Tuesday
Feb162010
Pre-Owned Aircraft Market Distracted by Bottom Feeders
By
Carl Janssens, ASA, Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 4:00PM |
Carl Janssens, ASA, Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest |
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 4:00PM | In the pre-owned aircraft market, bottom feeders are like red herrings. Bottom feeders — corporate aircraft that have no significant issues with their history, maintenance or condition and are marketed below Bluebook wholesale values — continue to be great opportunities for the fortunate few who buy without a blink of an eye. They also lead buyers into a false perception of value that only competition in the market can correct.




