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Acquisitions

Acquisitions

Do you wish to sell a jet, or wish to buy one, our acquisition consultants can serve as your marketplace experts. If you have a plane you wish to sell, Sky diamond jets Services can help you find the right buyer. If you are looking for a new or previously owned jet, we can help you locate the ideal aircraft for your requirements.

You can rely on complete and accurate data—and knowledgeable, unbiased advice.

  • Our available aircraft management services ensure a seamless ownership experience.
  • We assist you in a smooth and streamlined process.
  • We have extensive marketing skills, technical knowledge, financial and regulatory expertise.
  • Our real-world operational experience will help you make the best decisions.

There are four main cost categories to consider, each with specific costs related to aircraft purchase, operation, and maintenance. Generalizations of these costs should be avoided when possible, as they may vary considerably by utilization strategy, geographic area of operation and type of aircraft. Aircraft manufacturers or experienced consultants can assist companies in the detailed understanding and prediction of these costs. The categories are outlined below.

1. Acquisition and infrastructure costs

  • Type of aircraft (capital cost of aircraft type)
  • Number of aircraft to be purchased
  • Financing strategy, interest, lease and other related costs
  • Management costs
  • Projected life span and residual value
  • Related ground transportation acquisitions
  • Spare parts inventory
  • Maintenance tooling and related expenses
  • Passenger terminals and parking leases or acquisitions

2. Direct operating costs

  • Fuel
  • Fuel additives and lubricants
  • Complete maintenance program (scheduled maintenance)
  • Maintenance labor (unscheduled or outsource maintenance)
  • Power by the hour costs (engine maintenance)
  • Landing and parking fees
  • Crew expenses/per diems
  • Catering
  • Navigation chart service
  • Weather Service
  • Management company billings, as applicable

3. Fixed costs

  • Flight department personnel salaries & benefits
  • Hangar fees
  • Insurance (Hull and liability)
  • Recurrent training
  • Updates and uninsured damage
  • Refurbishing
  • Management company fees, as applicable

4. Tax and registration

  • Depreciation and other offsetting tax effects
  • Federal Excise Tax
  • State Sales and Use Tax
  • Personal Property Tax
  • Registration Fees