Category: AOPA

Credit Score and Locked Credit Effects on Loan Apps

Posted on November 11, 2021 by agibson

Credit doesn't typically have a significant impact on the interest rate associated with an aircraft loan, although it could potentially

Why Do Lenders Request Logbooks?

Posted on October 26, 2021 by agibson

Why do lenders request logbooks? What are they looking for? Lenders need to know that an asset—their asset—is in good

Why is it more difficult to get a loan if you’re self-employed?

Posted on September 9, 2021 by agibson

How Much Airplane Can I Afford?

Posted on July 20, 2021 by agibson

At AOPA Aviation Finance (AAF), we’ve found that the answer to “How much airplane can I afford?” is found in

How is the Industry Adapting to the Market?

Posted on June 24, 2021 by agibson

AOPA Top 4 Turboprops/Light Jets

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by agibson

Top 4 Light Jet/Turbine Aircraft 1 TBM 850/ 930 2 Citation Mustang 3 Meridian 4 King Air In Part 3

AS A SELLER, WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE MY AIRCRAFT TRANSACTION GO AS SMOOTHLY AS POSSIBLE?

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by agibson

Should I Pay Off My Airplane Loan or Invest the Money Instead?

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Katelind Hays

By: Adam Meredith If you’re in an airplane already, and you’re uncertain as to whether you should pay off your

Aircraft Loan Demand Side Primer

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Katelind Hays

By: Adam Meredith As in all markets, there’s a supply side and a demand side for aircraft loans. Think of

Five Things to Do Before Buying

Posted on January 14, 2021February 4, 2021 by Katelind Hays

QUICK TIPS TO HAVE A POSITIVE BUYING EXPERIENCE By: Adam Meredith On the one hand, the airplane buying experience is

Four Common Mistakes That Can Delay Your Aircraft Purchase: Ways to Keep Headaches to a Minimum

Posted on December 4, 2020January 14, 2021 by Katelind Hays

By: Adam Meredith You found the right airplane for your mission; you have a lender and now you are days

What Does the Process Look Like?

Posted on November 23, 2020January 14, 2021 by Katelind Hays

How Do Lenders View TBO and Types of Engine Overhauls?

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Katelind Hays

New Maintenance Podcast Coming Soon

Posted on August 13, 2020 by lhadden

SHOW FEATURES EXPERTS MIKE BUSCH, PAUL NEW, AND COLLEEN STERLING August 12, 2020By Ian J. Twombly Imagine having three world-class

AOPA: Hidden Costs of Aircraft Ownership

Posted on August 11, 2020 by lhadden

Hidden Costs of Aircraft Ownership Adam Meredith Owning an airplane has hidden or unexpected costs, and by budgeting for those

How to set up a budget when buying a new aircraft

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by lhadden

How is Coronavirus Affecting the Closing Process for Aircraft

Posted on June 12, 2020 by lhadden

How Is Coronavirus Affecting the Closing Process for Aircraft? Adam Meredith Municipal shelter-in-place mandates and gubernatorial lockdown orders have

Piaggio Aerospace has announced a call for buyers

Posted on March 4, 2020 by lhadden

PIAGGIO UP FOR SALE ANOTHER EFFORT TO SAVE THE AVANTI March 3, 2020 | By Thomas A. Horne Long besieged

Burt Rutan to be honored March 18 with the R.A. "Bob" Hoover Trophy

Posted on February 28, 2020 by lhadden

CELEBRATE AS BURT RUTAN ACCEPTS HOOVER AWARD February 26, 2020 | By AOPA ePublishing staff Legendary aerospace engineer Burt Rutan

HARBOUR AIR FLIES FIRST ELECTRIC BEAVER

Posted on December 11, 2019 by lhadden

MAGNIX ELECTRIC ENGINE-POWERED SEAPLANE TAKES OFF AMID CHEERS December 10, 2019 | By David Tulis Harbour Air’s all-electric-powered de Havilland

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