How to Buy a Private Jet With Your Own Logo

Owning a private jet can offer freedom and flexibility to fly to the places you want to go. Whether it is for pleasure or business, there are many considerations you should make before purchasing your plane. Once you have bought your jet, you can customize the jet with your own logo. In this article, you will learn what items you should consider before buying a private jet and how to get your logo painted on the body, wings or tail.

Instructions

1. Consider how many people will join you on the jet. This will help you determine what size plane you will need.

2. Determine how far you would like your plane to fly without refueling. Do you want to fly state to state or transatlantic?

3. Take the results from your analysis and consider what kind of private jet you are going to purchase. A light jet can cost about $2 million to $8 million and can hold 4 to 8 passengers traveling roughly 2,000 miles. A mid-size executive jets will cost about $8 million to $17 million and will fly up to 9 passengers from 2,000 to 3,000 miles. Large executive jets cost about $15 million to $44 million and may carry 12 passengers for more than 4,000 miles.

4. Contact a jet manufacturer or jet broker once you have decided what plane you have selected. Compare and contrast pricing before buying.

5. Search for new and used jets from jet brokers online or from recommendations at fixed based operators (FBO's). Ask about planes for sale that may be used or repossessed.

6. Ask for the jet broker to arrange for your logo to be placed on your private jet. Most jets are painted at aircraft detailing operations that are based in various locations like Kansas City or even Mexico. Work with a graphic artist on the logo or use a logo currently saved on a disk.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't consider purchasing a private jet if you only plan to fly a couple of hundred miles a year. The cost of fuel, pilots, catering, insurance can make owning a private jet more costly than renting a plane.

• If purchasing a used jet, make sure the company provides all the maintenance records.