You might ask what these items—cheese, wine, computers, and airplanes—have in common. Well, as they would say in the popular TV game show Jeopardy, “What are items commonly imported into the United States?”
Even as the U.S. has been known as the hub of aviation for decades, the fact is more and more prospective owners are choosing to import aircraft from other countries. According to industry analysts, the U.S. is the largest market for aircraft purchases. Of course, many manufacturers outside America see us as fertile ground for selling their aircraft. Whether those aircraft are certified fixed-wing, rotorcraft, or light-sport aircraft (LSAs), opening the market to potential buyers in the U.S. just makes good business sense.
