Strong dollar, anyone looking to import?
Strong dollar, anyone looking to import?
With the ozzy approaching parity with the USD, there's no better time to look at importing an aircraft. I notice the market over there is a little soft for used GA aircraft, so there's double the upside. Anyone considering it and any suggestions on who to use. The late Ron Jackson was brilliant when it came to managing the end to end process. Is there anyone else around with the same service?
When you live....
Don't miss the boat....
A friend in the industry has done $2.7mil worth of purchases out of the states in the last 3 weeks. He's currently shopping for 3 B200s ranging from $3mil down.
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Boston Bruce Looking For a Bargain
Boston Bruce is apparently looking at the improving dollar value and hoping to import some JQ pilots into Australia.
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I've found a beast that I am interested in!
Sadly I don't have the cash.
Although if it makes it to $1-20 Jack Ranga, I might be right...
Sadly I don't have the cash.
Although if it makes it to $1-20 Jack Ranga, I might be right...
Off to the bank tomorrow to organise a loan for an RV-9A QB kit.
Lead time is reportedly 3 months or so, if that's any help in forcasting any shipping plans.
Lead time is reportedly 3 months or so, if that's any help in forcasting any shipping plans.
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Not only is the A$ strong but the used GA market in the US is tanking.
A chap I know has just purchased a 2003 (or thereabouts) C182 with less than a 1,000 hrs on the clock for a ridiculously low sum.
On the other hand it is terrible news for anyone trying to sell an aircraft in Australia.
A chap I know has just purchased a 2003 (or thereabouts) C182 with less than a 1,000 hrs on the clock for a ridiculously low sum.
On the other hand it is terrible news for anyone trying to sell an aircraft in Australia.
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Yes, there's definitely a buzz around the US A/C purchase arena. I know someone looking for one more person (for a 3 person syndicate) in a share for a 2005 or later C182 G1000. They've got a couple of craft in mind ... don't know about shipping/ferrying, but can ask if anyone's interested.
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Shipping will be roughly $7-10K
Plus GST on your purchase at the date of dispatch exchange rate and the shipping etc.
Do your sums.....need any help PM me but just be careful.
ALSO........ YOU MUST......NOT EVEN WORTH THINKING OTHERWISE...... go over and inspect it for yourself or send you local trusted LAME.
I know folk who have done otherwise and its always bitten them. I know of folk who have sent someone over.....and thankfully they did for teh same reason.
Do not get carried away in the hype!
Plus GST on your purchase at the date of dispatch exchange rate and the shipping etc.
Do your sums.....need any help PM me but just be careful.
ALSO........ YOU MUST......NOT EVEN WORTH THINKING OTHERWISE...... go over and inspect it for yourself or send you local trusted LAME.
I know folk who have done otherwise and its always bitten them. I know of folk who have sent someone over.....and thankfully they did for teh same reason.
Do not get carried away in the hype!
You don't need 42mil, just try one of these....
1967 MIKOYAN MIG 21 UM Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
1958 NORTH AMERICAN F86 Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
Or down low in one of these
1983 SIAI MARCHETTI SF260TP Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
But these are more up my alley
1942 BOEING/STEARMAN E75 Antique/Classic Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
BARNSTORMERS.COM
And all the last bloke wants is a trade with a tractor...
j3
1967 MIKOYAN MIG 21 UM Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
1958 NORTH AMERICAN F86 Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
Or down low in one of these
1983 SIAI MARCHETTI SF260TP Turbine Military Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
But these are more up my alley
1942 BOEING/STEARMAN E75 Antique/Classic Aircraft For Sale At Controller.com
BARNSTORMERS.COM
And all the last bloke wants is a trade with a tractor...
j3
Container costings
To ship my RV kit over in boxes, sans engine and prop, will cost ~ $3,500 AUD - they package it with other kits to bring the individual cost down.
Have a look at Aussie Car Imports, they're most likely going to do mine and have done a few shipments of already-built airplanes lately too, I believe.
And according to the KRviatrix, aircraft <2000kg MTOW and aircraft parts for these planes are duty-free, under section 88 of the Customs act. Gotta love having a beancounter as a missus.
Have a look at Aussie Car Imports, they're most likely going to do mine and have done a few shipments of already-built airplanes lately too, I believe.
And according to the KRviatrix, aircraft <2000kg MTOW and aircraft parts for these planes are duty-free, under section 88 of the Customs act. Gotta love having a beancounter as a missus.