Expert Opinion
AINsight: Planning To Buy for the First Time or Upgrade?
Now is the time to start shopping for a business aircraft

The consensus seems to be in—the preowned business aircraft market will remain robust this year, according to most professionals’ opinions. I personally agree with this.

If this is indeed the outcome and the market remains strong, the most attractive time to purchase an aircraft will be in the first half of the year, because tax-driven purchasing will ramp up in the second half. So if you plan on purchasing early in the year and taking the depreciation properly, it will be necessary to make sure you qualify and are disciplined with business versus personal use.

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Joseph Carfagna Jr.
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Joseph Carfagna Jr. is president, partner, and CEO of aircraft brokerage and consultancy Leading Edge Aviation Solutions. He has worked in the business aviation industry for more than 30 years and is a seasoned salesman and aviation expert.

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