Selling Aircraft Through Auction

Why Aircraft Auctions Work

The aviation market is shifting. Demand for pre-owned aircraft remains strong, charter operators and flight schools are actively buying, and production delays on new models continue to widen marketplace gaps. Traditional listings can sit for months while carrying costs accumulate. An auction creates urgency, draws qualified bidders into open competition, and lets the market establish real value in real time.

Sellers benefit from:

• Immediate liquidity with a defined sale date
• True market value set through open, competitive bidding
• Full transparency for both seller and buyer
• Custom terms built around your timeline and goals
• Global reach through aviation-specific marketing channels

Whether you’re liquidating a fleet, selling a single aircraft, or settling an estate, the auction format delivers a clean, decisive outcome.

What We Sell at Aircraft Auctions

Our expert team can handle a spectrum of aviation assets, including:

• Business Jets — light, midsize, and super-midsize aircraft
• Regional and Commercial Aircraft — including Embraer and comparable platforms
• Turboprops and Piston Aircraft — single and twin-engine models
• Helicopters — commercial, utility, and private use
• Experimental and Kit Aircraft — including rare and one-of-a-kind builds
• Aircraft Fleets — complete dispositions for charter operators, corporations, and lessors

Every aircraft is professionally cataloged, presented to qualified buyers, and marketed alongside our broader auction network.

How the Auction Process Works

We manage every detail from first conversation to final transaction.

• Consultation: We start with a conversation to understand your goals, timeline, and the aircraft you need to sell.
• Asset Evaluation: We review logbooks, total time, maintenance status, and current market positioning to recommend a strategy.
• Auction Strategy: We recommend the best format (live, online, or simulcast) and set a timeline that fits your situation.
• Marketing: We promote your auction through aviation publications, industry email lists, online platforms, and direct outreach to qualified buyers worldwide.
• Auction Day: We manage the auction and all bidding activity so you can focus on the outcome.
• Closing: We coordinate paperwork and payment details from start to finish.

Throughout the process, you work with a dedicated team that keeps you informed at every step.

Trusted Since 1945

KIKO Realtors, Auctioneers & Advisors has been conducting auctions since 1945 on the principles of caring, integrity, and collaboration. As a fifth-generation, family-owned business, we conduct more than 1,100 auctions annually.

Let’s Talk About Your Aircraft Auction

If you’re considering selling an aircraft or an entire fleet, let’s have a conversation about your timeline and goals. Our aircraft auction team is ready to walk you through the process and outline what your auction could look like.

In aircraft sales specifically, we’ve moved $11.2 million in five weeks, including business jets, regional aircraft, turboprops, helicopters, and specialty experimental builds. Our buyers know our process, trust our presentation, and bid with confidence.

Our auction services also include:

• equipment auctions
• commercial real estate sales
• family estate auctions

When aviation assets are part of a larger transition, we can coordinate it all under one plan.

Start your aircraft auction today.