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.
Aircraft
Aircraft Financiers Eye Kremlin's Regional Network Plans
Western lessors and banks are keen to be involved as Russian regional air transport growth could soar under a new Kremlin program.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees Initial Costs of 737 Max Grounding
First-quarter earnings show the impact of the Max grounding on Boeing but company plans to issue new 2019 guidance when impact is clearer.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Beijing Bizav Group Tackles Cost of Flying in China
Creating greater operating efficiency for Chinese business aircraft operators is the main aim at present for BBAA.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Conklin & de Decker Adds APAC Cost Data
The Asia-Pacific cost data add-on will help Conklin & de Decker subscribers understand operating costs for business aircraft in the region.
Aircraft
Jetcraft Sees Growing Role Helping Asian Buyers to Upgrade
Broker has found a key role selling used aircraft where clients have replacement aircraft coming in, particularly new aircraft from the OEMs.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Expands in Asia to Meet Anticipated Demand
The U.S.-based aircraft financing provider sees demand rising in the region over the next decade.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Asset-based Bizjet Financier Sees Strong Growth
Founded in 2014, Shearwater Aero Capital's portfolio is now valued at more than $100 million.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
USAIG Incentivizes IS-BAO, BASC Accreditations
USAIG is adding financial incentives for operators with Performance Vector Plus policies to be IS-BAO registered or meet BASC requirements.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aircraft Appraisers Form New Professional Association
The Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization currently counts 120 members from about six countries.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AINsight: Maximize Aircraft Bonus Depreciation in 2019
Bonus depreciation has its appeal, but it might not be best for a taxpayer's particular set of circumstances.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Mente Adds Aircraft Portfolio Valuation Tool
The Mente Value Platform will be firm's focus at NBAA Regional Forum in Houston..
Airlines
Sale of Flybe to Connect Airways Completed
The UK regional airline has struggled to find direction for years but new owners will give it access to Heathrow Airport.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Expands Hong Kong Presence
Citing growing demand, the financing solutions provider predicts the value of new deliveries to the region will grow by 10.9 percent annually through 2028.
Aircraft
Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets
CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.
Aircraft
Zunum Runs Into Financing Trouble
The would-be electric hybrid airplane maker struggles to close on its latest fundraising effort.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Insurance Premiums Trending Up
Payouts of large claims have shrunk the industry, meaning higher costs for buyers.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Preowned Report: Used Market Hitting the Apex
The industry is seeing prices rebound and inventory tighten.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AINsight: Year Set to End on a High Note
Industry expert reflects on 2018 and looks ahead to 2019.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Experts Help Navigate Buyers Through “Junk” Market at Conklin&DeDecker Seminar
The supply of good aircraft has shrunk dramatically.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Helicopter Insurance Premiums Could Double
Sticker shock looms for those renewing helicopter insurance policies.
Aircraft
Aircraft Finance Grows as Buyers Seek to Preserve Cash
Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Varsano: London Still Popular with Middle East Clients
Despite political uncertainty, The Jet Business is seeing plenty of Middle East buyers in its Park Lane store.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Avjet Displays For Sale VIP Boeing 757
Global brokerage Avjet sees the Middle East preowned market shifting in favor of sellers.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Macquarie Agrees To Buy Bankrupt Waypoint for $650 Million
Macquarie's acquisition of Waypoint will strengthen its position in the helicopter leasing market.
Aircraft
U.S. Lender Sees New Models Creating Interest in Middle East
Trend for purchase of brand-new aircraft in the Middle East reversed in favor of preowned models in the past 12 months
Aircraft
Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India
Developing its business in India is a priority for the Dubai-based aircraft management company.
Environment
Bizav Operators Prep To Start CORSIA Monitoring
New global emissions offsetting scheme set to start on January 1, with two years of benchmarking before first three year offsetting period.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Broker: Aircraft Insurance Rates To Climb 5% to 30%
A recent spate of accidents has turned the aircraft insurance market from soft to hard in just a few months. Expect rate increases, said one broker.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Finance Report 2018
Lenders look to finance the next cycle upturn.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Luxaviation Criticizes Costs of EBACE and Geneva
CEO of leading European operator believes EBACE could be held in a less expensive European city than Geneva.
