Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

PURCHASERS

“I employed Murphy Acquisitions to assist me in purchasing a King Air B200. They were very knowledgeable about the King Air and helped make the whole purchasing process smooth and painless. John was able to locate the perfect airplane or our needs and budget and even when securing financing seemed to be a problem, John hung in there with us to see the process through. The whole procedure from my first phone call to the closing of the deal was no more than 30 days.
 Even after the deal was closed, John continued to help me and answer my questions regarding avionics, maintenance, a ferry pilot, etc. The whole team is A-1 in my book, not just John Murphy, but Kelly and Marty also. The avionics, A & P and paint shops that John recommended were top notch as well. Murphy Acquisitions are well worth the fee that they charge and I guess my best recommendation would be that John is a man of integrity, excellent character (what you are when no one is watching) and I would definitely employ them again.
—Doug White, Archibald, Louisiana

“I have used (Murphy Acquisitions) and also recommended (them) to friends with positive results. John (Murphy) is as honest a guy as I have ever dealt with, and I have been in this business a long time. He found me a B200 that was a good airplane at a good price, and one I would not have known about as it wasn’t on the market. I will use (Murphy Acquisition) again and highly recommend (them).
—Jim Peitz, Capital City Air, Pierre, South Dakota

“Our company has purchased, owned and sold several aircraft over the past 14 years since its existence… we retained John Murphy to work on our behalf as our buyer’s representative/broker in the acquisition of a King Air B200…purchase another King Air (later) and sell a previously purchased aircraft (later still). John Murphy provided extremely current, complete and precise information regarding the King Air market. John’s informed advice enabled our acquisition of a King Air B200 under terms which were very beneficial to our company. John’s knowledge of the market including pricing, technical capabilities and the availability of aircraft on a worldwide market basis was exemplary.”
—Michael Rezendes, Quincy, Massachusetts

“I would like to commend you on your professionalism and knowledge of the aircraft market. When we first started this journey I thought that it was going to be simple and that I would find what we were looking for in a sales booklet. Boy was I wrong! After calling many salesmen and learning how each of them had the most perfect King Air for sale in the world. I was weary about using a broker but I knew after having several conversations with you that I could not make this kind of investment with the little bit of knowledge that I had. I also had this intuition that you were honest and not the type of person to tell me what you thought I wanted to hear just to close a deal. One thing is for sure. I bet there are very few people like yourself in the aircraft market. Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime.”
—Tom Hall, Dublin Construction, Dublin, Georgia

“I have had the opportunity to use Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. on several purchases and found John to be very knowledgeable and detail orientated. I will continue to use Murphy Acquisitions as my resource for King Air purchases.”
—Richard Smith, Sioux Fall, South Dakota

“In this unregulated world of aircraft sales, it is very difficult to judge a persons character over the telephone. Not true in this case of John Murphy. Although I have never met John in person, I have spoken with John for many years over the phone and have purchased two aircraft from him. He has been honest, professional, and pays attention to the details. He knows and follows the market very closely and is my first call when I need information on an aircraft. I look forward to working with and meeting John in the future.”
—Gary Standel, West Coast Charters, Santa Ana, California

“I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your efforts in getting the purchase of the King Air 200 completed. Even when issues popped up, your approach to managing and analyzing the issue and always remaining professional helped make the transaction finally work out. After flying the aircraft now for a few hours, I appreciate even more the value of using your company for the acquisition. I definitely got a much better value than trying to accomplish this on my own. Your knowledge about the King Air definitely was an advantage during the pre-purchase inspection as this also helped save me some money in the future on maintenance. Thanks again.”
—Michael Vaughn, Mike Vaughn Custom Sports, Oxford, Michigan

“On behalf of my partners, I want to say thanks for a job well done. Your expertise and integrity proved to be a valuable asset to have on our side during the negotiation and purchase of our King Air 350. Your aircraft knowledge proved especially helpful during the inspection and repair phase of our purchase and on one item alone, more than offset your fees. We are proud of our new aircraft and would be more than willing to provide a reference to one of your future clients.”
—Charley Comfort, Sierra Aviation, Taft, California

SELLERS

“As a private owner operator of a King Air B200, when it came time t o sell her I  researched all the big names in the industry and spoke with most all of them regarding their approach to selling my King Air.  I came away from my reasearch convinced that Murphy Acquisitions was not only the most knowledgeable broker regarding my King Air, but a broker that I was convinced would do everything possible to best serve my interests. . . Not only did Mr. Murphy find a qualified buyer in a short period of time, he and his team orchestrated the entire sales  process from initial terms, through pre-purchase inspections, and management of all the FAA/Title stuff without any problems. . . My lasting impression of John Murphy is that of a true gentleman.  We all deal with a wide range of personalities, egos, and style.  Mr. Murphy treats all with respect and engenders trust by patiently explaining the facts and answering any and all questions with a  calm understanding. . . I’d never use any other broker.”
– Chuck Clark, Managing Member, Accipiter Air, LLC

“From our initial conversation, John Murphy demonstrated intimate knowledge of the King Air market. His understanding of the market was critical to making good decisions about value and timing of a potential transaction. But our transaction involved infinite complexities, having purchased the plane in a business acquisition in bankruptcy. John demonstrated expertise in navigating these issues and patience in those unique issues rarely encountered. We threw him every twist imaginable and he stuck with us to get a great outcome. Thanks John!
—David M. Wolf, Platinum Equity, LLC, New York, New York

My partner and I would like to thank you again for all the help, hard work and the guidance that you did and gave in the sale of our King Air 300. Everything was completed in an orderly and professional manor that led to a quick sale that was satisfying to us. Even though we never met face to face, I acquired a level of trust with you and your team that made the transaction worry-free. It was a pleasure to work with you and hope all of the success in the world for you and your team. If and when my partners and I come into the market for another King Air we will look no farther than John Murphy for our needs.
—Ben Gramling, Gramling, South Carolina

John Murphy and his staff provided our organization with outstanding service in the sale of our King Air 350. As a result of John’s assistance and his professional contacts we were able to divest of our aircraft at a price that we were very happy with – despite an extremely challenging seller’s market. I would absolutely and without any hesitation, recommend Murphy Acquisitions to anyone or any organization considering the purchase or sale of an aircraft.
—Jim McGrogan, Great Canadian Gaming Corp, Richmond, Canada

“I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for handling my aircraft sale. I thought our transaction went very smooth. From the beginning, you were very professional and punctual. Your insight was very helpful and I feel I received more for my plane than what I expected. Your knowledge of the industry, aircraft and its history proved to be very helpful when issues came up. The best part of doing business with you was communication. As an owner/operator, I am very demanding. You were always accessible and kept me informed the whole way through our sales process. Even when nothing was happening you called or emailed me with updates. That is very comforting. If you ever need a reference please do not hesitate to call. ”
—Jim Rosenthal, Warren, Michigan

“I really appreciate all of your help with selling the airplane. I realize that the transaction turned out to be a little more complicated than usual; however, I appreciate your continued support and dedication throughout the closing. It has been a pleasure to work with you on this deal, and if I ever have a transaction in the future, I will be sure to contact you.”
—Claude Graham, Graham Brothers Construction Co., Dublin, Georgia

“After closing our recent transaction on my King Air, I just wanted to send you a note of thanks. It seemed like a long and hard process that we were both able to work our way through for a very satisfactory final result. To any of your other clients that decide to go with you for a plane sale, I could recommend that you definitely cross all of your T’s and dot all of your I’s. I felt like you were watching my back throughout the whole process even though there was another broker that was involved that made it especially difficult. Thank you again John for your professionalism and great attitude throughout this entire transaction. God Bless you, your family, and your business for many, many years to come.”
—Clay Lowenfield, Casa Ford, El Paso, Texas

“Great going! You sure know your stuff. You did exactly what I wanted”.
—John Robinson, D.C. Interests, LLC, Phoenix, Arizona

“My company has purchased two and sold three King Airs through Murphy Acquisitions, Inc. I have been more than satisfied with the service and results provided by John Murphy and staff. They are the King Air experts and I will retain their services again when I am in the market for a King Air. They are professional, knowledgeable and extremely capable when it comes to the King Air reseal market.”
—Carolyn Bomberger, CB Aviation, Inc., Gainesville, Florida

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

“I have done business with John Murphy and Murphy Acquisitions for at least 10 years. In all of these years, I have never once heard one of his customers complain or say anything other than what a positive experience they have had with John. I have never experienced less than the highest professionalism in my dealings with John. He is very honest, hard-working and detail-oriented. He is genuine and enjoys a great reputation in the industry. And believe me, there’s not very many people in the industry I would or could say those things about!”
—Joan Roberts, Insured Aircraft Titles, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

“John, I don’t tell you often enough “THANK YOU” and how much I appreciate not only your business, but how you take care of your clients and care about the industry. I can tell you that you stand among the tallest! Others in the business have not a clue as to what they are doing!”
—U.S. Aircraft Titles, Inc.

“I want to thank you for all your proactive and professional work with CFC and all parties on Mr. _______’s aircraft. I think you provided excellent value to your client, and clearly had his best interests in mind at all times. That translated into making it easier for CFC to finance this import than is typically the case. I look forward to working with you again.”
—Rob Knowles, Cessna Finance Corporation, Wichita, Kansas