Originally Posted by
Amadis of Gaul
I don't know if this is the sort of question that can be simply answered, regardless of how simply it was stated.
Responses from Galaxy Flyer and Amaris of Gaul are on point. High hour aircraft at a low price could well be very expensive which reflects physical obsolescence, and it's not that simple because market depreciation must also be considered (i.e. a 650 hour TTAF Hawker 4000 is listed at low $4M). So, it's apparent to me one would have to consider each aircraft type to reach a conclusion of whether or not an acquisition is a "good" buy. This being said, what type of aircraft will provide the highest return on investment? Stated differently, what's better, a lower hour Hawker 4000, a high hour GIV or Falcon 50 for example? The use of the aircraft will be supplemented with Part 135 charter ops.