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Free Planes for Sale

Free Planes for Sale

We used to joke that at least airplane values couldn’t go negative.  Unfortunately, that’s not really true anymore—at least with some models. For example, we’ve recently had occasion to be involved in a fewREAD MORE

We used to joke that at least airplane values couldn’t go negative.  Unfortunately, that’s not really true anymore—at least with some models. For example, we’ve recently had occasion to be involved in a fewREAD MORE

Bizjet Inventory One Year Later

Bizjet Inventory One Year Later

Pre-owned inventory has declined 21.5% in the past year. All numbers quoted here are based on data collected from a variety of sources for a sample of 57 models that still have some visible formREAD MORE

Pre-owned inventory has declined 21.5% in the past year. All numbers quoted here are based on data collected from a variety of sources for a sample of 57 models that still have some visible formREAD MORE

Bizjet Values One Year Later

Bizjet Values One Year Later

Based on our tracking, the average business jet is worth 11.4% less than one year ago. However, some categories have performed better than others. The largest business jets, like the Gulfstream G650/ER and GlobalREAD MORE

Based on our tracking, the average business jet is worth 11.4% less than one year ago. However, some categories have performed better than others. The largest business jets, like the Gulfstream G650/ER and GlobalREAD MORE

Top End Inventory at 4-year High

Top End Inventory at 4-year High

Used inventory of ultra long range jets (5000nm+) closed April at a 4-year high of 181 units based on our tracking. Inventory has been below 180 units since July of 2016.  April 2020 vsREAD MORE

Used inventory of ultra long range jets (5000nm+) closed April at a 4-year high of 181 units based on our tracking. Inventory has been below 180 units since July of 2016.  April 2020 vsREAD MORE

Backgrounder: Hard and Soft Deals

Backgrounder: Hard and Soft Deals

Like boiled eggs, pre-owned airplane deals come in both hard and soft preparations and the difference is really important to understand. Like a lot of industry lingo, the terms “hard deal” and “soft deal”READ MORE

Like boiled eggs, pre-owned airplane deals come in both hard and soft preparations and the difference is really important to understand. Like a lot of industry lingo, the terms “hard deal” and “soft deal”READ MORE

Watch Falcon 2000LXS Prices

Watch Falcon 2000LXS Prices

With four new listings in the last 35 days, Falcon 2000LXS inventory now sits at seven units. That’s 7.7% of the roughly 90 aircraft delivered and the highest inventory level since the program wasRead more

With four new listings in the last 35 days, Falcon 2000LXS inventory now sits at seven units. That’s 7.7% of the roughly 90 aircraft delivered and the highest inventory level since the program wasRead more

G650- first sub $40M asking price as inventory doubles

G650- first sub $40M asking price as inventory doubles

Last week, for the first time, a Gulfstream G650 asking price was reduced below the $40M threshold. While the aircraft in question is not enrolled on an engine program and therefore carries a valuationRead more

Last week, for the first time, a Gulfstream G650 asking price was reduced below the $40M threshold. While the aircraft in question is not enrolled on an engine program and therefore carries a valuationRead more

Read the contract

Read the contract

Something about a pre-owned airplane deal tends to bring out the worst in people, like the entrance to the Holland Tunnel at rush hour. You would bazooka an ice cream truck to gain positionRead more

Something about a pre-owned airplane deal tends to bring out the worst in people, like the entrance to the Holland Tunnel at rush hour. You would bazooka an ice cream truck to gain positionRead more

Gulfstream delivers first G600; used G550 prices set to plummet (or not)

Gulfstream delivers first G600; used G550 prices set to plummet (or not)

Gulfstream delivered the first G600 last week and Prevailing Market Wisdom suggests used G550s are about to flood the market, crushing values and creating “unprecedented” buying opportunities. From what we are hearing, ramp andRead more

Gulfstream delivered the first G600 last week and Prevailing Market Wisdom suggests used G550s are about to flood the market, crushing values and creating “unprecedented” buying opportunities. From what we are hearing, ramp andRead more

Happy Holidays From HR1

Happy Holidays From HR1

If your job has anything to do with aircraft transactions, the new tax bill will ensure you never see your family again during the holidays. When your partially orphaned children wonder why they wereRead more

If your job has anything to do with aircraft transactions, the new tax bill will ensure you never see your family again during the holidays. When your partially orphaned children wonder why they wereRead more