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

GECAS’ RJ ultimatum backs pilots into corner

GE Capital Aviation Services has amplified threats to withdraw its regional jet financing deals with US Airways if pilots do not accept a revised letter of

October 4, 2007

Insurance rates flatten, though only for some

Insurance premiums for professionally flown corporate aircraft have decreased slightly off their peaks of last year, but charter and helicopter operators a

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 4, 2007

As economy picks up, so too will aviation financing rates

Unlike insurance rates, which are decreasing slightly or at least stabilizing, aviation financing rates have apparently bottomed out and were on the rise l

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 4, 2007

FAA, IRS don’t regulate in the same language

“The FAA, and the IRS…they really don’t think alike,” began tax attorney Gary Garofalo, first speaker at the NBAA Federal Aviation Tax Forum in Arlington,

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 4, 2007

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Center Capital Enters Aircraft Financing

Webster Bank’s Center Capital of Waterbury, Conn., has formed a general aviation finance division headquartered in Dallas.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 3, 2007

Life insurance for bizav pilots: separating fact from fiction

In a world of uncertainty, life insurance remains a priority for many business aviation pilots.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 2, 2007

Software steers clients through complex decision-making straits

The process for deciding whether or how to buy a business aircraft is fraught with seemingly incalculable factors and subjective considerations.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

July 31, 2007

AIA Conference

This year’s Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) conference, held from April 28 to May 1 in Palm Springs, Calif., convened in the atmosphere of an aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 1, 2007

Fortis offers structured finance to buy a plane

Given the bucks or the ability to borrow them, buying a business jet ought to be a straightforward affair.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 23, 2007

Citi helps buyers finance their business jets

The boom in demand for business jets is inevitably pushing prices skyward, and Citi Private Bank is here (Booth No.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 23, 2007

Jetalliance offers new kind of aircraft lease

Austrian-based operator Jetalliance announced here on Tuesday that it is now offering what it claims to be a new kind of business aircraft financing called

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 22, 2007

New jet financing firm is created

Guggenheim Partners and UBS have formed Guggenheim Aero Finance, a corporate jet financing company that will combine worldwide reach with a streamlined app

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 22, 2007

Gestair to invest $115 million in its fleet

Gestair Private Aviation has announced a $115 million investment over the next four years to further expand its 30-aircraft fleet.

FBOs

May 22, 2007

Isle of Man registry a ‘M-ONEY’ shelter

A new European aircraft registry designed specifically for corporate jets–which promises a high level of service and competitive rates–has a range of M-pre

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

May 11, 2007

Corporate jet deductions in Congress’s crosshairs

Personal use of corporate aircraft is coming under increasing attack by Congress.A bill has been submitted in the House of Representatives that seeks

Regulations and Government

April 2, 2007

Bonus tax benefit bill may soon become law

The House of Representatives approved the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (H.R.4520) on June 17, paving the way for a one-year extension of the time all

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

April 2, 2007

VLJ insurance firms focus on pilot training

As deliveries of very light jets (VLJs) begin, concerns that they might be difficult to insure have almost evaporated.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 29, 2007

USAIG contribution to training tops $2.5 million

Over the last seven years, U.S.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 29, 2007

Boeing selling bizjet finance unit

At press time, Boeing was close to concluding a deal in which it will be selling its business-jet finance division.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 22, 2007

Tax seminar for air taxis on tap

A tax seminar specifically geared toward Part 135 air-charter operators will be held on May 17 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the National Air Transporta

Charter & Fractional

March 16, 2007

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

GECAS’ RJ ultimatum backs pilots into corner

GE Capital Aviation Services has amplified threats to withdraw its regional jet financing deals with US Airways if pilots do not accept a revised letter of

Insurance rates flatten, though only for some

Insurance premiums for professionally flown corporate aircraft have decreased slightly off their peaks of last year, but charter and helicopter operators a

As economy picks up, so too will aviation financing rates

Unlike insurance rates, which are decreasing slightly or at least stabilizing, aviation financing rates have apparently bottomed out and were on the rise l

FAA, IRS don’t regulate in the same language

“The FAA, and the IRS…they really don’t think alike,” began tax attorney Gary Garofalo, first speaker at the NBAA Federal Aviation Tax Forum in Arlington,

Videos

More Articles

Center Capital Enters Aircraft Financing

Webster Bank’s Center Capital of Waterbury, Conn., has formed a general aviation finance division headquartered in Dallas.

Life insurance for bizav pilots: separating fact from fiction

In a world of uncertainty, life insurance remains a priority for many business aviation pilots.

Software steers clients through complex decision-making straits

The process for deciding whether or how to buy a business aircraft is fraught with seemingly incalculable factors and subjective considerations.

AIA Conference

This year’s Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) conference, held from April 28 to May 1 in Palm Springs, Calif., convened in the atmosphere of an aircraft

Fortis offers structured finance to buy a plane

Given the bucks or the ability to borrow them, buying a business jet ought to be a straightforward affair.

Citi helps buyers finance their business jets

The boom in demand for business jets is inevitably pushing prices skyward, and Citi Private Bank is here (Booth No.

Jetalliance offers new kind of aircraft lease

Austrian-based operator Jetalliance announced here on Tuesday that it is now offering what it claims to be a new kind of business aircraft financing called

New jet financing firm is created

Guggenheim Partners and UBS have formed Guggenheim Aero Finance, a corporate jet financing company that will combine worldwide reach with a streamlined app

Gestair to invest $115 million in its fleet

Gestair Private Aviation has announced a $115 million investment over the next four years to further expand its 30-aircraft fleet.

Isle of Man registry a ‘M-ONEY’ shelter

A new European aircraft registry designed specifically for corporate jets–which promises a high level of service and competitive rates–has a range of M-pre

Corporate jet deductions in Congress’s crosshairs

Personal use of corporate aircraft is coming under increasing attack by Congress.A bill has been submitted in the House of Representatives that seeks

Bonus tax benefit bill may soon become law

The House of Representatives approved the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (H.R.4520) on June 17, paving the way for a one-year extension of the time all

VLJ insurance firms focus on pilot training

As deliveries of very light jets (VLJs) begin, concerns that they might be difficult to insure have almost evaporated.

USAIG contribution to training tops $2.5 million

Over the last seven years, U.S.

Boeing selling bizjet finance unit

At press time, Boeing was close to concluding a deal in which it will be selling its business-jet finance division.

Tax seminar for air taxis on tap

A tax seminar specifically geared toward Part 135 air-charter operators will be held on May 17 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the National Air Transporta

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