Contact plane distributors. Many businesses that offer private jet services, also sell planes to business and private individuals. They find many of their clients through word of mouth. An online search will reveal a listing of companies willing to sell business jets. Business Jet Traveler magazine offers access to a wide variety of planes services. You can find a link to their website in the Resources section at the bottom of this article.
Determine if new or used plane is more feasible. The decision to buy new or used is primarily based on funds available for purchase. It’s easier to purchase a used plane outright. Maintenance records make it easy to determine how often a used plane has been serviced and whether or not there were any issues.
Decide on the size of the plane. Business jets range in size from Cessnas that seat two to eight people to an Airbus that seats thirty or more people. The size of the plane will be based on the kinds of flights that an individual or business typically charters. A business jet for a professional sports team would typically be much larger than a jet used by a private individual for transporting a small group of family and friends.
Plan for the future needs of the business jet. Decide how many flights per year will be chartered. This will provide some insight on whether to buy a new or used business jet as well as whether or not there is a need to even buy a jet. The cost of fuel and commercial flights is useful information in the planning process as well.
Go for test rides. Charter a test flight in the desire plane model. Get a feel for how the plane handles in turbulent weather as well as during take offs and landings. It’s imperative that the passengers feel safe and comfortable during the flight.
