After 30+ years with the Bluebook I have decided to switch over and use your services.

VREF is an essential part of our daily work in the aircraft sales and consulting industry. Their ability to provide up-to-date and practical real world information within our target aircraft segments allows us to help guide our clients on finding the best value for their aircraft listing or acquisition project.

I have been completing aircraft appraisals for Individuals, Corporate Flight Departments and others for over 40 years. In the last 20+ years I have relied on and included VREF data and information in almost every report I have written. I find it an accurate and reliable source of value information and look forward to the new data that will now be provided, making an already excellent product even better.

Generating accurate and reliable valuations for ourselves, our customers and bankers is essential to our business. VREF’s new management is doing a great job listening to their customers and to providing more useful and accurate information to support that need. Keep up the good work.

I have been using multiple aircraft value publications since the 1980’s, and I have never seen any of these publications, until now (specifically the VREF) actively attempting to overhaul the amount, accuracy, and format of the data that it reports to its subscribers. It has been my experience that this type of publication usually always – over time, removes data, drops specific makes, and models, and just overall reduces the information that it provides to subscribers. Yes, new makes, and models get added as they are sold as new deliveries, but I have never seen an aircraft value publication go to the lengths that I am seeing VREF attempting to achieve. I am delighted to be a subscriber of VREF.

I have been using Vref ever since it started the first publication. Always on top of the market and always right.

VREF is an asset to Oshman Aviation that is used daily for critical up-to-date valuation data. Whether we are valuing a trade-in, conducting an appraisal on behalf of a client, or studying market trends, VREF is our trusted tool. There’s no competition to to the accuracy and service VREF provides to our industry!

Using Vref was simple, fast and helpful. The information provided is essential in sale or acquisition of an aircraft. I would use again.

We have used Vref for years as our primary valuation reference. Since Jason has taken over, the power and information of Vref has improved substantially. I have found the information more accurate to the current market with regular updates. This is extremely important in today’s economic environment. Vref has also expanded the types available and added indexes which has been extremely beneficial. Our firm will continue to use and support Vref moving forward and would recommend this service to anyone looking for valuation support.

I always heavily rely on data to make key decisions for all things. VREF has over 25 years of proven historical data that I can rely on make key decisions for both myself and my clients when buying or selling aircraft.

As a subscriber of Vref for over a decade.  I am so happy to give our sales data to a team that understands and appreciates its value. We are happy to be a small part of making this the very best value software in the industry.  We are excited to see the direction that Jason and team will lead Vref in the future.

The Vref database is an essential resource for supporting the activities of the Business Aviation Specialty Group at Bank OZK. This database supports a variety of departments including; Sales, Asset Management, Underwriting, and Portfolio Management.

Our sales team uses the data when interacting with prospects and clients. The Vref data provides a “value-add platform” creating a consulting relationship and not a commodity discussion. Our Asset Management team uses the database to analyze specific airplanes supporting our sales and their marketing activities. Using the database supports their efforts to present financing terms that protect the client from unforeseen economic and valuation risks. The Underwriters, in concert with sales and asset management departments, present credit memos that are technically accurate with confidence and authority. Having access to the Vref data gives the underwriter the visibility to identify potential risks with the airplane loan.  The Portfolio team uses the database to managing the performance and concentration issues. By using Vref they can analyze specific aviation risk and protect the portfolio by making adjustments to the diversity of airplanes entering into the mix. These activities would not occur without the support of the Vref database. 

Our goal is to provide accurate data to our clients so they can make informed decisions without taking unnecessary financial risks. Vref is a strategic product supporting our markets and the industry at large.

We recommend this product without hesitation.

When our company was selling an aircraft and buying another, VRef was instrumental in determining fair market value for both and determining the outlook for value retention going forward. We will use them again and I would highly recommend them to anyone who may be in the market, or has the need to track such.

Lets be honest, appraisals on aircraft are a more than just plugging in aircraft total times and years. There are so many things that can increase the value and lots to decrease. PistonPower offers hourly cost maintenance programs and Vref recognizes that these programs not only increase the value of the asset but also offer protection and stabilization that everyone can appreciate especially;  lenders, dealers and private operators. We use Vref to get the most accurate values and  appraisals and no longer rely on theBluebook. This is a constantly changing industry and its good to have a reliable source that’s easy to work with.

vref has allowed me to follow real world sales in such a fashion that I did not overpay on my last aircraft purchase. It’s the info you need if you are going to purchase even just one aircraft.
don’t overpay ever!

VREF is a Great source of information!

We have used VREF several years and love the ease to use and the value it provides to our company!

From the very first contact with VREF to the receipt of our report, the process was smooth and timely. After the receipt of the initial report, VREF was helpful in answering questions and helping me to verify the information contained within. I look forward to using them again.

-Brady

I have been an aircraft appraiser for over 18 years and Vref has given me the type of information I need to complete an accurate appraisal for Litigation, banking or just purchases or selling.

Dear VREF Team,

Thank you for continuous service in providing conmprehensive insight into aviation industry market. It is an imperative material with deep insight on wide range of jets, turboprops and helicopters.

VREF makes it easy  to add and subtract for actual equipment and conditions which means my values are more accurate. Accuracy is what counts!

I have used VREF as a reference tool for many years. In many markets, data is not readily available and you must seek it out diligently. VREF is an excellent part of our tool box in determining where specific markets are moving.

Our team relies on VREF for timely and reliable intelligence. We prefer VREF and find the numbers are more consistent than Bluebook. Thank you for continuing to provide a quality product.

Vref Online is one of the first reference sources I look up when appraising an aircraft for sale.

It gives me a good basis on which to assess the likely resale value and make an informed recommendation to my client, the vendor.

Wouldn’t be without it.

Vref, is the superhighway to appraising aircraft and also create an air of transparency between buyers and sellers because it gives you some of the most accurate market information in a vast array of aircraft.

Vref has helped me as an independent broker double the business I bring in, because of the ease of use for the tool and also presenting more accurate information to my clients.

I buy and sell airplanes for a living. I have used VREF valuations for years. It allows me to make decisions for upgrades and avionics based on market data. Allowing me to build airplanes that sell quickly!

Quick shout out to VREF! Needed some historical data on a aircraft and Jason turned it around very quick and was a great help to my client. Use VREF on a regular basis and find it very accurate! Great Product!

VREF is an terrific program and that’s why Ive been using it almost daily for over a decade. Any tool of this type is going to take a little expertise and practice to use at a professional level, but even for an amatuer, VREF will give excellent basic data, and ts intuitive and easy to use as well.

We had a situation where an aircraft was identified by the incorrect vintage. It took one phone call and one email with supporting information and within hours the problem was resolved. It is refreshing to have such incredible customer service. Thank you team VREF for listening

We want to thank VREF for working with Cloud Nine Aviation in correcting information regarding the Challenger 605 aircraft as it concerned information about how to classify this model’s exact serial number dates of reference. VREF acted professionally and promptly.

I have been a subscriber since 1985 and consider VREF to be essential to my operations as an aircraft broker, acquisition agent and aircraft appraiser.

VREF is the standard for determining an aircraft’s value. If you are buying or selling an aircraft this service is a must.

VREF offers great data and top-notch customer service!

I contacted Jason regarding the value of a Bonanza. It’s owned by a partnership I’m contemplating entering into. The AC is in pretty darn good condition with $50k of new avionics but the engine and prop are both past TBO. I asked for a value both pre engine replacement and following engine replacement. Jason was very helpful and walked me through the whole process. I very much appreciate his attentive customer support and friendly demeanor.

I have been a big fan of Vref since they first begin there service in 1994. I have not used their online service before however I am hooked again. Information is fast, well displayed, and their system is easy to maneuver and understand.

Another job well done.