What Information Is Needed for an Aircraft Ferry Quote?
A complete quote request helps AFS review the aircraft, route, timing, documentation, insurance requirements, pilot qualification fit, permits, weather, and operational feasibility before determining whether a ferry mission can be quoted.
An aircraft ferry quote is not just a distance calculation.
The same route can require different planning depending on aircraft type, aircraft status, insurance requirements, pilot qualification fit, weather, fuel stops, airport suitability, international requirements, permits, timing, and handoff logistics.
The more complete the request, the faster AFS can determine what is still needed and whether the mission can be reviewed, quoted, or accepted.
The core information AFS needs.
Start with the basics. Even if you do not have every detail yet, these items help AFS understand the mission.
- Aircraft registration / N-number
- Aircraft make, model, and year
- Current aircraft location or origin airport
- Destination airport or delivery location
- Desired timing or target date
- Mission type
- Current aircraft status
- Inspection status, if known
- Date last flown, if known
- Known squawks, limitations, or maintenance concerns
- Insurance requirements, if known
- Domestic or international route
- Whether a special flight permit may be needed
- Contact information for the authorized party
Aircraft Information
Aircraft details help evaluate pilot qualification fit, insurance requirements, aircraft performance, route planning, and mission complexity.
- Registration / N-number
- Make and model
- Year, if known
- Aircraft category
- Engine type and configuration
- Avionics or equipment limitations
- Known operating limitations
- Aircraft documents available
- Current aircraft location
- Destination airport or location
Route and Timing Information
Route and timing affect weather exposure, fuel planning, airport suitability, terrain, pilot logistics, and operational feasibility.
- Origin airport or current aircraft location
- Destination airport or delivery location
- Preferred route, if any
- Desired departure window
- Desired arrival timing
- Closing date, maintenance appointment, or deadline
- Storage, hangar, or shop access details
- Airport access restrictions
- International, customs, or permit considerations
- Known weather, terrain, or operational constraints
Aircraft Status and Maintenance
Aircraft condition matters. AFS may need to understand whether the aircraft is airworthy, when it was last flown, and whether there are known squawks.
- Is the aircraft currently airworthy?
- Current inspection status
- Date last flown
- Known squawks or discrepancies
- Open maintenance items
- Deferred items or operating limitations
- Recent prebuy inspection notes
- Relevant logbook excerpts
- Whether maintenance input is available
- Whether a special flight permit may be required
Insurance and Pilot Requirements
Insurance can determine who may operate the aircraft and what pilot qualifications may be required.
- Insurance carrier or broker
- Named-pilot requirement
- Open-pilot warranty requirements
- Minimum certificate or rating requirements
- Minimum total time or aircraft-specific time
- Multi-engine, turbine, jet, or type-rating requirements
- International coverage limitations
- Owner-assist limitations
- Special flight permit limitations
- Required pilot approval process
Tell AFS why the aircraft needs to move.
The mission type helps determine documentation, coordination, timing, and risk factors.
Post-Purchase Delivery
Aircraft Relocation
Maintenance Repositioning
Broker or Dealer Delivery Support
Owner-Assist / Second-Pilot Support
International Aircraft Ferry
Special Flight Permit Repositioning
Other Aircraft Movement Need
People and Handoff Details
- Authorized party requesting the move
- Owner, buyer, seller, broker, dealer, or shop contact
- Aircraft access details
- Keys and document location
- Pickup instructions
- Arrival contact
- Hangar, ramp, or shop delivery details
- Post-arrival handoff expectations
Documents That May Help
- Aircraft registration information
- Airworthiness certificate information
- Insurance requirements or policy pilot language
- POH / AFM details when relevant
- Weight and balance when relevant
- Relevant maintenance logbook excerpts
- Squawk or discrepancy list
- Prebuy notes
- Aircraft photos
- Permit, customs, or handling information
What if you do not have everything yet?
You do not need to have every detail before starting the conversation. Submit what you know. AFS can identify what information is still needed before the mission can be quoted or accepted.
Important Service Boundary
AFS does not provide passenger transportation, public charter, air taxi, scheduled service, common carriage, cargo carriage, airline service, travel booking, cargo shipping, flight school services, insurance brokerage, legal services, maintenance services, maintenance signoffs, or airworthiness approvals. Services are quote-based and subject to mission review. The pilot in command retains final authority and responsibility for flight safety and operational decisions.
Ready to request a ferry quote?
Submit the aircraft, route, timing, documentation, insurance, and mission details you have. AFS will review the request and determine whether the mission can be quoted.