Aircraft values are hotly contested at the beginning of each year by everyone - OEM’s, brokers, appraisers, but what’s the truth? How do you cut through all the noise? What’s absolutely certain anymore?
What is Appraisal Review? (and why it's important)
Driving Forces Behind Aircraft Retirement
Aircraft frequently outlive the manufacturer life estimates, sometimes by multiple decades. This is great news for owners and operators who are looking to stretch their investment and helps maintain lower cost options in the used marketplace. However, as some of these aircraft approach 40+ years of faithful service, the shadow of retirement grows larger. So what happens if you’re holding onto an aircraft that is ready to make its last flight? How do you know it’s time? Let’s take a look.
