Aircraft acquisitions carry significant emotional weight. By the time a buyer has found an aircraft they want, flown the demo, negotiated a price, and engaged an inspection shop, they’ve invested real time, real money, and real mental energy. Backing out at that point feels like failure. It isn’t. Sometimes walking away is the most important […]

Most private jet buyers start their search the wrong way. They fall in love with a specific aircraft — maybe they flew on a friend’s Gulfstream, or they’ve been eyeing a particular model for years — and then they work backward, trying to justify the purchase. It feels like research. It isn’t. The right way […]

After working with private jet buyers across every stage of the process, certain patterns emerge. The spreadsheets look different. The aircraft requirements vary. The timelines stretch and compress. But the underlying aircraft ownership psychology — the way buyers actually think, hesitate, and ultimately decide — follows a remarkably consistent arc. Understanding that arc doesn’t just […]

Placing your private jet on a charter certificate sounds like a straightforward way to offset ownership costs. Your aircraft sits in a hangar when you’re not using it. Someone else pays to fly it. You collect revenue. The math seems obvious. The reality is more complicated. Aircraft ownership charter risks are real, varied, and rarely […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

The Hawker 800XP is the most popular and successful variant of the celebrated Hawker 800 series. Introduced in 1995, the XP—standing for “Extended Performance”—brought together more powerful engines, aerodynamic refinements, and higher payload capability, elevating an already proven midsize jet into one of the most versatile and enduring business aircraft ever produced. For nearly two decades of production, […]

In the competitive world of private aviation, some aircraft stand the test of time. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is one such example—an aircraft that builds on the legendary Citation line to deliver a class-leading combination of performance, comfort, and operating efficiency. For buyers entering the midsize business jet market, the pre-owned Citation XLS+ offers exceptional value. At Holstein Aviation, we understand […]

Embarking on the journey to acquire a pre-owned business aircraft is an exhilarating but complex process. After you’ve identified a strong candidate and agreed on a purchase price, the most critical phase begins: the pre-purchase inspection (PPI). This in-depth look at the aircraft and its records is your best defense against buying an aircraft with hidden issues […]

Selling a business aircraft is a significant financial event, and understanding the tax implications is crucial for maximizing your return. For companies with a used corporate plane on the market, proactive tax planning can make a substantial difference. This guide explores key tax strategies and common issues to help you prepare for the sale. The key takeaway […]