Aircraft Finance: Strategies for Managing Capital Costs in a Turbulent Industry - Tapa dura

"In this insightful book, authors Bijan Vasigh, Reza Taleghani, and Darryl Jenkins bring the financial aspects of this highly capitalized and dynamic industry to life, giving the reader an understanding of the decisions that have led to the current state of aircraft production and airlines that fly them. Aircraft Finance highlights the financial sensitivities that contribute to the volatility that is inherent in the business today and details the challenges and dynamics currently facing this ever-changing industry. The reader will be intrigued by the trade-offs airlines and aircraft manufacturers make and the impact these trade-offs have on the valuation of the aircraft asset and airlines' fleets and route decisions. The book also provides insights into financing alternatives, as well as the structural ramifications of those decisions." -Zane Rowe, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UAL; "These authors know aviation, the airline industry, and aircraft finance. This book is a comprehensive description of the industry's entire food chain where readers will be able to understand where money is made and where value is so often destroyed in enormous quantities at so many airlines. It is definitely worth reading!" -Robert A. Milton, Chairman & C.E.O. Air Canada (Retired); "The authors show their respect and passion for the industry as they take you from basics to balance sheets in this new standard of aviation finance. This book delivers a comprehensive and logical framework for analyzing and designing the financial underpinnings that will drive smart business decisions." -Blair LaCorte, CEO of XOJET

One of the largest assets that an airline has are aircraft, therefore it is critically important to develop a methodology that estimates an aircraft's value, and which also determines efficient utilization to ensure an acceptable rate of return on the asset. Aircraft Finance provides a comprehensive review of aircraft finance and valuation and presents a detailed methodology for accurately valuations. The methodology measures return on investment, improves the efficiency of managing operating costs and more effectively determines revenue analysis.