Airplanes that are publicly listed (like this beautiful Gulfstream IV) represent a small percentage of the aircraft available to acquire.
Not all aircraft are marketed or traded on the open market. This is common in many industries outside of aviation. Some of the most valuable transactions taking place in the world today are conducted confidentially for off-market aircraft through brokers experienced in a particular industry.
Why Off-Market Aircraft can be the best deal?
In the aviation marketplace, certain sellers cannot advertise their aircraft due to competitive pressures, public perception, or privacy / personal security issues. In these cases, the airplane is sold through tight broker networks, of which DJI is a part. DJI’s buyers benefit from DJI’s knowledge of the off-market aircraft. They often represent the best values available.
As with any type of transaction, the more options available to a buyer, the better negotiating position the buyer has. With DJI’s off-market knowledge, our clients have access to 10 to 30% more aircraft than they would have on public websites and classifieds.
Brad Harris
FOUNDER AND CEO
As founder of Dallas Jet International, Mr. Harris has established an esteemed 23-year aviation career. He holds of Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aviation and Airway Science and and a Masters Degree in INdustrial Organization Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Mr. Harris entered the aviation industry in 1992 as a corporate pilot for a Fortune 500 corporation and soon started a successful aircraft leasing and renting company.
In 1993, Mr. Harris began his aircraft sales career and became one of the most highly respected aircraft brokers in the world. In 2002, Dallas Jet International began offering aircraft sales, consulting, and brokerage services. Mr. Harris is a current airline transport pilot who is type-rated in ten (10) different jet aircraft including the Gulfstream 550, 450, 350, GV, GIV, GIII, GII, Hawker, Falcon, Citation, Beechjet, Lockheed JetStar II, Diamond Jet and King Air 300 / 350. Mr. Harris parlays extensive hands-on knowledge and experience into clear results for his clientele. His firm has set up flight departments, consisting of aircraft crewing, aircraft management, aircraft maintenance and aircraft operating budgets, for several clients. Mr. Harris also possesses significant entrepreneurial experience in real estate and commercial insurance. This knowledge, combined with unparalleled experience in all facets of corporate aviation, is the foundation of success for Dallas Jet International. He often speaks to groups of aviation professionals, publishes monthly blog articles and sits on the Advisory Board for GE Capital Corporate Aircraft and Finance, and CAE Simulflite. He currently sits on the board of Directors at NARA (National Aircraft Resale Association) as President.
