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Buying a private jet is a large purchase made once every several years, and most of the money is decided before the first offer: by choosing the right size, knowing what the aircraft costs to run, and checking its records. JetsFly searches listed and off-market aircraft for you, compares asking prices with recent sales, and stays with you through the inspection, escrow and closing.

This page walks through a purchase from the first conversation to the day the aircraft is yours, with indicative prices and yearly running costs for every size, the questions to ask about two jets of the same type, and the ways to own and operate one.

How buying a private jet works

01
Define the mission
Your usual trip length, the number of passengers and the airports you use decide the size: the range you need with reserves, the cabin you will sit in for hours, and the runway length the aircraft can use.
02
Set the full budget
The price is only part of it. Crew, hangar, insurance, maintenance programs, inspections and fuel are paid every year, and they grow with the size of the jet. The table further down shows them by size.
03
Search listed and off-market
Many aircraft change hands without a public listing. We look at both, and compare asking prices with recent sales of the same type, so you know what a fair offer is.
04
Shortlist and records review
Before an offer, the logbooks, damage history, engine program status and the next major inspections are checked, because they move the value more than the paint and the cabin.
05
Offer, letter of intent and escrow
A letter of intent sets the price, the inspection and the conditions of the sale. The deposit goes to an independent escrow agent, not to the seller, and is refundable under the agreed conditions.
06
Pre-purchase inspection and closing
An independent maintenance facility inspects the aircraft. Defects are fixed by the seller or priced in, then the money and the ownership change hands through escrow and the aircraft is registered in your name.

Which is right for you?

Most first-time owners buy pre-owned, but the right answer depends on how long you will keep the aircraft and how soon you need it.

Bombardier Global 7500 business jet seen from the side

New

Factory warranty on the airframe, engines and avionics
The latest cabin, connectivity and avionics
Specified to your own taste, from seats to galley

Popular models can have a long wait for a delivery slot
The largest loss of value comes in the first years

Pre-owned

Available in weeks or months, not years
A lower price, with much of the early loss of value already taken
A wide choice of models, ages and cabins

Condition, records and inspection status matter more
Older models can cost more to maintain per hour

Prices and running costs by size

Size	Pre-owned	New	Fixed costs a year	Per flight hour
Light Jets	$1M–$7M	$3M–$12M	$500,000–$800,000	$2,200–$3,500	Guide & models
Midsize Jets	$1.5M–$12M	$14M–$20M	$650,000–$1,000,000	$2,800–$4,200	Guide & models
Super Midsize Jets	$3M–$18M	$22M–$30M	$750,000–$1,200,000	$3,300–$5,000	Guide & models
Heavy Jets	$3M–$30M	$35M–$55M	$1,000,000–$1,600,000	$4,500–$7,000	Guide & models
Ultra Long Range Jets	$20M–$70M	$65M–$80M	$1,200,000–$2,000,000	$5,600–$8,700	Guide & models

Indicative 2026 market ranges in US dollars. Fixed costs cover crew, training, hangar, insurance and management; hourly costs cover fuel, engine program reserves and maintenance.

What to compare between two jets of the same type

Hours and cycles

Flight hours and landings on the airframe and engines. Low hours are good, but an aircraft that has stood still for years needs a careful look too.

Engine and APU programs

Engines enrolled on an hourly maintenance program carry prepaid overhauls with them, which keeps the value up and the next big bill down.

Next major inspections

A large inspection due soon can cost a significant sum. Know when each one is due and what it costs before you agree a price.

Records and damage history

Complete logbooks back to the first flight and a clear damage history matter for the price today and when you sell.

Avionics and compliance

Check the equipment needed where you fly, such as ADS-B Out in the US and Europe, or FANS and CPDLC for oceanic routes.

Cabin, paint and connectivity

Easier to see than the rest, and often what sets two otherwise similar aircraft apart. Wi-Fi coverage depends on the system fitted.

Jets our buyers ask about

Seats, range and cruise speed of each, with its average charter rate per hour.

All aircraft

Ways to own and operate a jet

Cash, finance or lease
Buy outright, finance part of the price with an aircraft lender, or lease the aircraft. Lenders look at the aircraft's age and value as well as at you.
Who owns it
Many owners hold the aircraft in a company set up for it, or through a trust where the registry country requires it. Your lawyer and tax adviser decide the structure.
Flown privately
Your own crew flies the aircraft only for you and your guests. Simple and fully flexible, with every cost carried by you.
Managed and chartered
A management company runs the aircraft on its operating certificate and can charter it to others when you do not fly, which offsets part of the fixed costs.

Checks before you sign

Title and liens
A title search on the registry, and in the International Registry for aircraft under the Cape Town Convention, shows any loan or claim that must be cleared at closing.
Records audit
Logbooks back to birth, the maintenance tracking report, airworthiness directives and service bulletins are checked line by line.
Import, tax and registration
Moving an aircraft to a new country can bring import duty or VAT and needs an export certificate of airworthiness. Plan the registry and the tax before closing.
Programs and warranties
Confirm that engine, APU and parts programs and any remaining warranty transfer to you, and what the transfer costs.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private jet cost to buy?

Indicative 2026 prices: older pre-owned light jets start around $1 million, a light jet in its prime costs $3 million to $7 million, a 5 to 15 year old midsize jet $5 million to $12 million, and a recent ultra long range jet $40 million to $70 million. New jets cost from about $3 million to $80 million. The table on this page shows the ranges by size.

What does it cost to own a private jet each year?

Fixed costs, which you pay however much you fly, run from about $500,000 a year for a light jet to $2 million for an ultra long range jet. On top come hourly costs of about $2,200 to $8,700 per flight hour for fuel, maintenance and engine reserves.

Should I buy a new or a pre-owned private jet?

A new jet comes with the factory warranty and the latest avionics, but popular models can have a long wait for a delivery slot. A pre-owned jet is available sooner and costs less, and much of its early loss of value has already happened, so its condition, records and inspection status matter more.

Can I buy a private jet that is not listed for sale?

Yes. Many owners sell discreetly, without a public listing, through brokers and their own contacts. We search these off-market aircraft as well as the listed ones, and tell you how each asking price compares with recent sales.

What is a pre-purchase inspection?

A detailed inspection of the aircraft and its records by an independent maintenance facility, chosen by the buyer, before the sale closes. Defects found are either fixed by the seller or reflected in the price, as set out in the letter of intent.

How is my deposit protected?

The deposit and the purchase money are paid to an independent escrow agent, not to the seller. The escrow agent releases them only when the agreed conditions are met and the ownership is transferred.

Can I finance a private jet?

Yes. Aircraft lenders finance part of the price, with the aircraft as security. The terms depend on the aircraft's age and value, on where it is registered, and on you as the borrower.

Can my jet earn money when I do not fly it?

Yes, if a management company with an operating certificate runs it and charters it to other travellers when you are not using it. The charter income offsets part of the fixed costs, though it adds hours and wear to the aircraft.

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Listed and off-market aircraft, valuations and the steps to closing.

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