What Our Clients Have to Say

  • Dr. George Snelling Purchased King Air C90

    To Whom It May Concern:

    I have owned fifteen airplanes in the last 25 years and have known Ian for over 5 years. Ian is a highly knowledgeable and objective aviation reference and aircraft dealer. His knowledge of King Air’s is immense as is his ability to find the right part at the right price. Most aircraft dealers rely on maintenance people to assess their planes. Ian knows more than many mechanics and can troubleshoot difficult problems.

    In addition, Ian has NEVER pressured me to purchase and always responds to questions regardless of the sale potential. I have owned 4 King Air’s with one purchased from Ian. This King Air was the best one I have owned by a wide margin.

    Ian is an honest broker and all-around great person. I, enthusiastically recommend Ian for all General Aviation needs.

  • Andrew Garvis President of Industrial Smoke & Mirrors Inc. Sold King Air C90, sold a Cessna CJ1, bought Cessna Citation CJ3

    I first met Ian Wolfenden of PlaneMarketing Group back in 2012 when he assisted me with the sale of my King Air C90. In 2014 Ian sold my Cessna Citation Jet and located a Cessna Citation CJ3 for me. Ian is a true professional with knowledge of aviation acquisition second to none. I know this for a fact because of the problems we encountered during the location of my new CJ3. I dragged poor Ian all over the US and once to Italy until he took things into his own hands and located me the perfect 2007 CJ3 in Paris, France. He took care of everything including the import and reregistration of the aircraft. My only contribution to the effort was to show up with Ian in Paris to fly the plane home.

    If you are considering an aircraft transaction of any kind, I cannot recommend anyone more highly than Ian Wolfenden. You will not find a more Honest, Hardworking and Knowledgeable individual in the aviation community.

    Thanks again for everything Ian, still loving the CJ3, no better single pilot jet in the world…

  • Gary Ball, purchase and sales of a Seneca, Husky, King Air 300, and Citation CJ4

    It is my pleasure to strongly recommend Ian Wolfenden of PlaneMarketing Group for your aircraft brokerage requirements in almost every area of the world.

    Ian has successfully handled the purchase and sales of my Seneca, Husky, King Air 300 and Citation CJ4 during the last 15-plus years we have worked together. He has been a stellar, valuable asset from start to finish in every project we have worked on, and there is no one else I would consider. His technical skills, knowledge and contacts are superb, but most of all, his work ethic and trustworthiness make him stand out way above the crowd.

    Our latest acquisition, a CJ4 purchased from Germany in October 2022, was a fantastic experience. Ian located a near-perfect, very low-time aircraft that we were able to purchase for about a million dollars below its value in America. He then handled EVERYTHING, from completing the inspections, closing the transaction, and having the airplane flown back to America registered and imported. There wasn’t a single hitch.

    The purchase of an aircraft is a significant commitment that must be carefully considered and handled. Working with Ian makes it a safe and pleasant experience. I can highly recommend Ian based on his impeccable character, aviation knowledge and professionalism.

    Simply put, he exceeded our expectations by a long shot, and I am happy to further my personal accolades via a telephone call.

  • William E. Lippisch, DMD Beech B55, Cessna 340A RAM VII, Beech B55 Colemill, and more

    To whom it may concern:

    I have had the pleasure over the past 15 years to know and have a business relationship with Ian Wolfenden of PlaneMarketing Group. His expertise as a broker assisted me in selling 3 airplanes, purchasing 4 and has guided me through the purchase of an airplane on “my own”. He was there at every step of the way, from physically seeing the airplane to log book review, photographs, phone calls to owners, brokers and maintenance.

    Mr. Wolfenden arranged the pre buys, he was physically present and helped negotiate terms so that each party felt it was a fair deal. The follow-up and attention to the physical and emotional details was excellent.

    I would highly recommend Mr. Wolfenden to anyone who is interested in working with someone who is honest and always considers his client’s best interest over his own.

  • Tyson McDowell Managing Partner of Greatscale Ventures Sold Their Velocity XLRG

    I have been around aviation all my life and Ian Wolfenden has been the most honest and straightforward people I have ever met. Through multiple transactions on both the buy and sell side ethics, efficiency, compassion, and knowledge were pervasive. And now Stephanie Geisler has been added to the team and was assigned to handle the sale of our rather exotic homebuilt. Her ethos, drive, knowledge and close work with Ian was a winning combination. We sold this latest airplane faster and more smoothly than we could have expected.

    I cannot recommend Plane Marketing strongly enough.

    Thank you Ian and Stephanie, we will keep coming back.

  • Dr. Peter R Gibson Tandate PTY Limited Sydney, Australia Bought 2005 Cessna 182T G1000

    Dear Ian,

    I just wanted to let you know how absolutely delighted I am with my new (to me) 182. It arrived in its container a couple of days ago, completely undamaged in even the slightest way, and was so carefully documented, prepared and packed that our very strict customs and quarantine officers passed it without problems. The aircraft itself is in magnificent condition, far better than I expected. You have described it very honestly and conservatively.

    I got very nervous about spending my life savings on what is basically an internet purchase. There are so many horror stories here from people who have imported aircraft from the USA. I have previously purchased two aircraft from the USA through an Australian agent who goes to the USA to buy on customers' behalf. Both planes were basically OK, although one was disappointing cosmetically and the other missed a fairly major AD. I have no such concerns with my purchase from you.

    I had never seen this aircraft at all until it arrived in its box here. Working with you has been an absolute delight. Your patience with me and the inquiries I made about you and your business in relation to your previous sales and contacts with main Cessna dealers must have been perplexing for you. Needless to say, I did not find one remotely dissatisfied customer. As one US Cessna dealer said, "He's a very honest guy and does everything by the book". I can now vouch for that comment personally.

    Your guidance with the somewhat daunting deregistration process, export C of A, title search, and escrow services is excellent. The shipper you arranged has been marvelous, showing great care with the shipment and taking the time to take me through the process.

    In short, your company has provided me with an excellent value for money purchase and great peace of mind. If any of your prospective customers would like to contact me personally, I will be pleased to speak to them. Better still, if they are ever around Sydney, they can come and see my beautiful 182 for themselves.

    Many thanks for everything,

  • Chad Ingram Bought A36 Bonanza

    I have been flying my whole life. I set out to purchase my first airplane. I have heard all of the horror stories that made me nervous about getting a plane that looked good but was a piece of junk. When I started shopping, I came across Ian Wolfenden of PlaneMarketing Group. I made a trip to meet him and look at the airplane he had available. From the start he was very up front with every detail and a pleasure to deal with. All of my concerns were addressed and he made the purchase a dream for me.