Technical Services

Lenders and financiers worldwide recognise the quality and reliability of the onsite technical inspections and records audits carried out by our team. Using certified engineers, we assess the quality of acquisition targets, as well as the condition of owned or leased assets.

• Mid-lease inspections
• Pre-purchase inspections
• Pre-delivery inspections
• Damage assessments
• Final assembly line inspections
• Records audits
• Records digitalisation

Frequently the most commercially sensitive aspect of any leasing transaction, redelivery can significantly impact both profit and the relationship between parties. Our team expertly facilitates efficient asset returns, recovery and transitions, mitigating unnecessary expenditure related to redelivery conditions or delayed returns.

• Lease returns
• Asset recovery and repossessions
• Transition Management

Our Technical Consultants provide objective oversight for heavy maintenance, retrofits, alteration/modification and freighter conversions. Our meticulous approach and clear communication throughout every stage of the process ensures adherence to quality standards, project scope, schedule and budget.

• Sourcing suitable providers including RFP management
• Requirements assessment and work scope definition
• Contract and price negotiation support
• Onsite technical representation during maintenance events

Our technical experts are relied upon by operators across the globe to evaluate their assets, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards relating to the safe operation of their aircraft.

• Airworthiness audits
• Airworthiness Directive (AD) and Service Bulletin (SB) assessments

Understanding the technical variances of acquisition targets is essential to ensuring a satisfactory return on investment. Our team draw on their broad experience and profound knowledge to deliver comprehensive assessments, helping to quantify accurate investment values, mitigate risk and protect against diminished exit values.

• Operator risk assessments
• Asset risk assessments and fly forward analysis
• Technical aspects of insurance claims and litigation
• Maintenance approvals, certification, process, best practice, and organisational structure
• Outsourcing vs in-house maintenance activity advisory service