Aircraft Fleet Valuations
Consistent, independent valuations across multiple aircraft for portfolio reporting, financing, transactions, and planning.
One Method Across Every Aircraft in the Fleet
When several aircraft are valued by different appraisers at different times, the numbers are hard to compare. A fleet valuation applies one consistent method and date of value across the whole portfolio, so lenders, auditors, buyers, and boards can rely on the totals.
Western Aviation values fleets of business jets, turboprops, piston aircraft, and helicopters for lenders, lessors, operators, corporations, and family offices.
When a Fleet Valuation Makes Sense
- Portfolio reviews for lenders and lessors
- Financial reporting and audits
- Fleet financing or refinancing
- Mergers, acquisitions, and fleet sales
- Insurance schedules for multiple aircraft
- Budgeting and replacement planning
Combining Desktop and Onsite Fleet Appraisals
Every aircraft in a fleet valuation receives a certified appraisal. Fleet valuations often mix desktop and onsite appraisals to balance cost and detail:
| Certified appraisal option | How it fits this service |
|---|---|
| Desktop fleet appraisal | Efficient valuations across the full portfolio |
| Onsite fleet appraisal | In-person inspection of the highest-value aircraft or those with known issues |
What a Fleet Valuation Includes
- Value for each aircraft, using one method and date of value
- Portfolio summary
- Notes on aircraft with maintenance events, damage history, or records issues that affect value
- Residual value forecasts, if requested
A fleet valuation tells you what your aircraft are worth today. If you're deciding which aircraft to keep, replace, or add, see Fleet Strategy in our Aviation Advisory services.
Your Appraiser: David Fisher, ASA
David Fisher managed aircraft finance portfolios as a branch manager for GE Capital Aircraft Financing and is an ASA Senior Accredited Appraiser. He understands how lenders and auditors read fleet valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can different aircraft types be valued together?
Yes. A fleet valuation can include jets, turboprops, piston aircraft, and helicopters in one portfolio.
Do you need to inspect every aircraft?
No. Many fleet valuations use desktop appraisals for most aircraft and onsite inspections for the highest-value aircraft or those with known issues.
Can you update a fleet valuation each year?
Yes. Annual or periodic updates keep portfolio values current for lenders, auditors, and insurers.
Need to Value a Fleet?
Tell us how many aircraft, what types, and how the values will be used.