AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION
THE RIGHT AIRCRAFT STARTS WITH THE RIGHT MISSION
Strategic aircraft sourcing and acquisition support built around how, where and why you fly.
AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION ADVISORY
BEYOND THE AIRCRAFT
Acquiring a private aircraft is more than identifying an attractive model. Mission profile, passenger requirements, range, airport access, cabin configuration, operating costs and future ownership objectives all influence the right decision.
Varelon Air helps clients define those requirements, identify suitable aircraft and navigate the acquisition process with a clear, mission-led approach.
A BETTER ACQUISITION STARTS WITH THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
Before searching the market, we help define what the aircraft needs to accomplish.
MISSION PROFILE
We analyze routes, utilization, passengers, and environment to determine aircraft category.
AIRCRAFT CAPABILITY
Range, runway performance, cabin, baggage capacity and mission flexibility are evaluated against your expected use.
OWNERSHIP OBJECTIVES
Acquisition budget, operating profile, expected holding period and future requirements help shape the search.
MARKET OPTIONS
New and pre-owned aircraft can be compared around availability, specification, condition and overall suitability.
OUR PROCESS FROM APPLICATION TO ACQUISITION
01
DEFINE THE MISSION
We define your routes, passengers, range, frequency and operational priorities.
02
IDENTIFY THE AIRCRAFT
We evaluate aircraft categories and models against your mission and ownership goals.
03
SOURCE THE MARKET
We identify relevant new and pre-owned aircraft opportunities across the market.
04
COMPARE & EVALUATE
We compare the shortlisted aircraft to evaluate their suitability and fit.
05
DUE DILIGENCE
We help coordinate the technical, legal, title and escrow resources required.
06
TRANSACTION SUPPORT
We support communication and coordination through closing and transition into ownership.
NEW & PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT
THE RIGHT AIRCRAFT MAY NOT BE THE MOST OBVIOUS ONE
Aircraft selection should be driven by mission rather than assumption.
Depending on availability, utilization, budget and ownership objectives, the right solution may be a factory-new aircraft, a late-model pre-owned aircraft or an alternative model capable of accomplishing the same mission more efficiently.
Varelon Air helps clients compare realistic options before narrowing the search.
ONE ACQUISITION. MULTIPLE SPECIALISTS.
Aircraft transactions can involve multiple disciplines. Varelon Air can help coordinate the appropriate resources around the acquisition.
TECHNICAL
Pre-purchase inspection, records and aircraft condition through qualified specialists.
LEGAL & TAX
Coordination with appropriately qualified aviation legal and tax professionals.
TITLE & ESCROW
Transaction support involving appropriate title, lien, escrow and closing specialists.
MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Introductions to aircraft management and operational providers.
AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION
LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT AIRCRAFT?
Tell us how you intend to fly. Varelon Air can help define the requirement, explore suitable aircraft and begin a targeted market search.