The Consultancy arm of CAD offers a cornucopia of services, but in keeping with the credo of simplicity and for the sake of clarity in structure, the scope of our consultancy services can be summarized by slotting all we do under three distinct headings.
AIRCRAFT SALE & PURCHASE ASSET FINANCING - AIRCRAFT & MARINE CRAFT AIRCRAFT REFURBISHMENTThis division, though simple enough to make, is more for nomenclatural and segregation purposes. The true heft of what we are able to accomplish is best appreciated when one understands that every task we undertake is supported by the consolidated knowledge and accumulated wisdom of all three verticals.
The precepts engendered are two, equally intertwined in terms of relevance, yet requiring rather more elucidation.
When it comes to business aircraft, the Consultancy division of CAD embraces two concepts. The broad and the narrow.
In the sphere of advisory services, we cover every single aspect of all three categories. From the initial stages of study and planning for aircraft sale or purchase and study and advice on the types of ownership, through the intermediate phases of facilitation of the contract process in its entirety, and guidance and assistance in the commercial negotiations, all the way to the final stages of aircraft refurbishment and even general and financial consultancy on the path ahead, we offer a plethora of services that address every feature, detail or point you are likely to encounter and even those that you aren't.
That's the broad.
In our experience, all projects have multiple paths that lead to the same objective. Different systems to tackle issues and varied ways to expedite processes. Our expertise lies in selecting those precise tools from our armoury that will help you reach your objective in the fastest possible time with the lowest possible financial outlay. Our proficiency lies in tailor-making solutions for you based on our knowledge bank and the extant conditions. Our prowess is in finding that one unique solution that best fits your unique requirements.
That's the narrow.
Our two concepts may appear dichotomous at first glance, but once you've experienced what they can achieve when working in concert, you'll understand the synergy inherent in opposites. If you partner with us, you'll also experience the strength that arises from the confluence of two entities.
In our bid to provide our customers every conceivable facility, at superlative levels of service, we cover every commercial aspect of the aircraft purchase and sale process, whether it's a detailed explanation of contractual terms to clients, contract negotiation with manufacturers/agents, facilitation of the entire contract process or assistance in commercial negotiations.
To help us on our way, we've entered into a collaboration with JetHQ, the world's leading authority on aircraft acquisition. JetHQ's experience and reach is an invaluable addition to CAD, in that it brings their cumulative insight and knowledge to areas where this is critical.
A combination of JetHQ's skillset, when juxtaposed with ours, results not in an addition of ability, but in a multiplication of capability.
CONVERSANCE
Our experience stems from the innumerable hours put in by us in various ways. Starting with creating a team of demo pilots, continuing by gleaning cutting edge data from all the major manufacturers and culminating in stockpiling a wealth of information from contractual and marketing experts, our expertise is so well rounded, it provides a focus on every pertinent point, simultaneously.
REACH
Our presence is on a global scale, with strategic locations, that help us cover both, the Western Hemisphere, as well as the emerging markets, in a seamless manner.
KNOWLEDGE
Our proprietary database and specialised support team is geared to standardise processes, working as it does with the abundance of real-time market data and extant and future trends available to us. When one factors in the global network of relationships, it becomes apparent that the levels of accuracy and productivity achieved are second to none.
INVENTORY
We have at our disposal, a panoply of options in business and commercial aircraft, that includes a range of jets, turboprops and helicopters. In parallel, working with the likes of Beechcraft, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna and Gulfstream, we have amassed a treasure trove of experience and knowledge.
As a direct result of our partnership with JetHQ, we are now able to offer an array of options and services circumscribed only by the limits of extant aircraft and their manufacturers. However, as an indirect outcome we are now able to deliver an assurance of quality that transcends the customary, the conventional and the standard.
In the sphere of advisory services, we cover every single aspect of all three categories. From the initial stages of study and planning for aircraft sale or purchase and study and advice on the types of ownership, through the intermediate phases of facilitation of the contract process in its entirety, and guidance and assistance in the commercial negotiations, all the way to the final stages of aircraft refurbishment and even general and financial consultancy on the path ahead, we offer a plethora of services that address every feature, detail or point you are likely to encounter and even those that you aren't.
That's the broad.
In our experience, all projects have multiple paths that lead to the same objective. Different systems to tackle issues and varied ways to expedite processes. Our expertise lies in selecting those precise tools from our armoury that will help you reach your objective in the fastest possible time with the lowest possible financial outlay. Our proficiency lies in tailor-making solutions for you based on our knowledge bank and the extant conditions. Our prowess is in finding that one unique solution that best fits your unique requirements.
That's the narrow.
Our two concepts may appear dichotomous at first glance, but once you've experienced what they can achieve when working in concert, you'll understand the synergy inherent in opposites. If you partner with us, you'll also experience the strength that arises from the confluence of two entities.
Financial consultancy being one of our core areas of expertise, in our bid to provide not only a full suite of services to our customers, but also ever-increasing levels of expertise when it comes to consultancy in business aircraft financing, CAD has partnered with AFII Capital GmbH, one of the leading aircraft financing agencies.
AFII Capital focuses on providing structured debt and investment solutions to corporates as well as public agencies. With over two decades of experience under their belt today, AFII Capital's expertise lies in raising low cost foreign currency denominated financing from multilateral agencies and financial institutions, for procurement from Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region.
Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, with 6 offices covering India, London, Luxembourg and Germany, AFII Capital, provides structured solutions on types of ownership, competitive international financing options and advice on management and maintenance contracts.
Hence, what is added lies in the capability, enhanced in terms of resources and know-how, eked out over the past decades.
What is reinforced lies in the approaches, both of which demand the same meticulousness and commitment as much as they ensure optimal solutions and excellence in procedure.
As a result, more than simple consultancy, we offer complete solutions, covering every aspect of your requirements. Beyond developing feasible options, we recommend the most efficacious one.
While the hard skills between CAD and AFII Capital are a perfect, complementary fit, the other, softer skills, such as the shared values of commitment, ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of excellence also lie in perfect synchronicity. Hence, our partnership.
At CAD, we have no priorities above your preference. Our focus is solely on structuring whatever finance system works best for you in terms of what is required, viable and expedient. Consequently, we have the ability to offer you the full range of finance options and the competency to help you select the most feasible.
We provide advisory and management services of loan/lease structures for business aircraft. We can equally adeptly offer consultancy and services on lease/sub-lease structures to markedly attenuate the operating and transactional risk.
We offer consultancy to clients on locating their aircraft abroad, in investment friendly countries and under jurisdictions that offer benefits, incentives and facilities for this type of aircraft ownership, as well as for operations and maintenance. This allows a reduction in the capital investment required.
Beyond providing financial, taxation & legal services in such jurisdictions, we have considerable access and systems in place to support aircraft operating and maintenance services in most of Europe and the USA.
We also have a host of advisory services for USD/EURO/INR denominated lease/loan facilities for clients desirous of owning aircraft with VT registration. The ownership structures can be modified off-shore ownerships or pure on-shore structures, either one in the purchaser's choice of currency.
Our access to finance is also as far reaching as it is wide, with procurement coming from both, Indian and foreign specialised aviation finance institutions.
When we speak of all-encompassing solutions, our bouquet of offerings would be incomplete without the attendant services that facilitate aircraft ownership. Beyond playing a supportive role, these services prove to be the underpinnings of all transactions and reliable guides when it comes to navigating the labyrinthine nuances of aircraft financing.
On the back of our immense market knowledge, we offer consultancy inputs on all commercial aspects of purchase contracts, and as a natural extension help our clients in negotiations with the manufacturer.
We assist in remarketing aircraft, in all market conditions, at fair value, on a sale or lease basis, through our diverse international tie-ups and manifold client relationships.
We have copious debt restructuring solutions, that can be tailor-made to fit our client's individual requirements.
A preponderance of support apparatus and procedures does not, perforce, result in the usage of all for a single client. Sometimes just one or two are necessitated, sometimes none. But, contradictory as it may seem, the combination of knowledge garnered from our past walks down these avenues, and the assurance that they serve as a platform or a fallback, is what provides that extra impetus to all our clients.
Our consultancy on transforming aircraft owners into lessees through sale-lease back arrangements is seamless, brooking no interruption or disruption of services. Our system of structuring ensures maximum fund generation, while minimising resale risk.
Our expansive knowledge base also allows us to consult on a sweeping range of risk-reducing matters, such as new risk situations/jurisdictions, local law, aviation rules & regulations, re-registration procedures, political risk assessment and management, protective bankruptcy law and provisions' risk, to name a few.
Our in-house legal cell, headed by certified lawyers, qualified and conversant in all the pertinent aspects of the law, support the implementation team, allowing them to offer tangible and meaningful legal support and assistance to clients across the breadth of the globe. The legal cell also liaises with international law and taxation firms, whenever additional support is required or when local laws demand closer attention.
Though aircraft refurbishment is distinct from the previous segments, it is, nonetheless, inextricably connected, as its advent is heralded by the conclusion of operations in either of the preceding two divisions.
Upon acquisition of an aircraft, the logical next step is to refurbish it in consonance with your singular predilections and tastes. Needless to add, this is a task that not only involves an eye for detail and perfection, it also warrants a deep and abiding understanding of materials, safety regulations, design, and engineering to create an atmosphere that is as luxurious as it is unique.
In keeping with our credo of procuring nothing but the finest solutions for you, we have joined forces with Epsilon Aerospace, a leader in the field of aircraft
refurbishment, manned by qualified professionals with global exposure, with offices in India, the U.A.E. and a strategic office in the United States. The integration of Epsilon's mastery and our own wealth of experience, ensures you now possess the means to make your craft truly your own.
From the exterior colours of your craft to the colour tones inside, from the lighting tones you select to pair with the upholstery of your fancy and even to the reconfiguration of the cabin, you have a host of choices.
The other arm of our financing section, involves the lease, licensing and sale of all types of sea-faring craft. Our access and expertise extends to barges, ferries and hovercraft, so whether it's goods you require moved, or people, you can rest assured that we'll help you through the entire process of planning, ownership and even management of your project.
Ports, harbours, jetties and even beaches, whatever be your points of origin and destination, we can procure for you sea craft that'll get whatever you need moved to wherever you need it, whenever you require it. Not only does our consultancy remove every roadblock for you, our strengths run to advising you how best to plan your acquisition, how to finance it and how to utilise it to the hilt, so that everything is 'smooth sailing'.
Needless to add, this sub-division is backed, and hence powered, by the full might of the CAD Group, with all the knowledge, know-how and potential this entails. Accordingly, we can create bespoke solutions for you, based on your most pressing requirements, while remaining synchronous with the prevailing situation and conditions.
In our quest to provide solutions in totality in the area of marine craft, we offer a complete range of types of craft to cover every requirement, whether it is the nature of cargo to be moved or the expanse that must be traversed. The ownership systems for each can also be selected as per the current needs.
We have an array of barges to accommodate your goods and transport needs. And, an equally large array of options when it comes to types of ownership.
Our range of hovercrafts covers all sizes to ensure that you find the perfect fit for your transportational requirements. As with the others, leasing and ownership, both are viable options.
From the smaller ferries that travel short distances to the larger ones that cover greater distances and are of a larger capacity, we have a complete range, ready for you. And, coupled with that, is our assurance of support through all the different stages of your venture.
