Paid workshop | Aircraft Valuation

2024 Valuation Seminar

The Cirium Valuation Seminar consists of two full-day workshops on aircraft valuation led by our team of ISTAT-certified experts from Cirium Ascend Consultancy.

Develop foundational knowledge of aircraft appraisal and gain a better understanding of the methodologies used in commercial valuation, grasp base values and forecasting, learn the different types of valuation and asset classes, and dive deep into valuation concepts. Discover how prevailing market conditions, such as COVID and political unrest, can impact values, and use these insights to strategize better.

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Cirium Ascend Consultancy Instructors

George Dimitroff, Ascend by Cirium
George Dimitroff
Head of Valuations, ISTAT appraiser

George is an ISTAT Certified Appraiser who oversees all value and lease rate opinions, and leads the annual future value and lease rate forecasting process. He has worked with the majority of lessors, banks, manufacturers, a number of airlines, and previously worked at Airbus and United Airlines.

Toshimitsu Sogabe, Cirium Ascend Consultancy
Toshimitsu Sogabe
Aviation Analyst,
Cirium Ascend Consultancy

Toshi has over 16 years of experience in aircraft finance/leasing. In his last role, he pursued and managed mid-life aircraft transactions at Kayan Aviation and lead the structured finance team before joining Cirium in December 2023. Prior to this he was a founding member of the aircraft operating lease business at Mitsubishi HC Capital (formerly Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance).

Who is this seminar for?

Tokyo, Japan - Cirium Valuation Seminar
  • Aviation professionals new to aviation finance and interested in gaining a fundamental understanding of valuation concepts.
  • Aviation professionals who have basic understanding of aircraft valuation and are looking to expand their knowledge in the area.

Courses offered

Basic course agenda

  • Context and Current Values
    • Commercial aviation asset value context
    • Current market values
    • Normalisation exercise
  • Commercial Aircraft Valuation Methodology
    • Value adjustments
    • Maintenance adjustment exercise
  • Base Values and Forecasting
  • Other Types of Valuations
    • Lease rates
    • Encumbered valuations
    • Other valuation types
  • Other asset classes
    • Engines, helicopters, business jets, sims
  • Risk
    • Exercise
  • Market Update

Advanced course agenda

  • End of Lease Scenario
    • Residual values and EOL compensation
      • Forecast maintenance adjusted values
      • Maintenance vs cash compensation
    • Remarketing options
      • Checking FA to see potential market
      • What affects the value achieved when remarketing?
      • Transition costs
      • Follow-on lease
  • Alternatives for Mid-life and Older Aircraft
    • Part-out scenario
    • Maintenance/Green time value
    • Freight conversion

*Agenda may still change as it is being finalized. Get the latest news about these seminars by registering for email updates.

Basic course

Date and time:
30 October, Wednesday
9am – 5pm

Fee:
In-person attendance → GBP 750
Online attendance → GBP 650

Format:
Hybrid

Mode of instruction:
English

Location:
Online /
Cirium Japan office
Tokyo, Japan
(view in map)

Advanced course

Date and time:
1 November, Friday
9am – 5pm

Fee:
In-person attendance → GBP 1,500
Online attendance → GBP 1,400

Format:
Hybrid

Mode of instruction:
English

Location:
Online /
Cirium Japan office
Tokyo, Japan
(view in map)

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