Aircraft Leasing and Financing

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

Dr. Guzhva is a Professor of Finance in the College of Business of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches Aviation Finance courses. He holds a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Military Science, MBA in Aviation, and Ph.D. in Finance. He has logged more than 5,000 flight hours as a military and corporate pilot. His work appeared in various peer-reviewed journals, and his research related to the United States' airlines' losses following September 11, 2001, and the financial health of United States general aviation airports was widely discussed in the national business and aerospace press. His applied research and consulting projects included industry assessments and market analyses for major aircraft manufacturers, benefit-cost analyses of Operational Improvements for NextGen Air Transport Management systems, assessments of major investments in aviation infrastructure, and others. His current research interests include analysis of airline bankruptcies, aviation data monetization strategies, and investment performance of Aircraft ABS and EETCs.