Rich make millions by flipping private jets

Rich investors are reselling brand-new private jets for millions of dollars shortly after delivery, capitalizing on surging demand and supply chain delays. Industry experts say strong appetite for private air travel, combined with production backlogs, has created a thriving secondary market where original buyers quickly flip aircraft for profit.

"Anyone taking delivery of a new heavy jet is likely to find a ready resale market," said Oliver Tebbit, a partner at law firm HFW. Demand is especially high among tech-sector wealth creators, while manufacturers struggle with shortages of castings, forgings and labor. A new Gulfstream G700, typically priced around $80mn before customization, can sell for 10% above cost.

Tax incentives from US President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in 2025, have also driven demand by allowing full cost offsets in the first year. Previously, buyers flipped purchase agreements before delivery, but manufacturers clamped down. Now, sales occur on or soon after delivery, with one jet bought for $77mn resold for $84mn and later offered in the mid-$90mn range.

Advisers note that buyers seeking quick profits are turning to fractional ownership models via companies like Net Jets.

富有的投资者在私人飞机交付后不久便以数百万美元的价格转售全新飞机，借助需求激增和供应链延误获利。业内专家表示，对私人航空旅行的强劲需求，加上生产积压，催生了一个蓬勃发展的二手市场，原始买家可以迅速转手飞机获利。

律师事务所HFW的合伙人奥利弗·泰比特表示：“任何接收新型重型飞机的人都很可能找到现成的转售市场。”科技行业的财富创造者对此类飞机的需求尤其旺盛，而制造商却在铸件、锻件和劳动力短缺方面苦苦挣扎。一架新的湾流G700通常在定制前售价约8000万美元，转售价格可比成本高出10%。

美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于2025年签署的《大而美法案》中的税收优惠也推动了需求，该优惠允许在第一年全额抵扣成本。此前，买家会在交付前转让购买协议，但制造商加强了管控。如今，交易发生在交付当日或之后不久。一架以7700万美元购入的飞机以8400万美元转售，随后又以接近9600万美元的价格挂牌。

顾问指出，寻求快速获利的买家正转向Net Jets等公司提供的份额所有权模式。