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The Holstein Aviation

The Holstein Aviation

At Holstein Aviation, we have navigated the complexities of the business aviation marketplace for decades. Across 4,700+ transactions, we’ve seen tax laws come and go, but the landscape of 2026, influenced significantly by the big beautiful bill act and adjustments to the internal revenue code, is truly unique. For the sophisticated owner, a business aircraft […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we’ve spent over 300 collective years navigating the fluid dynamics of the business aviation marketplace. With more than 4,700 transactions in our rearview mirror, we have learned that “price” and “value” are rarely the same figure. In the current 2026 “Sorting Market,” determining the true worth of a multi-million dollar asset requires […]

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Deciding whether to purchase a new or pre-owned private jet is one of the most significant investment decisions an aviation buyer will face. It is a choice that balances immediate financial considerations against long-term operational goals, maintenance predictability, and personal preferences. Whether you are browsing the global market for an aircraft for sale, considering models […]

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When you decide to list an aircraft for sale, your mind likely goes to the shiny exterior, the pristine cabin, or the avionics upgrades. However, the most critical asset you have isn’t found on the tarmac—it is locked inside your aircraft’s maintenance logbooks. In the aviation world, if it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen. A […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we’ve spent decades mastering the art and science of the deal. With a track record of 4,700+ transactions valued at over $10 billion, we’ve learned that the most critical decision a seller makes happens before the first listing even goes live: setting the price for How To Price Your Aircraft For Sale. […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we often say that while anyone can list an aircraft, very few can actually navigate a transaction to a successful close. Understanding how to sell an aircraft has never been more critical in today’s complex environment. Over the past many decades, our team has managed more than 4,700 separate transactions valued at […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we’ve guided clients through more than 4,700 transactions over decades. We’ve seen that the most expensive mistake in aviation isn’t paying a premium for the right jet—it’s paying any price for the wrong one. In the current 2026 “Sorting Market,” characterized by high flight activity and the permanent 100% bonus depreciation incentive […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we have navigated the complexities of the business aviation marketplace for decades. With more than 4,700 transactions and $10 billion in aircraft sales, we’ve learned that the success of an aircraft acquisition isn’t determined at the closing table—it’s determined by the questions to ask before acquiring a private aircraft asked months before […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we often find that the term “aircraft broker” doesn’t quite capture the gravity of what we do. In an industry where a single oversight can cost millions, we prefer the term Aviation Advisor. With 300+ years of collective experience and over 4,700 aircraft sales transactions under our belt, we’ve seen the market […]

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At Holstein Aviation, our team has guided clients through more than 4,700 transactions. We often describe the Aircraft Purchase Agreement (APA) not just as a contract, but as the “user manual” for the transaction. It is the definitive document that turns the handshake of a Letter of Intent (LOI) into a legally binding, multi-million dollar […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we’ve guided clients through more than 4,700 transactions over decades. We often say that while anyone can list an aircraft, very few can navigate the complex journey from “Interest” to “Entry into Service” without hitting a financial or regulatory squawk. In the current 2026 “Sorting Market,” characterized by high flight activity and […]

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At Holstein Aviation, we’ve guided clients through over 4,700 transactions across 300+ collective years of shifting industry landscapes. If we’ve done our “headwork” and “legwork” correctly, closing day should be the most anticlimactic part of the aircraft acquisition process. In the current aircraft market, where the 2026 business jet sector is moving at a record […]

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