Aviation Consultancy for Airline Operators
With over 20 years of industry knowledge and sector experience, ACC Aviation provides impartial advice and acts as a trusted advisor to aviation stakeholders worldwide.
Supporting Operators Throughout The Lifecycle Of Their Aircraft
ACC Aviation recognises the opportunities and challenges operators encounter throughout the lifecycle of their aircraft assets. Across the globe, operators confidently rely on ACC Aviation to deliver bespoke services that capture opportunities and minimise risks, enabling them to make informed decisions that maximise value from their aircraft fleet.
Aircraft Inspections
Aircraft Valuations
Aircraft Transactions
ACC Airline Operators Services
Our unique combination of aviation asset management, technical, valuation and financial advisory capabilities position us as the advisor of choice to operators globally.
Select the right assets
From time to time, operators will undergo a fleet selection process. The decisions made at this juncture will be critical to an operator’s long-term performance, success and survival. We support operators throughout this process, bringing together our multidisciplinary expertise to ensure operators make informed, data-driven decisions. Typically, we’re engaged to:
- Perform aircraft-type analysis and type selection assignments
- Advise on acquisition strategies; new vs used; ownership vs operating lease vs ACMI lease
- Advise on market values, lease rates, availability, and operating economics
- Advise on financing strategy and market conditions
- Develop business plans, financing memorandums, and other documentation to get the buy-in of decision-makers, align stakeholders and support project execution
Execute the transaction
ACC Aviation is a preeminent arranger of aircraft acquisition and financing transactions. Whether for outright purchase, operating lease, or ACMI lease, operators trust ACC Aviation to run efficient, competitive, and timely transaction processes. Operators engage us to:
Manage and monetise the asset
Throughout the ownership or lease term of the Asset, ACC Aviation is engaged by operators to provide a wide range of value enhancement, compliance, and preservation services. These activities include:
- Business planning and advisory related to fleet strategy, including expansion or restructuring
- Subleasing assets in situations of overcapacity or counter-seasonal demand
- Unlocking liquidity through asset refinancing or sale and leaseback transactions
- Advising on the restructuring of existing financing or leasing arrangements
- Providing technical representation services at heavy maintenance events
- Appraising assets for auditing and accounting purposes
Exit or return the asset
At the end of the ownership or lease term, operators must strategise and take decisions that maximise residual value and minimise the risk associated with exiting or returning aviation assets. In this regard, ACC Aviation provides holistic advisory, remarketing, and technical support to operators. We are regularly engaged to:
- Advise on market conditions, asset values, and remarketing strategy
- Remarket aviation assets for outright sale or sublease
- Advise on lease return conditions and areas of risk and non-compliance
- Project manage the redelivery and aircraft lease return process to lessors
Asset selection
Execute transaction
Manage and monetise
Exit or return asset
I want to extend my appreciation towards you and your team for the completion of our project in a timely, professional and efficient manner. During the tenure of our project you and your team worked in a professional manner, demonstrated expertise in the subject matter and were able to meet our expectations for the project.
President and CEO – International Airfinance Corporation
Consultancy Success Stories
Managing the Acquisition of a Portfolio of 7 Aircraft for a Returning Client
Remarketing Niche Aircraft, the Sale of a Dornier 328-100
Consultancy Publications
17th annual ACC Airline Conference sparks vital discussions on ACMI industry trends
ACC Aviation’s 17th Airline Conference gathered over 140 aviation professionals to explore key ACMI industry trends, challenges, and innovations. Highlights included expert insights and discussions, reinforcing ACC’s role in driving collaboration across the sector.
ACC Aviation Appointed by Middle Eastern Investment Firm to Source Embraer Phenom 300 Aircraft
ACC Aviation has been appointed to source an 8-seat light business jet, preferably an Embraer Phenom 300 or 300E, manufactured in 2014 or later. "This appointment reflects our reputation as a trusted global aircraft transaction advisor," said our Associate VP – Asset Management.
ACC Aviation Successfully Remarkets Dornier 328-100 for Eagle Air Iceland
ACC Aviation is pleased to announce the successful sale of a Dornier 328-100 aircraft, along with a spare engine, propeller assembly, and a comprehensive spares and tooling package, for Eagle Air Iceland.
Aircraft Financing Sources
This article discusses how airlines navigate complex aircraft financing landscapes, considering lender preferences and risk factors. It offers insights into key considerations like asset type, airline profile, and country risk, while highlighting financing options such as aircraft lessors, banks, capital markets, non-bank lenders, and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs).
