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Who We Are

Air Appraisal Company specializes in the business of providing Aircraft Valuation Services. We conduct appraisals on all types of aircraft, from fixed wing single engine piston aircraft, to business jets, to airliners; from one-of-a-kind antique aircraft to turbine helicopters. If it flies, chances are we can help you determine the value of your asset. We routinely travel the United States, and beyond, conducting aircraft appraisals. Our clients include large financial institutions, local banks, corporations, law firms, flight schools, insurance companies, and individual buyers and sellers. Our appraisal reports conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). We are Aircraft Valuation Specialists.

What We Do

Air Appraisal Company provides Aircraft Valuation Services to suit the needs of our clients. Our Senior Appraisers provide USPAP compliant Certified Appraisal Reports, Desktop Appraisals, Collateral Verification, and Aircraft Records Audits. Our services have also expanded beyond the scope of valuation services to include Aircraft Acquisition, Expert Witness, and Consulting Services. If you have a need for expertise in any of these areas, we would be happy to discuss your specific situation and explain how Air Appraisal Company can help.

Why do I need an Appraisal?

  • To obtain a professional opinion of the present Market Value of an aircraft.
  • To assist a prospective purchaser in obtaining financing or insurance.
  • To assist a financial institution in substantiating the nature and value of the aircraft as it relates to collateral.
  • To assist a financial institution by supporting the loan portfolio for examination by the loan committee and/or bank examiner.
  • To obtain a professional opinion of the value on an aircraft to be renovated or modified.
  • To obtain a professional opinion of the value of an aircraft as a safeguard against excessive tax assessments, capital gains and other taxes.
  • To verify damage claims resulting from accidents, hangar rash, hail, and other disasters.
  • To establish the Diminution of Value associated with a damage event.
  • To provide the basis for decision-making in the commitment of funds for aircraft acquisition.
  • To provide persuasive, independent evidence of the condition of an aircraft.
  • To distinguish a seller’s aircraft from others that may be listed for sale.
  • James Merz

    Asset Manager

    Rob makes it hard to choose a competitor. He is consistently on time with a quality product at a highly competitive price. When I hire Rob to appraise an aircraft, I don't have to be involved in the appraisal process any more than I want to be....

  • Donald McGill

    Asset Manager

    Rob continuosly responds to our needs for aircraft appraisals and inspections in a timely manner. Even if he has a busy schedule, he finds a way to get the job done quickly. Our clients are sometimes sensitive and I thoroughly trust Rob to work with them to meet their needs. I have always receive...

  • Brian P. Johnson

    Executive Vice President

    I have benefitted from Air Appraisal and Rob Adsem’s learned aviation knowledge in the sales transactions of two separate business jets. In both cases Rob performed a complete market analysis and appraisal of my interests and was incredibly thorough. As a result of his detailed research, he bec...

  • Thorb Towles

    Asset Manager

    I've had the good fortune of engaging Air Appraisal Company on numerous occasions to perform a wide variety of market research and airline industry equipment specific matters. Rob Adsem has consistently provided expert, expedient and superior customer service on multiple levels. He comes hig...