A pre-buy inspection (PPI) is a critical, detailed evaluation of an aircraft's condition, maintenance history, and flightworthiness conducted by an independent, licensed mechanic. This inspection is ...

When booking a pre-buy inspection, consider whether an aircraft is on the MRO's repair station certificate. Credit: Elliott Aviation When considering a preowned business aircraft, the wise purchaser ...

A bad inspection at the roadside can put an operator out of service in the blink of an eye. Among the many necessary preventives are an owner-op's close pre- and post-trip and other equipment ...

Imagine this: You list your home for sale. Buyers are lining up to look. The inventory is so skimpy that buyers are having your home inspected even before making an offer. In so doing, they hope to ...

Ordinarily, a serious buyer would pay to have a home formally inspected. The goal is to uncover any potential problems before signing on the dotted line, while there’s still time to negotiate. But ...

PHILADELPHIA — With today’s wider selection of homes making buyers pickier, some people are raising questions about the value of pre-inspections by sellers. Is there an advantage to hiring a home ...

Many buyers opt to waive their right to a home inspection to increase their chances of having an offer accepted. Approximately 25 percent of buyers make an offer without making it contingent on a home ...