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In fact , Jetcraft is the first dealer to treat our inventory aircraft with Microshield 360 , which protects against the virus that causes covid-19 and other pathogens that may otherwise live on cabin surfaces for 12 + months .
Should I consider an aircraft purchase now ? Do you have any tips for first-time buyers ?
If you ’ re in a position to do so , absolutely . While these are challenging times , we encourage those who can to take a long-term view and consider aircraft purchases or upgrades to meet their needs . With good quality inventory available as well as the advantage of low interest rates , net operating loss and bonus depreciation for those in the US , there are good deals worth seizing .
Ownership also provides you the autonomy over your aircraft maintenance and crew training , ensuring everything meets your level of specification .
The key to all of these factors is that flying privately allows travellers the ability to limit their exposure to germs and viruses . Those who have the means and choose to fly private will undoubtedly come in contact with fewer people and surfaces throughout their trip , and they have the ability to further control the cleaning and sanitation measures to their preferred specifications .
We are well-versed on how to leverage the current market to negotiate the best deal for first time buyers and we are one of few companies with the ability to take in trades for those who already own an aircraft . This prevents customers from holding a second aircraft on their books when upgrading to a new model , avoiding a risky crossover period . We are also the only dealer to offer an exclusive post-purchase unscheduled maintenance program , in partnership with Jet Support Services Inc ., protecting buyers from unexpected maintenance issues and the associated costs for 6 months after their aircraft purchase .
For many interested buyers , quarantine measures have limited the ability to travel . To assist in the viewing process , we ’ ve adapted our operation to facilitate live virtual aircraft viewings for prospective buyers , including a Challenger 604 last month , and an Embraer Phenom 100 most recently . We are also investing in bringing aircraft to buyers , unique to this pandemic . It ’ s important to conduct an in-person viewing when making such a significant investment , especially if you ’ re a first-time buyer .
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