Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

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Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training

The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.

Charter & Fractional

May 11, 2023

Wheels Up Founder Kenny Dichter Steps Down as CEO

Dichter will retain a seat on the board, with CFO Todd Smith taking over as CEO and current board member Ravi Thakran appointed as executive chairman.

Charter & Fractional

May 9, 2023

Receivership Commissioners Seek More Bids for Piaggio

Several attempts have been made to find a new owner for the maker of the Avanti Evo aircraft, since the company entered bankruptcy protection in 2019.

Aircraft

May 9, 2023

Gogo Reducing Debt Load with $100M Loan Prepayment

By making a $100 million prepayment, Gogo is reducing its long-term debt to $612.3 million and saving about $8.5 million annually in interest charges.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

May 2, 2023

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Worsening War Risks Could Push Insurance Premiums Higher

The conflict in Sudan is adding to the pressure and uncertainty for airlines and their insurers resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Airlines

April 24, 2023

MySky Relocating EMEA Headquarters to Dubai

Business aviation spend management platform MySky is relocating its EMEA headquarters from Geneva to Dubai.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 17, 2023

Milestone Leases Five S-92s to North Sea Operator

Milestone is extending existing leases, placing more Sikorsky S-92s with Offshore Helicopter Services.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 12, 2023

Used Business Aircraft Market Still Warm, but Cooling

Sandhills reports pre-owned aircraft inventories up and prices down, but still historically high.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 11, 2023

Volato Floats $25 Million Debt Offering

Fractional provider Volato is raising $25 million to finance more HondaJets.

Charter & Fractional

April 5, 2023

Tight Helicopter Market In Hover

Pent-up demand erupts as supply chain problems continue in the helicopter market.

Aircraft

April 3, 2023

Sumitomo Takes Large Stake In Helicopter Lessor LCI

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance, which acquired a 35 percent stake in LCI, intends to grow that business by $1.5 billion.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 30, 2023

Milestone Selling 12 Helicopters to Macquarie

A 12-helicopter sales deal between lessors Milestone Aviation and Macquarie Rotorcraft is a sign of "strong liquidity," the companies say.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 29, 2023

AIAC Refutes Government Report on Canada’s Luxury Tax

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada claims a government report underestimates the negative effects the new luxury tax will have on aviation.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 27, 2023

Helicopter Business Leaders Open the Door to eVTOLs

Speakers at this week's Helicopter Investor conference mainly see advanced air mobility technology as part of their future, but with some caveats.

Aircraft

March 24, 2023

New Lease Fund Targets Single-engine Helicopters

The Nova Vapital Light Aviation Debt Fund will concentrate on the single-engine helicopter market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 22, 2023

Ducommun Set To Acquire BLR Aerospace

Electronic and structural systems producer Ducommun believes its acquisition of BLR Aerospace will further boost its surging revenues.

Aircraft

March 21, 2023

NBAA Reveals Annual Priorities for Owner Pilot Coalition

NBAA says addressing safety, costs, and supply chain are the key focuses of its owner pilot coalition for the year.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 20, 2023

Aero Asset: Twin Helicopter Market Remains Tight

Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 7, 2023

HAI Program Simplifies Pilot Training and Check Tasks

Helicopter Institute will oversee all pilot training and evaluations, including scheduling, tracking, and verifying proficiency and competency.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 7, 2023

Airo Group Commits to SPAC-backed Nasdaq Listing

The U.S. group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations and flight training subsidiaries.

Aircraft

March 6, 2023