Everette Aviation

Everette Aviation | Aircraft & Helicopter Appraisals, Expert Witness Services

Core Services & Expertise

Everette Aviation is a professional aircraft and helicopter appraisal company established in 2021 providing fast, accurate valuations for aircraft owners, buyers, sellers, and financial institutions throughout Central and South Florida and nationally.

Founded by Daniel Kane, the company combines 25+ years of cumulative aviation industry experience with specialized mechanical and appraisal expertise. Core services include aircraft appraisals, helicopter appraisals with specialized assessment for emergency medical services (EMS) and air rescue operations; expert witness services for legal disputes and litigation; and comprehensive aircraft valuation for diverse purposes including taxation.

Appraiser Credentials & Expertise

Daniel Kane brings advanced professional qualifications including Masters degree in Aeronautical Science, Bachelors in Professional Aeronautics, and Associates in Aircraft Systems Technology. Professional certifications include Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from American Society of Appraisers (ASA), USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliance, and FAA licensing as Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic, Inspection Authorization (IA), and Flight Crew Certification (FCC) holder.

OEM training includes Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Embraer, and Bombardier programs. Kane’s aviation career began in 2001 as line service technician, progressing through apprentice mechanics roles and specialized maintenance experience.

Aircraft Appraisal Specializations

Everette Aviation provides specialized expertise across business aircraft including Lear models, Citation series, King Air, Cessna 208, Cessna 441, Cessna 425, Challenger 300, Gulfstream G3, Piaggio, and regional airliners (Embraer 135/140/145, Bombardier CRJ200). Helicopter specialization covers Bell 407 (Legacy), Bell 407GX, Bell 429, and Bell 230 models.

Desktop appraisals provide cost-effective valuation without physical inspection; full physical inspections include detailed aircraft condition assessment, logbook review, and comprehensive condition documentation supporting defensible valuations.

Appraisal Applications

Everette Aviation appraisals help with many situations. Buyers and sellers use them to determine fair aircraft prices during sales transactions. Lenders require appraisals when approving aircraft purchase loans. Insurance companies need appraisals to set the correct coverage amount for new policies.

After an accident or damage, appraisals help determine insurance claim value. Aircraft owners need appraisals for tax purposes, including property tax and sales tax. During divorce or estate planning, appraisals establish the aircraft value for fair asset division.

Business owners need appraisals when buying or selling a company that owns aircraft. Aircraft parts inventories are also appraised for accounting and asset management purposes.

Expert Witness Services

Everette Aviation provides Expert Witness services for legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration cases requiring aircraft valuation testimony. Services address complex aviation matters including fraud allegations, breach of contract disputes, asset division proceedings, and damage claims.

Expert testimony draws on extensive professional experience across operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and aviation safety translating complex valuation matters into clear, effective legal communication.

Service Geography & Accessibility

Everette Aviation operates from headquarters in Jupiter, Florida with primary service area covering Central and South Florida including Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Palm Beach County, and surrounding regions. Convenient proximity to major regional airports including West Palm Beach International (PBI) and Boca Raton Airport (BCT) enables rapid response without additional travel charges.

While based in South Florida, the company maintains willingness to travel nationally for aircraft appraisal assignments.

Client-Focused Approach

Everette Aviation emphasizes relationship building through responsive communication before, during, and after appraisal completion. The company maintains commitment to transparency through industry best practices and methodology, providing detailed documentation supporting every valuation factor.

Professional, accurate, and impartial appraisals ensure client confidence with absolute discretion and privacy protection throughout the appraisal process.

Client Benefits & Advantages

• 25+ years aviation industry experience with mechanical and appraisal expertise
• ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser with USPAP compliance
• FAA licensing (A&P, IA, FCC) ensuring technical credibility
• Specialized helicopter and business aircraft expertise
• Flexible appraisal options (desktop and full physical inspection)
• South Florida regional expertise with national travel capability
• Expert witness litigation support services
• Responsive communication and absolute client discretion

Quick Facts

• Founded: 2021
• Headquarters: Jupiter, Florida
• Primary Service Area: Central/South Florida (Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Stuart, Palm Beach County)
• National Coverage: Available upon request
• Owner/Appraiser: Daniel Kane
• Aviation Experience: 25+ years
• Aircraft Expertise: Business jets (Lear, Citation, King Air, Challenger), regional airliners, helicopters (Bell 407/429)
• Services: Aircraft appraisals, helicopter appraisals, expert witness, desktop appraisals, full physical inspections
• Appraisal Applications: Sales, financing, insurance, taxation, estate, divorce, business acquisition, parts inventory

Contact Details

Address: Jupiter, FL 33478-6203, US
Phone: 561-578-7110
Website: www.everetteaviation.com

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