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50 Years of American Aircraft Sales

EVOLUTION OF AN AMERICAN BRAND

American Aircraft Sales has always been a family owned and operated business. It was founded by Charlie Tolbert, a former US Army Air Corps WWII hero, and is currently operated by his son, Jet Tolbert. Charlie’s widow, Doie Tolbert, serves as the company’s Vice President.

The company is one of only 2 or 3 businesses that have been continuously operating in the industry under the same name for such a long time. Of those, it is perhaps the most well-regarded, due to the legacy of its legendary founder (see history below).

In 2016, after flying for years with the original company logo, American Aircraft Sales updated their company brand to better depict the sleekness of modern jet aviation, and the sheer altitude of its clientele.

How Should Aircraft Buyers and Sellers Act Today?

Sifting through the industry hype, Jet Tolbert makes sense of the used jet marketplace moving into Q4 2018. Are buyers or sellers justified in their expectations? Or is reality to be found somewhere in between? There are many buzzwords being liberally banded around the Business Aviation sales arena at present. Terms like ‘100% bonus depreciation’, ‘active…
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What is an Aircraft Broker?

Would you know how to find the right broker for your next aircraft transaction? It may seem like a simple enough question, but a lack of clarity does still exist over what distinguishes aircraft brokers from aircraft dealers. What exactly is a business aircraft broker, and how can you choose the right one for your…
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Tips for Approaching Today’s Used Aircraft Market

Buying and Selling Business Jets What’s the best advice for buyers and sellers entering today’s used international aircraft marketplace, and why does it help to broaden the search as widely as possible? Jet Tolbert discusses… Looking back over our recent aircraft sales, it’s clear there has been a stronger international flavor lately. While this micro…
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PRIVATE MESSAGE TO DEALER

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