Right Plane, Right Price
Get an aviation professional on your team
Buying an aircraft can seem a daunting task and far too often the wrong choice is made, leaving owners with buyer’s remorse.
- Which aircraft should you pick?
- Can it do what you need?
- Is it reliable?
- Is the price fair?
You need an aviation professional on your team to ensure that you get the right plane at the right price! Cottrell Aviation is that professional. We will break the process down into a series of steps so that you can be confident in your decisions no matter where in the world you are purchasing from.
Pre Purchase Planning
- Your Cottrell Aviation advisor will start with a questionnaire to:
- Establish your intended mission
- Filter the best fit options for you
- Next, we will provide you with:
- The average cost for purchase and
- More importantly, the continued operation cost of those options
- We will present you with available aircraft for you to choose your favorite
Three Step Plan
Inspections
Purchase the right plane
Once you have selected your desired plane, our team will step in to protect you further.
Prior to you taking time out of your busy schedule, we will:
- Thoroughly review maintenance records
- Investigate damage history giving you confidence that your aircraft is mechanically sound
- Assure that the aircraft is cosmetically acceptable:
- Visit the aircraft
- Conduct a detailed inspection of paint
- Conduct a detailed inspection of interior furnishings
- Conduct a detailed inspection of the aircraft’s systems
As you move forward with your purchase, Cottrell Aviation will be by your side scheduling and reviewing the findings of your pre-purchase inspection at a quality maintenance center.
Our team will help you in deciding on changes to agreements for any repairs or additional equipment prior to closing the deal on your new plane.
Once your purchase is complete, Cottrell Aviation team members will assist you in setting up subscriptions for the services and data packages required to support modern executive aircraft. Our team can help you find the right crew, maintenance support and can even take away the worry of managing your new flight department.
Sales
When the time comes and you decide to upgrade to a new plane, Cottrell Aviation is there again to help.
We keep abreast of the market to assure that we have a thorough knowledge of the value of your aircraft and a strong list of potential buyers. Our team will get your aircraft looking great and professionally listed for a quick and worry-free sale. As you go through the process of negotiating the final agreements, Cottrell Aviation professionals will be there to assist you in making the right decisions, so that you get the maximum value from your aviation asset.
From Pre-Purchase to the Sale of your aircraft the Cottrell Aviation team is there to help, providing a smooth, transparent and worry free ownership experience.
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