Market value, airframe hours, condition and maintenance history.
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Sale-ready file
Current logs and a pre-inspection shorten the sale.
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The right price
Too high and it stalls; too low and you lose value.
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Secure transfer
Escrow, registration transfer, export compliance.
What sets your jet’s value
A used jet’s value is not just about its age. Four factors matter more: airframe hours and cycles, engine condition and compliance (often on an hourly programme such as ESP or JSSI), avionics freshness, and the quality of the maintenance history. An older but perfectly tracked aircraft on an engine programme is often worth more than a recent model with an incomplete history.
The market matters too: for a sought-after model, demand supports the price; for a niche model, liquidity is lower and the sale longer. Our valuation crosses the real market value with the precise condition of your aircraft, without inflating the figure to win the mandate.
Preparing the file to sell fast
A well-prepared aircraft sells faster and for more. Before listing, three actions count. First, bring the maintenance logs up to date and gather the full history — it is the first document any serious buyer demands. Second, address obvious deferred maintenance: a buyer will always deduct more than the real cost of outstanding repairs.
Finally, consider a voluntary pre-inspection by an independent shop. It reassures the buyer, shortens the negotiation and avoids nasty surprises during the pre-buy inspection. Careful presentation, professional photos and a clear spec sheet complete a file that inspires trust. See also our buy page for the buyer’s perspective.
Setting the price and securing the sale
The asking price is decisive. Too high, the aircraft stalls on the market, and every idle month costs charges and credibility; too low, you leave value on the table. The right price rests on the market value, real condition and the model’s liquidity, with a realistic negotiation margin.
The sale then follows precise steps: a letter of intent, a buyer pre-buy inspection, final negotiation, then closing with escrow, registration transfer and export-compliance checks if the aircraft changes country. Our listings are verified and our team supports every step through to the transfer of ownership.
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valuation at real market price
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file and history checked
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Questions fréquentes
How long does it take to sell a private jet?
The timeline depends on the model, the aircraft’s condition and how realistic the price is. For a sought-after model, well prepared and correctly positioned, a sale can close in a few weeks to a few months. For a niche model or an aircraft with an incomplete history, it takes considerably longer, sometimes over a year. Three levers accelerate the sale: a complete, up-to-date maintenance file, a voluntary pre-inspection that reassures the buyer, and above all a price aligned with real market value. An over-ambitious price is the leading cause of prolonged stalling — every month on the market costs charges and erodes the listing’s credibility.
Should you have the aircraft valued before selling?
Yes, a rigorous valuation is the starting point of any serious sale. It crosses the published market value for the model with the precise condition of your aircraft: airframe hours and cycles, engine status and programme membership, avionics freshness, log compliance and upcoming maintenance. This analysis avoids the two classic errors — overvaluing, which freezes the aircraft on the market, or undervaluing, which loses you value. Beware inflated valuations meant only to win the listing mandate: a flattering but unrealistic figure merely delays the sale and then forces you to cut the price publicly.
What lowers a jet’s resale value?
Several factors weigh negatively. An incomplete maintenance history or poorly kept logs worry any buyer and justify an immediate discount. Engines off an hourly programme (ESP, JSSI) pass a major financial risk to the buyer, hence a steep discount. Heavy upcoming maintenance — a major check, an engine overhaul — is deducted from the price, often beyond its real cost. Obsolete avionics, poorly documented repaired damage, or high hours for the age also weigh. Conversely, a perfectly tracked aircraft, on an engine programme, with up-to-date avionics, holds a markedly higher value and sells far faster.
How does the transfer of ownership work?
Once the price is negotiated, the sale follows a structured process that protects both seller and buyer. A letter of intent sets the terms, then the buyer commissions a pre-buy inspection by an independent shop. The findings serve to adjust the price or correct defects. Closing goes through an escrow company that secures the funds: money is released only on effective transfer. Then come the registration transfer with the relevant civil-aviation authority and, if the aircraft changes country, export and import compliance checks. Our team coordinates these steps so the sale is clean, secure and free of later dispute.
How long does it take to sell a private jet?
The time to sell a private jet depends on the model, its condition and the market. A recent, well-maintained aircraft of a sought-after type can find a buyer in a few weeks; an older or niche model takes longer. Preparing the file — full maintenance history, pedigree, up-to-date technical records — markedly speeds the transaction and reassures the buyer. A realistic valuation from the start avoids long periods with no offer. We qualify buyers upfront to bring you only serious enquiries and shorten the sales cycle.
How is a jet's resale value estimated?
The resale value of a private jet is based on age, airframe and engine hours, the maintenance programme, the state of the cabin and avionics, and above all the market for that specific model. Depreciation applies as for any aeronautical asset: a jet loses value with time and use. Comparable transaction references and public market bands provide the base, adjusted for the specifics of your aircraft. We produce a reasoned valuation, then prepare the file and support every step through to the transfer of ownership.
How do you prepare your private jet for sale?
A successful sale is prepared. Gather a full, continuous maintenance history, engine and maintenance programme statuses, up-to-date technical and compliance documents, and present the cabin and avionics well. A clean, readable file reassures the buyer, speeds the pre-buy inspection and supports the price. A realistic valuation from the start avoids long periods with no offer and the successive cuts that devalue the aircraft in the market's eyes. We prepare this file, set a reasoned price and qualify buyers to bring you only serious enquiries, through to the transfer of ownership.
