thousands of trouble free sales are made each year by knowledgeable professionals.

To buy and sell aircraft has been perfected in the US to a point where a step by step process can be used to protect the aircraft buyer, his money and the aircraft seller.

Title Company and escrow account

While letters of credit still dominate international business transactions aircraft sales in the United States are mostly dominated by title transfer companies who also provide escrow services.

Because of the way in which aircraft title and related security interests are recorded, the services of a title transfer company is vitally important to both the buyer and the seller.

The title transfer company typically provides the service of the escrow agent holding all legal documents and money. On the day of the scheduled closing funds and signed legal documents are exchanged between the buyer and seller by the title transfer company and the recording of all legal documents including the registration of the aircraft in the name of the buyer is made.

How we work

From the minute you place funds in escrow until the day you own your aircraft we will be there to make sure every detail is handled to your satisfaction. In essence our job is to deliver the aircraft of your dreams to you ready to fly.

Our job is to help you through this process. We will help you determine what aircraft to purchase, what equipment should be installed, prepare purchase agreements, arrange for ferry flights, supervise the pre-purchase inspection, supervise required or optional equipment upgrades, interior refurbish or painting, schedule and supervise ferry flights, recommend expert assistance to help you avoid US sales and use taxes, help with insurance requirements, and supervise and coordinate the process of exporting your aircraft and comply with customs laws.