Strategic Thinking When Acquiring or Selling An Aircraft
René Bangelsdorf discusses aircraft acquisition and disposition strategies, and her firm’s comprehensive suite of business aviation services: In Depth Research, Marketing & Sales, Acquisitions, and Advisory Services. Topics covered include:
- Determining the best aircraft to meet a first-time buyer’s private air transportation requirements.
- Points to ponder in determining whether to acquire a new versus a pre-owned aircraft.
- The benefits one can secure by utilizing an aircraft Acquisition Consultant and/or a Sales Broker.
- Factors to consider when deriving the Offer Price for an aircraft.
- The challenges of refurbishing or upgrading an in-service aircraft prior to its acquisition.
- The pre-purchase inspection – how much scrutiny is enough.
- The costs and benefits associated with Professional Aircraft Management.
- Chartering your aircraft – does it really reduce your operating cost?
- Determining the optimum time to replace your aircraft.
- Optimizing the value, and marketability, of the asset at time of sale.