The moment an aircraft becomes the buyer’s property is more structured than many people realize. While possession of the aircraft is often the most visible part of the transaction, ownership transfers only after escrow, title work, funding, documentation, and final authorization have been completed in the proper sequence.

In this episode of The Preflight Checklist, we walk through what actually happens during the final stages of an aircraft transaction and explain why each step occurs in the order that it does. Understanding this sequence helps buyers approach closing with greater confidence and begins aircraft ownership with clarity rather than uncertainty.