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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IATA Calls for Rapid Covid Tests as Europe Struggles

The association says the tests must replace quarantines and that slot allocation waivers must be extended to allow for a slow air transport recovery.

Airlines

November 25, 2020

AINsight: 7 Avoidable Mistakes in Acquiring a Bizjet

Acquiring a private jet aircraft is fraught with the potential to make these seven expensive mistakes that can be avoided with a qualified aviation team.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 13, 2020

Global Jet Capital Raises $522 Million in Newest ABS

Global Jet Capital's total assets securitized now top $2.8 billion.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 6, 2020

Air Freight Demand Contrasts with Dismal Passenger Traffic

IATA's latest traffic figures for September show encouraging demand for air freight, while Covid continues to blight passenger services.

Airlines

November 4, 2020

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Airbus Says It Is Rebalanced for Covid Market Conditions

Despite declining revenue and earnings in the first three quarters of 2020, Airbus says it is making progress in harsh Covid trading conditions.

Aircraft

October 29, 2020

IATA Points to Labor as Big Item for Possible Cost Reductions

The trade body warns that unit costs will have to be cut by 30 percent to match expected decline in unit revenue and reach break-even in 2021.

Airlines

October 27, 2020

South African Airways’ Fate Tied to International Partner

A study presented to the government recommends Ethiopian Airlines as the most palatable potential partner for South African Airways.

Airlines

October 26, 2020

More Insurance Pain Forecast for Rotor Industry

Helicopter insurance premiums are rising in a "hard market" that could last another two years.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 9, 2020

IRS Finalizes Regs for 100 Percent Bonus Depreciation

The IRS has released final regulations that spell out bonus depreciaton rules for most depreciable business assets, including business jets.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 28, 2020

Helo Lessor LCI Partners With Sumitomo Mitsui Finance

LCI and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing have agreed to establish a joint-venture helicopter leasing business.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 23, 2020

UK Bizav Faces Brexit Uncertainties as EU Talks Struggle

The British Business and General Aviation Association discussed multiple question marks hanging over the industry with the Brexit transition set to end.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 22, 2020

IBA Sees Pandemic Generating Glut of Aircraft for Lease

Lessees prepare to return more than 1,000 commercial aircraft without “clear options” for onward placement.

Aircraft

September 21, 2020

AINsight: 5 Incentives To Finance Business Aircraft

Incentives to finance a business aircraft include cheap money, no to low cash outlay, tax write-offs, lessor/lender competition, and customized solutions.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 11, 2020

EBAA Renews Calls For Transparency in Charter Contracts

EBAA's September 3 webinar focused on what changes might be needed for aircraft charter, sales and acquisitions, as well as finance.

Charter & Fractional

September 4, 2020

Virgin Atlantic Creditors OK £1.2B Restructuring Plan

All four classes of creditors vote in favor of Virgin Atlantic recapitalization.

Airlines

August 25, 2020

MySky Integrates with SD Pro

Satcom Direct users can now add MySky’s “spend-management platform” to their SD Pro subscription.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 20, 2020

Aspen Avionics Joining New Aerospace/Defense Group

Airo Group is consolidating a number of aerospace and defense companies in a bid to develop a new publicly traded company.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 4, 2020

GECAS Slashes Milestone's Value by $729M

GECAS has written down the value of its Milestone Aviation helicopter leasing unit by $729 million.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 31, 2020

IRS NPRM To Clarify Aircraft Management Taxes

The much-anticipated IRS proposal follows directives from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which exempted certain management fees from commercial FETs.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 30, 2020

HeliValue$: 'The Worst Helicopter Market in 40 Years'

Used helicopter values sink under the pressures of pandemic, cheap oil, and scarce credit.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 27, 2020