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.

Latest

Isle of Man lures U.S. operators with promised tax incentives

The new Isle of Man aircraft registry could be a possible safe haven for N-registered business aircraft based in Europe.

June 2, 2008

Hold-harmless agreements are too often anything but

You roll up to an FBO in a multi-million-dollar business jet, and they roll out the red carpet.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 27, 2008

Look for big aircraft insurance rate hikes in coming months

In the months since September 11, the insurance industry has taken a beating.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 27, 2008

Revamped Arizona tax law benefits state aviation fund

Business aviation operations in Arizona stand to benefit from new legislation that returns certain aviation tax revenues to the state’s airport improvement

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 21, 2008

Videos

Aircraft finance firms striking gold here

Noticing that aircraft finance companies were more prominent here this year, EBACE Convention News did a quick walkabout to see when they first had booths

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 21, 2008

Denmark–a tax haven until 2010?

Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duties for aircraft currently stand at zero percent in Denmark.

Regulations and Government

May 20, 2008

Fortis Offers Executive Aircraft Service

Following an earlier initiative in the luxury-yacht market, international banking and insurance financial-services provider Fortis (Booth No.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 19, 2008

Hangar Flying: Life insurance for pilots

Someone I used to know–a father and general aviation pilot–questioned why he needed life insurance, because, quote, “I won’t be around to enjoy it.” He cou

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 19, 2008

Insurance will help NBAA recover show expense

So called “showstoppers” insurance, a form of business interruption coverage, will likely help NBAA recover some of the expenses and lost revenue the assoc

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 16, 2008

Bonus tax depreciation a boon for a/c buyers

Under a provision of President Bush’s economic stimulus package, purchasers of new aircraft can take a first-year depreciation deduction of 30 percent for

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 15, 2008

Many frax owners not aware of liability risk

With regard to liability insurance, answers to the question of “How much is enough?” have always been something of a mystery.

Charter & Fractional

May 15, 2008

Of VAT refunds and cabotage rules:

Valued-added taxes (VAT) may now amount to 25 percent of a jet fuel purchase in some parts of Europe.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 15, 2008

Fairchild fights for financing

Time is ticking, and Fairchild Dornier has only two months to find a strategic investor.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 15, 2008

Stevens sees future in King Air 200 upgrades

Armed with the largest single contract in its 52-year history–converting 19 U.S.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 9, 2008

OEM finance risk on the rise

Regional-aircraft manufacturers face the prospect of increased financial risk in coming years, despite having been able to reduce sales costs since the mid

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 8, 2008

HAS Corp., Major Bell Reseller, Files Chapter 11

HAS Corp, the Dallas and Mount Pleasant, Pa.-based helicopter resale and completions center, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 7, 2008

Global Aerospace to insure Eclipse 500 owners

Eclipse Aviation will partner with Global Aerospace to provide aircraft hull and liability insurance to owners of Eclipse 500s.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 7, 2008

Charter brokers hunt for new clients

Demand for executive aircraft charter continues to be softened by depressed trading activity in the financial community, which has previously been a core m

Charter & Fractional

May 7, 2008

Russia may repeal bizjet import taxes

Currently, 30 dedicated Russian business aviation companies operate about 50 business jets, mostly converted Tupolev Tu-134s, Yakovlev Yak-40s and Yak-42s

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 6, 2008

Cessna fuel card promises savings

Cessna Aircraft chairman and CEO Russ Meyer (right) and Avfuel Corp.

FBOs

May 6, 2008

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.

Latest

Isle of Man lures U.S. operators with promised tax incentives

The new Isle of Man aircraft registry could be a possible safe haven for N-registered business aircraft based in Europe.

Hold-harmless agreements are too often anything but

You roll up to an FBO in a multi-million-dollar business jet, and they roll out the red carpet.

Look for big aircraft insurance rate hikes in coming months

In the months since September 11, the insurance industry has taken a beating.

Revamped Arizona tax law benefits state aviation fund

Business aviation operations in Arizona stand to benefit from new legislation that returns certain aviation tax revenues to the state’s airport improvement

Videos

More Articles

Aircraft finance firms striking gold here

Noticing that aircraft finance companies were more prominent here this year, EBACE Convention News did a quick walkabout to see when they first had booths

Denmark–a tax haven until 2010?

Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duties for aircraft currently stand at zero percent in Denmark.

Fortis Offers Executive Aircraft Service

Following an earlier initiative in the luxury-yacht market, international banking and insurance financial-services provider Fortis (Booth No.

Hangar Flying: Life insurance for pilots

Someone I used to know–a father and general aviation pilot–questioned why he needed life insurance, because, quote, “I won’t be around to enjoy it.” He cou

Insurance will help NBAA recover show expense

So called “showstoppers” insurance, a form of business interruption coverage, will likely help NBAA recover some of the expenses and lost revenue the assoc

Bonus tax depreciation a boon for a/c buyers

Under a provision of President Bush’s economic stimulus package, purchasers of new aircraft can take a first-year depreciation deduction of 30 percent for

Many frax owners not aware of liability risk

With regard to liability insurance, answers to the question of “How much is enough?” have always been something of a mystery.

Of VAT refunds and cabotage rules:

Valued-added taxes (VAT) may now amount to 25 percent of a jet fuel purchase in some parts of Europe.

Fairchild fights for financing

Time is ticking, and Fairchild Dornier has only two months to find a strategic investor.

Stevens sees future in King Air 200 upgrades

Armed with the largest single contract in its 52-year history–converting 19 U.S.

OEM finance risk on the rise

Regional-aircraft manufacturers face the prospect of increased financial risk in coming years, despite having been able to reduce sales costs since the mid

HAS Corp., Major Bell Reseller, Files Chapter 11

HAS Corp, the Dallas and Mount Pleasant, Pa.-based helicopter resale and completions center, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Global Aerospace to insure Eclipse 500 owners

Eclipse Aviation will partner with Global Aerospace to provide aircraft hull and liability insurance to owners of Eclipse 500s.

Charter brokers hunt for new clients

Demand for executive aircraft charter continues to be softened by depressed trading activity in the financial community, which has previously been a core m

Russia may repeal bizjet import taxes

Currently, 30 dedicated Russian business aviation companies operate about 50 business jets, mostly converted Tupolev Tu-134s, Yakovlev Yak-40s and Yak-42s

Cessna fuel card promises savings

Cessna Aircraft chairman and CEO Russ Meyer (right) and Avfuel Corp.

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