IADA report: ‘Strongest areas of increase in light and midsize jet’ sales
Yuvan Kumar
26th April 2021, 1:18
Sales of light and midsize jets will show the strongest growth over the next six months, according to a new report from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
IADA brokers predicted how the different sizes of pre-owned aircraft would perform on a scale of ‘significant decrease’ (from 0-0.9) to ‘significant increase’ (from 4-5).
Respondents indicate a
“better than normal” market conditions both in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.
The report also showed that IADA Accredited Dealers closed 211 pre-owned aircraft sales transactions in the first quarter of 2021. Another 246 aircraft are expected to close in the next few months.
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So, what should new buyers be aware of before purchasing a new or pre-owned private jet? Jahid Fazal-Karim shares his top tips below.
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It may sound self-serving, but the best tip I can give is to work with a trusted advisor. Most new buyers will admit that an aircraft purchase is much different than purchasing real estate, a car or any other large-scale asset, and having an expert to guide you through the process from start to finish, from the letter of intent (LOI) to delivery, is critical.
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A year into the pandemic, many uncertainties remain but what seems clear is that the ultra-rich are still investing in private jets and superyachts with pre-Covid vim.
While some corporate buyers are scaling back aircraft use, younger, ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly splashing out on larger, long-range aircraft capable of transcontinental travel without the need for fuel stops, according to Jetcraft, an international leader in private jet sales.