South Florida aircraft sales with domestic and international reach.
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As an aircraft broker serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Arcadia Jets connects South Florida owners with buyers across the United States and abroad, and helps local buyers find, inspect and close on the right jet or turboprop. South Florida is a crossroads for the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Latin America, so many deals here involve an international buyer, seller or destination. Our sell-side process is detailed on the aircraft sales brokerage page.
International Buyers Are Part of the Market
A Fort Lauderdale aircraft can easily end up registered in another country, and a local buyer may be importing an aircraft from abroad. Cross-border deals add steps that a domestic sale doesn’t have:
- Deregistration from the FAA registry and registration with the new country’s authority
- An export certificate of airworthiness, where the destination requires one
- Any equipment or modification requirements of the importing country
- International escrow arrangements, with funds coming from foreign banks
- Coordination of the delivery flight, customs and crew
We manage the transaction side of these steps and work with your counsel, tax advisors and the escrow agent, so the closing doesn’t stall on paperwork.
Broward and Palm Beach County Airports
South Florida has a dense network of business aviation airports, including:
- Fort Lauderdale Executive (KFXE), a major base for corporate jets and charter operators.
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (KFLL), with FBOs serving business jets next to airline traffic.
- Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP), popular with owner-flown aircraft.
- Boca Raton (KBCT) to the north and Miami-Opa-locka Executive (KOPF) to the south.
Salt Air, Storms and Records
Coastal humidity and salt make corrosion the topic every buyer raises. Hangar history and documented corrosion inspections carry real weight in negotiations, and gaps get priced in. Hurricane season, June through November, also means a pending sale needs written terms covering risk of loss and relocation if a storm approaches. We address both before the aircraft goes to market.
Selling an Aircraft From Fort Lauderdale
Our sell-side work covers valuation from comparable sales, professional photography and a detailed spec sheet, placement on major marketplaces, direct outreach to owners, operators and brokers in the U.S. and abroad, buyer qualification, negotiation, pre-buy coordination, escrow and delivery. If you want to understand your number before deciding to sell, start with our valuation and advisory service.
The fall can be a busy time. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, held each fall, draws visitors and aircraft from around the world, and the winter season follows. If you want buyers to see your aircraft locally during the busy months, it pays to have the records, photos and spec sheet ready before then.
Buying a Jet or Turboprop in South Florida
Local missions range from short hops to the Bahamas and Keys to trips to the Northeast and Latin America. Our aircraft acquisition service matches the aircraft to those trips, searches nationally and off-market, and coordinates the pre-buy, including a careful look at corrosion on coastal aircraft. Our post on closing a jet sale smoothly explains what happens at the end.
Preparing a South Florida Aircraft for Sale
International and domestic buyers alike ask for a complete package before they travel to see an aircraft. We help you assemble it:
- All logbooks, ideally back to new, plus the current equipment and avionics list
- Corrosion inspection records and hangar history
- Damage history, with repair documentation
- Engine and parts program status, and the transfer terms
- Registration, lien and ownership-entity details, so escrow can move quickly
For aircraft likely to be exported, we also review what the destination country may require. Surprises found after an LOI are what delay closings.
What Affects Time to Sell
Price against current comparables, records completeness, upcoming maintenance events and the depth of demand for your model all play a part. Popular light and midsize jets with clean paperwork tend to draw interest quickly. Rarer types take a more targeted search for the right buyer, which is where direct broker outreach earns its keep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you sell my aircraft to a buyer outside the U.S.?
Yes. We market to international buyers and coordinate the export-related steps with the escrow agent, your counsel and the buyer’s team.
Which South Florida airport is best for basing a business jet?
Fort Lauderdale Executive, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Boca Raton all serve business jets. The best choice depends on where you live and on hangar availability.
Do you cover the rest of Florida?
Yes. See aircraft brokerage services in Florida for statewide coverage.
How long does an international sale take to close?
Longer than a domestic one, because export paperwork, foreign registration and international funds transfers add steps. We set expectations and a schedule in the purchase agreement.
Can you help a South Florida buyer import an aircraft?
Yes. We search internationally, coordinate the pre-buy abroad and work with your escrow agent and counsel on deregistration from the foreign registry and FAA registration, so the aircraft arrives ready to fly.
Talk With a Fort Lauderdale Aircraft Broker
Whether you are selling to a buyer across town or across an ocean, start with a confidential call about your aircraft and your timeline. Each Arcadia Jets transaction also supports Angel Flight West.
