Jetrader - November/December 2008 - (Page Cover3)

Technical and Commercial get both right and your business can really ﬂy INVESTEC appoint IBA The Australian operation of specialist banking group Investec has entered the aircraft leasing business with the launch of the Investec Global Aircraft Fund. The diversiﬁed Fund will seek to tap into long-term global growth in commercial travel, and thereby generate consistent returns for investors. Investec has retained the services of the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) as the Technical Asset Manager for the Fund. “We have brought together an experienced and well-respected investment and funds management team, supported by the strong technical knowledge of IBA, one of the leading aviation consultancies in the world.” (David Phillips, INVESTEC Structured Finance Division. ) IBA consultants understand the commercial imperatives facing your business today. We draw on a depth of genuine experience from across the aviation industry including manufacturing, operations, services, ﬁnance, and information technology to ensure that our clients can seize rewarding opportunities safe in the knowledge that risks are minimised. Our business units work together to provide a range of professional technical and commercial services that deliver cost-effective, expert, and timely advice: • Technical Airframe & Engine Management • Consulting & Commercial Services • Asset Valuations • Corporate Aircraft & Owners Founded in 1988, IBA Group Ltd., is one of the leading aviation consultancies in the world. We specialise solely in commercial and technical issues for the aerospace community. Based in the United Kingdom at London-Gatwick, we have a depth of resource that enables us to support businesses at every level. We are a totally independent organisation and provide trusted opinions and recommendations to our clients without conﬂict of interest. International Bureau of Aviation Minimising risk. Maximising opportunity Call: +44 (0) 1293 772743 marketing@ibagroup.com www.ibagroup.com Celebrating 20 years in aviation http://www.ibagroup.com

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Jertrader - November/December 2008 A Message from the President Contents Calendar/News Q%2BA: Richard Anderson Building a Strong Foundation Post Prague Aircraft Appraisals From the ISTAT Foundation Aviation History

Jetrader - November/December 2008

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