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.

Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.

January 29, 2019

Zunum Runs Into Financing Trouble

The would-be electric hybrid airplane maker struggles to close on its latest fundraising effort.

January 3, 2019

Insurance Premiums Trending Up

Payouts of large claims have shrunk the industry, meaning higher costs for buyers.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 27, 2018

Preowned Report: Used Market Hitting the Apex

The industry is seeing prices rebound and inventory tighten.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 26, 2018

AINsight: Year Set to End on a High Note

Industry expert reflects on 2018 and looks ahead to 2019.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 19, 2018

Aviation Experts Help Navigate Buyers Through “Junk” Market at Conklin&DeDecker Seminar

The supply of good aircraft has shrunk dramatically.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 17, 2018

Helicopter Insurance Premiums Could Double

Sticker shock looms for those renewing helicopter insurance policies.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 17, 2018

Aircraft Finance Grows as Buyers Seek to Preserve Cash

Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.

December 11, 2018

Varsano: London Still Popular with Middle East Clients

Despite political uncertainty, The Jet Business is seeing plenty of Middle East buyers in its Park Lane store.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 11, 2018

Avjet Displays For Sale VIP Boeing 757

Global brokerage Avjet sees the Middle East preowned market shifting in favor of sellers.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 10, 2018

Macquarie Agrees To Buy Bankrupt Waypoint for $650 Million

Macquarie's acquisition of Waypoint will strengthen its position in the helicopter leasing market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 10, 2018

U.S. Lender Sees New Models Creating Interest in Middle East

Trend for purchase of brand-new aircraft in the Middle East reversed in favor of preowned models in the past 12 months

December 7, 2018

Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India

Developing its business in India is a priority for the Dubai-based aircraft management company.

December 5, 2018

Bizav Operators Prep To Start CORSIA Monitoring

New global emissions offsetting scheme set to start on January 1, with two years of benchmarking before first three year offsetting period.

December 4, 2018

Broker: Aircraft Insurance Rates To Climb 5% to 30%

A recent spate of accidents has turned the aircraft insurance market from soft to hard in just a few months. Expect rate increases, said one broker.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 27, 2018

Aviation Finance Report 2018

Lenders look to finance the next cycle upturn.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 21, 2018

Luxaviation Criticizes Costs of EBACE and Geneva

CEO of leading European operator believes EBACE could be held in a less expensive European city than Geneva.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 16, 2018

EU Challenges Isle of Man’s VAT Regime for Bizjets

Infringement procedure follows last year’s "Paradise Paper" leaks.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 12, 2018

AINsight: Should You Finance or Lease a Bizjet?

Value proposition for financing or leasing a jet could ultimately make more sense than a cash deal, so customers should at least consider these options.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 8, 2018

Global Jet Capital Sees Shift to Big Jets

The company notes that financing has helped increase the proportion of larger jets in the global fleet.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 18, 2018