Acquisition Support

Perhaps you are considering an aircraft purchase for the first time, or looking for a larger or smaller aircraft. Whatever your situation, Sterling stands ready to support a purchase, sale or trade transaction.

As long-time owners and operators of private aircraft ourselves, we believe that high-quality, pre-owned aircraft typically offer the best value and return on investment for potential owners.

When fully refurbished with the latest cabin, interior and avionics, pre-owned aircraft offer a substantial cost savings over new aircraft and offer the potential of minimal market depreciation over the next several years.

A good starting point for increasing your familiarity with the range of aircraft types available is to visit the popular aircraft section of this site. We also offer additional information on the used aircraft market.

In addition, Sterling can provide guidance concerning the many financing options available for aircraft purchase. The many possibilities encompass variable-rate, fixed-rate and interest-only loans as well as lease arrangements.

Because of recent tax law changes, many aircraft owners are finding that depreciation deductions are better handled within a lease, which also lessens cash flow impact and keeps the asset off balance sheet. Working with qualified financial institutions, as well as tax and legal professionals and other Sterling network specialists, we help our clients sort out the details and arrive at the best aircraft ownership structure and financing combination.