Aircraft Sales
Private Jet Acquisition
for Africa
NAJ sources, evaluates and acquires pre-owned business aircraft on behalf of African buyers. From first enquiry to registration — we manage the full acquisition process with institutional rigour and Africa-specific expertise.
The NAJ Acquisition Process
From requirements brief to keys in hand. A structured process that protects the buyer at every stage.
Requirements Brief
We begin with a detailed brief covering intended use case, route requirements, passenger count, annual flight hours, base airport, and budget. This determines the correct aircraft category before any market search begins.
Market Search
NAJ searches the global pre-owned market across AMSTAT, JETNET, and direct operator networks for aircraft matching the brief. We present a shortlist of 3 to 5 options with full maintenance history, ownership history, and current airworthiness documentation.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
All shortlisted aircraft undergo independent pre-purchase inspection by an EASA or FAA Part 145 approved maintenance organisation. NAJ coordinates the inspection, reviews the technical findings, and negotiates price adjustments based on findings before any purchase agreement is signed.
Registration and Delivery
NAJ coordinates the full registration process with NCAA (Nigeria), KCAA (Kenya), SACAA (South Africa), or the relevant African aviation authority. We manage the ferry flight, insurance placement, and handover documentation. Delivery to your base airport is managed end to end.
Aircraft Available for Acquisition
Pre-owned business aircraft currently available through the NAJ network. All listings are subject to availability and prior sale. Enquire directly for current pricing and maintenance records.
Find Your Aircraft Match
Set your mission requirements, budget, and financing structure. We will match you against real pre-owned market categories and show the true annual cost of ownership for each fit — including a 20% operational safety margin on range and a break-even comparison against NAJ charter.
Set your parameters and click Find My Matches to see aircraft that fit your mission profile, with full annual cost of ownership, financing impact, and a charter break-even comparison.
Buying a Private Jet in Africa
The African business aircraft market operates differently from Europe or the United States. Import duties, aviation authority registration requirements, maintenance infrastructure, and financing options are market-specific. A buyer purchasing an aircraft without Africa-specific guidance regularly encounters cost surprises that a qualified advisory engagement would have identified upfront.
Key considerations for African aircraft buyers that NAJ addresses in every acquisition:
- Import duty and VAT: Nigeria levies import duty on aircraft below a specified weight threshold. Aircraft registered in certain categories may qualify for exemption. NAJ advises on the optimal import structure before purchase to avoid unnecessary duty liability.
- NCAA, KCAA and SACAA registration: Each African authority has specific documentation requirements, airworthiness standards, and registration timelines. Nigerian registration typically requires 8 to 14 weeks from submission of a complete documentation package. NAJ manages the full process.
- Maintenance base selection: The nearest EASA Part 145 approved maintenance organisation to your base airport determines your ongoing maintenance cost and aircraft availability. NAJ maps maintenance infrastructure against intended base airport before recommending any aircraft purchase.
- Pre-owned market timing: The global pre-owned business aircraft market is cyclical. NAJ monitors market conditions and advises clients on optimal acquisition timing relative to current inventory levels and pricing trends.
Independent Advisory
No Dealer Alignment
NAJ is not a dealer or remarketer. We have no financial relationship with aircraft manufacturers or dealers. Our advisory fee is charged to the buyer and disclosed upfront. Our recommendation is based entirely on your requirements, not on inventory we need to move.
Africa-Specific Expertise
We understand NCAA registration, African import duty structures, maintenance infrastructure availability across African hub airports, and the specific operational requirements of African charter and corporate aviation. Most global dealers do not.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Coordination
NAJ coordinates independent pre-purchase inspections through EASA and FAA Part 145 approved organisations. We review the technical findings with you, translate the findings into commercial negotiation positions, and protect the buyer interest throughout.
End-to-End Delivery
From signed purchase agreement to aircraft parked on your ramp — NAJ manages the full delivery process including export certificate of airworthiness, ferry flight coordination, insurance placement, and authority registration. No element of the process is left to the buyer to manage independently.
Private Jets
For Sale
Executive aircraft sourced globally. NAJ advises on acquisition, due diligence, pre-purchase inspection and registration — end to end.
begin?
NAJ advises buyers through the entire acquisition process — market search, shortlisting, pre-purchase inspection, legal and registration. Our 2% advisory fee covers the full transaction. Send us your brief and we source the aircraft.
What serious
acquisition costs.
No purchase, no fee.
Scales to 1.5% on transactions above $50M.
- Global market search across on-market and off-market inventory
- Shortlist preparation with comparative analysis
- Offer strategy and negotiation representation
- Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) coordination
- Escrow and closing documentation oversight
- Post-closing operational setup guidance
Your advisor works for you alone.
50% at engagement, 50% at closing.
- Everything in the Success Fee package
- Unbiased aircraft selection — no incentive to push higher-priced options
- Maintenance records and logbook audit
- Independent technical consultant coordination
- Management company sourcing and vetting
- Crew and insurance introduction
- 12 months post-acquisition advisory access
Typically 6–18 months to closing.
+ 2.5%
+ 2.5% success fee on final transaction price.
- Ongoing market monitoring for 6–18 months
- Access to off-market and pre-market listings not publicly available
- Quarterly acquisition market briefings
- Priority response and dedicated advisor time
- Multiple aircraft evaluations before commitment
- Retainer credited in full against final success fee
Industry standard advisory fees run 1–3% with minimums of $50,000–$100,000. NAJ positions at the upper end of this range because our overhead — technical evaluators, legal coordination, off-market sourcing — reflects a premium process.
All fee structures are documented in a written engagement letter before any work commences. No fee is ever contingent on which aircraft you select — we have no financial relationship with any seller in our listings.
A private jet purchase without independent advisory is one of the highest-risk financial transactions an individual can make. Maintenance fraud, undisclosed damage history and misrepresented total times are common. NAJ exists to eliminate that exposure.
Connecting You to the World of Private Jet Ownership
At Nowhere Average Jets, we understand that buying or selling an aircraft is more than just a transaction, it’s a major investment in convenience, mobility, and prestige. While our primary focus today is on private jet leasing and empty leg travel solutions, we are building strong partnerships that will soon allow us to assist clients with aircraft sales and acquisitions across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
Future Aircraft Sales Services
Through our growing network of industry partners, manufacturers, and brokers, our upcoming aircraft sales division will offer:
•Aircraft Acquisition Advisory – Guidance on identifying the right jet for your travel and investment needs.
•Aircraft Sales Support – Helping current owners market and sell aircraft efficiently to vetted buyers.
•Market Insights – Access to real-time data on aircraft values, trends, and demand in Africa and globally.
•Transaction Support – Coordination with legal, regulatory, and financial professionals to ensure smooth closings.
Why Nowhere Average Jets?
Our mission has always been to bridge Africa and the Middle East to global private aviation opportunities. By leveraging trusted relationships in the industry, we will bring access to deals and expertise that are often out of reach for individual buyers and sellers in emerging aviation markets.
Be the First to Know
Our aircraft sales advisory service is in development and will be launched soon. If you’re interested in buying or selling an aircraft, or if you’d simply like to receive updates when this service becomes available, we invite you to register your interest below.