Buying a Used Plane? Scrutinize the Logs

Rick Durden’s article about hidden damage and other sales lies (December 2022 Aviation Consumer) is one of the better articles I’ve read on the subject in some time, and I thought readers would benefit from more real-world advice on damage history. After 30-plus years of appraising aircraft, I continue to be amazed at the buyers […]

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Aircraft Appraisals: Opinion, Market Trend

There is a noticeable spike in used aircraft prices, and nobody can really offer an explanation why, other than it being a COVID-19 thing. Whatever is driving the feeding frenzy, things have never been good for sellers, but if you’re a buyer financing a purchase, the appraisal process may be falling short, which could cost […]

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