Aircraft Acquisition Advisory
The right aircraft.
Delivered right.
Triforce has facilitated over sixty business-aircraft acquisitions across six continents. From first call to key delivery — every step managed by an experienced aviation advisor who represents your interests exclusively.
- Acquisitions completed
- 60+
- Transaction value advised
- $2.4B
- Aviation market experience
- 23 yrs
- Continents — registry expertise
- 6
Why Triforce Advisory
Advisory the way it should work.
Independent by design
Triforce does not sell aircraft. We represent the buyer's interest exclusively — no manufacturer quotas, no preferred-seller relationships, no inventory to clear. Your advisor's only metric is whether you acquire the right aircraft at the right price.
Operational knowledge you can bank on
The same team that advises acquisitions operates charter and air-medical aircraft day-to-day. We know maintenance programmes, AOG realities, and charter yield because we live them — not because we read the brochure.
One relationship, full lifecycle
From discovery call to disposal, Triforce is the single point of accountability. No handoffs to a separate management company, no gaps between the advisory and operational teams. One phone number, twenty-three years.
Selected transactions
A track record you can verify.
Representative advisory mandates from the past three years. Aircraft type, geography, and outcome disclosed with client consent.
2024Gulfstream G700
Factory delivery — registered A6- (UAE)
GCC family office acquisition of a factory-new G700 production slot. Negotiated a 14% adjustment during a soft market window; A6- registration co-ordinated through delivery acceptance.
2023Bombardier Global 7500
European seller — Saudi buyer — HZ- registry
Pre-purchase inspection uncovered a prior lien requiring Cape Town Protocol release before closing. Resolved in 18 days without price adjustment or transaction delay.
2024Dassault Falcon 8X
UAE registry — Part 135 charter revenue from month one
Cabin completion managed through a Dassault Authorised Service Centre. Aircraft placed on a Part 135 operating certificate within 60 days of acceptance, generating charter revenue from the first operating month.
2023Bombardier Challenger 650
UK family office — GCC corporate buyer
Off-market placement to a GCC corporate buyer achieved an 8% premium over independent appraised retail value. Transaction closed in 11 weeks from mandate to key exchange.
2022Gulfstream G650ER
Norwegian seller — UAE buyer — dual N-/A6- structure
Delaware LLC structure enabled AVAF financing while the aircraft operated under A6- registration. Title search and lien clearance completed under the Cape Town Convention framework.
2024Airbus ACJ320neo
Green airframe — VVIP completion — Middle East registry
Managed the full VIP completion programme — interior design, Lufthansa Technik installation, and Starlink connectivity. Delivered on schedule, one of two ACJ320neo completions under 24 months in that production cycle.
All transactions are client-confidential. Aircraft type, geography, and outcome are disclosed with explicit client consent. Transaction values are not disclosed.
The Triforce process
Six stages. One trusted advisor.
- Week 1 – 2
Discovery Consultation
A one-on-one session with a dedicated Senior Aviation Advisor — no call queues, no handoffs. We map your typical sector lengths, annual hours, cabin-size requirements, and fleet flexibility needs, then build a first-pass budget framework that covers acquisition cost and first-year operating economics.
- Mission Profile Report
- Indicative Budget Framework
- Market Overview Briefing
- Fractional vs. ownership trade-off analysis
- Week 2 – 4
Aircraft Selection & Shortlisting
We compile a curated shortlist of three to five aircraft matched to your mission profile and budget — drawing on Triforce's off-market network of pre-list inventory alongside the public marketplace. Every candidate is benchmarked side-by-side on range, payload, operating cost per hour, and cabin volume.
- Shortlist Report with per-aircraft rationale
- Comparative Operating Cost Analysis
- Cabin Configuration Comparison
- Off-market opportunity assessment
- Week 4 – 6
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Every Triforce-advised transaction includes a full pre-purchase inspection — non-negotiable. Engine and airframe records are reviewed in detail (logbooks, open Airworthiness Directives, STCs, maintenance programme status). A third-party technical inspector is appointed jointly, and an independent appraisal establishes retail, wholesale, and forced-sale values.
- Engine and airframe records review
- Third-party Technical Inspection Report
- Avionics & ADS-B Out compliance audit
- Independent market-value appraisal
- Week 6 – 8
Acquisition Structuring & Legal
We draft the Letter of Intent and lead price negotiations. In parallel, a title search and lien check are conducted under the IDERA / Cape Town Convention international framework. Your advisor models SPV or aircraft-trust options — Delaware LLC, UAE SPV, Cayman Islands, or Isle of Man — optimised for your tax base and operating geography. The Aircraft Purchase Agreement is executed and the escrow deposit released.
- Letter of Intent and negotiation support
- Title search and lien release confirmation
- SPV / aircraft trust documentation
- Signed Aircraft Purchase Agreement and closing package
- Week 8 – 12
Registration & Delivery
We select the optimal registry for your operating base and tax position — N, M-, HZ-, A6-, VP-B, LX-, or OE-. The seller's civil aviation authority issues the airworthiness export certificate; we coordinate deregistration, ferry flight insurance, international overfly permits, and FBO positioning. Any cabin completion, livery, or connectivity upgrades (Starlink, Gogo, Inmarsat SWIFT) are scoped and contracted during this window.
- Certificate of Registration
- Airworthiness Export Certificate
- Ferry flight package (insurance, permits, crew)
- Cabin completion and connectivity project plan
- Continuous
Ongoing Partnership
Acquisition is the beginning of the relationship, not the end of it. Triforce manages your aircraft as a charter asset when you are not using it — typically generating 100–250 charter hours per year, offsetting $800K–$2.4M in annual fixed costs. Your advisor conducts an annual fleet strategy review covering trade-in value, residual planning, and next-acquisition advisory.
- Monthly Charter Revenue & Operations Report
- Annual Maintenance Budget and AD/SB tracker
- Crew recruitment, training, and contract management
- Annual fleet strategy and residual value review
Frequently asked
Aircraft acquisition — your questions answered.
A straightforward pre-owned purchase typically closes in 8–12 weeks. New-production orders range from 6 months (light jets with available slots) to 3+ years for large-cabin aircraft with a full custom cabin. Complex cross-border transactions involving multiple registries, SPV structuring, or extensive completions work typically run 12–16 weeks.
No. A pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is non-negotiable for any Triforce-advised transaction. Even on certified aircraft in apparent good condition, a PPI routinely surfaces deferred maintenance, open Airworthiness Directives, or CAMP records discrepancies that affect valuation by $200,000–$2M. We have never advised a client to close without one.
It depends on operating base, crew nationality, and tax position. HZ- (Saudi Arabia) and A6- (UAE) are the most common for GCC buyers — both allow domestic operations without permit overhead and are well-regarded internationally. N-registration (US) remains popular where the buyer holds a US legal entity or accesses AVAF financing. VP-B (Cayman) is common for buyers seeking a stable offshore structure. Your Triforce advisor will model the regulatory, tax, and operational trade-offs specific to your situation.
Triforce can market and manage your aircraft as a charter asset when you are not using it. Under a Charter Management Agreement, the aircraft is offered to our vetted client base, revenue is remitted monthly net of direct costs, and your private schedule always takes priority. Most owners generate 100–250 charter hours per year — at current market rates, this offsets $800K–$2.4M of annual fixed operating costs depending on aircraft type and base location.
Yes. We offer full disposal services: independent market valuation, buyer sourcing from our acquisition network (often achieving off-market premiums of 3–8%), negotiation support, and closing coordination. Our acquisition experience means we know exactly what a serious buyer's pre-purchase inspection will surface — so we prepare your aircraft and documentation accordingly, protecting the sale price.
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is a dedicated legal entity — typically an LLC, foundation, or trust — that holds title to the aircraft. The principal reasons are tax efficiency (many jurisdictions exempt aircraft held by qualifying entities from VAT or import duty), liability separation, and financing flexibility. For non-US buyers, a Delaware LLC or Cayman entity is common; UAE-based buyers often use a DIFC or ADGM structure. Whether you need one depends on your residence, tax situation, and financing arrangement — your advisor will cover this in the Discovery session.
Ready to begin
Your acquisition starts
with one conversation.
Speak with a Triforce Aviation Advisor to map your mission profile and understand the current market before committing to anything. No retainer, no obligation — just an experienced aviation professional working to your brief.