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To Lease or to Own? Choosing the Right Aircraft Acquisition Strategy

April 2, 2025

By Airmart Team

Acquiring an aircraft is a significant investment, and deciding whether to lease or own it is one of the most crucial choices for buyers. Both options have advantages, risks, and financial implications. The right strategy depends on operational needs, financial stability, long-term goals, and tax considerations.

In this blog, we will discuss the key differences between leasing and owning an aircraft, the pros and cons of each, and how to determine which option is best for your needs.

Understanding the Basics: Leasing vs. Owning an Aircraft

Before exploring the benefits and drawbacks of each option, it is essential to understand the fundamental differences between leasing and owning an aircraft.

Leasing involves renting an aircraft for a specified period. The lessee pays regular installments but does not own the aircraft. Leasing contracts typically range from a few months to several years.
Owning: Involves purchasing the aircraft outright. The buyer holds the full title and is responsible for all costs, including maintenance, insurance, and depreciation.

Advantages of Leasing an Aircraft

Leasing is an attractive option for many aviation businesses and private owners due to its financial flexibility and lower upfront costs. Here’s why leasing may be the right choice:

1. Lower Initial Capital Outlay

Leasing requires significantly less upfront investment than purchasing. This makes it an appealing option for individuals or companies looking to avoid committing large amounts of capital.

Example: Purchasing a mid-sized business jet could cost around $20 million, while leasing might only require a $500,000 down payment and manageable monthly payments.

2. Predictable Operating Costs

When you lease an aircraft, you often pay a fixed monthly fee, which makes budgeting easier. Maintenance and repair costs are sometimes included in the lease, protecting lessees from unexpected expenses.

3. Flexibility and Upgrades

Leasing offers greater flexibility, especially for companies with changing operational needs. At the end of the lease term, you can upgrade to a newer model, ensuring you always have access to the latest technology without being locked into long-term ownership.

4. Tax and Accounting Benefits

Leasing may offer tax advantages, as payments can be deducted as business expenses. This can reduce taxable income and provide financial benefits, especially for corporations.

Drawbacks of Leasing an Aircraft

While leasing offers flexibility, it also comes with some limitations:

1. No Ownership Equity

Since you do not own the aircraft, you cannot build equity. After years of leasing, you have no tangible asset for your investment.

2. Usage Restrictions

Leasing agreements often include restrictions on usage, flight hours, and modifications. Exceeding these limits can result in hefty fees.

3. Long-Term Costs May Be Higher

Although leasing has lower upfront costs, it may be more expensive over the long term. The cumulative lease payments could exceed the cost of purchasing the aircraft outright.

4. Potential Tax Advantages

Aircraft ownership can offer significant tax benefits, such as depreciation deductions and potential tax credits, making it a financially attractive option for businesses.

Drawbacks of Owning an Aircraft

Despite its benefits, ownership comes with its own set of challenges:

1. High Initial Investment

Purchasing an aircraft requires substantial capital, which may be a significant financial burden. Buyers need to factor in the purchase price, registration, taxes, and legal fees.

2. Ongoing Maintenance and Repair Costs

Unlike leasing, owners are fully responsible for all maintenance, repairs, and operational costs, which can be unpredictable and costly.

Example: The annual maintenance costs for a midsize jet can range from $500,000 to over $1 million.

3. Depreciation and Market Risks

Aircraft depreciate over time, which impacts their resale value. Additionally, market conditions and technological advancements can affect the asset’s worth.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Between Leasing and Owning

When deciding between leasing and owning, it is essential to consider the following factors:

Financial Stability

Leasing suits companies with limited cash flow or those seeking short-term flexibility.
Owning is preferable for those with strong financial backing seeking long-term value and asset control.

Frequency of Use

Frequent flyers or businesses with consistent travel needs may benefit more from ownership.
Occasional users may find leasing more economical and practical.

Tax Implications

Consult with a financial advisor to determine the tax benefits and implications of leasing and owning based on your region and business structure.

Operational Needs

If you need access to the latest technology and models, leasing allows for regular upgrades.
For specialized modifications or consistent flight operations, owning offers greater flexibility.

Leasing vs. Owning: Which One is Right for You?

The right aircraft acquisition strategy depends on your financial situation, operational needs, and long-term goals.

Choose leasing if you prefer financial flexibility, lower upfront costs, and predictable expenses.
Choose ownership if you prioritize full control, asset appreciation, and long-term stability.

Why Choose Airmart for Your Aircraft Acquisition?

At Airmart, we specialize in helping clients make informed decisions about aircraft acquisition. Whether you are considering leasing or purchasing, our team of experts offers:

Comprehensive Market Analysis: We provide insights on aircraft models, market trends, and resale value.
Tailored Acquisition Solutions: Whether you prefer leasing or owning, we offer customized solutions to fit your budget and operational goals.
Expert Consultation: Our experienced advisors will guide you through the legal, financial, and tax considerations.

Take the Next Step with Airmart

Whether you are ready to lease or own an aircraft, Airmart is here to help you make the best decision. Our team of aviation specialists will guide you through the entire acquisition process, ensuring you choose the right strategy to meet your goals.

Contact Airmart today to explore your aircraft acquisition options and take flight with confidence!

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John Hardin

19:29 28 Mar 25

Ben from airmart was great throughout the process. I’d work with him anytime.

Clif Louis

22:31 06 Feb 25

I couldn’t be happier. Grant was a real help. He negotiated a price that was fair. We had a couple of serious offers that went away, but we stayed patient. We knew that plane was great and would sell to the right buyer. After having my plane for 44 years, it was sad to see it go, but it is going to someone that will appreciate how I took care of it over the years.Thanks again to whole team. The closing was easy using docusign.

TOBAL RAMEL

11:08 04 Feb 25

Nick Hurley

14:36 01 Feb 25

It’s always a great experience working with Sav at Airmart. I bought my first plane through Airmart and then just recently sold and upgraded to a faster plane through Airmart. They have a great, easy process and I always know they broker high quality airplanes.

Douglas Lyon

23:24 29 Jan 25

fast and easy purchase. Full service and great inspection.

Helmut Weislein

16:37 24 Jan 25

Excellent experience purchasing a Tecnam P2010! I dealt with Grant the owner and Matt the instructor Pilot that demonstrated the airplane to me. Both were extremely professional and made this purchase very easy. I highly recommend AirMart for your next airplane purchase!

Leonard Pickering

02:00 09 Jan 25

Great people to work with buying or selling your plane!

Gregg Marrs

21:34 06 Jan 25

My experiences with Airmart were very professional. They were very good about communication with me during the process. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

Buzz K

04:15 29 Dec 24

Reached out to airmart and spoke with Sav. He asked me to send pics of my plane which I did immediately. He never returned my calls or emails. Not impressed with lack of any follow up and with 5% commission rates.

Michael Nebeling

17:26 27 Dec 24

My wife and I worked with AirMart to get our first plane so she can continue her pilot training. Tate, Jeff, Annie and the entire team were very friendly and helpful. It took us a few attempts to get the plane we wanted and they kept supporting us. When we visited to take a look at the plane they were great hosts, including picking us up from the gate, showing us the plane, taking my wife out on a test flight (with one of their CFIs since she hasn’t completed the license yet). All in all this was an extremely pleasant experience. Buying your first airplane is a big deal, at least to us, and we felt in good hands! Thanks to the AirMart team :) Hope to see you all at Oshkosh next year!

Keith Bayird

16:39 26 Dec 24

Grant was great to work with!! Sold my Honda Jet very quickly!

Andy Meers

16:18 22 Dec 24

The team at AirMart walked us through a great purchasing experience of a 1979 Piper Dakota. The aircraft is everything advertised plus more. Thank you to Whitney, Annie, and their finance partner Jeff Graves for helping us get up in the air!

Mark Williams

19:01 05 Dec 24

Excellent service! My plane sold in oneday and the funds were wired to my account the next day . Wow! Very organized and efficient!

Randy Dodson

22:12 03 Dec 24

AirMart is a great place to buy an Aircraft. Professional in every way and they go out of their way to make the buying experience great.

Chris Schoensee

22:53 27 Nov 24

Tate and the team at AirMart are they ONLY people we will use to sell our aircraft. They are incredibly professional and always deliver on time as promised. Cheers guys, we appreciate you helping us with our C172’s over the years.

Jerry Lyons

02:14 21 Nov 24

Greg Brock

15:52 19 Nov 24

I just bought a C301R from Airmart. Whitney Wooldridge, the Airmart Rep for this plane, was fantastic. There were 3 partial owners of the plane and they all had a different stance which made negotiations difficult. If not for Whitney’s efforts this sale would not have been completed. During the sales process an Airmart mechanic found a fuel leak, (not found by my inspection group), which they fixed at no charge to me. Airmart has several full time mechanics that makes the entire sales process much smoother. Whitney also made the extra effort to meet me on a Saturday outside their normal business hours, which was the only time I could pick up the plane. She had a mechanic standing by which we had to consult or we would had been unable to leave the airport. I definitely recommend this group selling or buying an aircraft.

G Mincey

22:07 14 Nov 24

Sav, and the entire team at Airmart were superb throughout my recent acquisition of a new, for me, airplane. Always a complex process with a lot of moving parts. Flawless job all the way. Thanks.

Vince White

23:59 03 Oct 24

Definitely an expert team committed to customer satisfaction. Two thumbs up!

Mitchell

12:17 03 Oct 24

I have purchased numerous aircraft over the last 30 years and working with Airmart on my latest purchase the process was seamless. AirMart was very professional in every part of the purchase. Sav was extremely help full during all phases of the sell, I never felt pressured to purchase the aircraft and every question I had was addressed in a timely manner.Thanks again

Michael Immell

17:00 24 Sep 24

I bought a plane that they were brokering. They were professional and helpful throughout. This was my first airplane purchase and they were understanding and helpful. Sav was honest in his representation of the aircraft and believed that the quality of the aircraft spoke for itself. This has proven to be the case after 80 hours of flight time, no major issues have arisen and the engine oil analysis if fantastic. Highly recommend.

Marty Harbin

21:27 19 Sep 24

We visited the AirMart operation, a great place to see multiple airplanes and models. Purchasing an airplane is a major investment, so it’s wonderful to be able to touch and sit in almost all of them before making a decision. Our sales professional, Sav Savane, knows his airplanes and seeks to help you make the right choice. Sav sold our old plane for us, and although there were some issues, he did his follow-up and guided us through the sale of our aircraft. Overall, it was a great experience, and AirMart is a good place to purchase your next airplane.

Archie Williams

21:14 19 Sep 24

These guys are awesome. Have bought several planes from AirMart and they are great to work with. Very professional and up front about planes. Fast on log books. Nice facilities to do pre-buys, Fast and flexible closings. They work great with A1C Titles that makes entire process quick and easy. Adam is fantastic. He calls me whenever he gets planes that meet our criteria. Just let him know what you are looking for and he does all the work and calls you when he has a plane for you. Would work with AirMart when buying or selling any aircraft. Highly, Highly recommend then.

FlyGirl Cifford

15:49 01 Sep 24

I had a very positve experience selling my airplane with AirMart. The whole thing happened quickly with no hiccups. AirMart took care of everything. The people were fantastic to work with and very professional. I would recommend people looking to sell their airplane to give AirMart a call

Justin Ash

15:07 26 Aug 24

I have worked with Airmart on several occasions and they always come through with quality service and support. Grant and his team are top notch handling the process from start to finish.

Lauren Walters

12:10 29 Jul 24

I heard good things about Airmart but it didn’t go well. I had to chase them down multiple times just for them to get back to me and felt like I was getting tossed around. I still had questions Whitney couldn’t help me and had a horrible attitude. I ran into several issues where Grant constantly gave me inaccurate info. Disappointed

Taryn Cates

12:06 29 Jul 24

I waited days for responses from Grant, and when I did hear back, the updates were often vague or off. It made the whole buying process unnecessarily stressful. I would recommend exploring other options.

Eric Bromschwig

14:02 18 Jul 24

AirMart sold my airplane in RECORD time. Thanks to all your hard work. Highly recommend!!!

Chris Allison

17:48 08 Jul 24

Tate Preece & Airmart were amazing in every way selling my 1972 182P for me. I dabbled a little with selling it myself and quickly realized that my time was much better used in other capacities. I can not recomend these guys enough and when im ready to move up to a Barron they will be my 1st call to get the ball rolling.

Ken McBrayer

12:55 18 Jun 24

I have bought and sold with AirMart. I highly recommend AirMart whether you are buying or selling your aircraft.AirMarts salespeople, closing agents, escrow firm and ownership are always professional and worked hard for a positive outcome for me.Hat tip to Tate Preece for his professionalism with my Cirrus purchase. No pressure, no jeopardy, no gotcha’s.Ken McBrayer..

Jason Ely

10:51 11 Jun 24

Sav and Airmarts support staff make purchasing a plane the most effortless process. Amazing support, day, evening, weekends. Always on top of it!! Thanks Sav, Annie and support team!

Melissa Lee

00:31 11 Jun 24

Terrible experience with AirMart. We were looking to purchase a plane and the deal fell through, as terms were not agreed upon. After paying a $10,000 refundable deposit, we were told we’d get our money back. Around 3/15/2024, we backed out of the deal and still have yet to receive our money back. They have all kinds of excuses and reasons why we haven’t received it yet: they sent it to the wrong person, they are waiting on the check to cancel, etc. Here it is now almost THREE months later and we still have yet to receive a dime. Grant even emailed me last week, saying if the check still wasn’t there in our mailbox on June 6, 2024, he would wire it out the next day. No wire the next day and he also has not responded to any emails since then.

Vikas Chopra

21:28 10 Jun 24

Excellent place for Aviation

Danny Michaels

13:56 28 May 24

Selling an aircraft is complex, and they made it simple. My aircraft sold for full price in less than 8 hours, and they guided everyone through the pre-buy and legal matters of transferring the aircraft. Escrow service was professional and timely. I highly recommend AirMart.

Malcolm Brown IV

20:02 15 May 24

AirMart and particularly Tate Preece did an excellent job in listing and completing a sale of my plane. Their market knowledge and guidance was spot on.

Chuck Yanke

16:59 15 May 24

Made the entire process very easy. Extremely professional and efficient.

Chris Funk

13:27 13 May 24

Contacted AirMart to help us sell our airplane. Adam and crew worked quickly to provide us with a buyer. Sale was uneventful and pleasant. AirMart helped with delivery logistics. I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling an airplane.

James Downs

21:35 11 May 24

I had my Cessna 182 sold by Airmart and was extremely happy with the result. My plane sold in just a few weeks at a price I was very happy with… with Airmart handling the entire transaction. I have used their service twice now, as a buyer and as a seller. They are a very knowledgeable, competent, and honest group of people working there and I am very happy I used their services and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell an aircraft.

Eric Walden

21:19 09 May 24

I have bought and sold with AirMart. I would highly recommend AirMart whether you are buying or selling your aircraft.AirMarts salespeople, closing agents, escrow firm and ownership are always professional and work hard for a positive and fruitful outcome for you!

Randall Greene

23:32 29 Mar 24

I had a great experience using Air Mart to purchase my Comanche. Sav was very helpful every step of the way!

Scott Stilson

18:38 25 Mar 24

All the professionals at AirMart made this transaction so easy for me. When I had questions they were on top of it! The entire process was so super simple for me. My hats off to everyone there! Thank you! I will go through them again in the future!

scott shapiro

00:17 21 Mar 24

Air mart is awesome to work with. I really appreciate all the effort and support. Sav is great !

John OKeefe

04:08 19 Mar 24

I had a great experience selling my Piper Saratoga thru Airmart. A friend of mine recently used Airmart and told me the experience was wonderful. Whitney and her team handled everything and the whole process was so easy. While I didn’t like seeing my Saratoga leave, the team at Airmart was so supportive and professional thruout the process. I would whole heartedly recommend Airmart to my fellow aircraft owners any day

evelyn Shashy

00:11 09 Feb 24

Airmart made the sale of my Cirrus SR22 seamless. My broker, Tate was always available for questions and best suggestions. The team moved my plane quickly from “maybe sell it” to “sold!”I would definitely call on them for my next sell or purchase.

Eric Davis

19:08 08 Feb 24

Working with Tate and Annie at AirMart was a pleasure. This was my first aircraft purchase through a brokerage and it was extremely simple.

Terry Beal

15:32 02 Feb 24

Max Scott

19:32 19 Jan 24

I bought and sold an airplane with Airmart. Sav was awesome to work with and everything was very straightforward and easy. To anyone looking for buy or sell an airplane I would highly recommend Airmart.

Corey Shaker

00:09 17 Jan 24

My concern posting this review is that the reader may think I am related to the staff in some way and not take it as a credible source. The truth is that Sav and his team at AirMart are simply that good. They are the Ritz Carlton of the trade. Sav went so far and above on the purchase of my new to me Baron 58TC and the sale of my Baron 55 that I just can’t put it into words. In addition, the process by which they escrow and register for you the new aircraft is amazing. They charge next to nothing for a service that eliminates the need to deal with the FAA for the reg. I would rather floss with barbed wire that deal with that!! Anyway, the whole process from start to finish was just classy…top notch…over the top great. Thank you Sav and your team.

Joseph Thomas

21:34 09 Jan 24

Excellent service and great people to do business with.

Chris Zayac

12:23 15 Dec 23

Denny Fitch

21:27 27 Nov 23

Working with Whitney was an absolute pleasure for the latest purchase! The whole team at AirMart was professional, friendly, and so easy with which to work. I can’t recommend Whitney and the rest of the team at AirMart any more highly the next time you need help buying or selling. I for sure will be!! Thank you!!!

Mohamed Datoo

16:34 26 Nov 23

I dealt with Sav since March finding me an airplane to purchase. The customer service from the beginning was outstanding. The hospitality he provided for myself, my wife and my 4 year old son was above and beyond when we went to see the airplane we purchased. Truly a great buying experience. From sales to closing the deal. We were so lucky to have found Airmart to sell us our airplane. Highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to deal with them again. Wish could give more than 5 stars!

John Prater

20:30 18 Nov 23

As soon as I taxied to Air Mart, two young men along with Tate were there to meet me. The two men started getting the wings clear of bugs. I was impressed, everyone was professional courteous. Tate kept me updated and my aircraft sale was completed and hassle free. I will recommend Tate and Air Mart given the opportunity. thanks again.

Matt Dee

17:51 18 Nov 23

Bought my first plane through them, and it was incredibly easy. They handled all the paperwork and even helped ferry the plane to another airport for an inspection

Tim Martin

19:02 01 Nov 23

the staff at AirMart was amazeing to work with,, what a nice and helpfull people, each one was appreciated,, would do it all over again,, we are enjoying the 2023 Diamond DA40,, thanks again, keep up the spirit

Chad Maisel

01:20 17 Oct 23

I would never list my plane with these guys. Cooper was horrible, asleep most of the time. Made a 7% lower offer and got nothing from him then a few days later “it sold at full price” still shows for sale and hasn’t responded since. Look elsewhere.

Tim Short

14:41 20 Sep 23

Great Team to work with ,.

Jan Sichermann

18:29 14 Sep 23

J Smith

20:00 22 Aug 23

Used Adam for both purchase and sale of aircrafts. All transactions went smoothly.

Keith Abram

22:36 02 Aug 23

Very good experience. Although I hated seeing my pride and joy leave without me being behind the controls, Airmart made the sell go without any problems…

obi-wan Kenobi

22:05 21 Jul 23

Great broker , serious !

Dana Cleverdon

19:48 16 Jun 23

First class outfit selling top notch airplanes. My salesman Tate was a total professional and easy to deal with. All the paperwork was a snap and all done online ahead of time. We just rolled in, enjoyed our provided lunch, and rolled on out. Thank you AirMart for a great first airplane buying experience!

Ian Castro-Barnhart

14:17 12 Jun 23

I don’t even know where to begin…Overwhelmed was the best word to describe our self-guided several month long search for our families aircraft. Then, I was told to contact Sav at AirMart and this was the best advice could have been given. After talking with Sav about a Piper Dakota that they were representing we made the drive down to Lexington to look at the airplane. Three weeks later we were closing on said aircraft. AirMart makes the process of acquiring an aircraft anything but Overwhelming. We love our plane, and we look forward to being AirMart customers again. If you’re feeling like you are barely treading water in your aircraft search, give AirMart call and they will find your the aircraft that fits your mission.

Shea Talbot

16:31 30 May 23

It’s always a great experience working with Sav and the entire AirMart team, highly suggest working with them!

Benjamin Zucker

20:54 18 May 23

AirMart always put their customers first. Smooth transactions, turn key service, every time! Ask for Tate, A+ salesman!

David Sidney Hodges

12:50 06 May 23

Airmart did a great job of handling the details of my airplane purchase.

Jacob Harvey

23:29 25 Apr 23

Thank you Airmart for such a timely and professional transaction! A++

David Mitchell

21:27 15 Apr 23

Awesome experience! I have bought and sold 10 aircraft and 1 glider over the years and without exception, AirMart was the best! I responded to a mailing asking if I wanted to sell my plane. I went online and responded. Within a short time, Grant Sutherlin, the President of AirMart contacted me personally. After providing him with some details and a few pictures he made me an offer that was fair and I accepted. In less then 10 days we closed and the funds were in my account. NO SURRISES!!! This is a quality operation and when I brought my plane to them I was impressed by everyone I came into contact with. A young man took me to the terminal to catch my flight and in talking with him I could tell Airmart is an exciting place to work. Grant and Airmart have my highest possible recommendation if you are buying or selling an airplane and I won’t hesitate to use them in the future.

Richard Prevatt

21:36 05 Apr 23

Looks to be a good place to buy an airplane, I watch there YouTube video

John Marshall

17:41 30 Mar 23

First time buying an airplane and AirMart made the process a piece of cake. Very professional, cooperative and respectful of my time.

Jorge Lopez

11:52 17 Mar 23

Hugh Houston

15:25 02 Mar 23

Very well organized and good communication throughout the process

Beverly Flight Center

15:32 03 Feb 23

Great to work with. Very responsive and easy to work with.

Aristoteli Dorizas

12:03 01 Feb 23

After spending a few months of trying to purchase an aircraft on my own, I reached out to AirMart. Within 12 hours Brooke F reached out to see what I was looking for in an aircraft. A few days later Brooke reached out with a great aircraft that fit my needs. within just a could of weeks we closed of N7466N.Thank you t the entire team at AirMart for making the process so seamless.

Dale Read

16:02 24 Jan 23

Selling my 2006 T182T with AirMart was an excellent experience.I dropped off my airplane in October, 2022 and had it sold by January 2023. Grant kept me informed during the sales process and then thru the closing process. I don’t plan to purchase another airplane, but if I did, I would definitely use AirMart.

Jerome Abernathy

21:00 21 Jan 23

We bought a very nice Piper Lance listed by AirMart. They were very attentive and helpful throughout the purchase process from beginning to end. They are consummate professionals and I would highly recommend them.

Felipe Santiago

01:34 07 Jan 23

Just purchased our 4th aircraft from AirMart! Every time it is just as expected, aircraft are clean and no headaches. Would definitely recommend especially to a new aircraft buyer. Tate and his team are always on their game!

Ron Poland

00:34 03 Jan 23

I recently sold my aircraft through Airmart and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a broker to manage an aircraft sale. At the outset they advised me of the marketing process and their expectations of value. They assisted me with advice on securing insurance and the merit of a pre-sale avionics upgrade. At every step of the process they were responsive, knowledgeable, professional and direct. They arranged the ferry flight to relocate the aircraft to KLEX and presented me with an acceptable purchase offer within 2 days of its arrival. Sav, Whitney and Annie were all great to deal with and I am very satisfied with the outcome. I highly recommend Airmart to anyone looking to market an aircraft.“I give AirMart permission to quote from my comments and to use these quotations in ads, brochures, promotions and other marketing materials.”

Jonathan Sisk

17:51 30 Dec 22

Grant and his team did a good job of finding a buyer and representing my interests. Managed the details of inspections and closing very efficiently. I would recommend AirMart.

Dan Prud’homme

23:19 08 Dec 22

Prior to this most recent sale of our aircraft, Sav and Airmart had assisted with two previous aircraft purchases. All three experiences were truly exceptional.Sav is always patient, thorough and organized. In all three transactions, we felt, not only well represented but that our best interests were well protected. He’s not only knowledgeable but also a highly skilled negotiator.If you are looking for someone you can trust to represent your best interests, look no further than Bengaly “Sav” Savane – he’s the best!

Greg Garvis

18:13 30 Nov 22

As always, another successful sale with AirMart. We have used AirMart multiple time over the years and we are very satisfied. I highly recommend this company.

Andy Burress

14:49 30 Nov 22

Jeff Rodriguez

22:33 11 Nov 22

Brooke and the entire team at Airmart were fantastic! Could not imagine anyone doing better. Will recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a plane. Thank you all for helping our family !

TAI-CHI KWOK

22:34 01 Nov 22

I had the pleasure of working with Adam Mabry at AirMart twice. I bought an airplane from Adam 2 years ago and he sold the same airplane today.AirMart has highly experienced professionals who know how to buy/sell airplane from beginning to end.I tried selling the airplane myself and it was an absolute nightmare and waste of time, one local guy asked me the same questions 3 times, by phone, in person, and by text. By the way, the answers were the same every time.And locals will ask you to show the airplane over and over with no intention of or funds to buy the airplane.I promise selling thru AirMart will save you time and money, and most importantly your sanity.If you’re buying or selling airplane, call Adam today, it doesn’t get any better.

Joe Kellogg

15:19 25 Oct 22

I recently purchased a beautiful Cessna TTx from AirMart. The experience was outstanding. I worked with Sav from their sales team, and he made the process easy. I highly recommend AirMart, and I will differently work with them again in the future.

Rick Kennard

17:56 20 Oct 22

As a business broker for 22 years I can appreciate quality brokerage services. The AirMart crew and Tate Preece were excellent. The professionalism, knowledge level and interpersonal skills exhibited were awesome.

Nicholas Nemirsky

04:31 03 Oct 22

I was not sure what to expect buying my first Aircraft. I have heard horror stories of horrible experiences on reddit and other online forums. Airmart, and Tate in particular, took all of the confusion out of the process and were always timely to answer any questions I had about the aircraft and the purchase process. They took care of the maintenance items that even the pre-buy inspection did not mention. Airmart cares for their customers and I was treated like a VIP customer buying a business jet, but I was there only for a Cessna 182!! Thank you Tate and Airmart for the hospitality and enabling the buying process to be as smooth as possible. I will be recommending Airmart to all of my friends and colleagues!

Steven Vitale

21:17 25 Sep 22

Working with AirMart on the sale of my Diamond Star was just spectacular. In addition to finding a qualified buyer within a very reasonable timeframe, they handled all of the paperwork including coordinating the Pre-Buy inspection, escrow, closing, etc. I highly recommend their services when selling an aircraft.

tylere06

22:43 23 Sep 22

First time plane buyer. Never felt any pressure from Sav. He explained the whole process and was forthright and prompt with communications. I felt like he wanted both parties to be satisfied not just make a sale. Would absolutely use again.

James Compton

12:25 09 Sep 22

we have sold 3 planes and bought two from airmart. They are very fair and excellent to work with. We highly recommend them.

Luis Cesar Ceneviz

17:54 27 Aug 22

It was a pleasure working with you on the selling of my PA46-350P. Everything worked perfectly, on time and no dramas. I liked very much your voice confirmation system for the banking details.Thank you very much.Luis Ceneviz

Hamzah Issa

20:01 26 Aug 22

Airmart’s team, especially Adam Mabry, were great to work with. Adam was honest, helpful, and on the ball. You can tell their professionalism because Adam took care of me two months AFTER the sale just as good as he did before the sale!Thank you Adam Mabry

Chuck Perry

16:38 07 Aug 22

Excellent experience! This is the 2nd time using Airmart and they are extremely professional, knowledgeable, and fair! Brooke kept me up to date and well informed throughout the process and I highly recommend Brooke and Airmart!

Jason Heller

16:07 22 Jul 22

Fast and easy. Everyone there is quick to respond and made the process super easy. Best part…they handle the paperwork with the FAA!

Matt Schiefferly

03:36 01 Jul 22

Airmart made the sale of my airplane a very easy transaction. They took care of every detail and were great at keeping me informed along the way. I would strongly recommend Airmart.

Jason Jeffery

21:21 18 May 22

I’ve purchased two aircraft from AirMart now and both experiences have been great. They are very professional and attentive. All emails, phone calls, and texts have been responded to immediately. Both airplanes were exactly as advertised and were very fairly priced. Overall my whole buying experience has been great with AirMart.

Gary Payne

16:25 02 Apr 22

Professional service

Jay Williams

16:53 18 Oct 21

I personally reached out to Airmarts owner regarding his listings multiple times. Not once, did he take the time to reply to any of my inquiries. Finally, his assistant replied to an email ten days after my 1st email to was sent. Never answered any of my questions from my previous attempts but pressed me to see if I would be interested in listing my DA42 which I happened to mention in my 5th email attempt.

river james

06:14 17 Nov 19

Dominic Zastarskis

15:36 30 May 19

Had a verbal agreement on the DA40. I was in constant communication with the sales team coordinating all the details. Signed the lease on the hangar, started financing. After signing the contract, next morning the sales person advised me that unfortunately there is another buyer and he had already signed the contract on the aircraft prior to me. I was told that there are several sales people operating independently. My guess is that they received a better offer while we were in the process, or something else happened that these guys are not disclosing. In any way I would stay away from them. Business ethics are questionable, I wonder what other shortcuts these guys take.

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To Lease or to Own? Choosing the Right Aircraft Acquisition Strategy

By Airmart Team

Understanding the Basics: Leasing vs. Owning an Aircraft

Advantages of Leasing an Aircraft

1. Lower Initial Capital Outlay

2. Predictable Operating Costs

3. Flexibility and Upgrades

4. Tax and Accounting Benefits

Drawbacks of Leasing an Aircraft

1. No Ownership Equity

2. Usage Restrictions

3. Long-Term Costs May Be Higher

4. Potential Tax Advantages

Drawbacks of Owning an Aircraft

1. High Initial Investment

2. Ongoing Maintenance and Repair Costs

3. Depreciation and Market Risks

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Between Leasing and Owning

Financial Stability

Frequency of Use

Tax Implications

Operational Needs

Leasing vs. Owning: Which One is Right for You?

Why Choose Airmart for Your Aircraft Acquisition?

Take the Next Step with Airmart

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