The Astra SP provides an incredible value, and in today’s market this value comes at a price under $3,000,000 (in 2007 Astra SPs were selling for over $5,000,000). Gulfstream purchased Israeli Aircraft several years ago and they provide full parts and maintenance support for the Astra SP which typically seats 7 to 8 passengers....
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An Incredible Value – Astra SP S/N 71
2011 Challenger 300, Serial Number 20316
For the New Year, we are representing for sale an exciting new 2011 Challenger 300, Serial Number 20316, delivery position. The aircraft is scheduled to deliver “Green” this month, January 2011, and it is scheduled for a completed delivery in July 2011. The Challenger 300 has been an exceptional aircraft in the Bombardier Challenger product...
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It Is Not New Stuff
Recently, we began to produce professional sales video presentations for the aircraft we have for sale. They have been very well received as they really help a prospect “feel” the surroundings. Seems like a novel idea right? Now comes the fun stuff. In 1985 I hired a PR/Advertising firm in Houston, Texas, to help...
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Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar
Last week I attended the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona with my father, Jay Mesinger. This was the 11th annual conference and I would recommend it to anyone thinking about aircraft ownership for themselves or their corporation. The complexities of owning such a high dollar asset are not...
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Gulfstream IV-SP S/N 1381
We recently listed a 1999 Gulfstream IV-SP for sale based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft, Serial Number 1381, is a low time aircraft with 3,000 hours total time and 360 hours on the engines since mid-life inspections. It is JAR-OPs and EASA certified with terrific avionic options and it is operated...
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Aircraft Values – They can’t be determined in a vacuum.
I am on a flight headed home after closing on the sale of a Falcon 2000 that we have been representing for sale. The Falcon 2000 market and the recent activity in it are a good example of how our aircraft markets are starting to find their footing one make and model at a...
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Important Information From the NBAA 2010 Tax and Regulatory Conference
NBAA 2010 was a great experience for me. This having been my first show, I was able to learn so much about our industry and the people who are involved with it. Several of us from our organization participated in the Tax and Regulatory conference during the convention to stay on top of issues...
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