18/06/2026
We asked Comlux Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations, Severine Cosma, what is the biggest mistake buyers make when purchasing a pre-owned aircraft. The answer was pretty straightforward: “Focusing solely on the purchase price. The acquisition cost is only one part of the overall ownership cost and risk.”
Severine further adds: “The best approach is to engage a dedicated acquisition team, typically an aviation broker, aircraft operator, aviation attorney, maintenance consultant, and tax advisor, to provide professional guidance throughout the process. The cost of expert advice is usually small compared with the potential financial consequences of a poor aircraft purchase decision.”