The current environment in aircraft sales has changed dramatically. What we're seeing now is a new trend: vendors and asset owners across the industry have tightened and restricted information on aircraft—particularly mini packs, photos, and technical details—for Enhanced Security.
This isn't arbitrary. It's a response to an alarming surge in fraud.
What's Driving This Trend:
Most asset owners now demand strict buyer verification before sending all details on aircraft, engines, and parts. This policy prevents scammers from gathering offer details to post fake, considerably lower-priced offers on LinkedIn, Facebook, social media platforms, and fake websites.
These fraudulent listings target cash deposits from the unwary and damage market credibility, causing genuine buyers to question real pricing.
The "Visa Runner" Scam—Highly Prevalent in Europe and the Middle East:
Legitimate buyers should never email a Proof of Funds (POF) without escrow protections. Scammers routinely manipulate unsecured POFs and Letters of Intent (LOI) to obtain travel visas.
Previously, vendors including us suffered heavy financial losses after traveling internationally only for the "buyers" to disappear upon arrival.
Our Standard Protocol (Non-Negotiable):
→ 20% deposit into Escrow — deposit with trusted third party (McAfee & Taft, internationally known Aviation transaction practice)→ POF handled via secure online form
— never emailed→ LOI handled via secure online form
— never emailed→ POF handled via secure online form
— never emailed→ KYC handled via secure online form
LOI, POF, and KYC are all handled via secure online form. We will never ask for required documents to be emailed. All information is shared directly and securely.
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Serious clients routinely accept these terms. Bad actors refuse to comply.
Why We Take Security This Seriously:
Members of our team have prior National Security experience, and we take security very seriously. This isn't just policy—it's our background.
Our 55+ years of aviation expertise—from Military Fighter Top Gun and Black Ops Command Pilot to International Airline Captain—tells us what works and what doesn't. We know the scams. We know the risks. And we protect our clients.
You Can't Buy Experience.
The current environment demands it. This isn't gatekeeping. This is protection. The fraud landscape has evolved. We've adapted.
Your trusted advisor. If you're serious, these terms are standard. If you're not, you'll push. We move with those who execute.
Phone lines are open. Next serious caller secures.
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