The pre-owned jet market is a complex entity that cannot always be predicted. Certain events happen that are unforeseen and unprecedented. These events have nothing to do with the aircraft itself but can affect its value. For example, in late 2014 the market for the Challenger 604 was stable with approximately 22 – 25 units on the open...

The condition of the interior and exterior of your business jet is very important when it comes to selling your aircraft. These are the first things a potential buyer will notice when they come to view the aircraft and leave a lasting impression upon them after they leave. Marian Jancarik, Sales Director for Central & Eastern Europe at...

Marian Jancarik of Colibri Aircraft advises that the trend in business aircraft sales in Eastern Europe and Russia remains resilient despite of the economic and political crisis in Ukraine. Many people have highlighted the fall in business aircraft flights but the trend in aircraft sales has been stable for some years now. Any positive growth in...

Emmanuel dHoop, Sales Director at Colibri Aircraft The international brokerage and advisory company Colibri Aircraft has appointed Emmanuel d’Hoop as its new Sales Director for France and surrounding countries. Colibri now operates from offices in the UK, France and Slovakia.   Along with his management experience in aircraft...

Oliver Stone, Managing Director of Colibri Aircraft in London, UK The market for private jets has been a jumble of signs and indicators recently. Both good news and bad is common, and it all depends upon where you are looking. There are reasons to be despondent and reasons to be comforted. In general, demand for private aircraft is...

How does the Eastern business Aviation market perform? It is common to compare numbers and percentages in statistics with previous periods. Interpretation of statistics needs a professional with expertise who can put it in the proper context or else they may be misunderstood. Decision makers in various positions depend on those analyses either for...

Oliver Stone, Managing Director of Colibri Aircraft in London, UK Typically, a business card tells you the name of a person, it carries his formal title and his coordinates. What is hidden behind the letters of a name or title, are really the most important things: who is this person, what do they know and what can they offer to me. His name...

Colibri Aircraft reports that the Central and Eastern European market for pre-owned aircraft was stable and is showing signs of year to year growth in 2014. Thirty-four transactions were recorded. Fourteen aircraft were bought from countries outside the region, twelve were sold outside of the region, and eight remained within.  Last year seven...

One of the important decisions regarding buying or selling aircraft is the selection of an aircraft broker. It is an important relationship that will help you implement your desires while using their experience to navigate the many details and avoid costly pitfalls that occur during an aircraft deal. Remember, the aircraft brokerage business is a...

Oliver Stone, Managing Director of Colibri Aircraft in London, UK Current conflicts and tensions in Eastern Europe may cause some unease with international economists; two experienced aircraft brokers though, see the situation a bit more relaxed about the event’s influence on the European market in general and point out that Europeans should...

Marian Jancarik, Sales Director of Colibri Aircraft operates in the Central and Eastern European market from his office in Bratislava, Slovakia, while the Colibri Headquarters and its dedicated marketing and support team is located in London England and from there covering Western Europe and North America. Have you just decided to sell your...