Aircraft Leasing and Valuation

Aircraft leasing and valuation sit at the core of aviation finance, influencing fleet strategy, cost control, and asset risk management. This training provides a clear overview of how aircraft are leased and financed, how value is determined throughout the asset lifecycle, and how commercial, legal, and technical factors affect negotiations and long-term outcomes.

Through practical examples and industry insights, participants will explore major leasing models, valuation methodologies, residual value behavior, and the roles of key stakeholders including airlines, lessors, and financiers. The course equips professionals with the knowledge to assess leasing options, interpret value drivers, and understand how commercial and operational choices affect asset performance over time.

By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of aircraft leasing structures and valuation techniques, enabling them to evaluate financial implications, mitigate asset-related risks, and support well-informed fleet decisions.

By the end of this class, participants will be equipped to:

1. Distinguish major aircraft lease types and financing structures and their implications
2. Apply core valuation methods and interpret value drivers and residual trends
3. Identify and manage key risks (commercial, legal, and technical) in leasing transactions
4. Evaluate and negotiate essential lease provisions, conditions, and covenants
5. Connect valuation assumptions to fleet strategy and financial planning

1. Airline fleet, finance, and strategy managers
2. Leasing company professionals and asset managers
3. Legal counsel and contract managers involved in aviation deals
4. Valuation, finance, and credit analysts in aviation
5. Consultants and advisors supporting aircraft transactions