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IADA Sees Late 2020 Surge in Biz Aircraft Sale Closings

Published by AIN Online • January 12, 2021

International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) members closed 554 preowned business aircraft sales in the fourth quarter, accounting for more than half of all transactions between April and December, the organization announced this week

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Preowned private jet sales spiked, as prices stabilized in Q4 2020

Published by Private Jet Card Comparisons • January 12, 2021

Only 6.5% of 554 Q4 transactions had a price reduction compared to 26% of 174 Q2 deals Following a plunge in preowned aircraft sales last March, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) saw a rising wave of used private jet transactions, highlighted by a fourth-quarter surge of 554 closed deals

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Dealers report pre-owned market is trending upwards

Published by Business Air News • January 12, 2021

Looking towards 2021, IADA dealers ended the year by putting another 74 aircraft under contract in December. Dealers reported that only 36 of the 554 transactions in the fourth quarter involved lowered prices.

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PREOWNED AIRCRAFT TRANSACTIONS SPIKED AS 2020 ENDED - IADA

Published by Fifty Sky Shade • January 11, 2021

Following the abrupt pandemic-induced plunge in preowned aircraft sales in March 2020, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) experienced a rising wave of transactions, highlighted by a fourth quarter surge of 554 closed deals.

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IADA REPORTS PREOWNED AIRCRAFT TRANSACTIONS SPIKED AS 2020 ENDED

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • January 11, 2021

USA, 11 January 2020 – Following the abrupt pandemic-induced plunge in preowned aircraft sales in March 2020, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) experienced a rising wave of transactions, highlighted by a fourth quarter surge of 554 closed deals

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IADA Reports Preowned Aircraft Transactions Spiked As 2020 Ended

Published by Aviation Pros • January 11, 2021

USA, Jan. 11, 2020 – Following the abrupt pandemic-induced plunge in preowned aircraft sales in March 2020, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) experienced a rising wave of transactions, highlighted by a fourth quarter surge of 554 closed deals.

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IADA Reports Preowned Aircraft Transactions Spiked As 2020 Ended

Published by EIN Press Wire • January 11, 2021

More Than 550 Deals in the 4th Quarter Alone Our dealers registered 285 sales in December alone, by far the most active month of the year and double any other COVID-19 impacted month”— IADA Executive Director Wayne StarlingUSA, January 11, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the abrupt pandemic-induced plunge in preowned aircraft sales in March 2020, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) experienced a rising wave of transactions, highlighted by a fourth quarter surge of 554 closed deals.

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IADA REPORTS PREOWNED AIRCRAFT TRANSACTIONS SPIKED AS 2020 ENDED

Published by Focus VI Radio • January 11, 2021

More Than 550 Deals in the 4th Quarter Alone USA, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ — Following the abrupt pandemic-induced plunge in preowned aircraft sales in March 2020, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA)

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Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales On The Increase

Published by Aviation Week Network • January 11, 2021

After a hit in sales caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, member dealers of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) experienced a trend of increasing transactions of pre-owned aircraft in 2020. IADA announced on Jan. 11 that its member dealers transacted 1,100 sales from April through...

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IADA REPORTS PREOWNED AIRCRAFT TRANSACTIONS SPIKED AS 2020 ENDED

Published by First Wing - Eagle Creek Aviation • January 11, 2021

More Than 550 Deals in the 4th Quarter Alone Following the abrupt pandemic-induced plunge in preowned aircraft sales in March 2020, members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) experienced a rising wave of transactions, highlighted by a fourth quarter surge of 554 closed deals.

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IADA: Strong Q4 for preowned business aircraft

Published by Smart Brief Aviation and Aerospace • January 11, 2021

During the last quarter of 2020, International Aircraft Dealers Association members saw a marked increase in preowned business aircraft sales and completed 554 transactions, including 285 in December. "While it is way too early to say the industry has rebounded completely, as the pandemic is still raging, the activity in the preowned aircraft marketplace is certainly trending upwards across all of our dealers," said IADA Executive Director Wayne Starling.

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How to Understand Aircraft Financing for 2021

Published by AvBuyer • January 7, 2021

Keith Hayes with PNC Bank offers insights to aircraft financing for 2021.

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IADA U to keep brokers at the top of their trade

Published by Business Air News • December 16, 2020

IADA U features top software, audience specific experienced instructors, reporting and analytics. The Absorb system design is customized to the IADA brand with an intuitive interface, and is scalable for future growth.

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CJI Town Hall Special VBACE featuring IADA Accredited Dealers

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • December 4, 2020

Corporate Jet Investor broadcasts live from IADA's VBACE virtual booth - featuring an all IADA Accredited Dealer show for a global market report.

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Dealers Association Reports 500 Aircraft Transactions

Published by Aviation Week Network • December 4, 2020

IADA report illustrates dealer activity since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. Credit: IADA

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AsianSkyCast LIVE Broadcast with Joe Carfagna, Jr.

Published by AsianSky Cast • December 3, 2020

AsianSky Cast recording from the IADA NBAA VBACE Booth - Get to know Joe Carfagna, Jr, Chairman of IADA and President of Leading Edge Aviation Solutions through Jeffrey Lowe's interview. Jeffrey Lowe CEO of IADA Accredited Dealer, AsianSky Group Watch and listen here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/iada_asianskycast

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Wheels Up Receives IADA Seal of Approval

Published by Business Air News • November 17, 2020

Wheels Up Aircraft Sales is led by veteran business aircraft executives John Odegard, Chris Brenner and Seth Zlotkin, all of whom are IADA-certified aircraft brokers. IADA has now accredited the organization.

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Wheels Up Aircraft Sales Joins IADA

Published by Private Jet Card Comparisons • November 10, 2020

The newly formed sales and acquisitions unit of Wheels Up has joined the International Aircraft Dealer Association

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Wheels Up Aircraft Sales Joins IADA

Published by Aviation Pros • November 10, 2020

Wheels Up Aircraft Sales has been designated as an accredited aircraft dealer by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). Wheels Up Aircraft Sales is led by veteran business aircraft executives John Odegard, Chris Brenner and Seth Zlotkin, all of whom are IADA-certified aircraft brokers.

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Wheels Up Aircraft Sales Joins IADA

Published by Skies Magazine • November 10, 2020

Wheels Up Aircraft Sales, the recently launched business unit of leading private aviation brand Wheels Up, has been designated as an accredited aircraft dealer by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). Wheels Up Aircraft Sales is led by veteran business aircraft executives John Odegard, Chris Brenner and Seth Zlotkin, all of whom are IADA-certified aircraft brokers.

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IADA reshuffles board to forge ahead in 2021

Published by Business Air News • October 18, 2020

IADA reshuffles board to forge ahead in 2021

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People in Aviation

Published by AIN Online • October 12, 2020

IADA's new board of directors - 2020 - 2021

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AsianSkyCast with Paul Kirby

Published by AsianSky Cast • October 1, 2020

Paul Kirby, the current Chairman of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), speaks with ASG’s Jeffrey Lowe on IADA and its value to the business aviation community.

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Business jet sales soar this Summer IADA dealers close 103 transactions in July.

Published by Blue Sky News • August 28, 2020

The pace of used aircraft sales picked up sharply in June and July after April/May doldrums brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact.

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IADA: Reinventing Itself Just in Time

Published by JetNet IQ Pulse • August 27, 2020

Article highlighting the evolutions IADA took, and just in time.

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IADA Dealers See Uptick in June-July Aircraft Sales

Published by NBAA Insider Daily • August 26, 2020

International Aircraft Dealers Association companies completed 177 sales transactions in June-July, versus 100 in April-May.

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Business Jet Sales Soar This Summer

Published by Globalair.com • August 25, 2020

IADA Dealers Close 103 Transactions in July The pace of used aircraft sales picked up sharply in June and July after April/May doldrums brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact.

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Used Private Jet sales Rebound in July

Published by Private Jet Card Comparisons • August 25, 2020

With 103 closed sales, July saw more pre-owned private jet sales than April and May combined The rebound or private jet travel is now being mirrored by a rebound in used aircraft sales. According to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), its members closed 103 deals in July. That compares to 74 transactions in June, 47 in May, and 53 in April.

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IADA Dealers See Uptick in June-July Aircraft Sales

Published by AIN Alerts • August 25, 2020

IADA Dealers See Uptick in June-July Aircraft Sales Dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reported an uptick in preowned business airplane sales for the months of June and July compared with April and May, the organization announced today. In all, dealers completed 177 sales transactions for the June-July period versus 100 in April-May. Additionally, the number of aircraft sales that fell apart decreased from 38 in April-May to 27 in June-July. “Our dealers reported exceptionally brisk activity in June and July after a protracted period in March, April, and May where the deals were much harder to put together,” said IADA executive director Wayne Starling. “IADA dealers also experienced a reduced percentage of deals where lowered prices were integral to completing the deal.” During the June-July period, IADA-accredited dealers reported a total of 19 new commitments to purchase aircraft and 52 acquisition agreements. Over the past four months, IADA-accredited dealers were retained to sell 217 aircraft.

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With 103 closed sales, July saw more pre-owned private jet sales than April and May combined

Published by Private Jet Card Comparisons • August 24, 2020

With 103 closed sales, July saw more pre-owned private jet sales than April and May combined The rebound or private jet travel is now being mirrored by a rebound in used aircraft sales. According to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), its members closed 103 deals in July. That compares to 74 transactions in June, 47 in May, and 53 in April.

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IADA Dealers See Uptick in June-July Aircraft Sales

Published by AIN Alerts • August 24, 2020

Dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reported an uptick in preowned business airplane sales for the months of June and July compared with April and May, the organization announced today. In all, dealers completed 177 sales transactions for the June-July period versus 100 in April-May.

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Preowned aircraft markets are 'improving dramatically' - IADA Chair

Published by Blue Sky News • July 10, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) held a members-only webinar recently to review where the preowned aircraft sales industry is amid the economic fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic. Subject experts from IADA member ranks discussed where the industry is and where it is heading. Chairman Paul Kirby, the

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IADA Brokers Mostly Upbeat about Preowned Bizjet Market

Published by AIN Online • June 30, 2020

Participants were mostly optimistic in a recent International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) members-only webinar on the current state of the preowned business aircraft market in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the group of professional aircraft dealers and brokers. “May is generally better than April, and...we all anticipate June to even be significantly better than May. And so, the trends are all in the right direction,” said OS Partners executive v-p and IADA chairman Paul Kirby.

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IADA Webinar: Preowned Bizjet Deals Still Getting Done

Published by AIN Online • May 22, 2020

A recent International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) webinar poll showed consistent optimism for a recovery in the preowned business aircraft market following the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the poll conducted during the organization's state of the industry webinar held last week, 66 percent were very optimistic about a preowned market recovery and 58 percent expected a stronger second half of the year. Fifty percent think pricing will adjust by 10 to 15 percent, and 52 percent were slightly optimistic about new aircraft sales.

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Used Private Jet brokers positive as sales hold to 50% of pre-COVID-19 levels

Published by Private Jet Card Comparisons • May 19, 2020

66% of private jet dealers are “very optimistic” about the pre-owned private jet market Despite many new hurdles to complete sales of pre-owned private jets, the International Aircraft Dealers Association confirmed the message of optimism being recently heard from charter brokers and fractional fleet operators.

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Private Jet trade group planning for annual trade show in October

Published by Private Jet Card Comparisons • May 19, 2020

The National Business Aviation Association says it is moving forward on its NBAA-BACE conference scheduled for October 6-8 in Orlando NetJets, Flexjet, and Qatar Executive have used NBAA to announce billion-dollar orders of new private jets

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Meridian receives IADA seal of approval

Published by Business Air News • May 17, 2020

More than 40 IADA-accredited dealers specialise in representing buyers and sellers. Meridian is very pleased to have been brought into the fold by the popular association.

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IADA Webinar: Bolen Details NBAA’s COVID Advocacy, Resources

Published by NBAA Insider Daily • May 13, 2020

On a May 12 webinar hosted by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen outlined underscored the essential role of business aviation in America, and outlined the association’s work to support the industry, in terms of advocacy and operational resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IADA Names Meridian as Verified Products and Services Member

Published by Aviation Pros • May 11, 2020

Meridian, the award-winning private aviation company, is proud to announce that it has been accepted as a verified Products and Services member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), the only aviation organization that accredits aircraft dealers. Aviation Product and Service providers are thoroughly vetted before acceptance to assure the highest ethical standards and levels of experience.

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New IADA Dealers, OEM and Products and Services Members Named

Published by Aviation Pros • May 4, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has added six accredited dealers, another new aircraft manufacturer and seven more verified products and services members to its growing organization.

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NEW IADA DEALERS, OEM AND PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MEMBERS NAMED

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • May 4, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has added six accredited dealers, another new aircraft manufacturer and seven more verified products and services members to its growing organisation.

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IADA thanks Congress for carryback provision

Published by Business Air News • May 1, 2020

IADA recently held a public webinar that covered several topics, including the legal, tax and borrowing ramifications for used aircraft under the new CARES Act. 400 participants viewed the content.

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IADA: CARES Act Tax Measure Could Boost Aircraft Sales

Published by AIN Online • April 30, 2020

While the CARES Act payroll and loan provisions in the U.S. have received considerable attention within the industry, less highlighted measures surrounding tax treatment stand to help with business aircraft sales, according to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).

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IADA Extends Thanks to Congress, Admin. for NOL Carryback Tax Incentive

Published by Aviation Pros • April 29, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) thanks the U.S. Congress and Administration for adopting favorable NOL (Net Operating Loss) carryback provisions in the CARES Act.

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IADA EXTENDS THANKS TO CONGRESS, ADMIN. FOR NOL CARRYBACK TAX INCENTIVE

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • April 29, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) thanks the U.S. Congress and Administration for adopting favourable NOL (Net Operating Loss) carryback provisions in the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act), which may aid in the recovery of the preowned aircraft marketplace.

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IADA calls on expert members to deliver webinar

Published by Business Air News • April 28, 2020

Over 78 per cent of IADA members polled said they expected a stronger second half and more than 65 percent indicated aircraft pricing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will drop 10 to 15 percent.

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Q&A WITH WAYNE STARLING – IADA

Published by Jetstream • April 22, 2020

JetStream's People in the industry.

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IADA Webinar Explores Post-pandemic Bizav Recovery

Published by AIN Online • April 21, 2020

More than 450 members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) heard from a panel of experts on an April 9 webinar on the business aircraft market and its path forward in light of the Covid-19 global pandemic, including predictions on the length of recovery once the crisis passes. At least two panelists said during the member-only webinar that a full recovery will likely take between 18 and 24 months, according to IADA

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JetHQ completes company repatriation to US

Published by Blue Sky News • April 20, 2020

JetHQ has completed its process of becoming a United States-based company and has moved its company headquarters to its Kansas City, Missouri office. The aircraft transaction and brokerage company made the move this year to better serve growth for its domestic divisions. JetHQ has doubled its team in the US over the past year. The move to a domestic

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IADA Names AircraftExchange Board To lead its pre-owned aircraft marketing arm.

Published by Aviation Pros • April 13, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has appointed a board of directors composed of IADA-certified brokers to oversee AircraftExchange.com, the organization's exclusive pre-owned aircraft search portal.

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IADA NAMES AIRCRAFTEXCHANGE BOARD

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • April 13, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has appointed a board of directors composed of IADA-certified brokers to oversee AircraftExchange.com, the organisation’s exclusive pre-owned aircraft search portal.

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IADA To Begin Certification Testing of Aircraft Brokers

Published by AIN Online • April 9, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) will begin testing of individual aircraft sales brokers later this month for its new certification, the organization announced yesterday. More than 20 individuals will be involved in the first round of testing; those who pass will thus become the first IADA Certified Aircraft Brokers.

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IADA Dealers Having a Strong March Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

Published by Aviation Pros • March 23, 2020

Amid the healthcare, travel and economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, IADA dealers have facilitated the sale of an unprecedented number of used aircraft in a short time. From March 2 to March 20, dealers accredited by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) have bought or sold 54 aircraft and have more than 120 additional aircraft under contract, subject to closing.

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IADA Foundation Awards Scholarships to Eight Future Business Aviation Leaders

Published by Aviation Pros • March 16, 2020

The IADA Foundation, a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charitable organization, has awarded $32,000 in individual scholarships to eight college students seeking further education leading to professions within business aviation.

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IADA Progressing On Bizjet Dealer Accreditation

Published by AIN Online • March 11, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is moving towards full accreditation of its member dealers in what it said is a stringent process that is quantifiable and measurable, the organization formerly known as the National Aircraft Resale Association announced today. It has engaged Joseph Allan Aviation Consulting to review and analyze the qualifications of existing IADA members. "They will also examine 15 new accreditation applicants to see if they meet the high standards of IADA accreditation under their confidential processes to ensure accountability and transparency," IADA executive director Wayne Starling said.

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IADA WEBSITE RECORDS $4.4BN OF SALES THROUGH ‘SERVICE AND PROTECTION’

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • March 6, 2020

The simplest of ideas can often turn out to be the best. Take the International Aircraft Dealers Association’s (IADA) Aircraft Exchange website. Having gone live in February 2019, the website has recorded sales of 615 aircraft, worth more than $5.4bn.

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IADA Website Records 615 Aircraft Sales in First Year

Published by AIN Online • March 3, 2020

More than $5.4 billion in preowned aircraft sales were handled through the International Aircraft Dealers Association’s (IADA) Aircraft Exchange website in its first year of operation, the aircraft brokers' group announced yesterday. Since the site’s launch on Feb. 1, 2019, sales of 615 aircraft—an average of about 1.7 aircraft per day—listed on the site have been recorded.

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IADA search portal handles $5bn sales in first year

Published by Business Air News • March 3, 2020

Nearly $5.5bn in pre-owned aircraft sales has gone through IADA's online search since it came to the market in February last year. In the past five months alone, nearly 400 listed aircraft worth $3.8bn changed hands.

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IADA's Search Portal Handles $5.4 Billion Sales In Its First Year

Published by Aviation Pros • March 2, 2020

In its first year in operation, the exclusive pre-owned aircraft search portal of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has handled more than $5.4 billion dollars in pre-owned aircraft sales. Since the launch of IADA's www.AircraftExchange.com on Feb. 1, 2019, IADA dealers have recorded sales of 615 aircraft listed on the site.

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IADA's AircraftExchange portal handles $5.4bn sales in its first year

Published by Blue Sky News • February 17, 2020

In its first year in operation, the exclusive pre-owned aircraft search portal of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has handled more than $5.4bn dollars in pre-owned aircraft sales. Since the launch of IADA's www.AircraftExchange.com on February 1st 2019, IADA dealers have recorded sales of 615 aircraft listed on the site.

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IADA Members Head to West Palm Beach

Published by Aviation Pros • January 27, 2020

IADA certified brokers and accredited dealers will be out in force later this week at the NBAA 2020 Regional Forum Jan. 29 at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. In addition, a number of verified Products and Services members will be exhibiting their services at the event.

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IADA MEMBERS HEAD TO WEST PALM BEACH

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • January 27, 2020

IADA certified brokers and accredited dealers will be out in force later this week at the NBAA 2020 Regional Forum January 29 at the Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla. In addition, a number of verified Products and Services members will be exhibiting their services at the event.

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AINsight: Hot Topics for Bizav in 2020

Published by AIN Online • January 10, 2020

ETHICAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) expects its member brokers and other aircraft transaction professionals to abide by professional standards and ethics rules under IADA’s code of ethics. To put its standards into practice, among other steps, IADA admits new members under an accreditation process administered by an independent outside firm.

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IADA Marks Progress In 2019

Published by Aviation Weekly • January 8, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), launched in September 2018, marked “significant progress in 2019 as it advanced the organization’s commitment to transparency and integrity in...

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IADA Makes Marked Progress in 2019

Published by Aviation Pros • January 6, 2020

Central to IADA's initiatives in 2019 was a focus on self-regulating the industry to make transactions more ethical and seamless for buyers and sellers.

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IADA MAKES MARKED PROGRESS IN 2019

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • January 6, 2020

The International Aircraft Dealers Association experienced significant progress in 2019 in several important areas, along with robust growth, as it advanced the organisation’s commitment to transparency and integrity in used aircraft transactions. Central to IADA’s initiatives in 2019 was a focus on self-regulating the industry to make transactions more ethical and seamless for buyers and sellers.

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IADA EXPANDS DEALER AND BROKER RANKS

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • December 5, 2019

Following its fall meeting in Las Vegas, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has grown by three new pre-owned aircraft dealers and boosted its ranks of certified brokers by 50.

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IADA Expands Dealer, Broker Ranks

Published by Aviation Pros • December 3, 2019

Following its fall meeting in Las Vegas, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has grown by three new pre-owned aircraft dealers and boosted its ranks of certified brokers by 50.

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IADA expands dealer, broker ranks

Published by Skies Magazine • December 3, 2019

Following its fall meeting in Las Vegas, the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has grown by three new pre-owned aircraft dealers and boosted its ranks of certified brokers by 50.

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International Aircraft Dealers Name New Chairman

Published by Aviation Week Network • November 19, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named Paul Kirby, managing partner of QS Partners, as the aircraft dealer organization’s new chairman of the board for 2020-2021. Kirby...

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IADA certifies Mente Group sales broker duo

Published by Business Air News • November 17, 2019

Two of Mente Group's vice presidents have joined their president and CEO on the ranks of IADA-certified aircraft sales brokers.

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Leadership team step up for IADA

Published by Business Air News • November 15, 2019

Global aircraft transaction organisation IADA has undergone a change of board members and officers for the period 2020-2021.

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IADA Names New Leadership for 2020-2021

Published by Executive and VIP Aviation International • November 12, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named QS Partners Managing Partner Paul Kirby as the aircraft dealer organization’s new Chairman of the Board for 2020-2021. He replaces outgoing Chairman Brian Proctor, Mente Group President and Chief Executive Officer.

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Customer-centric Coleman earns IADA broker status

Published by Business Air News • November 12, 2019

The IADA broker examination measures the skill and competencies that are required of aircraft brokers in order to effectively conduct their work. Dave Coleman, who prioritises caring for customers, has passed muster.

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The Weekly Of Business Aviation, October 28, 2019

Published by Aviation Weekly • October 28, 2019

It's been a hectic first year for the International Aircraft Dealers Association, which offers the world's only accreditation program for dealers and the only ...

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IADA Boasts ‘The World’s Most Trusted Dealers’

Published by Aviation Week Network • October 21, 2019

NBAA - LAS VEGAS—It has been a hectic first year for the International Aircraft Dealers Association, which offers the world’s only accreditation program for dealers and the only certification program for...

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IADA Foundation Now Tax Deductible

Published by Aviation Pros • October 21, 2019

The foundation of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has received approval from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charitable organization. The announcement was made at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nev.

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IADA-Accredited Dealers Exhibit Fleet Of BizJets at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas

Published by Aviation Pros • October 21, 2019

These aircraft joined dozens of others on display at Henderson by new aircraft manufacturers that are also IADA-accredited aircraft dealers.

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IADA FOUNDATION NOW TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • October 21, 2019

The foundation of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has received approval from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charitable organization. The announcement was made at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nev.

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IADA FOUNDATION NOW TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • October 21, 2019

The foundation of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has received approval from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) public charitable organization. The announcement was made at the 2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, Nev

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Long-haul, fuel efficient jets underpin demand at Las Vegas air show

Published by Reuters • October 20, 2019

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - New large corporate planes that can fly farther and an industry push toward sustainable aviation fuels are seen as bright spots as the world’s biggest business jet makers assemble in Las Vegas to showcase their offerings at the sector’s largest gathering.

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In Just a Year, IADA Sees Transformative Changes

Published by AIN Online • October 19, 2019

It was a little more than a year ago when the National Aircraft Resale Association was rebranded the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) in a move to recognize and grow the more than 25-year-old organization’s global membership. But that was just the first step in what has become a nearly-year-long transformation of the group that also is focused on bringing greater credibility to its professional members and removing any ambiguity in the aircraft acquisition process.

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Questions For Brian Proctor

Published by Aviation Week Network • October 15, 2019

After six years as a U.S. Army Ranger and intelligence officer, including deployment to Kuwait, Proctor left the service and entered the business world. Since that time, he has been involved in over...

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IADA Looks To Double Ranks of Certified Brokers

Published by AIN Online • September 30, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) hopes to more than double its ranks of certified aircraft brokers next month, the organization announced. That’s when about 50 brokers will sit for the IADA certification exam on the eve of the 2019 NBAA convention, to be held from October 22-24 in Las Vegas.

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Large Group of Aircraft Sales Brokers to be Tested for IADA Certifications

Published by Aviation Pros • September 30, 2019

Those individual aircraft brokers who pass the rigorous testing protocol will join a group of 35 transaction brokers who passed the examination earlier this year.

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IADA to test sales brokers for certification

Published by Business Air News • September 30, 2019

Aircraft sales brokers handle transactions worth billions of dollars. IADA has established an industry standard for professional ethics and transparency and will carry out testing for certification at its autumn meeting.

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IADA Aircraft Exchange Site Beats Expectations

Published by Aviation Week Network • September 23, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has handled more than $1.6 billion in aircraft sales since the Feb. 1 launch of www.AircraftExchange.com , an aircraft search tool, IADA said....

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IADA Website Sales Top $1.6 Billion

Published by AIN Online • September 16, 2019

An aircraft sales website created by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has seen more than $1.6 billion in sales of more than 235 pre-owned aircraft in its first seven months of operation, the group announced. “The sales of previously owned aircraft have actually exceeded our expectations for a startup website and the momentum is building," IADA executive director Wayne Starling said. “That's more than an aircraft a day seven days a week since beginning the site and we are getting spooled up for an even higher volume of aircraft sales going forward.”

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IADA Assembles World-Class Team to Support International Outreach

Published by Aviation Pros • September 9, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association has fortified its ranks with a number of industry experts to advance its growing global presence.

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IADA Grows into Worldwide Organization With trusted experts in international aircraft transactions.

Published by Aviation Pros • September 3, 2019

Since rebranding the National Aircraft Resale Association to the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) in Sep. 2018, IADA has made tremendous strides in unleashing an exclusive and verified online listing service for pre-owned airplanes, growing the organization, driving ethical aircraft transactions, and creating trusted processes to accredit dealers, certify brokers, and verify products and services members.

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A RIFT AMONG AIRCRAFT BROKERS

Published by Business Jet Traveler • September 3, 2019

In a historic first, an industry stamp of approval for preowned aircraft brokers and brokerages has been adopted, with the initial group of applicants now qualified. “We’re really excited about where this is going,” says Brian Proctor, chairman of the sanctioning trade group, the International Aircraft Dealers Association. Proctor is also president and founder of the Mente Group, a consultancy and brokerage that is a charter IADA accredited dealership.

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Only in Queens: The World's Borough

Published by Vaughn Magazine • August 23, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), a professional trade association that sets ethical standards for aircraft transactions, awarded Business.

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IADA FALL MEETING IN LAS VEGAS, OCTOBER 21, 2019

Published by Aerlex Law Group • August 22, 2019

Aerlex founder Steve Hofer will be attending the Annual Fall Meeting of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) being held on October 21, 2019, at the Hotel Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hofer will join with fellow IADA members including aircraft brokers and service or product providers to the aviation industry.

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Applications for IADA Business Aviation Scholarships Accepted Through Sept. 1

Published by Aviation Pros • July 31, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications for the organization's Business Aviation Scholarships through Sept. 1. The scholarships awarded will be from $1,000 to $5,000.

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IADA Taking Applications From Dealers For Accreditation

Published by Aviation Week Network • July 12, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications through July 31 to become accredited member dealers of the organization. To become eligible, dealers must have been in...

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IADA Issues Call For Dealer Applications

Published by AIN Online • July 8, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications through the end of July for dealer accreditation, the brokers group announced today. Eligibility for accreditation requires that a dealer has at least three brokers on staff, been in business for a minimum of five years and averages at least 10 transactions annually. Three IADA-member firms must also recommend the applicant firm.

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Deadline Nears to Apply for IADA Products and Services Membership

Published by Aviation Pros • July 1, 2019

Products and Services members are companies whose primary focus is related to the support of aircraft transactions, whether their expertise is finance, legal, tax, escrow, or maintenance.

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First Aircraft Brokers Win IADA Certification

Published by Aviation Week Network • June 12, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), which recently moved toward full professional accreditation for aircraft dealer organizations, has qualified the first group of individual...

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ETHICAL TRANSACTIONS — BRIAN PROCTOR, CHAIRMAN; INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Published by Asian Sky Media • June 11, 2019

AS THE WORLD’S ONLY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR AIRCRAFT DEALERS AND BROKERS, THE INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION (IADA) WAS FORMED IN 1991 TO ASSURE AIRCRAFT BUYERS AND SELLERS OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ETHICS, EXPERIENCE, STANDARDS AND TRUST. FIRST ESTABLISHED AS THE NATIONAL AIRCRAFT RESALE ASSOCIATION (NARA), THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS NAME TO REFLECT THE INTERNATIONAL SCOPE OF THE INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS. TODAY, ONLY 3% OF ALL AIRCRAFT DEALERS MERIT IADA ACCREDITATION, WHILE THEY HANDLE MORE THAN 50% OF ALL PRE-OWNED BUSINESS JET TRANSACTIONS.

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Why it matters that Banyan is an IADA Accredited Dealer

Published by Banyanair.com • June 7, 2019

Banyan Aircraft Sales is one of only 42 aircraft dealers in the world to have earned accreditation by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). IADA Accreditation means you can be assured that Banyan has been endorsed for transparency, ethics, and experience.

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新机型介绍市场总结二手飞机市场聚焦亚太区前瞻特别策划人物 ...

Published by Asian Sky Quarterly • May 29, 2019

（International Aircraft Dealers Association，IADA）于1991 年成立，. 以确保飞机买卖双方拥有高道德、高标准、有经验、有效、互信的飞机交易. 体验。该组织的前身为 ...

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IADA Engages Diane Levine-Wilson to Support AircraftExchange.com

Published by State Aviation Journal • May 28, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has contracted with Diane Levine-Wilson to ensure that aircraft search data provided exclusively by the accredited dealers on the organization’s AircraftExchange.com aircraft search website is accurate and up-to-date for buyers and sellers of business aircraft.

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Long-time Broker and NARA Co-founder Johnny Gantt Dies

Published by AIN Online • May 28, 2019

Johnny Gantt, the long-time aircraft broker and co-founder of the National Aircraft Resale Association—now the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA)—died on May 14. He was 83.

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ASG BECOMES INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION (IADA) ACCREDITED DEALER

Published by Asian Sky Media • May 21, 2019

Hong Kong business aviation consulting firm Asian Sky Group (ASG) was recently granted accreditation through the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), a trade organization aimed at setting the standards for efficient, effective and ethical business aircraft transactions. ASG is the first dealer headquartered in Asia to become a part of IADA, joining 25 existing dealers and seven new IADA dealers.

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ACASS - A New Member to Join IADA

Published by BBGA • May 20, 2019

Business aviation support services firm ACASS is proud to announce its accreditation by the most prestigious aircraft dealers'a association, IADA (International Aircraft Dealers Association).

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IN MEMORY OF JOHNNY GANTT

Published by Gantt Aviation • May 20, 2019

In the end, we are our stories. We all hope ours in a good one. Johnny Gantt’s is a very good one.

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CJI London 2019

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • May 18, 2019

Brian Proctor, chair of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) and founder of Mente Group, outlined the initiatives the organisation for larger brokers ...

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JET LINX FURTHERS NATIONAL EXPANSION BY ACQUIRING ELLIOTT AVIATION’S PRIVATE JET MANAGEMENT BUSINESS

Published by Jet Linx • May 14, 2019

Jet Linx, the third largest private jet management company in the United States, continued its national expansion and furthered its record-breaking growth by acquiring Elliott Aviation’s private jet management business. Elliott Aviation is renowned for aircraft sales and aviation services, including maintenance, paint and custom interior design. The acquisition was completed at the end of last week, but the terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The announcement was made by Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx Aviation.

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Jet Linx Furthers National Expansion By Acquiring Elliott Aviation's Private Jet Management Business

Published by PR Newswire • May 14, 2019

Jet Linx, the third largest private jet management company in the United States, continued its national expansion and furthered its record-breaking growth by acquiring Elliott Aviation's private jet management business. Elliott Aviation is renowned for aircraft sales and aviation services, including maintenance, paint and custom interior design. The acquisition was completed at the end of last week, but the terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The announcement was made by Jamie Walker, President & CEO of Jet Linx Aviation.

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Independent agency to test aircraft brokers for certification

Published by General Aviation News • April 11, 2019

More than 20 aircraft brokers will be tested later this month by Joseph Allan Aviation Consulting, an independent third party agency. If they pass the test, they then will become certified individual aircraft brokers, according to officials with the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).

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IADA To Begin Testing Of Aircraft Dealers

Published by Aviation Weekly • April 10, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), which recently moved toward full accreditation for aircraft dealers, will begin the testing of individual aircraft brokers later in April for...

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IADA To Begin Certification Testing of Aircraft Brokers

Published by AIN Online • April 9, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) will begin testing of individual aircraft sales brokers later this month for its new certification, the organization announced yesterday. More than 20 individuals will be involved in the first round of testing; those who pass will thus become the first IADA Certified Aircraft Brokers.

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MONKARSH AND NORTHCRAFT SPANN HEAD FOR IADA MEETING IN NAPLES

Published by Aerlex Law Group • March 19, 2019

Aerlex attorney Brian Monkarsh will be attending the Annual Spring Meeting of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) being held from April 23 – 25, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Naples, Florida. Sarah Northcraft Spann, transactional attorney at Aerlex, will also be attending the annual gathering to convene with fellow IADA members who are aircraft brokers and service or product providers to the aviation industry.

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IADA Progressing On Bizjet Dealer Accreditation

Published by AIN Online • March 11, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is moving towards full accreditation of its member dealers in what it said is a stringent process that is quantifiable and measurable, the organization formerly known as the National Aircraft Resale Association announced today. It has engaged Joseph Allan Aviation Consulting to review and analyze the qualifications of existing IADA members. "They will also examine 15 new accreditation applicants to see if they meet the high standards of IADA accreditation under their confidential processes to ensure accountability and transparency," IADA executive director Wayne Starling said.

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International Aircraft Dealers Association: A Revolution in Aviation

Published by YouTube.com Watch • March 6, 2019

The world’s only accredited aircraft dealers offer aircraft for sale in a revolutionary way that regulates business practices, performance, ethics, and assures quality and professionalism of aviation service providers.

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Si vous souhaitez vendre ou acquérir un avion, l’équipe aguerrie de Skyservice travaillera avec vous et fera de vos exigences sa priorité absolue

Published by Skyservice • March 1, 2019

Skyservice est fière d'être membre de l'IADA (International Aircraft Dealers Association). Seuls les meilleurs courtiers d'avions et les plus fiables sont invités à se ...

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Tom Burt, Executive Vice President and COO of Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, MI, to Retire after 40 Years

Published by Aviation Pros • February 18, 2019

Duncan Aviation would like to wish Tom Burt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company’s full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, congratulations as he plans to retire from day-to-day operations on March 8. After spending his 40-year career at the company, Burt welcomes the slower pace retirement promises, and he intends to remain active at Duncan Aviation, teaching leadership and business classes for the foreseeable future.

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IADA Accepting Applications for Industry's Only Accredited Aircraft Dealer Program

Published by Aviation Pros • February 5, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications from aircraft dealers to be accredited through an independent accrediting process. Deadline for submitting an application is Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

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INTERNATIONAL AIRCRAFT DEALERS ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE AIRCRAFTEXCHANGE.COM

Published by Corporate Jet Investor • February 5, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association has launched a ground-breaking available aircraft search portal to make it much easier and quicker for buyers and sellers to make airplane deals. The new portal takes advantage of the strength of the organization, high quality of its brokers and the world-class aircraft they handle.

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Aircraft Brokers Group Seeks Accreditation Applications

Published by AIN Online • February 5, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) will accept applications for its new dealer accreditation process until Friday a part of its push to raise the standards of broker conduct and increase transparency in aircraft transactions, the organization announced this week. “We already have 30 new companies interested in applying for this new program, which covers existing IADA members and those who want to become accredited,” IADA chair Brian Proctor said.

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A ‘FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGED’ PREOWNED MARKET

Published by Business Jet Traveler • January 31, 2019

Proctor, who chairs the International Aircraft Dealers Association (formerly NARA), points to “an incredible contraction in availability of late-model airplanes,” ...

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IADA Launches Business Aircraft Search Tool

Published by Aviation Week Network • January 30, 2019

In its effort to create transparency in the pre-owned aircraft marketplace, the International Aircraft Dealers Association has launched a business aircraft search portal for use by buyers and sellers... Subscription

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Aircraft Brokers Group Progresses on Transformation

Published by AIN Online • January 23, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association, formerly known as the National Aircraft Resale Association, has rolled out a new website featuring the business aircraft for sale and listed by its broker members, which officials said is another step toward elevating the broker profession. Brian Proctor, IADA chairman and president and CEO of the Mente Group, told AIN the association's AircraftExchange website serves to standardize the information about and bring transparency to business aircraft that are legitimately for sale.

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IADA Awards Scholarship to Future Business Aviation Leaders

Published by In Flight USA • January 9, 2019

The International Aircraft Dealers Association's Business Aviation Scholarship program has awarded $32,000 in individual scholarships to eight college students ...

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International Association of Aircraft Dealers Awards Scholarships to Future Business Aviation Leaders

Published by Aviation Pros • January 1, 2019

IADA Business Aviation Scholarship program was established for university students seeking a career in Business Aviation.

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