Capex vs Opex in Aviation: How to Decide Between Buying or Leasing an Aircraft
A practical framework for flight schools and operators to choose between owning (CAPEX), leasing (OPEX), or a hybrid — with the key numbers and trade-offs.
Read More →Three paths. One standard: clarity, risk control, decisions in writing.
From mission to delivery: shortlist, verification, negotiation and closing—no surprises.
Learn More →I structure leasing to monetize an aircraft or fly without buying—without losing control.
Learn More →Projects backed by real aircraft and real operations. Clear risks. No hype.
Learn More →Pilot and instructor. I see the aircraft as an asset—and as an operation you have to sustain.
I don’t get paid by the seller or the manufacturer. My incentive is that you buy well… or that you don’t buy.
Filtering, paperwork, real costs, risk, pre-purchase and closing. No improvisation.
Aviation, acquisition, risk and numbers. No posturing.
A practical framework for flight schools and operators to choose between owning (CAPEX), leasing (OPEX), or a hybrid — with the key numbers and trade-offs.
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Read More →A practical 10‑year fleet planning framework for ATOs: demand scenarios, aircraft missions, utilisation, financing, and risk-proof decisions.
Read More →Buying abroad can mean more choice and better equipment—but also VAT, registry transfers, certificates and contracts that can turn a bargain into a headache. Here’s what to check before you pay.
Read More →Share your mission and budget. I’ll tell you whether it’s worth proceeding, what to validate first, and which red flags to take seriously.
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