Cessna Citation Pre-Purchase Inspections & Worldwide Ferry Flights. Independent Technical Inspections and Aircraft Delivery for Citation Bravo, Ultra, Encore, Excel, XLS and Sovereign Aircraft.

Purchasing a Cessna Citation is a significant investment. Whether you are an aircraft owner, broker, lender, fleet operator or aircraft management company, making an informed buying decision starts with an independent technical assessment.

Vanguard Air Services provides worldwide independent pre-purchase inspections and global aircraft ferry flights for the Cessna Citation family. Our experienced technical representatives assess the aircraft's condition before purchase, while our EASA- and FAA-rated Citation pilots can safely deliver the aircraft anywhere in the world once the transaction is complete.

By combining technical due diligence with international ferry capability, we provide a seamless service from acquisition to delivery.

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Who We Support

Aircraft Buyers & Owners

Whether you're purchasing your first Citation or expanding an existing fleet, our independent inspection helps identify potential technical, maintenance or regulatory issues before funds are released.

Following completion of the purchase, our experienced ferry crews can reposition your aircraft worldwide.

Aircraft Brokers

Aircraft brokers rely on responsive partners who can support transactions quickly and professionally.

We help brokers by providing:

• Independent pre-purchase inspections

• Technical records reviews

• Aircraft condition reports

• Worldwide aircraft delivery

• Ferry flights to maintenance facilities or new owners

One trusted partner from inspection to delivery.

Banks & Aircraft Finance Companies

Aircraft finance providers require objective technical information before financing an aircraft acquisition.

Our inspectors provide an independent assessment of:

• Aircraft condition

• Maintenance status

• Airworthiness compliance

• Engine and APU status

• Aircraft records

• Future maintenance liabilities

Once funding is complete, Vanguard Air Services can reposition the aircraft anywhere in the world.

Aircraft Lessors

Protect your investment with an independent inspection before acquiring or accepting a Citation aircraft.

We support lessors during:

• Aircraft acquisitions

• Lease transitions

• Lease returns

• Asset transfers

• Aircraft deliveries

Aircraft Management Companies

Business aircraft management companies frequently purchase and transfer aircraft on behalf of clients.

We provide technical due diligence and worldwide aircraft delivery, allowing your team to focus on managing the transaction while we manage the aircraft.

What Is Included in Our Citation Pre-Purchase Inspection?

Every acquisition is different, but inspections can include:

• Aircraft documentation review

• Airworthiness Directive compliance

• Maintenance programme review

• Airframe inspection

• Engine assessment

• Corrosion inspection

• Damage history

• Modification status

• Avionics review

• Interior and cabin condition

• Operational checks

• Photographic reports

Our inspection findings help buyers make informed commercial decisions before completing the purchase.

Worldwide Citation Ferry Flights

Once your aircraft has been accepted, Vanguard Air Services can safely reposition it anywhere in the world.

Our crews include EASA- and FAA-rated Citation pilots with extensive international ferry experience operating throughout:

• Europe

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Middle East

• Asia-Pacific

We regularly support:

• Aircraft deliveries

• Aircraft repositioning

• Export flights

• Import flights

• Maintenance ferry flights

• Aircraft transitions

• Aircraft acceptance flights

  
  

Why Choose Vanguard Air Services?

• Independent technical inspections

• Worldwide coverage

• Global network of experienced technical representatives

• EASA- and FAA-rated Citation pilots

• Extensive international ferry experience

• One provider from inspection through to aircraft delivery

• Responsive support throughout the acquisition process

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you inspect a Citation anywhere in the world?

Yes. Our worldwide network of technical representatives enables us to support inspections in major business aviation markets globally.

Can you ferry the aircraft after purchase?

Yes. Once the transaction is complete, our experienced ferry crews can deliver the aircraft safely to its new base of operation.

Are your pilots type rated?

Yes. We utilise EASA- and FAA-rated Citation pilots with international ferry experience on the aircraft types they operate.

Can you support export and import flights?

Yes. We regularly conduct international delivery and repositioning flights for buyers, brokers, finance providers and aircraft management companies.