If you have always dreamed of owning a private aircraft, Arcadia Jets is standing by ready to assist with all the details from the search process down to the negotiation to ensure a seamless transaction from concept to purchase.
Whether you are a first-time buyer seeking a top-of-the-line private plane with every luxurious onboard amenity imaginable, looking to sell your current aircraft, or need a business jet for corporate travel, their experienced brokerage team will guide you through either the purchase or sale providing tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
“The buying process is a complex transaction that I relate to buying a business,” said Adam Hahn, Arcadia Jets’ founder, president, and CEO. “There are multiple steps involved, but a broker is a single point of contact to make sure when you are buying an asset that it is structured personally and you buy the right aircraft for the right mission.”
As a pilot and third-generation aviation entrepreneur having lived in the European Union for several years, Hahn knows firsthand what it takes to make Arcadia Jets stand out from their competition.
“It’s our relationship with our clients that sets us apart,” Hahn said. “We are a small boutique brokerage firm, so we have one-on-one touches throughout the entire experience. Ultimately, our company is relationship driven.”
For prospective buyers considering a first-time investment or experienced owners looking to sell, Hahn believes there are many steps that should be taken into consideration when finding the right broker. “Meet with the person representing you and understand if you are on the same page,” he advised. “This asset might be the most expensive asset you are ever going to buy, so it is important to know who you partner with.”
Hahn said one of the most important considerations in finding the right broker is identifying one who is not only experienced but also responsive and readily available. “You want to be able to call your broker and make sure they answer on a Sunday night,” he said. “You want to find a broker who will work for you any time of day. All good brokers will do that.”
For sales, the team at Arcadia Jets starts off discussing a client’s travel needs and preferences, destinations, and number of passengers. From there, they will tailor their search to locate a specific aircraft, offer price and amenity comparisons, provide financing options, and assist with FAA registration. Essentially, all of the tedious legwork is omitted for the consumer.
If you are looking to sell an aircraft, Arcadia Jets will manage every detail from providing a market valuation and offering global exposure through targeted listings down to the final contract negotiation and sale. Sellers have access to verified leads of pre-qualified, high net worth buyers actively searching for specific aircraft.
“In a transaction where we help someone purchase their first airplane and the client says, ‘I have been thinking of this moment my entire life,’ to actually owning an aircraft, it’s an incredible experience,” Hahn said.
Does Hahn believe there actually a right and wrong way of selling a private jet? “We never call anyone out for doing something different,” he said. “There is a preferred way for our clients, but people want to be in a relationship with a broker, so they trust that you have their best interest in mind.”
Giving back to the community has always been at the forefront of their business plan. Arcadia Jets donates a portion of their profits from every deal to Angel Flight West, a nonprofit organization made up of a network of volunteer pilots who provide free medical transportation to people in need.
“We wanted to build in philanthropy from the beginning and decided to partner with Angel Flight West as a way to give back to the community and hopefully encourage others to follow suit,” Hahn said. “They are an incredible organization with great leadership and a noble cause. It brings doing good and aviation together. By partnering with Angel Flight West, Arcadia Jets hope it inspires others to get involved.”
Because Arcadia Jets prides themselves in offering clients access to a broad range of aircraft, they look forward to a bright future of continued growth while expanding the business to include even more clients and servicing their current clients even better. “We want to grow steadily and responsibly,” Hahn said. “As an aviation entrepreneur, I have learned from my past and my mistakes. Now, I surround myself with highly capable people to help get to the right decision.”
Hahn knows that every transaction is unique, so creating a trust-built relationship with clients founded on transparency has been the key to their success. When a client partners with Arcadia Jets, they set the groundwork to building a long-term relationship with an experienced aviation team.
“The most satisfying transaction is more about working on something from the beginning to end of the buying or selling process and being ecstatically happy about the result,” he said. “It is really fun to educate a person to becoming an aircraft owner and watching what it does to their life after.”