Private Jets for Sale
From $3M light jets to $80M+ large-cabin aircraft. Most listings show you price and photos. We show you how to buy the right jet with confidence — guided by pilots who fly the planes we sell.
Bought by Pilots. Guided by Experience.
AlphaJets by AirMart sells pre-owned and new private jets ranging from $3M light jets to $80M+ large-cabin aircraft. Our team flies the planes we sell.
Grant Sutherlin (President) has 30+ years in the cockpit. Tate Preece (VP of Sales) is a commercial pilot who's evaluated 35+ jet types and closed deals exceeding $100 million since 2019. Buying a jet involves more than comparing prices. It requires understanding your actual mission, knowing the market, and working with people who've done this before. We start there.
Understanding Private Jet Categories
Private jets fall into four categories: Very Light, Light, Mid-Size, and Large. Understanding which category fits your mission saves time and money.
Very Light Jets
Single-pilot capable. These appeal to owner-pilots transitioning from high-performance piston aircraft or entrepreneurs who need efficient point-to-point regional travel.
Light Jets
A balance of operating efficiency and cabin comfort. We've helped corporate buyers move from turboprops to Citation CJ3s and Phenom 300s for regular regional routes.
Mid-Size Jets
Stand-up cabins, enclosed lavatories, real baggage space. The workhorse for corporate flight departments needing transcontinental reach without large-jet operating costs.
Large / Heavy Jets
Built for transatlantic and transpacific missions. Our team understands crew logistics, hangar requirements, and international trip planning for these aircraft.
How to Buy a Private Jet with Confidence
Most buyers start by browsing listings and comparing prices. That's working backwards. A business owner flying New York to Chicago weekly has completely different needs than an executive team making quarterly European trips. We map your mission to the right category first — which eliminates most options immediately.
Mission Analysis: Define Your Requirements
Before we show you any jet, we need to understand how you'll use it. Your most common routes. Your typical passenger count. Whether you need international range or mostly fly domestic. Your acquisition budget and realistic annual operating costs. Once we understand your mission, we can eliminate options that won't work and focus on the handful that will.
Aircraft Identification: Access to Vetted Inventory
Most jets that come to market go through public listings like Controller or AvBuyer. We also have access to off-market aircraft through relationships built over decades. We identify candidates based on age, total time, maintenance history, avionics condition, and pricing — only the ones that meet your criteria and represent fair market value.
Valuation & Pre-Buy Inspection
We use Aircraft Bluebook data, AirMart's 55-year market database, and recent transaction comps to validate asking prices. Once you've selected a jet, we coordinate pre-buy inspections with trusted maintenance facilities. Grant personally reviews inspection findings — maintenance exposure, corrosion, avionics functionality, engine condition. Nothing rushed.
Negotiation: Representing Your Interests
This is where our dealer status matters. We can acquire jets directly, offer trade-in flexibility, and structure creative financing. If an inspection reveals maintenance needs, we negotiate price adjustments or seller-funded repairs. If you have a jet to trade, we facilitate that within the same transaction. A fair deal with no surprises at closing.
Closing & Delivery: Seamless Coordination
We coordinate with Aircraft Guarantee & Lending (AGL) for financing, handle title transfer and escrow, and oversee delivery logistics. Your jet is ferried to your home base by qualified pilots with full insurance in place. We brief you or your flight crew on systems, maintenance schedules, and recommended service providers. You take delivery confident in what you own.
Private Jet Pricing Guide: What to Expect
Prices range from $3M to $80M depending on category, age, and condition. We monitor Aircraft Bluebook values, recent comps, and active listings daily to ensure accurate pricing. These ranges assume well-maintained, recent-generation jets — older models or jets requiring significant maintenance cost less.
| Category | Pre-Owned Price Range | Representative Models |
|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jets | $2M – $5M | HondaJet, Cirrus Vision Jet |
| Light Jets | $4M – $12M | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 |
| Mid-Size Jets | $8M – $20M | Citation Latitude, Hawker 900XP |
| Large Jets | $15M – $70M+ | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 (new models exceed $70M) |
New vs. Pre-Owned
Pre-owned jets cost 30–50% less than new. A new Citation Latitude lists above $18M; a 5-year-old with 1,200 hours might list at $12–14M.
- Pre-owned: proven performance, established maintenance history, immediate availability.
- New: custom configurations and latest avionics, at premium prices with 12–24 month delivery.
- Certified pre-owned: manufacturer programs offer late-model jets with warranty coverage.
What Drives Price
Age and total flight time matter, but engine condition and time since overhaul matter more. A 10-year-old jet with fresh paint, updated avionics, and low engine time can cost more than a 7-year-old that's been neglected.
- Engine condition and time since overhaul
- Avionics generation and interior condition
- Maintenance records completeness and market demand for that model
Hidden Costs: What You'll Pay Beyond Acquisition
Operating a jet costs significantly beyond purchase price. Budget for all of this upfront — many owners get surprised by the annual operating costs.
- Fuel runs $2,000–$4,000 per flight hour for light and mid-size jets
- Professional crew (pilot, co-pilot) costs $150,000–$300,000 annually
- Hangar space runs $500–$3,000 monthly depending on location
- Insurance based on hull value and pilot experience
- Scheduled maintenance, unscheduled repairs, and engine overhauls every 3,000–5,000 hours — these accumulate regardless of how much you fly
Built by Pilots. Backed by 55 Years of AirMart.
Pilots Who Evaluate Aircraft from the Cockpit
When our President or VP evaluate a jet for you, they're assessing it as pilots, not salespeople. They know what systems matter, what maintenance issues matter, how the jet actually performs. You're not getting a salesperson reading specs. You're getting someone who's flown the plane.
- Grant Sutherlin, President — 30+ years flying turbine jets
- Tate Preece, VP of Sales — commercial pilot, 35+ jet types flown, $100M+ closed since 2019
Inventory Dealer Advantage
AlphaJets is an inventory dealer, not just a broker. That gives you financial flexibility other buyers don't get. We can acquire jets directly, structure trade-ins within the same transaction, and arrange creative financing.
- Own a turboprop or older jet? We facilitate the trade-in and apply its value toward your purchase.
- Jet needs minor work before closing? We handle that coordination.
- Financial agility to move quickly when the right aircraft appears.
55+ Years of Market Intelligence
We're backed by AirMart, operating in aviation since 1970, with decades of transaction data, pricing trends, and relationships across the industry. When we say a jet is priced fairly or overpriced, it's based on real data and historical comps. Our network includes maintenance facilities, financing partners, and aviation attorneys.
Seamless Financing
We've partnered with Aircraft Guarantee & Lending (AGL) for streamlined financing. They understand aviation transactions and can structure terms that fit your strategy. We coordinate financing alongside acquisition so you work with one team managing everything.
Our Approach to Private Jet Inventory
AlphaJets sources jets through a global aviation network, direct seller relationships, and AirMart's 55-year buyer database. We're not a listing aggregator. We're an aviation advisory firm with dealer capabilities.
- Global network access. Relationships with corporate flight departments upgrading jets, owners exiting aviation, and dealers with off-market inventory. By the time a jet hits a listing site, it's been marketed to the industry — we identify opportunities earlier, giving our clients first access to the better deals.
- Vetted inventory. Every jet we recommend has been reviewed for maintenance history, logbook completeness, and market pricing. Total time, engine hours since overhaul, avionics generation, outstanding airworthiness directives. If a jet has red flags, we tell you upfront.
- Trade-in capability. Own a King Air and want to upgrade to a Citation? We coordinate both simultaneously and apply your equity toward the new purchase — one transaction instead of two.
Frequently Asked Questions
$3M–$80M depending on category, age, and condition. Pre-owned very light jets start around $2–3M, light jets range $4–12M, mid-size jets cost $8–20M, and large jets range $15–70M or more for new models. Pricing depends on total flight hours, engine condition, avionics generation, and market demand.
Light jets seat 6–7 passengers with 1,500–2,000 mile range, suited for regional business travel. Mid-size jets seat 7–9 passengers with 2,500–3,000 mile range, capable of coast-to-coast U.S. flights and select international routes. Mid-size jets offer stand-up cabins and enclosed lavatories; light jets have lower cabin heights and smaller lavatories.
Typically 60–90 days from initial search to delivery. The timeline includes aircraft identification (1–3 weeks), pre-buy inspection (1–2 weeks), negotiation and purchase agreement (1–2 weeks), and closing with financing and delivery (2–4 weeks). Off-market deals or cash purchases can close faster.
Pre-owned jets cost 30–50% less than new with immediate availability and proven maintenance histories. New jets provide custom configurations, latest avionics, and full manufacturer warranties, but require 12–24 month delivery and command premium prices. Most buyers choose pre-owned unless they need specific customization or the latest technology.
Ongoing costs vary by aircraft size and usage. Typical annual expenses include crew salaries, fuel, hangar, insurance, scheduled maintenance, and reserves for engine overhauls. These costs accumulate regardless of how much you fly, so budget realistically beyond acquisition price.
Yes. AlphaJets is an inventory dealer, not just a broker, which allows trade-in flexibility. We coordinate your current jet sale and new jet acquisition simultaneously, applying trade-in equity toward your purchase. This eliminates managing two separate transactions. Tell us about your aircraft to get started.
Ready to Find Your Private Jet?
Whether you're upgrading from a piston aircraft, buying your first jet, or seeking intercontinental range, AlphaJets by AirMart provides expert guidance backed by 55+ years of aviation experience. No pressure, no rush. Just honest guidance from pilots.
Based in Lexington, Kentucky — serving private jet buyers across the United States.