Plane Data, Inc.

About

Plane Data, Inc. is a specialized aviation research and appraisal firm dedicated to delivering precise, defensible, and industry‑aligned aircraft valuation intelligence. Founded on a commitment to clarity, integrity, and technical rigor, the company supports financial institutions, attorneys, insurance providers, and aircraft owners with the high‑fidelity data they need to make confident, compliant decisions.

With deep expertise spanning aircraft appraisal, market research, avionics and equipment analysis, regulatory compliance, and technical documentation review, Plane Data, Inc. brings a uniquely comprehensive approach to understanding aircraft value. The firm’s work blends strategic insight with meticulous detail—evaluating market conditions, equipment configurations, maintenance history, STCs, and mission‑specific factors to produce valuation reports that withstand scrutiny from auditors, underwriters, and legal teams.

Plane Data, Inc. also provides branding‑ready communication support, helping clients translate complex technical findings into clear, audience‑specific messaging. Whether advising banks on collateral risk, supporting attorneys with litigation‑ready valuation evidence, or guiding buyers and sellers through market dynamics, the company is known for its precision, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to industry standards.

Driven by research, grounded in compliance, and trusted across the aviation sector, Plane Data, Inc. delivers the data that decision‑makers rely on when accuracy matters most.

Plane Data, Inc. provides independent, field-verified aircraft appraisals and valuations nationwide. Led by Mike Simmons, a PAAO Senior Certified Aircraft Appraiser, we prepare well-supported reports for dealers, lenders, buyers, sellers, attorneys, insurers, and aircraft owners. Each assignment is grounded in aircraft inspection, maintenance-record and logbook review, equipment and specification analysis, and current-market research to support financing, acquisitions, dispositions, insurance, estate planning, and litigation.