Services

Advisory

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How We Can Help

Our in-house accredited appraisers are ready to assist

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Our ISTAT appraisers and analysts are equipped to provide timely, in-depth assessments of asset valuation, risk, market intelligence, research, and analysis, ensuring that your investment decisions are appropriately supported by the data.

Over the years, we have successfully assisted clients globally across a wide range of valuation assignments, including fleet valuations, ABS transactions, value diminution, part-out values, fly-forward, and MR sufficiency analysis. These insights are crucial for aviation consulting companies looking to optimise investment strategies and manage risks effectively within the aviation industry.

These assignments have included a variety of asset classes, including commercial and freighter aircraft, business jets, helicopters, engines, and spare parts. Our expertise extends to aircraft maintenance, ensuring that assets remain in optimal condition while retaining their market value.

We are also enviably positioned to offer a multi-disciplined service that incorporates asset management, state-of-the-art digital solutions, and a grassroots understanding and involvement in deploying operations management support. This makes us a trusted partner for aviation consulting companies and key players in the aviation industry.

Our in-house, proprietary online valuation application, fin-S, further supports aviation industry stakeholders by providing quick valuation support at the click of a button.

In addition, we are also equipped to offer a range of training packages directly related to asset management and aircraft maintenance, ensuring that aviation professionals remain ahead of industry developments.

Our Core Offerings

ADVISORY

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Our advisory services support aviation consulting companies and stakeholders in the aviation industry, helping them make data-driven decisions backed by expert analysis. With a strong focus on aircraft maintenance, we ensure that clients maintain the value and efficiency of their assets throughout their lifecycle.

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Certified Appraisers

Our certified appraisers bring extensive experience in asset valuation, particularly for aviation industry players looking to optimise investments. Whether for aviation consulting companies or leasing firms, our expertise ensures accurate and reliable valuations.

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Related Services

Working together to provide a holistic outlook

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Through the provision of the necessary mix of skills and balance of services to support your commercial fleet management needs. Our solutions are tailored to meet the growing demands of aviation consulting companies, the broader aviation industry, and stakeholders involved in aircraft maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Aviation advisory services provide expert guidance on aircraft valuation, investment strategy, risk analysis, and transaction support. These services help airlines, lessors, and investors make informed, data-driven decisions across the aircraft lifecycle.

An aviation advisory firm supports stakeholders with services such as aircraft appraisals, market analysis, lease advisory, and transaction support. It helps clients optimise asset value, manage risk, and navigate complex aviation investments.

Aircraft valuation determines the market value of an aircraft based on factors such as age, maintenance condition, lease status, demand, and market trends. Valuations are used in acquisitions, financing, leasing, and portfolio management decisions.

Aircraft appraisal services provide independent, certified assessments of an aircraft’s value. These are typically used for financing, leasing, insurance, and regulatory reporting, ensuring transparency in high-value aviation transactions.

Aircraft asset-backed securities (ABS) are financial instruments where aircraft assets are pooled and used to back investment securities. Advisory services support ABS transactions through valuation, risk assessment, and portfolio analysis.

Advisory services provide data-driven insights, valuation expertise, and risk analysis to guide investment decisions. This helps stakeholders maximise returns, optimise portfolios, and reduce exposure to market volatility.

Value diminution refers to the reduction in an aircraft’s market value due to damage, aging, or operational factors. Advisory services assess and quantify this impact for insurance, legal, and financial purposes.

Maintenance reserve (MR) sufficiency analysis evaluates whether lease reserves are adequate to cover future maintenance costs. It helps investors and lessors manage financial risk in aircraft portfolios.

An aviation expert witness provides independent technical or valuation expertise in legal disputes, arbitration, or insurance claims. Their analysis supports evidence-based decision-making in complex aviation cases.

Fly-forward valuation estimates the future value of an aircraft based on projected maintenance, lease terms, and market conditions. It is commonly used in leasing and financing scenarios.

Meet The Team

Our team brings years of expertise in aviation consulting companies, asset management, and aircraft maintenance, ensuring that clients receive best-in-class advisory services. With extensive experience in the aviation industry, we help businesses navigate challenges, optimise fleet operations, and enhance long-term asset performance.

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Amit joined Acumen in 2009 and, as Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO), leverages his expertise as an ISTAT certified senior appraiser. This is combined with a wealth of techno- commercial experience, spanning more than two decades in the aviation sector, supporting the needs of a sophisticated and diverse clientele. 

Amit is responsible for management of assets on behalf of investors and provide asset market insights, life values and risk and ownership assessment. Prior to becoming CIO, Amit successfully held the position of Chief Technical Officer at Acumen and has been a key member since inception of Acumen. 

Amit has hands-on experience working with operators and holds a B.E Aeronautical (Avionics) and bachelor’s degree in Science (PMC) and Basic Licence of AME including Electrical, Instruments & and Radio Navigation. Amit has completed (GMAE) General Management for Aerospace & Aviation Executives from IIM Bangalore being conducted in partnership with Toulouse Business School, France and holds a Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate.

 

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