Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry Flights
Professional Aircraft Pickup, Paint Shop Delivery & Return Ferry Service Nationwide
You found the aircraft paint shop you want.
There’s only one problem:
It’s hundreds—or thousands—of miles away.
Ferry Flight USA coordinates professional aircraft ferry and repositioning flights to paint, refinishing and exterior-restoration facilities throughout the United States.
We help aircraft owners, buyers, sellers, brokers, dealers, flight schools, flying clubs and aircraft management companies move qualifying airplanes for:
- Complete aircraft repainting
- Strip and repaint projects
- Exterior refinishing
- Custom paint schemes
- Graphics and striping
- Registration-number changes
- Corrosion treatment
- Exterior restoration
- Touch-up and repair work
- Post-maintenance refinishing
- Pre-sale cosmetic upgrades
And after the project is finished:
We can help bring the aircraft home.
Choose the Paint Shop You Want.
We’ll Help Solve the Transportation.
GET AN AIRCRAFT PAINT SHOP FERRY QUOTE
What Is an Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry Flight?
An aircraft paint shop ferry flight is a repositioning mission performed specifically to move an aircraft to or from an aviation paint, refinishing or exterior-restoration facility.
A typical mission may look like:
Home Airport → Aircraft Paint Facility
Then several weeks later:
Aircraft Paint Facility → Home Airport
Instead of the aircraft owner personally:
- Flying the aircraft to the shop
- Arranging transportation home
- Returning commercially when the work is complete
- Picking up the airplane
- Flying it home
Ferry Flight USA can coordinate qualifying aircraft movement in either direction—or both.
Nationwide Aircraft Paint Shop Delivery
The best aircraft paint shop may not be located anywhere near your home airport.
Aircraft owners frequently choose paint facilities based on:
- Quality
- Reputation
- Aircraft experience
- Previous work
- Paint-process capability
- Design capability
- Corrosion expertise
- Scheduling
- Price
- Customer reviews
- Aircraft-type specialization
rather than geography.
That may mean taking an aircraft from:
Florida to Texas
New York to Florida
California to Arizona
Michigan to Tennessee
or:
Across the country
for the right shop.
Ferry Flight USA helps make that possible.
You Shouldn’t Have to Choose a Paint Shop Based Only on Distance
A complete aircraft repaint can represent a significant investment.
It may also be a finish you expect to keep for many years.
Choosing the closest facility simply because transportation is inconvenient may not be the best decision.
Professional ferry service allows owners to expand their search geographically.
Instead of asking:
“Which paint shop is close enough for me to fly to?”
you can ask:
“Which paint shop do I actually want working on my airplane?”
Then let Ferry Flight USA help coordinate the transportation.
Complete Aircraft Repaint Ferry Flights
A complete aircraft repaint can involve significantly more than applying another coat of paint.
Depending on the aircraft, shop and project, the process may include:
- Removal of existing coatings
- Surface preparation
- Corrosion inspection
- Corrosion treatment
- Primer
- Base colors
- Accent colors
- Striping
- Graphics
- Registration markings
- Clear coating when applicable
- Reassembly
- Exterior inspection
Ferry Flight USA’s role is not to perform the paint work.
Our role is:
Getting the aircraft to the facility—and potentially getting it back home after the work is complete.
Strip & Repaint Aircraft Ferry Flights
Many older airplanes need more than cosmetic touch-up.
A complete restoration may involve removal of the existing finish followed by surface preparation and repainting.
Owners may travel to specialized facilities for:
- Full strip and repaint
- Exterior restoration
- Removal of multiple old paint layers
- Corrosion inspection
- Primer application
- Custom paint design
The actual stripping and refinishing process is the responsibility of the maintenance or paint facility using methods appropriate for the aircraft.
Ferry Flight USA coordinates the transportation portion of the project.
Custom Aircraft Paint Scheme Delivery
Aircraft owners increasingly use paint projects to create distinctive aircraft.
Projects may involve:
- Custom colors
- Metallic finishes
- Multi-color designs
- Modern striping
- Vintage restorations
- Corporate branding
- Logo application
- Personalized graphics
If the shop that can execute your design is across the country, Ferry Flight USA can help reposition the aircraft.
Exterior Restoration Ferry Flights
Some aircraft need extensive exterior work rather than simply new paint.
Projects may include:
- Surface restoration
- Corrosion treatment
- Sheet-metal correction
- Fiberglass or composite work
- Fairing repairs
- Exterior component refinishing
- Window or trim work
- Control-surface refinishing
Aircraft condition should be evaluated before movement if structural or significant maintenance issues are present.
Corrosion Treatment & Aircraft Refinishing
Aircraft operated in:
- Coastal regions
- Florida
- Gulf Coast environments
- Humid climates
- Salt-air environments
may develop corrosion concerns requiring specialized attention.
A qualified facility may address:
- Surface corrosion
- Paint deterioration
- Corrosion beneath coatings
- Exterior aluminum treatment
- Primer and protective coatings
If corrosion involves structural or airworthiness concerns, it should be evaluated by appropriately qualified maintenance personnel before the aircraft is ferried.
A cosmetic paint problem and a structural corrosion problem are not the same thing.
Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry Flights From Florida
Ferry Flight USA is based at Orlando-Apopka Airport (X04) in Central Florida and coordinates aircraft ferry missions nationwide.
Florida aircraft owners may need airplanes transported to paint facilities from:
- Orlando
- Apopka
- Sanford
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Tampa
- Sarasota
- Naples
- Fort Myers
- Jacksonville
- Daytona Beach
- Palm Beach
- Fort Lauderdale
- Miami
- Other Florida airports
Likewise, aircraft from around the country can be ferried to qualifying Florida paint facilities.
Piston Single Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry
Qualifying piston singles can be moved to aircraft paint facilities throughout the United States.
Aircraft can include:
- Cessna 150
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172
- Cessna 177
- Cessna 182
- Cessna 206
- Cessna 210
- Piper Cherokee
- Piper Warrior
- Piper Archer
- Piper Arrow
- Piper Saratoga
- Cirrus SR20
- Cirrus SR22
- Beechcraft Bonanza
- Mooney
- Diamond
- Grumman
- Other qualifying aircraft
Pilot selection depends on the actual aircraft, mission and insurance requirements.
PISTON SINGLE AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Piston Twin Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry
Piston twins can also be repositioned for complete exterior refurbishment.
Qualifying aircraft may include:
- Piper Seminole
- Piper Seneca
- Piper Apache
- Piper Aztec
- Piper Twin Comanche
- Beechcraft Baron
- Beechcraft Travel Air
- Cessna 310
- Cessna 340
- Cessna 414
- Cessna 421
- Aerostar
- Diamond DA42
- Other qualifying twins
Twin-engine pilot matching may involve:
- Multi-engine experience
- Make/model time
- Pressurization experience
- Complex-aircraft experience
- Insurance requirements
PISTON TWIN AIRCRAFT FERRY SERVICES
Vintage Aircraft Paint & Restoration Ferry Flights
Vintage aircraft often require paint and restoration shops with specialized experience.
Potential aircraft can include:
- Piper Cubs
- Classic Cessnas
- Vintage Beechcraft
- Tailwheel aircraft
- Fabric aircraft
- Older aluminum aircraft
The appropriate shop may be far from the aircraft’s home base.
Pilot selection also deserves particular attention because vintage aircraft can have:
- Unique systems
- Limited avionics
- Unusual fuel arrangements
- Tailwheel configurations
- Aircraft-specific operating procedures
Tailwheel Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry
Tailwheel airplanes require pilots with the appropriate qualifications and relevant experience.
Potential aircraft can include:
- Piper J-3 Cub
- Piper Super Cub
- Maule
- Citabria
- Decathlon
- Scout
- Vintage aircraft
Insurance may require additional:
- Tailwheel time
- Recent tailwheel experience
- Make/model time
Ferry Flight USA evaluates qualifying missions based on the actual aircraft.
Experimental Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry
Selected experimental aircraft paint-shop missions may be evaluated individually.
Important considerations can include:
- Operating limitations
- Aircraft condition
- Pilot qualifications
- Aircraft-specific experience
- Insurance
- Documentation
Experimental aircraft are not automatically treated the same as standard-category aircraft.
Selected Turbine & Business Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry
Selected turbine and business-aircraft repositioning missions may also be evaluated.
Potential requirements can include:
- Type ratings
- Turbine experience
- Time in type
- Recurrent training
- Two-pilot crew
- Insurance approval
Larger aircraft can also create additional destination considerations involving:
- Ramp space
- Handling
- Fuel
- Ground power
- Airport suitability
Mission acceptance depends on the aircraft and crew requirements.
Aircraft Paint Before a Sale
Aircraft appearance can significantly influence how prospective buyers perceive an airplane.
Brokers, dealers and aircraft owners may decide to repaint or refinish an aircraft before putting it on the market.
A pre-sale project might include:
- Full repaint
- Updated striping
- Graphics
- Registration markings
- Touch-up
- Exterior restoration
- Corrosion repair
Ferry Flight USA can help coordinate qualifying movement:
Owner / Dealer → Paint Shop → Sales Location
or another required route.
Paint Work After an Aircraft Purchase
A buyer may purchase the right airplane mechanically but dislike the exterior.
Instead of:
Seller → Buyer
the delivery mission might become:
Seller → Paint Shop
followed later by:
Paint Shop → Buyer
That allows the new owner to receive the aircraft in its updated configuration.
NEWLY PURCHASED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY
Aircraft Brokers & Paint Shop Repositioning
Brokers may use professional ferry services to coordinate:
- Pre-sale refinishing
- Buyer-requested paint
- Registration-number changes
- Exterior refurbishment
- Dealer inventory preparation
Rather than having brokerage personnel spend several days moving aircraft, Ferry Flight USA can coordinate the transportation.
AIRCRAFT BROKER FERRY SERVICES
Aircraft Dealers & Inventory Refurbishment
Aircraft dealers frequently improve inventory before offering aircraft for sale.
That can include:
- Paint
- Interior
- Avionics
- Annual inspection
- Engine work
An aircraft might move between several facilities before reaching the final buyer.
Ferry Flight USA can support qualifying repositioning between those locations.
AIRCRAFT DEALER FERRY SERVICES
Flight School Aircraft Paint & Branding
Flight schools may repaint aircraft for:
- Fleet standardization
- New branding
- School colors
- Logo updates
- Exterior refurbishment
- Aging-paint replacement
A paint facility may be several states away.
Using a ferry pilot can help keep flight instructors focused on students instead of spending several days on positioning trips.
FLIGHT SCHOOL FLEET REPOSITIONING
Flying Club Aircraft Paint Projects
Flying clubs and co-ops may also undertake major exterior projects.
A professional ferry pilot can potentially handle the outbound and return flights while club members continue using the remaining fleet.
Registration Number & Exterior Marking Changes
Aircraft paint projects sometimes include changes to exterior registration markings.
This may occur because of:
- New paint scheme
- Registration-number change
- Restoration
- Previously applied graphics
The paint facility and aircraft owner should ensure required nationality and registration markings comply with applicable requirements before the aircraft returns to operation.
Ferry Flight USA does not determine whether exterior markings meet FAA requirements as part of the basic ferry service.
Paint & Control Surface Balance
This is an important technical consideration after aircraft refinishing.
Aircraft flight controls are designed to remain within specified balance limits.
Adding or removing coatings can affect:
- Weight
- Weight distribution
- Control-surface balance
This can be particularly important with:
- Ailerons
- Elevators
- Rudders
- Tabs
- Other balanced control surfaces
The paint or maintenance facility should follow the manufacturer’s applicable maintenance instructions and required procedures when refinishing aircraft flight controls.
The ferry pilot should not be expected to substitute a preflight inspection for required maintenance verification.
Why Control Surface Balance Matters
Improperly balanced flight controls can create serious vibration or flutter concerns.
That is why the aircraft should not simply be considered ready because:
“The paint is dry.”
Before return delivery, the shop should have completed all applicable:
- Reassembly
- Maintenance
- Inspection
- Control-surface work
- Documentation
required for the aircraft to return to operation.
Post-Paint Aircraft Reassembly
A full paint project may require removal or disturbance of components such as:
- Control surfaces
- Fairings
- Inspection panels
- Cowlings
- Tips
- Access panels
- Exterior hardware
- Antennas or related components
depending on the aircraft and paint process.
Before pickup, the facility should confirm the aircraft is completely reassembled and ready for flight.
The ferry pilot should not arrive while:
“They’re just putting the last pieces back on.”
Post-Paint Return Delivery
Getting the airplane to the shop is only half the mission.
When the paint project is complete, Ferry Flight USA can coordinate a separate return flight.
Before dispatching the pilot, confirm:
☐ Aircraft paint work complete
☐ Aircraft fully reassembled
☐ Required maintenance and inspections complete
☐ Applicable maintenance documentation complete
☐ Control-surface requirements addressed
☐ Registration markings complete
☐ Aircraft documents available
☐ Fuel status known
☐ Keys available
☐ Shop has released aircraft for pickup
☐ No unresolved discrepancies
The goal is to send the ferry pilot only after the airplane is actually ready.
Don’t Schedule a Ferry Pilot Based Only on an Estimated Paint Completion Date
Aircraft paint projects can run longer than originally expected.
Potential reasons include:
- Additional stripping required
- Corrosion discovered
- Surface repair
- Parts
- Graphics changes
- Customer design changes
- Reassembly
- Inspection
- Weather or facility scheduling
- Additional maintenance
If the shop says:
“We think it’ll be ready Friday,”
that is different from:
“The aircraft is complete, reassembled and ready for pickup.”
Whenever practical, pilot positioning should be based on actual aircraft readiness.
Fresh Paint & Return Flight Coordination
The paint facility should determine when its finishing process is sufficiently complete for:
- Handling
- Opening and closing access points
- Fueling
- Flight
- Cleaning
- Cover use
based on the products and procedures it used.
Ferry Flight USA does not determine paint cure time.
If the shop has special instructions for the newly refinished aircraft, those instructions should be communicated to the pilot before pickup.
Protecting the New Finish
Owners naturally want a freshly painted aircraft to arrive looking as good as it did when it left the shop.
Before return delivery, it can be useful for the paint facility to communicate any temporary precautions involving:
- Covers
- Cleaning
- Fuel spills
- Bug removal
- Adhesives
- Exterior handling
The pilot should receive relevant instructions before departure.
Fueling a Newly Painted Aircraft
Fuel spills can damage or stain some finishes depending on the coating and cure stage.
If the shop has specific precautions involving fueling a newly painted aircraft, they should be communicated before the return flight.
The paint facility—not the ferry pilot—should establish any coating-specific restrictions.
Post-Paint Preflight
Before the return ferry flight, the pilot performs the appropriate preflight inspection for the mission.
Particular attention may be appropriate around areas that were:
- Removed
- Reinstalled
- Masked
- Opened
- Refinished
- Serviced
If something appears inconsistent or questionable, the pilot should coordinate with the shop before departure.
Paint Quality Inspection vs. Ferry Pilot Preflight
These are not the same thing.
The ferry pilot’s role is to evaluate the aircraft for the proposed flight.
The pilot is not automatically:
- A professional paint inspector
- A coatings specialist
- An aircraft appraiser
- The customer’s cosmetic acceptance representative
If the owner wants a detailed paint-quality inspection before accepting the aircraft, that should be arranged separately.
Photograph the Aircraft Before & After
For major paint projects, owners and shops may want to document aircraft condition.
Useful photographs can include:
Before Delivery to the Shop
- Left side
- Right side
- Nose
- Tail
- Wings
- Existing exterior damage
Before Return Pickup
- Completed aircraft
- Major surfaces
- Registration markings
- Areas requested by owner
This can create a useful visual record of the aircraft’s exterior condition.
Ferry Flight Planning for Paint Shop Missions
Paint-shop delivery still requires normal professional ferry planning.
The pilot may evaluate:
- Weather
- Fuel
- Aircraft range
- Terrain
- Airspace
- Airport suitability
- Runway length
- Fuel availability
- Overnight stops
The fact that the mission is going to a paint facility does not change normal operational requirements.
Weather & Paint Shop Ferry Flights
Paint-shop appointments do not override weather.
A pilot may need to:
- Delay departure
- Change route
- Stop early
- Add an overnight
- Wait for conditions to improve
If the aircraft just received a major exterior restoration, the owner may especially appreciate conservative handling and thoughtful weather decisions.
Insurance Requirements
Insurance pilot requirements should be addressed before pilot dispatch.
Potential requirements may include:
- Total time
- Make/model experience
- Retractable-gear time
- Multi-engine time
- Tailwheel time
- Pressurization experience
- Turbine experience
- Named-pilot approval
FAA pilot qualification does not automatically mean the pilot satisfies the aircraft owner’s insurance policy.
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Preparing the Aircraft for Outbound Paint Shop Delivery
Before the ferry pilot arrives:
☐ Paint-shop appointment confirmed
☐ Aircraft ready for flight
☐ Required inspections current
☐ Known discrepancies disclosed
☐ Insurance active
☐ Ferry pilot approved if required
☐ Keys available
☐ Airport and hangar access arranged
☐ Fuel status known
☐ Aircraft documents available
☐ Paint-shop receiving contact confirmed
☐ Destination airport confirmed
AIRCRAFT PRE-DELIVERY CHECKLIST
Preparing the Aircraft for Return Delivery
Before the pilot travels back to the paint facility:
☐ Paint project complete
☐ Aircraft fully reassembled
☐ All applicable maintenance complete
☐ Required documentation complete
☐ Aircraft released and ready
☐ Control-surface considerations addressed
☐ Registration markings complete
☐ Keys available
☐ Fuel status known
☐ Shop pickup contact available
☐ Owner destination confirmed
☐ Hangar or parking arrangements confirmed
A ferry pilot should not be dispatched simply because the aircraft “looks finished.”
Ferry Services for Aircraft Paint Shops
Ferry Flight USA can also work directly with aircraft paint facilities.
Your customer wants your paint work.
The airplane is 700 miles away.
Instead of telling the owner:
“You’ll need to figure out how to get it here,”
your company can help provide a more complete solution.
Aircraft Paint + Pickup & Return Transportation
A typical relationship can involve:
Customer Airport → Your Paint Facility
then:
Your Paint Facility → Customer Airport
Expand Your Aircraft Paint Shop’s Service Area
Professional ferry service can allow an aircraft paint facility to market far beyond its immediate region.
A Florida shop can potentially serve customers in:
- Georgia
- Carolinas
- Tennessee
- Alabama
- Texas
- Northeast
- Midwest
A Texas, Arizona, Tennessee or other specialized paint facility can likewise attract aircraft owners from Florida and the rest of the country.
Transportation becomes less of an obstacle.
Give Customers a Complete Solution
Paint-shop customers often ask:
“How do I get my airplane there?”
Your team can tell them:
“We have a ferry transportation option.”
Ferry Flight USA can potentially:
- Coordinate directly with the owner
- Pick up the aircraft
- Deliver it to your facility
- Coordinate with your staff
- Return it after completion
The exact commercial arrangement can be established for each relationship.
FERRY SERVICES FOR AIRCRAFT PAINT SHOPS
Paint Shops, Contact Ferry Flight USA
If your facility regularly serves customers from outside your local market, talk to us about an ongoing ferry relationship.
This can be especially valuable for:
- Complete repaint facilities
- Restoration shops
- High-end custom paint facilities
- Vintage aircraft specialists
- Composite aircraft specialists
- Business aircraft paint facilities
PAINT SHOP PARTNERSHIP INQUIRY
How Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry Service Works
Step 1 — Tell Us About the Aircraft
Provide:
- Make
- Model
- N-number
Step 2 — Tell Us Where It Is
Provide the current airport.
Step 3 — Tell Us the Paint Shop
Provide:
- Shop name
- Destination airport
- Scheduled date
Step 4 — Confirm Aircraft Readiness
The aircraft should be appropriate for the outbound ferry flight.
Step 5 — Evaluate Pilot Requirements
We consider aircraft and insurance requirements.
Step 6 — Coordinate Pickup
Keys, access and contacts are confirmed.
Step 7 — Ferry the Aircraft to the Paint Facility
The shop receives the aircraft.
Step 8 — Paint Work Is Completed
The project may take several weeks depending on scope and schedule.
Step 9 — Confirm Aircraft Is Ready
The facility confirms applicable reassembly, inspection, documentation and release requirements are complete.
Step 10 — Return the Aircraft
Ferry Flight USA can coordinate return delivery to the owner’s airport.
Aircraft Paint Shop Ferry Cost
The cost to reposition an aircraft for paint depends on the mission.
Factors can include:
- Aircraft type
- Distance
- Aircraft speed
- Pilot qualifications
- Insurance requirements
- Number of flight days
- Commercial airline travel
- Hotels
- Rental cars
- Ground transportation
- Return travel
- Crew requirements
Aircraft fuel and other operating expenses should also be addressed according to the mission agreement.
Outbound + Return Paint Shop Ferry
If you know from the beginning that you want Ferry Flight USA to handle both directions, tell us.
We can evaluate:
Mission 1
Aircraft Home Base → Paint Facility
and:
Mission 2
Paint Facility → Aircraft Home Base
The return pickup date can remain flexible until the paint facility confirms the aircraft is actually complete.
Can the Same Pilot Fly Both Directions?
Potentially.
It depends on:
- Pilot availability
- Paint-project duration
- Aircraft requirements
- Location
- Scheduling
Because paint projects may take weeks, the return flight could be performed by the same pilot or another appropriately qualified pilot.
The priority is assigning the right available pilot to the aircraft and mission.
Paint Shop Ferry Flight FAQ
Can Ferry Flight USA fly my aircraft to a paint shop?
Yes. Ferry Flight USA coordinates qualifying aircraft ferry and repositioning flights to paint and refinishing facilities throughout the United States.
Can you bring my aircraft home after painting?
Yes. Return delivery can be coordinated once the facility confirms that the aircraft is appropriately reassembled, documented and ready for flight.
Can you ferry my aircraft to a paint shop in another state?
Yes. Interstate and long-distance paint-shop delivery is a core use case for professional aircraft repositioning.
Can you ferry an aircraft coast to coast for paint?
Qualifying coast-to-coast aircraft paint-shop missions can be evaluated based on aircraft, pilot, insurance, weather and mission requirements.
Can you ferry piston singles to paint facilities?
Yes. Qualifying piston-single aircraft can be moved to and from paint facilities nationwide.
Can you ferry piston twins?
Yes. Qualifying piston-twin paint-shop missions can be matched with appropriately rated and experienced pilots.
Can you ferry tailwheel aircraft for paint?
Potentially. Tailwheel missions require appropriately qualified pilots and relevant insurance compatibility.
Can you ferry vintage aircraft to restoration shops?
Qualifying vintage-aircraft missions can be evaluated based on aircraft condition, pilot experience, insurance and mission requirements.
Can you move business aircraft to paint facilities?
Selected turbine and business-aircraft missions can be evaluated depending on aircraft type, crew requirements, pilot availability and insurance.
Should the aircraft be inspected after painting?
Applicable maintenance and inspection requirements depend on what was removed, disturbed, refinished and reinstalled. The paint or maintenance facility is responsible for completing the work and required return-to-service documentation within its privileges.
Does repainting flight controls matter?
Yes. Aircraft manufacturers may specify balance requirements for flight control surfaces. Refinishing can change surface weight, so the paint or maintenance facility should comply with the applicable aircraft maintenance instructions.
Does the ferry pilot check control-surface balance?
A normal ferry-pilot preflight is not a substitute for required maintenance procedures or control-surface balance verification.
Can I change my N-number during the paint project?
Potentially, but FAA registration and aircraft-marking requirements need to be handled correctly. Coordinate registration changes separately and make sure the aircraft carries the required markings before operation.
Can you ferry an aircraft with corrosion to the paint shop?
It depends on the nature and severity of the corrosion. Structural or airworthiness concerns should be evaluated by appropriately qualified maintenance personnel before any ferry flight.
How long does a paint-shop ferry flight take?
Flight time depends on aircraft speed, distance, fuel stops, weather and route. The paint project’s duration is separate and determined by the facility.
Should I book the return pilot based on the shop’s estimated completion date?
We recommend coordinating return travel once the shop is confident the aircraft is actually ready. Paint projects can uncover additional work or experience schedule changes.
Can paint shops use Ferry Flight USA for customer pickup?
Yes. Ferry Flight USA can discuss recurring pickup and return-delivery relationships with aircraft paint and restoration facilities.
Can a paint shop include ferry delivery with its service?
Potentially. Ferry Flight USA can work with the shop and aircraft owner to establish an appropriate transportation arrangement.
How much does aircraft paint-shop ferry service cost?
Cost depends on aircraft type, distance, pilot requirements, number of flight days and travel logistics.
What information do you need for a quote?
Provide the aircraft make/model, N-number, current airport, paint-shop destination, scheduled date, aircraft status and whether you need return delivery.
Choose the Paint Shop.
We’ll Help Get the Aircraft There.
You should not have to settle for the closest paint facility simply because moving the airplane is inconvenient.
Whether your project involves:
A complete strip and repaint
Custom graphics
Exterior restoration
Corrosion treatment
A registration-number change
or:
A complete aircraft transformation
Ferry Flight USA can help solve the transportation problem.
Tell Us:
What aircraft is it?
Make
Model
N-number
Where is it now?
Current airport
Where is the paint shop?
Facility and destination airport
When is the appointment?
Scheduled date
Do you need return delivery?
Yes / No
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Ferry Flight USA provides aircraft ferry and repositioning coordination and does not perform or certify aircraft painting, refinishing, corrosion repair or maintenance through the ferry service. Aircraft owners and paint or maintenance facilities remain responsible for applicable maintenance, inspection, marking and return-to-service requirements. Mission acceptance remains subject to aircraft condition, applicable regulations, pilot qualifications, insurance requirements, weather, crew availability and mission requirements.