Topics in Aircraft Finance I

Catalog description

This course is the first of the three required courses for the ISTAT University diploma in aircraft financing. This course introduces students to aircraft selection strategy basics from an airline and leasing company's perspective, including important considerations of mission capability, availability, economics, and availability of financing. In addition, the course provides a detailed review of aviation legal and regulatory framework and discusses applicable governing laws, conventions and treaties, lessor and operator liability, and aviation insurance. Students will also learn principles of aircraft leasing versus ownership, including pros and cons of aircraft ownership, types of leases, lessor and lessee relationship and obligation, and lease accounting.