Owning and running a private jet or helicopter has become a necessity for discerning individuals, business owners and their families. Be it for business or pleasure the advantages of ownership significantly outweigh the drawbacks, when the right acquisition has been made and knowledgeable advisers are in place to offer guidance throughout the ownership.

Through our team of specialists across the various companies within the Knox group of companies, Knox Private Office can provide an overarching solution for discerning clients acquiring a private or commercial aircraft or helicopter. All services will be delivered through a single point of contact.

Our financing solutions specialists can manage all aspects of the aviation financing solution. Their services include sourcing the most suitable funding options for consideration by the client, reaching agreement on terms and coordinating all activities to ensure timely advance of funds.

It is important to ensure that the most suitable financiers are brought together to help achieve the best solution for the client taking account of the jurisdiction that may be involved.

To ensure the aircraft or helicopter is protected and taking into consideration different global jurisdictions, our aviation specialist will provide a tailored ownership structure that is both tax efficient and offers operational efficiencies. This will include providing VAT advice on both commercial and private ownership.

Once acquired, our aviation specialist can assist owners with the EU importation of their aircraft. They will be able to offer advice on a suitable Aircraft Registry based on their experience of one that would serve the client’s best interests.

Management and administration needs to be handled efficiently and effectively. We can remove such burdens from aircraft owners and offer all aspects of management and administration tailoring our aviation services to the level of assistance required.