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Course Detail: SGA-1013 - Aircraft/Aviation Finance and Leasing
Overview
Research studies in Aircraft Leasing show a consensus that the global market for Aircraft Leasing is expected to grow at CAGR of between 6 to 10 percent leading up to 2035. Moreover, there continues to be a significant increase in demand from Asia Pacific-based airlines, particularly from China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and The Philippines. Asian banks, equity and debt capital markets, as well as asset-back securities market have also played a major role in aircraft leasing industry's strategic importance. This course provides an overall and in-depth study on the aircraft financing and leasing industry models with a focus on real-world examples from the APAC and MENA regions.
What You Will Learn
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the history and growth of the aircraft leasing industry
- Describe applicable laws and regulations that govern the aircraft financing industry
- Compare and contrast different funding sources for aircraft financing
- Evaluate the effect of quantitative and qualitative variables on airline credit
- Analyze lease vs buy decisions for an airline and a lessor
Course Benefits
This course provides an overview to better understand the history and growth of the aircraft leasing industry in the appropriate regulatory context. This course provides an effective grounding in sources of finance and airline credit to enable cost-benefit analysis on contextualized lease versus purchase decisions.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate the origin and development of the global aircraft leasing industry right up to the present day and outline the different aircraft lessor business models.
- Define and explain the laws and regulations that provide the framework for aviation/aircraft leasing and financing.
- Understand the various sources of finance for aircraft financing with the associated risk and reward potential highlighted.
- Analyze cash flows to make a leasing versus purchase decision using capital budgeting.
- Evaluate leasing versus purchase decisions based on contextualized, real-world case studies.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended to add actionable value for members of the aviation finance industry, including working professionals such as sales directors, brokers, lawyers, regulators, finance managers, leaders and policymakers.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered over one month in a flexible virtual format, combining live instruction with self-paced coursework.
- EagleVision (powered by Zoom): Our virtual classroom technology for live, interactive sessions. Engage directly with professors and classmates in real-time during scheduled lectures. All live sessions are recorded and made available to participants in the event that a session is missed.
- Canvas: A modern, cloud-based learning platform accessible from any device. Access course materials, submit assignments, and collaborate on discussion boards at your own pace.
Online EagleVision sessions are held on four Saturdays over the course of one month, with each session meeting for five hours. Sessions are supported by asynchronous Canvas activities between classes. Upcoming course dates and times are listed in the Session Information section below. Class times may be adjusted based on the regions from which participants are joining to accommodate different time zones.
This course may be completed independently or combined with other eligible courses to fulfill the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Aviation (GCA).
Graduate Certificate in Aviation
The Graduate Certificate in Aviation (GCA) is designed for aviation professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge and management capabilities within the global aviation industry, with particular emphasis on the Asia and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.
Designed for professionals across airports, airlines, air navigation service providers, aircraft management, banking and finance, and other aviation-related sectors, the program develops practical knowledge and skills for managing aviation organizations and applying fundamental business and operational concepts within a global industry.
GCA Learning Package
Participants planning to complete the Graduate Certificate in Aviation can take advantage of the GCA Learning Package, which includes enrollment in any five (5) eligible GCA courses for a discounted total fee of USD 3,600-a USD 400 saving compared with enrolling in five courses individually. To purchase the GCA Learning Package, select it from the price drop-down menu below.