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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the high-stakes world of corporate and private aviation, the difference between a fragmented, stressful sale and a seamless closing often comes down to one document: the Broker Representation Agreement. While some owners are tempted to test the waters with “open listings” or informal arrangements, sophisticated sellers understand that a formal partnership with a premier aircraft […]

When an aircraft for sale enters the market, its physical condition is the first thing a buyer notices, but its “dormant” history is what a pre-purchase inspector scrutinizes. If an aircraft isn’t flying regularly while waiting for a buyer, it faces a silent enemy: degradation. Proper storage and preservation are not just about keeping the […]

In the modern aviation marketplace, a cockpit is more than just a workspace—it is a primary driver of asset liquidity. When a buyer evaluates an aircraft for sale, the “panel” often tells a deeper story than the airframe itself, particularly when the aircraft is a general aviation aircraft. With NextGen requirements now firmly in place, […]