CHICAGO, May 12, 2020 – Conklin & de Decker, an industry leader in aviation research, consulting and education, has teamed up with Assent Aeronautics to provide comprehensive aircraft operating expense and life cycle cost data for all attendees of the inaugural Assent Aeronautics Live Virtual Aircraft Auction, taking place Thursday, May 14.
With streamlined access to important aircraft data, virtual attendees will be better informed before bidding on the many makes and models of business jets, pistons and turboprops at the largest virtual aircraft auction ever to take place.
Prospective buyers will be able to review a complimentary Conklin & de Decker Report for all aircraft featured in the extensive auction catalog. Each report features key aircraft data, including range, speed, payload, cabin area, wingspan and more. Attendees will also be able to review detailed fixed and variable cost information and additional performance and specification data for each aircraft.
“We are excited to collaborate with the innovative team at Assent Aeronautics as they unveil a virtual approach to the traditional aircraft auction. With our aircraft comparison report readily available to all attendees, we look forward to incorporating Conklin & de Decker’s valuable ownership and operating insights into the auction research process,” said Joy Nebel, president of Conklin & de Decker.
Given the current environment driven by the COVID-19 crisis, Assent Aeronautics transitioned to the new live online digital aircraft auction to remain in lockstep with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, federal, state and local regulations, and at the request of aircraft consignors and bidders alike.
“Like many businesses globally, we have had to pivot our business model due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result we are hosting the world’s first and largest live virtual luxury aircraft auction. With the digital research tools from our valuable collaboration with Conklin & de Decker just a click away, our attendees will have immediate and streamlined access to the data they need to make educated bidding decisions. We have found that bidders still want to bid, and sellers still want to sell, so we are adding a virtual component to our capabilities while providing an exceptional experience for our clients and partners with the same level of expertise and service that they would receive at an in-person auction house event,” said Jake Banglesdorf, vice president of Assent Aeronautics.
For more information about this week’s auction and to view the inventory, visit www.assentaero.com.
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Contact information:
Chiara Lawrance / Katie Edgerley
8020 Communications
+44 (0) 1483 447380
Tom Morton
JSSI
+1 312.644.8779
About Conklin & de Decker
Conklin & de Decker, a JSSI Company, is a leader in aviation research, consulting and education. The mission of Conklin & de Decker is to enable the general aviation industry to make more informed decisions when dealing with the purchase, operation and disposition of aircraft by furnishing objective and impartial information. Founded in 1984, Conklin & de Decker focuses on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft operating cost, performance and specification databases, maintenance management software, financial management, fleet planning, market research, aviation tax issues, and financial, tax and management seminars. Conklin & de Decker consults with numerous individuals, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. For more information, visit here.
About Assent Aeronautics
Assent Aeronautics is a family owned company, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Assent Aeronautics’ distinct business units include aircraft brokerage, aircraft transaction advisory consulting, aircraft management and aircraft maintenance. Able to trace the company’s heritage back to a private family flight department established in the 1940s, Assent Aeronautics has a proven track record of success. After numerous requests from companies and individuals to manage their aircraft, Assent Aeronautics was founded to help aircraft owners and operators maximize dispatch reliability and safety while saving money through more efficient expense forecasting and full-time expert technical supervision. For more information visit here.
