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Aircraft Valuation

An aircraft is a major investment. We determine its value through detailed inspection and a technical report that supports every criterion applied.

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The starting point

An aircraft is a major investment

Every aircraft has unique characteristics that influence its value. Two units of the same model can differ significantly in price depending on their technical history.

We determine that value through detailed inspection and a technical report that supports every criterion applied.

Executive aircraft on an airport apron

Technical factors

What determines the value of each aircraft

01

Engine

Type, accumulated cycles and condition of the main components.

02

Flight hours

Accumulated use of the aircraft and its effect on remaining life.

03

Maintenance

History, compliance with maintenance programs and documentary traceability.

04

Avionics

Navigation equipment and how up to date it is.

05

Landing gear

Condition, cycles and major overhauls performed.

06

Damage

Prior incidents, structural repairs and their records.

Extended scope

Beyond the aircraft: the airport ecosystem

A

Hangars

Storage and maintenance facilities.

B

Engines and parts

Spare components and rotable equipment.

C

Duty-free shops

Commercial operations in the airport zone.

D

Training academies

Training centers and their infrastructure.

E

Frequent flyer programs

An intangible asset with economic value of its own.

F

Slots

Rights to time-slot allocation for takeoffs and landings.

Objectives

It is essential to know the objective

The basis of value changes with what you need the analysis for.

01

Purchase and Sale

A well-founded position in negotiating the aircraft.

02

Insurance

Coverage level aligned with the real value of the aircraft.

03

Collateral support

Support of value before any financial counterparty.

Frequently asked questions

About aircraft valuation

What factors determine the value of an aircraft?
Value depends on the engine and its cycles, accumulated flight hours, maintenance history and condition, installed avionics, landing gear condition and any prior damage. Every aircraft has unique characteristics that change its value.
What does an aircraft inspection include?
It includes a detailed review of the aircraft's current condition, verification of its technical and maintenance records, and the preparation of a technical report that supports the determination of value.
What other airport assets can be valued?
Besides the aircraft, we value hangars, engines and spare parts, duty-free shops, training academies and the sector's intangible assets, such as frequent flyer programs and airport slots, the allocated takeoff and landing times.
What is an aircraft valuation used for?
Mainly for purchase and sale transactions, to determine the level of insurance coverage on the aircraft, and as support of value before financial counterparties in collateral or financing transactions.
What documentation is needed to value an aircraft?
Maintenance logbooks, flight hour history, registration and avionics specifications. The documented maintenance status weighs as much as the physical condition of the aircraft.
What happens if the aircraft has non-factory modifications?
They are documented and incorporated into the analysis, since they can affect value both upward and downward depending on the market and the intended use of the aircraft.
How often should the value of an aircraft be updated?
The aircraft market moves quickly, so it is advisable to update the valuation each time an insurance policy is renewed or before a significant transaction.
What tax depreciation rate applies to an aircraft?
The tax rate applicable to aircraft is 25% per year, equivalent to a tax life of 4 years, under Mexico's Income Tax Law (Ley del Impuesto Sobre la Renta). The actual market value of the aircraft, however, depends on its technical condition and maintenance history.

Do you need to determine the value of an aircraft?

Tell us the objective and we will define the scope of the inspection.

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