Aircraft BlueBook

Aircraft Bluebook provides aircraft valuation services for business and general aviation aircraft. The company has served the aviation industry for more than seven decades. It operates as part of Aviation Week, which is a division of Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC.

The company offers subscription access to market values covering over 7,000 model years for all types of business and general aviation aircraft. Customers can choose an online subscription, a print edition, or a combo package that includes both formats. The online platform features a Historical Value Reference that displays aircraft pricing history across more than 40 years in graph and table form.

Aircraft Bluebook provides expert aircraft appraisals performed by accredited appraisers. These appraisals support loan applications, insurance assessments, and legal matters. Each appraisal draws on detailed valuation data for specific aircraft models and years.

The platform offers specialized tools and search features for several industry groups. These include aircraft brokers and dealers, appraisers and tax assessors, finance and leasing professionals, insurance underwriters, and aviation researchers and analysts. Brokers and dealers can locate aircraft that meet buyer specifications and determine current market values. Appraisers can validate serial numbers against make, model, and year. Finance and leasing professionals can track aircraft values and calculate loan to balance ratios. Insurance underwriters can assess values for coverage and premium decisions. Researchers can access comprehensive data on values and market trends.

The company maintains a marketplace that connects buyers with aircraft service providers. The marketplace lists maintenance providers, finance companies, and interior specialists. The website also hosts a resource hub with aircraft specifications, maintenance program documents, the BCA Handbook, an airframe chart, and a glossary. Users can submit aircraft sales reports through a dedicated online form.

Aircraft Bluebook publishes a complimentary monthly newsletter called Marketline. The site also features current business aviation news from Aviation Week. Visitors can request demos, customer support, or appraisal services through online contact forms.

Services

• Aircraft Bluebook Online
• Print Edition
• Appraisals
• Historical Value Reference
• Aircraft Specifications
• Maintenance Programs
• BCA Handbook
• Airframe Chart
• Resource Hub
• Marketline Newsletter