Buy Aircraft - Revision history

1993matias: Added link to Order Books

2021-05-08T20:52:02Z

Added link to Order Books

1993matias: Fixed a link

2020-04-28T11:15:24Z

Fixed a link

1993matias: Merged Choose Aircraft into here, cleaned the article a bit.

2020-04-27T05:15:53Z

Merged Choose Aircraft into here, cleaned the article a bit.

1993matias: Updated some images and a few changes in the text.

2020-04-26T18:28:42Z

Updated some images and a few changes in the text.

imported>1993matias: /* Buying Used Planes In-game */

2019-04-22T20:36:25Z

Buying Used Planes In-game

imported>Pseudoswede: /* Buying Planes from Official Brokers */

2009-03-25T15:09:45Z

Buying Planes from Official Brokers

imported>Pseudoswede: /* Buying Planes from Official Brokers */

2009-03-25T15:09:31Z

Buying Planes from Official Brokers

imported>Pseudoswede: /* Buying Planes via the Forum */

2009-03-25T15:07:37Z

Buying Planes via the Forum

imported>Pseudoswede: /* Select Quantity */

2009-03-25T14:58:56Z

Select Quantity

imported>Pseudoswede: /* Select Quantity */

2009-03-25T14:58:35Z

Select Quantity

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	By purchasing new aircraft directly from the manufacturer, you will be able to select exactly the aircraft for your needs. You can buy an aircraft from the manufacturer list on the Aircraft main page, or by using [[Aircraft Search]]. New aircraft take time to build, so delivery times can vary from 24 game days for small airplanes, up to 268 days for large aircraft like the Boeing 747-400.		By purchasing new aircraft directly from the manufacturer, you will be able to select exactly the aircraft for your needs. You can buy an aircraft from the manufacturer list on the Aircraft main page, or by using [[Aircraft Search]]. New aircraft take time to build, so delivery times can vary from 24 game days for small airplanes, up to 268 days for large aircraft like the Boeing 747-400.
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		+	'''This section describes the old purchase system. Worlds created after the 8th of May 2021 use the new [[Order Books]] system'''

	=== Choose the Aircraft ===		=== Choose the Aircraft ===

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 [[File:AircraftMainPage.png|thumb|400px|right|[[Aircraft Main Page]].]]
-Buying aircraft can be done in three ways. There are some differences, but it is pretty straightforward. If you don't want to spend the money all at once, you can also [[Lease Aicraft|lease an aircraft]]
+Buying aircraft can be done in three ways. There are some differences, but it is pretty straightforward. If you don't want to spend the money all at once, you can also [[Lease Aircraft|lease an aircraft]]
 == Choosing the Right Aircraft ==

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-Buying aircraft can be done in four ways. Some are more convenient than others, but you'll find that buying aircraft in Airline Mogul is quite easy once you know the ways.
+[[File:AircraftMainPage.png|thumb|400px|right|[[Aircraft Main Page]].]]
-[[File:AircraftMainPage.png|thumb|400px|centre|[[Aircraft Main Page]].]]
+Buying aircraft can be done in three ways. There are some differences, but it is pretty straightforward. If you don't want to spend the money all at once, you can also [[Lease Aicraft|lease an aircraft]]
 == Buying New Aircraft ==
-The Aircraft Market is the place you will spend a lot of time in. From here, you can buy brand-new airplanes directly from the manufacturer. It's a very easy way to buy new planes, but you will have to deal with the delivery times for each aircraft. Delivery times can vary from 24 game days for small airplanes, up to 268 days for large aircraft like the Boeing 747-400.
+By purchasing new aircraft directly from the manufacturer, you will be able to select exactly the aircraft for your needs. You can buy an aircraft from the manufacturer list on the Aircraft main page, or by using [[Aircraft Search]]. New aircraft take time to build, so delivery times can vary from 24 game days for small airplanes, up to 268 days for large aircraft like the Boeing 747-400.
 === Choose the Aircraft ===
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 If there is only one engine choice available, then there will be no drop-down menu in the Engines row.
-=== Select Quantity ===
+=== Confirm Selection ===
-When you have selected the engine of your choice, select the quantity of planes you want to order. You can buy 1-100 plane(s) per order. The ''Total Cost'' will update every time you change the engine (if possible) or quantity. It will also tell you how many game days it will be before your planes are delivered.
+When you have selected the engine of your choice, select the quantity of planes you want to order. You can buy 1-100 plane(s) per order. The ''Total Cost'' will update every time you change the engine (if possible) or quantity. It will also tell you how many game days it will be before your planes are delivered. The amount of aircraft ordered will not change delivery time.
 [[File:PurchaseAircraftPlaceOrder.PNG|thumb|250px|right|Place your order]]
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 This column shows when the aircraft will be withdrawn from production. After that year, you cannot order the airplane anymore. For instance, when the withdrawn-date says 2000, you can order the plane until the end of December 24th 2000. The airplane will be delivered as normal. After December 24th 2000, you cannot order the airplane anymore.
-== Buying Used Planes In-game ==
+== Buying Used Aircraft ==
-Airline Mogul also has a used market, where airlines can sell their old or redundant airplanes. You can navigate there by going to ''Aircraft Market''. The Used Market lists all planes in two categories: Buy and [[Lease]]. Planes are sorted by name, but here too, you can sort by different data.
+[[File:NewAircraftMarket.PNG|thumb|400px|right|Aircraft Market main page]]
-If you've found a plane you like, you can buy or lease it by clicking ''Buy'' next to the aircraft. The specified amount of money will be deducted from your bank account, and transferred to the original owner of the aircraft.
+Airline Mogul also has a used market, where airlines can sell and lease their old or redundant aircraft. You can navigate there by going to ''Aircraft Market''. The Used Market lists all planes in two categories: Aircraft Sales and [[Lease Aircraft|Aircraft Leases]]. The lists are sorted by name, but it is possible to sort by different data, or search for anything. <br>
 With used aircraft, you won't have to put up with a delivery time. However, there may be a premium mark-up to the price above the original new price of the aircraft.
-== Buying Planes via the Forum ==
+== Buying Aircraft from Brokers ==
-You can also request new planes from brokers via the new [[Brokerage System]].The workings of the brokerage system can be found [[Brokerage System|here]].
+Airline Mogul has appointed [[Brokers|official brokers]], which are tasked with leasing and selling of aircraft. More often than not, you will see a post on the in-game forum with information about their prices. The brokers will take your orders, and supply you with the aircraft you want, for a lower price than normal. By using the brokerage system, you defer part of the payment until you have received the aircraft. The workings of the brokerage system can be found [[Brokerage System|by clicking here]].

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 Buying aircraft can be done in four ways. Some are more convenient than others, but you'll find that buying aircraft in Airline Mogul is quite easy once you know the ways.
 == Buying New Aircraft ==
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 === Choose the Aircraft ===
-[[Image:AircraftMenu.jpg]]
+[[File:PurchaseAircraftMenuonViewAircraftPage.PNG|thumb|125px|right|Right hand side of View Aircraft page]]
 To buy a new plane, first you need to navigate to the Aircraft page. Then select a manufacturer under the "Purchase Aircraft" section. You can also select "All" to see a listing of all available aircraft for purchase. There is a similar drop-down menu on the right-hand side of the [[View Aircraft]] page.
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 Once you've found the desired aircraft, click ''Buy'' next to that aircraft's data. This will navigate you to the next page, where you can select which engines you want.
 === Select Engines ===
 Some planes have different choices of engines. This page will tell you if there are any choices, and will allow you to make the final decision. Once again, the page shows you the details of the airplane, but this time, watch out for any differences between various engines, as some engine choices may offer better range, speed, or fuel usage--thus, may be more expensive than others.
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 === Select Quantity ===
 When you have selected the engine of your choice, select the quantity of planes you want to order. You can buy 1-100 plane(s) per order. The ''Total Cost'' will update every time you change the engine (if possible) or quantity. It will also tell you how many game days it will be before your planes are delivered.
-[[Image:PurchaseAircraftProceed.jpg]]
+[[File:PurchaseAircraftPlaceOrder.PNG|thumb|250px|right|Place your order]]
 If you are satisfied with your order, click on ''Proceed''. '''Warning! Once you click the button, you cannot cancel it!'''
-If you have sufficient funds for the order, you will receive the following:
+If you have sufficient funds for the order, you will receive a confirmation
 === Withdrawn ===

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 Airline Mogul also has a used market, where airlines can sell their old or redundant airplanes. You can navigate there by going to ''Aircraft Market''. The Used Market lists all planes in two categories: Buy and [[Lease]]. Planes are sorted by name, but here too, you can sort by different data.
-If you've found a plane you like, you can buy or lease it by clicking ''Buy'' next to the aircraft. The specified amount of money will be deducted from your bank account, and transferred to the original owner of the aircraft (this airline is listed on the used market too).
+If you've found a plane you like, you can buy or lease it by clicking ''Buy'' next to the aircraft. The specified amount of money will be deducted from your bank account, and transferred to the original owner of the aircraft.
-With used aircraft, you won't have to put up with a delivery time. However, there may be a premium mark-up to the price above and beyond the original new price of the aircraft.
+With used aircraft, you won't have to put up with a delivery time. However, there may be a premium mark-up to the price above the original new price of the aircraft.
 == Buying Planes via the Forum ==

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 == Buying Planes from Official Brokers ==
-Airline Mogul has five [[Brokers|official brokers]], all of which have their own thread in another section of the forum: [[http://stephenm.org/smfforum/index.php?board=24.0 the Brokers Market]]. You can view their prices, or negotiate your own, by replying in the thread or through any other means of communication. The brokers will take your orders, and supply you with the airplanes you want, for a lower price than normal. In some cases, you'll still have to wait for your planes to be delivered by the manufacturer.
+Airline Mogul has five [[Brokers|official brokers]], all of which have their own thread in another section of the forum: [http://stephenm.org/smfforum/index.php?board=24.0 the Brokers Market]. You can view their prices, or negotiate your own, by replying in the thread or through any other means of communication. The brokers will take your orders, and supply you with the airplanes you want, for a lower price than normal. In some cases, you'll still have to wait for your planes to be delivered by the manufacturer.
 You can also request new planes from brokers via the new [[Brokerage System]].The workings of the brokerage system can be found [[Brokerage System|here]].

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 == Buying Planes via the Forum ==
-The [http://stephenm.org/smfforum/index.php?board=18.0 Airline Mogul Forum] has a section dedicated to buying and selling aircraft: the Aircraft Market. Here, you can view topics from other airlines asking for, or offering, aircraft, or you can create one yourself. Sooner or later, another airline will probably contact you to help you out.
+The [http://stephenm.org/smfforum/index.php?board=18.0 Airline Mogul Forum] has a section dedicated to buying and selling aircraft: the Aircraft Market. Here, you can view topics from other airlines asking for, or offering, aircraft, or you can create one yourself. Depending on your world's activity, you may or may not get any responses.
 == Buying Planes from Official Brokers ==

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 [[Image:PurchaseAircraftProceed.jpg]]
-Once you are satisfied with your order, click on ''Proceed''.
+Once you are satisfied with your order, click on ''Proceed''. '''Warning! Once you click the button, you cannot cancel it!'''
 If you have sufficient funds for the order, you will receive the following:
 [[Image:PurchaseAircraftCongratulations.jpg]]
 === Withdrawn ===