Aircraft Sourcing
ACC Aviation supports airlines and aircraft investors in sourcing commercial aircraft and engines. Utilising our extensive international presence and vast network, we are uniquely positioned to procure aircraft tailored to our clients’ needs.
Aircraft and engines are typically acquired through one of three avenues:
We guide our clients through these transaction structures, helping them understand their options and identify the right aircraft and transaction counterparties for their requirements.
Aircraft or Engine Purchase
The purchase of a commercial aircraft or engines involves the transfer of title from the seller to the buyer.
How can we help?
We use our vast aircraft and engine owners database to locate availability that fits our client’s needs. By gathering information about the technical condition and pricing of the asset, we curate a selection of options that match our client’s requirements. We provide guidance on current market prices and ensure that our clients are well-informed when making offers.
From initial negotiations to final delivery, we expertly navigate our clients through every step of the transaction process.
Operating Lease and Finance Lease
What is an Operating Lease?
Sometimes referred to as a Dry Lease, this process involves operators or lessees entering lease agreements with lessors, affording them the right to utilise aircraft or engines for a set duration in return for monthly lease payments.
What is a Finance Lease?
Similar to an operating lease, however, in a finance lease, title typically transfers from the owner to the operator or lessee at the end of the lease term through the exercise of a purchase option. A finance lease may sometimes be referred to as a lease to purchase.
How can we help?
We guide our clients throughout the entire leasing process. From sourcing aircraft and reviewing initial terms to contract negotiations and delivery oversight, we ensure that our clients’ interests are protected.
Utilising our extensive network and fleet databases, we identify suitable aircraft availability, compare technical conditions, lease rates, and terms, and present tailored choices to our clients. We offer insights into current market lease rates, financing rates, and contractual conditions, empowering our clients to make the right investment decisions.
Comprehensive Aircraft Transaction and Consultancy Services
Aircraft Remarketing
ACC Aviation offers comprehensive aircraft remarketing services to aircraft owners seeking to sell or lease out their aircraft and engine assets.
Aircraft Financing
ACC supports airlines and aircraft investors in structuring and raising debt capital to finance their fleet growth plans.
Aircraft Inspections
Our inspection services encompass pre-purchase inspections and mid-lease inspections, together with lease returns or more complex aircraft repossessions.
Aircraft Valuations
We provide practitioner-based opinions on aircraft current market values and projected residual values.
Advisory Services
We advise our clients on fleet related business decisions, including aircraft type selection, business planning, and financial modelling.
ACMI Leasing
ACC specialises in arranging ACMI leasing solutions for airlines of any size. We can assist with leasing a single aircraft or ramping up an entire fleet.
Talk to our team today
Our extensive global network and trusted partnerships give us a competitive edge in finding the ideal aircraft or engine for your needs.
Our dedicated team of aircraft sourcing specialists collects availability and compares technical details, pricing, lease rates, and terms. This ensures our clients have all the necessary information for a seamless and informed aircraft sourcing journey.
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
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).
How to Get the Best Deal for Your Aircraft
When it comes to selling your aircraft, securing the best deal is not just about listing it on trading sites and hoping for the best. To maximise your opportunities, you need a strategic approach considering various factors.
