Valuations

Award-winning aviation valuation services from our ISTAT-certified experts

IBA has one of the largest teams of certified senior appraisers in the industry who partner with aviation and financial sector clients globally to give independent advice on wide-ranging, complex asset valuation requirements. From strategic fleet selection, transaction due diligence, Asset Backed Securities (ABS) portfolio appraisal, and operational decision-making through to annual portfolio and financial compliance monitoring, we'll have you covered.

Don't just take our word for it; IBA was voted Appraiser of the Year in 2012, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022. We understand our clients' valuation needs can be complicated, will often demand prompt attention, and may change abruptly with evolving events.

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Representing our involvement in 90% of ABS structures

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Transaction and Portfolio Valuations in 2019

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Get accurate, unbiased valuations for diverse aviation assets

A powerful mix of specialist valuation skills and commercial and industry knowledge; that's what sets our people apart. With access to IBA Insight's unique historical and contemporary aviation intelligence, we make an asset's essential value transparent. Impartial, flexible valuations of individual and aggregated assets can be yours at the touch of a button. Valuing aviation assets is a specialist practice that requires an in-depth understanding of global markets. Even the challenge of local or international political, economic, health, or environmental turbulence won't force our judgment off course. You can be assured our collaboration will be driven by independent data and rich, comprehensive experience.

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Valuation definitions fluctuate with external circumstances; buoyant, stable markets will produce different asset values to those during a slump or in distressed, fire sale conditions. Our experts will know which valuation definitions to apply and give clients solid, independent advice whatever the circumstances.

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Our intelligence platform, IBA Insight, offers extensive up-to-date and historical values data. You'll discover real-time global market opportunities, aircraft liquidity by class, model, and region, flight and utilisation activity, and risk profiles.

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Meeting the Growing Demand for Flight Simulators

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Meeting the Growing Demand for Flight Simulators

With a growing global need for qualified commercial airline pilots and an increased emphasis on safety and skill enhancement to navigate complex airspaces, the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) market shows strong growth potential for various reasons. But the current demand for future pilots is only one part. With a very large proportion of current pilots soon reaching retirement age, it has been widely reported that a considerable gap in expertise will need to be filled, also resulting in rising demand for FFS systems. Airlines and aviation training centres recognise the pivotal role of simulators in the pilot training process. These sophisticated systems offer a safe and controlled environment for trainees to practice various flight scenarios, ranging from routine operations to emergency procedures, without the inherent risks associated with actual flight. By leveraging these technologies, organisations can streamline training processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall flight safety. Recent advancements in technology, especially the smooth integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into FFS are also changing how pilot training is being delivered. By incorporating an extensive scope of hyper-realistic scenarios, training programs can be tailored to simulate a wide range of environmental conditions and aircraft configurations, further enhancing the effectiveness of pilot training.

IBA's Helicopter Update: The Outlook

Webinars16May 2024

IBA's Helicopter Update: The Outlook

This webinar, led by IBA’s Kane Ray, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket, and Rami Abdel Aziz, Manager - Helicopters, covered various aspects of the helicopter market, including finance and leasing, a global market review, EMS and offshore market outlook, and the latest helicopter values and lease rate performance. Summary The session covered growth opportunities in the helicopter weight segments, the trend towards multi-role helicopters, and the impact of supply chain issues and escalating costs on the heavy helicopter segment. IBA were also questioned on the potential impact of Advanced Air Mobility Technologies on the helicopter market. The webinar concluded with a Q&A, addressing questions about the differences between the helicopter and commercial aircraft leasing markets, the low leasing proportion of the helicopter market, and the standards of different helicopter segments, notably in the Medium and Super-medium helicopter weight categories. Presenters Kane Ray, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket, IBA Rami Abdel Aziz, Manager - Helicopters, IBA Watch on-demand Key Takeaways Helicopter Leasing Market Growth:The helicopter leasing market has grown from a 8-9% leased fleet to nearly 11% in recent years, with expectations to reach 15% by the end of the decade. This growth is driven by operators choosing to finance and lease their helicopters rather than purchasing them outright. Regional EMS Helicopter Demand: The demand for EMS helicopters varies by region, with North America leading the way caused by hospital and private sector needs, while in Europe, demand is driven by governmental public sector needs. Demand in Asia is a hot topic due to continuing finance and investment opportunities. Offshore Market Challenges: The offshore oil and gas market is a significant segment for helicopter lessors. Safety requirements for helicopters serving this market are driving new orders. However, the market is also facing significant supply chain constraints and escalating costs due to high demand and shortages of essential components. Air Mobility Technology Impact: Advanced Air Mobility Technologies are expected to impact the Ultra-light helicopter segment in the coming decades. However, the impact on the helicopter market presently remains minimal. Helicopter Market Value Stability: The market value outlook for helicopters remains stable through 2025 due to factors such as sustained demand, constrained capacity, high inflation and interest rates, and ongoing supply chain issues. One improvement is that heavy helicopters still trail base values, and IBA continue to forecast a closing of this gap. "Helicopter fleet growth is expected to outpace retirements, driven by sustained demand, constrained capacity, and high inflation and interest rates. However, the market growth remains dependent on the utilisation of existing helicopters, stabilisation of high inflation and interest rates, and to an extent, the price of oil. The leasing proportion of the helicopter market is growing, with the percentage of leased to owned helicopters surpassing 10% and nearing 11%. We anticipate this to reach 15% by the end of the decade."

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With a growing global need for qualified commercial airline pilots and an increased emphasis on safety and skill enhancement to navigate complex airspaces, the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) market shows strong growth potential for various reasons. But the current demand for future pilots is only one part. With a very large proportion of current pilots soon reaching retirement age, it has been widely reported that a considerable gap in expertise will need to be filled, also resulting in rising demand for FFS systems. Airlines and aviation training centres recognise the pivotal role of simulators in the pilot training process. These sophisticated systems offer a safe and controlled environment for trainees to practice various flight scenarios, ranging from routine operations to emergency procedures, without the inherent risks associated with actual flight. By leveraging these technologies, organisations can streamline training processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall flight safety. Recent advancements in technology, especially the smooth integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into FFS are also changing how pilot training is being delivered. By incorporating an extensive scope of hyper-realistic scenarios, training programs can be tailored to simulate a wide range of environmental conditions and aircraft configurations, further enhancing the effectiveness of pilot training.

IBA's Helicopter Update: The Outlook

Webinars16May 2024

IBA's Helicopter Update: The Outlook

This webinar, led by IBA’s Kane Ray, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket, and Rami Abdel Aziz, Manager - Helicopters, covered various aspects of the helicopter market, including finance and leasing, a global market review, EMS and offshore market outlook, and the latest helicopter values and lease rate performance. Summary The session covered growth opportunities in the helicopter weight segments, the trend towards multi-role helicopters, and the impact of supply chain issues and escalating costs on the heavy helicopter segment. IBA were also questioned on the potential impact of Advanced Air Mobility Technologies on the helicopter market. The webinar concluded with a Q&A, addressing questions about the differences between the helicopter and commercial aircraft leasing markets, the low leasing proportion of the helicopter market, and the standards of different helicopter segments, notably in the Medium and Super-medium helicopter weight categories. Presenters Kane Ray, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket, IBA Rami Abdel Aziz, Manager - Helicopters, IBA Watch on-demand Key Takeaways Helicopter Leasing Market Growth:The helicopter leasing market has grown from a 8-9% leased fleet to nearly 11% in recent years, with expectations to reach 15% by the end of the decade. This growth is driven by operators choosing to finance and lease their helicopters rather than purchasing them outright. Regional EMS Helicopter Demand: The demand for EMS helicopters varies by region, with North America leading the way caused by hospital and private sector needs, while in Europe, demand is driven by governmental public sector needs. Demand in Asia is a hot topic due to continuing finance and investment opportunities. Offshore Market Challenges: The offshore oil and gas market is a significant segment for helicopter lessors. Safety requirements for helicopters serving this market are driving new orders. However, the market is also facing significant supply chain constraints and escalating costs due to high demand and shortages of essential components. Air Mobility Technology Impact: Advanced Air Mobility Technologies are expected to impact the Ultra-light helicopter segment in the coming decades. However, the impact on the helicopter market presently remains minimal. Helicopter Market Value Stability: The market value outlook for helicopters remains stable through 2025 due to factors such as sustained demand, constrained capacity, high inflation and interest rates, and ongoing supply chain issues. One improvement is that heavy helicopters still trail base values, and IBA continue to forecast a closing of this gap. "Helicopter fleet growth is expected to outpace retirements, driven by sustained demand, constrained capacity, and high inflation and interest rates. However, the market growth remains dependent on the utilisation of existing helicopters, stabilisation of high inflation and interest rates, and to an extent, the price of oil. The leasing proportion of the helicopter market is growing, with the percentage of leased to owned helicopters surpassing 10% and nearing 11%. We anticipate this to reach 15% by the end of the decade."