Aircraft Financing

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted matters that arise in the process of financing commercial aircraft. It reviews the different topics on a high-level basis, and then explains the terminology used for each particular area of specialization.

This title presents a flexible valuation and decision-making tool for financial planners, airlines, lease companies, bankers, insurance companies, and aircraft manufacturers.

Aircraft are mainly bought by two groups of buyers: 1. Airlines for their own use 2. Operating lessors for onward leasing to airlines Both groups of buyers require substantial external funding, both debt and equity, to accommodate these purchases. Historically five key sources have funded the aviation industry: 1. bank debt (secured and unsecured) 2. export credit agency guaranteed debt (secured) 3. capital markets (secured and unsecured bonds; equity and debt solutions) 4. internal cash flow generation 5. tax based leasing products This is the leading text providing guidance on all the funding options available, the best way to secure funding and how to ensure that robust legal structures framing the commercial deal are in place. The book is divided into four core sections: Part A: Market Context which sets the scene giving the user market context and an overview of aircraft financing Part B: Transaction structuring which looks at the credit, the asset, the legal structuring and tax drivers Part C: Core Products and Regional Markets (Brazil, Russia, India, China, France, Germany, Spain and Japan) Part D: Regulatory Matters including accounting developments Key updates for the new Fifth Edition include: - New chapters on: - The environment - Restructuring - Compliance - GATS (Global Aircrafts Trading Systems (GATS) - Full explanation and analysis of recent regulatory changes including changes brought about by Basel IV Due to the complexities involved in this area and the need to ensure that any commercial deal is legally sound Aircraft Financing is the essential reference tool for anyone involved in aircraft financing transactions. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Banking and Finance Law online service.

Aircraft Financing and Leasing: Tools for Success in Aircraft Acquisition and Management, Second Edition provides students and industry professionals with unique insights into the latest developments in the Commercial Aircraft and Engine Leasing and Financing industry that has grown into one of the most distinctive and important industries globally. This book offers a blend of academic and professional views that make it educational and relevant to the everyday operations of the industry. It can be used as a stand-alone textbook as well as a practitioner's guide. Given the impact of the COVID-19 virus on airlines around the world, the industry has experienced substantial changes since the first edition was published. This second edition is thoroughly revised and includes some new case studies and an entirely new chapter on Environmental Considerations with Respect to Aviation Finance. Aircraft Financing and Leasing details the industry’s foundational concepts, including aviation law and regulation, airline credit analysis, maintenance reserve development, insurance, transaction cost modeling, risk management tools such as asset and credit diversification, and the art of lease negotiations. Different types of aircraft are explored, highlighting their purposes, as well as when and why airline operators and investors choose specific models over others. In addition, the book covers important factors such as modeling financial returns for leased aircraft and appraising aircraft values. Users will find this an ideal resource for practitioners or as an outstanding reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Includes a new chapter on Environmental Considerations with Respect to Aviation Finance as well as updates throughout to reflect changes in the industry, particularly due to COVID-19 Utilizes case studies in each chapter—real-life examples that will help the readers apply newly learned concepts to real problems of the industry Highly illustrated with text boxes for examples and real-world applications; graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, flow charts, photos, maps; and examples of forms Offers a blend of academic and professional views, making it suitable for both student and practitioner Serves as an aircraft finance and leasing reference for those starting their careers, as well as for legal, investment, and other professionals

Aircraft Finance: Recent Developments and Prospects confronts the burning issues in the turbulent world of the airline industry. The book combines selections of presentations from the First and Second De Brauw Blackstone and Westbroek Aircraft Finance Conferences, held in January 1992 and 1995, respectively. It deals with the legal and tax aspects of aircraft finance transaction in six European jurisdictions: France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Belgium and the Netherlands. All presentations have been reviewed and updated by the authors. Issues raised include funding sources, security rights, aircraft leasing and the effect of the EC licensing regulation. Furthermore, it contains two selections dealing with the outlook for the aviation industry and the aircraft finance market. Aircraft Finance: Recent Developments and Prospects provides practical answers to complex legal issues for lawyers, financiers, airlines, lease companies and aircraft manufacturers.

Revised and updated in its third edition, this internationally renowned and respected book provides the essentials to understanding all areas of airline finance. Designed to address each of the distinct areas of financial management in an air transport industry context, it also shows how these fit together, while each chapter and topic provides a detailed resource which can be also consulted separately. Thoroughly amended and updated throughout, the third edition reflects the many developments that have affected the industry since 2001. It features several important new topics, including Low Cost Carriers (LCCs), fuel hedging and US Chapter 11 provisions.

Aircraft Financing and Leasing: Tools for Success in Aircraft Acquisition and Management provides researchers, industry professionals and students with a thorough overview of the skills necessary for navigating this dynamic field. The book details the industry’s foundational concepts, including aviation law and regulation, airline credit analysis, maintenance reserves, insurance, transaction cost modeling, risk management tools, such as fuel hedging, and the art of lease negotiations. Different types of aircraft are explored, highlighting their purposes, as well as when and why airline operators choose specific models over others. In addition, the book also covers important factors, such as maintenance reserve development, modeling financial returns for leased aircraft, and appraising aircraft values. Most chapters feature detailed case studies, applying concepts to actual industry circumstances. Users will find this an ideal resource for practitioners or as an outstanding reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Presents the foundations of aircraft leasing and financing, including aviation law and regulation, airline credit analysis, maintenance reserves, insurance, transaction cost modeling, and more Provides an overview of the different types of aircraft, their purposes, and when and why operators choose specific models over others Offers a blend of academic and professional views, making it suitable for both student and practitioner Serves as an aircraft finance and leasing reference for those starting their careers, as well as for legal, investment, and other professionals