Need an aircraft moved from one airport to another?
Ferry Flight USA provides professional aircraft delivery services throughout the United States, helping aircraft buyers, owners, sellers, brokers, dealers and aviation businesses safely move aircraft to their required destination.
Whether you purchased an airplane across the country, sold an aircraft that needs to be delivered to its new owner, need an airplane relocated to another operating base, or simply do not have the time or qualifications to make the flight yourself, Ferry Flight USA can coordinate the aircraft delivery from departure through final handoff.
We support qualifying missions involving piston singles, piston twins and selected business aircraft, with pilots matched according to aircraft type, experience, ratings, endorsements, insurance requirements and mission needs.
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An aircraft delivery service provides a qualified pilot or flight crew to pick up an aircraft at one location and fly it to another destination on behalf of the aircraft owner, buyer, seller or operator.
Aircraft delivery is commonly used when an airplane:
Has just been purchased
Has recently been sold
Is located several states away
Needs to change home airports
Must be delivered to a new owner
Needs to be moved between company locations
Is being repositioned for a broker or dealer
Needs to move to another flight school or flying club
Requires delivery after maintenance or upgrades
Is being transferred between managed fleets
Instead of rearranging your schedule or flying a long cross-country trip in an unfamiliar aircraft, a professional aircraft delivery pilot can manage the relocation for you.
Congratulations on the new airplane.
Now you need to get it home.
Buying aircraft outside your local area is extremely common because the right aircraft may be hundreds—or thousands—of miles away.
Ferry Flight USA can coordinate the delivery of your newly purchased aircraft from:
A private seller
An aircraft broker
An aircraft dealership
A maintenance facility
An airport storage location
Another flight school
An aircraft auction or sale location
The aircraft can then be delivered to your:
Home airport
Hangar
Flight school
Flying club
Maintenance facility
Aircraft management company
Corporate operating base
This can be especially valuable when the buyer does not yet have enough experience in the aircraft to satisfy insurance requirements or simply does not want the first flight in a new airplane to be a long cross-country delivery mission.
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Aircraft owners sometimes need their airplanes moved even when no purchase or sale is involved.
You may need aircraft delivery because:
You are relocating to another state
Your aircraft is moving to a different home airport
You purchased a new hangar
You need the aircraft in another city
You are moving between seasonal residences
Your work schedule prevents you from making the flight
You need another pilot to relocate the aircraft
Ferry Flight USA can coordinate the flight so the airplane is waiting where you need it.
The aircraft sale does not always end when the purchase agreement closes.
Sometimes the seller has agreed to deliver the aircraft to the buyer.
Other transactions may require delivery to a mutually agreed airport or inspection facility.
Ferry Flight USA can coordinate aircraft delivery after closing, allowing the seller, buyer and broker to establish a clear delivery plan.
Services may include coordination with:
Seller
Buyer
Broker
Escrow or transaction parties
Aircraft manager
Maintenance facility
Destination airport
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Aircraft brokers and dealers often have aircraft moving between buyers, sellers, inventory locations and maintenance facilities.
Having access to a nationwide aircraft delivery network can help streamline those transactions.
Ferry Flight USA can support:
Deliver a sold aircraft to the purchaser after closing.
Move aircraft between dealer locations or airports.
Relocate aircraft received through trades or acquisitions.
Move inventory to inspection, maintenance, avionics or paint facilities.
Move an aircraft to an inspection facility when a buyer requests a pre-purchase evaluation.
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Sometimes the aircraft is already where the work is being performed.
The challenge is getting it home.
Ferry Flight USA can help return aircraft after:
Annual inspections
Engine work
Propeller work
Avionics installations
Paint
Interior refurbishment
Maintenance
Repairs
Upgrades
Pre-buy inspections
For owners with demanding schedules, using an aircraft delivery pilot can eliminate an airline trip, rental car, hotel stay and several days away from work or home.
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An aircraft delivery mission involves more than simply getting into the airplane and flying away.
Depending on the circumstances, pickup coordination may involve:
Access to the aircraft
Keys
Aircraft documents
Aircraft logbook availability
Fuel status
Maintenance status
Battery condition
Tire condition
Aircraft equipment
Airport access
Seller or broker coordination
Insurance requirements
Destination instructions
We work to organize these details before the delivery mission begins.
To begin, provide:
Aircraft make and model
Registration number
Departure airport
Destination airport
Requested delivery timeframe
Current maintenance status
Reason for delivery
Any special circumstances
The more information available at the beginning, the easier it is to properly evaluate the mission.
We review the requested delivery based on:
Aircraft category and class
Required ratings
Required endorsements
Aircraft complexity
High-performance requirements
Multi-engine requirements
Type ratings where applicable
Pilot experience
Insurance requirements
Distance and route
Crew requirements
Weather considerations
The objective is to match the aircraft and mission with an appropriately qualified pilot.
Once the mission has been reviewed, an aircraft delivery quote can be developed.
The cost of aircraft delivery can depend on several factors, including:
Aircraft type
Distance
Cruise speed
Fuel range
Expected flight time
Number of stops
Pilot days
Airline travel
Ground transportation
Hotels
Pilot qualifications
Second pilot requirements
Insurance requirements
Weather
Aircraft condition
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We coordinate the pilot’s arrival and aircraft access with the appropriate parties.
Depending on the transaction, this may involve:
Aircraft seller
Aircraft buyer
Broker
Dealer
Maintenance shop
FBO
Aircraft manager
Flight school
Hangar operator
Before departure, the pilot evaluates the aircraft and mission in accordance with applicable regulations and normal pilot responsibilities.
Flight planning may consider:
Weather
Fuel
Terrain
Aircraft range
Airport suitability
Airspace
Aircraft performance
Alternate airports
Daylight considerations
Seasonal conditions
Long-distance aircraft delivery may involve several fuel stops or multiple days.
The aircraft is flown to the agreed destination and delivered according to the established handoff instructions.
Ferry Flight USA supports long-distance aircraft deliveries throughout the United States.
Common missions may include:
California to Florida
Florida to California
Texas to Florida
Arizona to Florida
Florida to New York
California to Texas
Northeast to Florida
Florida to the Midwest
Mountain West to the East Coast
Aircraft delivery can originate or terminate at thousands of public-use airports throughout the United States.
A coast-to-coast delivery may require multiple fuel stops and more than one flight day depending on:
Aircraft speed
Aircraft range
Winds
Weather
Terrain
Airport availability
Daylight
Pilot duty considerations
We support qualifying single-engine piston aircraft from manufacturers such as:
Cessna
Piper
Cirrus
Beechcraft
Mooney
Diamond
Grumman
Tecnam
Maule
American Champion
Common aircraft delivery missions can involve airplanes such as:
Cessna 150 / 152
Cessna 172
Cessna 182
Cessna 206
Piper Cherokee
Piper Warrior
Piper Archer
Piper Arrow
Piper Dakota
Piper Saratoga
Cirrus SR20
Cirrus SR22
Beechcraft Bonanza
Mooney aircraft
Diamond DA40
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Qualifying multi-engine delivery missions may include aircraft such as:
Piper Seminole
Piper Seneca
Piper Aztec
Piper Apache
Beechcraft Baron
Beechcraft Travel Air
Cessna 310
Cessna 340
Cessna 414
Cessna 421
Diamond DA42
Aerostar models
Pilot and insurance requirements can vary substantially depending on the aircraft.
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Selected turbine and business jet delivery missions may also be supported depending on:
Aircraft type
Type-rating requirements
Crew requirements
Pilot availability
Insurance requirements
Aircraft operator requirements
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A long-distance aircraft delivery can involve much more than flight time.
Consider a newly purchased airplane located 1,500 miles away.
The owner may need to:
Purchase an airline ticket.
Fly to the seller’s location.
Arrange transportation from the airport.
Possibly book a hotel.
Become familiar with an unfamiliar airplane.
Plan a cross-country route.
Navigate multiple weather systems.
Schedule fuel stops.
Deal with potential mechanical issues.
Fly for multiple days.
Arrange ground transportation after arriving home.
For many aircraft owners, hiring an aircraft delivery pilot is simply a more efficient option.
One of the most important parts of an aircraft delivery is confirming that the pilot satisfies any applicable insurance requirements.
Aircraft insurance policies may contain requirements involving:
Pilot certificates
Ratings
Total flight time
Time in category
Time in class
Retractable gear experience
Multi-engine experience
Turbine experience
Time in make and model
Recurrent training
Type ratings
Named pilot approval
Requirements vary by aircraft and policy.
Insurance considerations should therefore be addressed before the delivery flight begins.
Aircraft delivery time depends on the mission.
A short regional delivery may be completed in one day.
A coast-to-coast aircraft delivery may require several days.
Factors that can affect the schedule include:
Distance
Aircraft speed
Aircraft range
Weather
Winds
Fuel stops
Maintenance issues
Airport operating hours
Seasonal conditions
Pilot positioning
Because aviation weather can change quickly, delivery schedules should allow reasonable flexibility.
Safety takes priority over an arbitrary arrival time.
Aircraft delivery pricing is mission-specific.
The cost may include:
Pilot fee
Airline ticket to the aircraft
Transportation to the departure airport
Hotel accommodations
Ground transportation
Return transportation
Additional crew where required
Aircraft operating expenses such as fuel, oil, landing fees and ramp fees may also be handled according to the agreed mission terms.
A 300-mile Cessna 172 delivery is fundamentally different from moving a pressurized twin or business jet across the country.
For that reason, the best way to determine cost is to request a quote based on the actual aircraft and route.
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Ferry Flight USA provides aircraft delivery support throughout the United States.
Service areas include:
Florida
California
Texas
Arizona
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Colorado
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
And nationwide.
Whether the aircraft needs to move 100 miles or 2,500 miles, start by sending us the aircraft information and desired destination.
How do I get an airplane I purchased in another state home?
A professional aircraft delivery or ferry pilot can travel to the aircraft, coordinate pickup and fly it to your home airport. This is particularly useful when you do not have the time, experience or insurance qualifications to make the trip yourself.
Can someone deliver an airplane I just bought?
Yes. Newly purchased aircraft delivery is one of the most common uses of aircraft ferry services.
Can you deliver my airplane anywhere in the United States?
Ferry Flight USA coordinates qualifying aircraft delivery missions throughout the United States, subject to pilot availability, aircraft requirements, insurance and operating considerations.
Do I have to travel with the ferry pilot?
Not necessarily. Many aircraft delivery missions are completed without the owner onboard. The aircraft can be picked up at its current location and delivered to the designated destination.
Can the delivery pilot provide transition training?
A delivery mission and flight instruction are different services. In some cases, a properly certificated and qualified flight instructor may be available for a separate or combined training arrangement. Any instructional component should be established in advance.
Who pays for fuel during aircraft delivery?
Mission expenses and payment arrangements should be established before departure. Aircraft operating expenses commonly include fuel, oil, ramp fees and other expenses incurred during the delivery flight.
Can you deliver an aircraft after an annual inspection?
Yes. Aircraft can be delivered home after annual inspections, maintenance, avionics work, engine work, paint or other services.
Does my insurance need to approve the delivery pilot?
Insurance requirements vary. Some policies require that a pilot meet specified experience requirements or receive approval from the insurance provider before operating the aircraft.
What information do you need for a quote?
Provide the aircraft make and model, N-number, departure airport, destination airport, desired timeframe and any relevant information concerning aircraft condition, maintenance or insurance.
What happens if bad weather delays delivery?
Weather is part of aircraft delivery. The pilot makes operational decisions based on conditions, aircraft capabilities and applicable requirements. If weather is unsuitable, the mission may be delayed until acceptable conditions exist.
Whether you’ve purchased an airplane across the country, sold an aircraft to a buyer in another state, need your aircraft returned from maintenance or simply need it moved to another airport, Ferry Flight USA can help coordinate the delivery.
What aircraft are we moving?
Where is it located?
Where does it need to go?
We’ll use that information to begin evaluating the route, pilot requirements and delivery cost.
We’ll Handle the Rest.
