Aviation Finance And Asset Management

• Understand the fundamentals of aviation finance and asset management, including key financial concepts and terminology specific to the aviation industry.
• Gain knowledge of the various sources of financing available in aviation, such as debt financing, equity financing, leasing, and public funding.
• Learn about the financial analysis techniques and tools used in aviation finance
• Develop skills in financial planning and budgeting for aviation assets, including aircraft acquisition, fleet management, and capital expenditure forecasting.
• Understand the principles of aircraft leasing and financing
• Gain insights into aircraft valuation methods and techniques, including appraisals, residual value analysis, and market trends.
• Learn about risk management strategies specific to aviation finance, including currency risk, interest rate risk, and market risk.
• Understand the regulatory and legal considerations in aviation finance and asset management.
• Gain knowledge of the financial implications of aircraft maintenance and repair
• Learn about aviation insurance and risk management techniques, including coverage options, claims management, and loss control.

CONTENT:

Introduction to Aviation Finance and Asset Management

• • Overview of aviation finance and asset management
  • Key financial concepts and terminology in the aviation industry

Sources of Financing in Aviation

• • Debt financing options for aircraft acquisition and operations
  • Equity financing and investment considerations
  • Leasing options and structures in aviation

Financial Analysis in Aviation Finance

• • Cash flow analysis and financial statement interpretation
  • Financial ratios and performance measurement
  • Valuation methods for aviation assets

Financial Planning and Budgeting for Aviation Assets

• • Aircraft acquisition and fleet planning
  • Capital expenditure forecasting and investment analysis
  • Budgeting for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) expenses

Aircraft Leasing and Financing

• • Operating leases and finance leases
  • Sale-and-leaseback transactions and their financial implications
  • Lease negotiation and contract management

Aircraft Valuation and Market Trends

• • Appraisal methods and techniques for aviation assets
  • Factors influencing aircraft values and residual values
  • Monitoring market trends and understanding their impact

Risk Management in Aviation Finance

• • Currency risk and foreign exchange management
  • Interest rate risk and hedging strategies
  • Market risk and portfolio diversification

Regulatory and Legal Considerations in Aviation Finance

• • Aircraft registration and ownership structures
  • Security interests and collateral management
  • Compliance with aviation regulations and financial reporting requirements

Maintenance and Repair Costs in Aviation Finance

• • Maintenance reserves and their financial implications
  • Overhaul and major maintenance expenses
  • Optimization of maintenance programs and cost management

Aviation Insurance and Risk Management

• • Types of insurance coverage in aviation
  • Claims management and loss control strategies
  • Risk assessment and mitigation in aviation operations

Revenue Management and Pricing Strategies in Aviation

• • Yield management and pricing optimization techniques
  • Fare structuring and revenue forecasting
  • Ancillary revenue strategies and maximizing revenue streams

Technology and Data Analytics in Aviation Finance

• • Financial software systems and tools
  • Predictive analytics for financial decision-making
  • Cost management and performance tracking

Financial Reporting and Performance Measurement

• • Financial statements in aviation finance
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for aviation assets
  • Benchmarking and industry comparisons

Aviation Asset Management

• • Aircraft leasing and remarketing
  • Fleet planning and optimization
  • Portfolio management and asset diversification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY:

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.