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Aircraft brokers are independent professionals specializing in buying and selling aircraft (distinct from charter brokers who focus on selling charter flights). We typically represent either the buyer or the seller, and lead the transaction process while prioritizing our client’s desires and constraints. The goal? A smooth, satisfying transaction that leaves both parties grinning from wingtip to wingtip.

We have honed a unique skill set over years of experience, which include knowing all the secret ins and outs of aircraft, negotiation skills that lead to favorable deals while preserving gentleman relationships, and project management skills that enables a strict control of timelines, budgets, and risks for the benefit of our clients.

Our far-reaching industry network complements these skills when it comes to matching buyers and sellers around the world. Our connections also grant us access to exclusive and juicy information about the market (recent transactions, bottom prices, sold prices etc.) that are crucial to provide realistic values you can base your decisions on. We also leverage our network to provide our clients with solutions beyond our expertise (maintenance, financing, operation, insurance etc.). In a nutshell, as aircraft brokers, we leverage our expertise, negotiation know-how, and extensive network to make each transaction a seamless, sky-high success.

You could, but we would argue that you would not want to if you knew what we know. When purchasing an aircraft, a skilled broker will help you find the perfect plane tailored specifically to your needs. It is possible that a pilot, charter broker, or operator might suggest an aircraft that caters more to their own preferences than yours. The pilot might favor this expensive machine with the latest fancy avionics he always wanted to try. Operators may be tempted to advise an aircraft that is best suited for their charter needs. That’s how you could end up buying an aircraft that is not right for you, only to be back on the market in six months.

When selling your aircraft, the right broker will help you obtain the best value while safeguarding your interests throughout the transaction. The potential issues with pilots, operators, or other industry professionals can range from trivial arrangements to outright corruption. We’ve seen, way too many times, people trusted by the owner requesting improper and undue commissions to push for a specific deal.

Beyond these potential biases your employees or supplier may have, buying and selling aircraft requires a unique skill set that neither flying nor operating an aircraft really teaches. Experienced aircraft brokers often have a background in piloting, operations, or engineering, complemented by sales, marketing, and project management skills. We don’t just deliver the plane and wish you good luck – we involve your pilots, operators, and service centers in the transaction process to ensure a smooth start for your operation.

Certainly! At 88K, our sole mission is to help you achieve the dream of feeling at home wherever you go. That’s why our one and only activity is to help owners buying or selling their private aircraft. If you’re considering buying or selling a plane, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re more than happy to discuss, share valuable information and insights without making you sign a contract. After our conversation and equipping you with helpful tools and knowledge, you are free to decide if you’d like us to represent you. If not, no hard feelings, you’re always welcome for a coffee!