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Aircraft Acquisitions Beyond the Private Jet

A Buyer's Framework for Part 121 and Part 135 Transactions

CYA Aviation LLC · July 10, 2026 · 12 min read

Most conversations about aircraft acquisitions center on the private jet market. A significant portion of aviation transactions occur elsewhere: in the commercial and corporate space, involving transport-category aircraft operated under Part 121 and Part 135. This working framework covers the regulatory differences, mission analysis, market sourcing, records review discipline, pre-purchase inspection at scale, cross-border complexity, and post-closing operator selection that buyers in this space should approach with structure.

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