Aircraft for Sale

Start your aircraft search on AvPay, where you’ll find a diverse selection of aircraft for sale from around the world. Whether you're searching for single-engine planes, helicopters, private jets, gyrocopters, gliders, or turboprops, we provide a comprehensive inventory to meet your aviation needs.

Use AvPay's user-friendly interface and advanced search filters to narrow down your options when buying an aircraft. Search for new or used airplanes and helicopters based on specific features such as type, manufacturer, model, seats, year, location, seller, and price range, ensuring that you find an aircraft that aligns with your preferences and needs.

Purchasing an aircraft is a significant decision, and AvPay equips you with key details such as airframe, engine, propellers, avionics, interior, exterior, and any additional information provided by the seller. This allows you, the buyer, to make a well-informed choice.

Aircraft brokers play a major role in selling most aircraft. Typically, a broker signs an exclusive mandate with an aircraft owner and actively markets the aircraft for sale. This mandate restricts the sale of the aircraft to the broker who signed the agreement for a predetermined time. Brokers prioritize these exclusive mandates due to the substantial investment of time and money in marketing an aircraft. Similar to real estate agents, brokers ensure they receive their commission when the aircraft sells.

Brokers often maintain their own websites to list aircraft for sale. However, with hundreds of broker websites worldwide, it's more convenient to visit an Aircraft Sales Website like AvPay, where most aircraft on the market are listed. In cases where owners need discretion, they may choose to sell 'off-market' through a broker who uses their network to source a buyer. These aircraft won't appear on the broker's website or on Aircraft Sales Websites.

Charter operators, flying schools, and management companies occasionally sell aircraft. While some list their aircraft for sale on their own websites, most prefer to list on Aircraft Sales Websites like AvPay for greater visibility and access to buyers.

Pilots, who often have close contact with owners, may also handle the sale of an aircraft on behalf of the owner. In some cases, the owners themselves list aircraft for sale. In both instances, they typically use Aircraft Sales Websites like AvPay to maximize the aircraft’s exposure.

The cost of a new or used aircraft for sale varies significantly, depending on a multitude of variables. Therefore, when considering buying or selling an aircraft, it's advisable to consult with an Aircraft Broker. Aircraft Brokers have access to tools, such as Aircraft Bluebook and JetNet, for determining the value of an aircraft. They also utilize tools like Conklin & de Decker to calculate the expected operating costs. Additionally, they possess the experience and network necessary to handle any issues that may arise throughout the buying or selling process.

Factors influencing an aircraft’s value include:

• Airframe
  • When was the aircraft built?
  • How many hours are on the airframe?
  • Are there any programs on the airframe?
  • What’s the condition of the airframe?
    • Did the aircraft experience long periods of sun exposure, requiring a re-paint?
    • Has the aircraft flown through adverse weather conditions such as hail, which damaged the surface of the airframe? Deformations impact fuel burn, speed, and range.
    • Does the aircraft have any damage history?
      • Did an approved organization repair the aircraft’s wingtip damage, and is the paperwork available to prove the work was completed correctly?
    • When is the aircraft due for routine maintenance?
    • Is the aircraft’s logbook current? Missing logbooks can lower an aircraft’s value by as much as 25%.

• Engine
  • When did the engine last undergo inspection, and when is the next scheduled maintenance? Different engines require different maintenance. Some piston engines only require an annual, while jet engines can require more detailed inspections at more regulated intervals. Specialist equipment may be required to carry-out certain inspections (such as borescopes for jet engine Hot Section Inspections), which will cost a lot more to complete and will therefore have a bigger impact on the aircraft’s asking price.
  • Are the engines enrolled in any programs to protect the future owner against repair costs?

• Propeller
  • What is the condition of the propeller? While taxying on the ground, small aircraft pick-up stones and they damage propellers. There are limits as to how many chips there can be on a propeller, before maintenance is required. The position of the chips also determines whether remedial work is needed. Stones have a greater impact on wooden propellers as they can lead to water ingress, which can cause a propeller to warp.

• Helicopter Rotor Blades
  • Rotor blades expire after a set period and are costly to replace. The number of years remaining on a rotor blade has a big impact on a helicopter’s market value

• Interior
  • What is the current condition of the interior? Have there been any upgrades to the interior, such as the installation of WiFi or SatCom? When was the interior last upgraded?

• Avionics
  • Has the aircraft undergone any upgrades since it was built? Is the instrument panel analogue, or do you have a glass cockpit? Is the aircraft fitted with the right equipment to make it compliant for the intended use (is it equipped with ADS-B for charter operations etc.)?

AvPay provides a comprehensive list of new and used aircraft for sale, enabling you to explore options that suit your budget and preferences. Discovering the perfect aircraft for sale involves considering these factors to find the best value for your investment.

Whatever aircraft you're looking to buy, having the appropriate license is essential. The type of license required depends on both the type of aircraft you’re flying and the type of work you’re doing. For example a Private Pilot License (PPL) holder can fly a Cessna 172, however they’d need a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) in order to be remunerated for flying the aircraft. Here are a few different flying qualifications you can train for:

• Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • This allows the holder to fly as pilot-in-command for recreational purposes. PPL holders cannot be remunerated for flying.
  • To gain a PPL, you must fly at least 45 hours and pass a series of ground examinations.
  • PPL holders can add a Flying Instructor Rating to their listing of qualifications. Once they add it, they can get paid for instructing.
• Light Aircraft Pilots License
  • This permits the holder to fly small aircraft.
• National Private Pilots License (NPPL)
  • This allows the holder to either fly Simple Single Engine Aircraft (SSEA) or Microlights & Powered Parachutes (depending on which course they took)
• Commercial Pilots License (CPL)
  • This license allows the holder to be paid for acting as the pilot in command of an aircraft. They can also act as, and be paid for, the position of co-pilot.
• Air Transportation Pilots License (ATPL)
  • This license allows the holder to fly as part of a multi-crew aircraft, such as an airliner.
• In addition to the various types of pilots license, you may need additional training in the form of a type rating. This qualifies the pilot to fly on a specific type of complex aircraft. For example a pilot type-rated on the Airbus A320 series can also fly the A318, A319 and A320.

When exploring our aircraft for sale ads, It's important to consider which licence you will need, ensuring you are well-prepared and compliant with aviation regulations. AvPay offers a range of flying training courses where you are able to take the required course and gain your licence, making your journey into aircraft ownership both safe and enjoyable.

This ultimately depends on how often you’re planning to go flying. Private pilots can rent aircraft from Flying Clubs and Flying Schools and this generally involves paying a monthly subscription to the club or school, followed by a set hourly rate for however long you have the aircraft engine running. The hourly fee depends on whether you’re paying a wet rate (fuel included) or a dry rate (fuel not included). Either a Hobb Meter (for fixed wing) or a Datcon (for rotary) monitors engine hours.

Private flyers also have the option of joining an Aircraft Syndicate. This typically involves paying an upfront cost to become a member. Once you join, you own a fraction of the aircraft, such as a 12^th or a 15^th share (depending on how many members are in the group). You’ll then usually pay a lower hourly rate to fly the aircraft, than you would with a Flying Club or Flying School.

On the charter-side of the market, if you fly over 100 hours per year in a charter aircraft, buying your own aircraft may be cheaper.

AvPay has a large range of aircraft for sale from all over the world. Whether you're looking for piston or turbine planes, helicopters, private jets, turboprops, electric-powered airplanes, gyrocopters or gliders we have the right type of aircraft to meet your flying needs. Use our customised filters to narrow down your search by type, manufacturer, model, seats, year, location, seller and price range.

Aircraft follow the regulations of the aviation authority where they’re registered and must operate according to the rules of the countries' aviation authorities through which they fly. For example, an aircraft may register with the United States’ registry (N-reg) but operate in the United Kingdom. Each registry has its own set of rules, and each comes with its pros and cons. Some owners choose their aircraft registry for tax reasons, a crucial consideration for those exploring aircraft for sale. Popular aircraft registries known for being tax efficient include the Isle of Man Registry (M-reg), the Guernsey Registry (2-reg), and the Aruba Registry (P4-reg). It's essential for potential aircraft buyers to thoroughly understand the implications of registry choice concerning the specific regulations and tax benefits that may apply to their situation.