Expert Opinion
AINsight: What Exactly Is an ‘Off Market’ Aircraft?
If an airplane is being advertised, even casually, how can it be off the market? It is either for sale or it isn't.

I see ads all the time from brokers that claim they have an off-market aircraft or are looking only for an “off market” aircraft. Is this different from a “pocket listing”? Not many years ago, a seller would send a broker out with a pocket listing in advance of publicly listing an aircraft for sale. To me that was like a trial balloon—let it go and see how high it rises.

The thinking was: once we have an idea of the market acceptance, then we can set a price and get it out to the general audience. If the balloon falls flat compared to expectations, the seller might not proceed with the process of selling.

Jay Mesinger
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Jay Mesinger is the CEO and Founder of Mesinger Jet Sales, an international aircraft brokerage firm, and has been regularly contributing to AIN since 2018.

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