Certified Aircraft Appraisers Association

The Gold Standard in Aircraft Appraisals

USPAP-compliant valuations trusted by banks, lenders, and discerning aircraft owners worldwide. Zero disputes on record, ever.

Zero Disputes on Record
USPAP Compliant
Global Reach
Senior Certified Appraisers Only
Why It Matters

Why You Need a Certified Aircraft Appraisal

Whether you're buying, selling, financing, insuring, or managing an estate, an accurate and defensible aircraft valuation is not optional. It is essential.

Financing & Lending

Banks and lenders require USPAP-compliant appraisals as the definitive documentation for determining an aircraft's true collateral value. Our reports are accepted by every major financial institution.

Buying or Selling

Don't overpay or undervalue your aircraft. A certified appraisal gives you an independent, defensible fair market value that protects your position in every negotiation.

Insurance & Risk

Accurate hull value appraisals ensure you carry the right insurance coverage. An outdated or inaccurate valuation could leave you significantly underinsured.

Estate Planning

For estate attorneys and CPAs, a certified appraisal provides a defensible valuation for equitable distributions, tax obligations, and regulatory compliance.

Tax & Legal Matters

Whether it's a donation, divorce settlement, or tax dispute, a CAAA appraisal provides the documentation that stands up to IRS scrutiny and legal challenges.

Corporate & Government

Corporations and government agencies rely on certified appraisals for balance sheet reporting, asset management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The CAAA Difference

Why Choose CAAA Over Any Other Appraisal Organization?

Most appraisal organizations let anyone pay a fee and join. They appraise real estate, machinery, jewelry, and sometimes aircraft. Their appraisers often rely entirely on software to generate values, with no real-world understanding of what actually drives aircraft pricing.

CAAA is different. Our members cannot simply join. Every CAAA appraiser is a Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser who was recommended, vetted, and voted in through a rigorous screening process. They are all actively engaged in aircraft sales, meaning they understand the real factors that affect fair market value, including time on market, buyer demand, desirability of specific configurations, and dozens of variables that no software captures.

The result? There has never been a dispute of the Fair Market Value calculated by a CAAA Appraiser by any Certified Appraiser from any other Appraisal Organization.

Our Expertise

We factor variables not covered in VREF, Aircraft Bluebook, or professional appraiser software.

  • Real-world market intelligence
  • Actual recent sale prices
  • Model popularity & demand trends
  • Configuration desirability factors
  • Time-on-market analysis
  • Inspection status & maintenance history
Side-by-Side

CAAA vs. Other Appraisal Organizations

Benefits of the CAAA

Only aircraft appraisals is our business
You can't simply join and become an appraiser
Verified experience and background in aviation
Human experts with hands-on market analysis
Zero disputes of Fair Market Value, ever
Factor variables not covered in VREF or software

Other Appraisal Agencies

Appraise real estate, machinery, and aircraft
Allow anyone to just "join" and become an appraiser
No experience in aviation or severely limited
Rely on software to determine aircraft value
Get challenged and have to reappraise at times
Do not factor variables that affect true value
Trusted Across Industries

Who Relies on CAAA Appraisals?

Our appraisals serve as the definitive standard for aircraft valuation across every segment of the aviation industry.

Banks & Lenders

Collateral assessments and loan portfolio valuations

Estate Attorneys & CPAs

Estate valuations, tax obligations, and equitable distributions

Aircraft Buyers & Sellers

Fair market pricing that accelerates transactions

Insurance Companies

Accurate hull value coverage assessments

Your Appraisal Report

What You Receive With a CAAA Appraisal

Every CAAA appraisal is a comprehensive, detailed report prepared by a Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser, not generated by software. Your report includes:

  • Definitive Fair Market Value determination
  • Full USPAP compliance documentation
  • Detailed aircraft condition assessment
  • Market data analysis & comparable sales
  • Maintenance & inspection history evaluation
  • Avionics & equipment valuation
  • Report accepted by all major banks & lenders
Free Consultation

Ready to determine your aircraft's true market value?

Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We'll discuss your needs and match you with the right Senior Certified Appraiser for your aircraft type.

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or call directly: (305) 900-8942
All Aircraft Types

We Appraise Every Category of Aircraft

From single-engine pistons to business jet airliners, our experts deliver precise valuations across every class.

Take the Next Step

Don't Leave Your Aircraft's Value to Guesswork

Contact our team today for a confidential consultation. Our Senior Certified Appraisers are ready to deliver the definitive valuation your situation demands.

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