How to Buy a Business Jet
A common goal in owning a private jet is to ensure safe, private and luxurious travel with staggering utility that cannot be had by any other means. There are many nuances to different aircraft that can drastically affect both the value of that aircraft and an owner’s experience. In addition to the complexity of the “which aircraft do I buy” decision, purchasing a business jet is often unfamiliar territory. At Compass Air & Logistics our first goal is to get you in the right aircraft and hangar space, ensuring that it meets your needs and is capable of the missions you intend. We also work with multiple-owner partnerships in aircraft and offer consultations with owners of different aircraft within our managed fleet.
Key Factors to Consider
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• Aircraft manufacturer parts availability and support
• Engine and avionics support program membership
• Aircraft equipment and performance compatibility with preferred routing
• Aircraft cabin volume, number of cabin zones, galley and baggage requirements
• Aircraft bedding and crew rest capability for trans-oceanic flights
• Estimated annual flight hours and fuel consumption
• Resale value and potential partnerships
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• Availability and insurability of professional full-time flight crew for the aircraft type
• Flight crew proficiency with aircraft performance analysis software and other aircraft performance computations
• Crew experience and training for specific expected operations e.g., use of foreign navigators, cold weather and high latitude fuel stops, etc.
• Crew ability to acquire travel visas to specific countries of intended operations
• Flight Attendant, chef, or esthetician services requested
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• Legal requirements for aircraft equipment, performance and range
• FAA Authorizations for specific operations
• Hangar space availability and hangar door heights at base airport(s)
• Runway weight limits, and engineering weight limits at intended airports of operation
• Runway length, grooving, and availability of winter runway plowing and de-icing
• US Customs availability
