Stuart Hatcher IBA, and Ian Nelson from KPMG discuss the accounting and valuation considerations for ABS set-up. Differentiating between a business and an asset acquisition is key for accounting and valuation. Solely valuating the aircraft will not be enough for financial reporting and factors including acquired debtors, creditors and goodwill on acquisition will all need … Continue reading “Accounting and valuation considerations for ABS set-up, October 2018”

As you would expect, aircraft and engines that are well looked after, maintained and inspected regularly will inherently hold their value more than those that are less well managed.  To protect and maximise the value of an aircraft or engine, inspections are an essential element of asset management.  A thorough inspection should always include an … Continue reading “Why Regular Inspections Are A Good Idea, October 2018”

In this session IBA’s Paul Lyons and Mike Yeomans reviewed the growth of the LCLH market with a focus on business models, the impact of rising costs and the importance of selecting the right assets. The team discussed the key players, low cost vs low fare airlines and the impact of long range narrowbodies. To … Continue reading “IBA’s Low-Cost Long-Haul Webinar October 2018”