Airplane Fly
Structured guidance for Australian aviation decisions.
Each service follows a written process with risk notes, scope boundaries and referral to qualified local professionals where required.
Acquisition
Aircraft acquisition review
A structured buying path for Australian principals reviewing turboprop and light-jet opportunities.
- Market scan against stated mission profile and budget range
- Comparable transaction notes from Australian and Asia-Pacific listings
- Preliminary capex and operating cost envelope without guaranteed figures
- Escalation pathway to legal, tax and maintenance specialists
Verification
Due diligence coordination
A calm framework for reviewing maintenance history, regulatory status and operational records before commitment.
- CASA registration and airworthiness directive compliance check
- Engine and propeller log review with flagged discrepancies
- Pre-purchase inspection coordination with independent engineers
- Written risk summary for board or family office review
Ownership
Ownership structure planning
Conservative planning for hangarage, crew, insurance and entity structure questions Australian principals should raise early.
- Direct ownership vs operating company comparison notes
- GST and FBT considerations flagged for accountant review
- Management company and pilot employment models
- Insurance placement briefing without coverage guarantees
Routes
Regional route assessment
Feasibility notes for Australian corridors — runway length, fuel availability, weather and remote strip access.
- Sector-by-sector performance modelling assumptions
- Alternate aerodrome mapping and rescue coverage notes
- Seasonal restriction calendar for outback and coastal routes
- Integration with our published route archive