How to Buy a Private Jet

(August 1, 2011) Tired of going through the commercial airline ticket counters, intrusive security measures, and wasting valuable time when you see people utilizing private jets all around you? If you are a business traveler or leisure traveler, it might be time for you to consider learning the benefits of buying a private jet or buying a jet card membership with Jet Linx.

How to buy a private jet:
1. Evaluate the cost-benefit before you buy a private jet. Most private jet experts suggest that 200+ hours of flight time per year can usually justify full ownership of a private jet. Otherwise, you should consider a jet card membership with Jet Linx to save you from the commercial airline hassles.
2. Keep in mind the fixed costs that come with a private jet and other necessities such as aviation insurance, jet fuel, maintenance, catering, and pilots. Jet Linx’s Aircraft Management program will identify these costs prior to purchase and take care of these needs after purchase. Along with these necessities you must be prepared for the purchase price of a private jet, that ranges anywhere from $2 million for a quality pre-owned private jet to $50 million for a new transcontinental private jet.
3. Determine the size and range you’ll need for your private jet. Light Jets ($2 million pre-owned to $8 million new) can take 5 to 8 passengers roughly 1,200 nautical miles; Midsize Jets ($2 million pre-owned to $16 million new) can take up to 9 passengers from 2,000 to 3,000 nautical miles, and the Heavy Jets ($6 million pre-owned to $45 million new) can carry 12 passengers more than 4,000 plus nautical miles.
4. Partner with a trusted private jet broker or agent like Jet Linx to help you locate the best private jet to purchase. They’ll research aircraft on and off the market, know of recent transactions for comparison, review log books for airworthiness and condition of aircraft, etc. Do not buy a private jet without a trusted industry resource on your side. You’ll regret it and pay for it over the long term if you do.

Say goodbye to those long commercial airline waits and the unreasonable process just to sit and wait for another hour to board your flight – when you could have already arrived at your destination. Your time is too valuable. Buy a private jet or a jet card membership with Jet Linx. Call us today to learn more.