Aviation Advisory

End-to-end expert advisory across the aviation asset and finance lifecycle

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Specialist expert-led advisory

for airlines, lessors, investors and aviation stakeholders

In today’s aviation market, specialist advisory support is no longer optional, it is essential. The sector is navigating unprecedented complexity, from the structural and tax intricacies of aircraft leasing in Ireland to intensifying ESG reporting and sustainability pressures.

At the same time, capital markets volatility is reshaping funding strategies, fleet transition demands are accelerating as operators modernise for efficiency and decarbonisation, and geopolitical “black swan” events continue to disrupt supply chains, values, and risk assumptions. 

Since 1980, BDO’s Aviation Advisory team has provided strategic, technical and operational support across the aviation lifecycle. From aircraft leasing structures and transaction advisory to risk governance and aviation finance operations, we help clients manage complexity, protect value and make informed decisions.

We also deliver comprehensive back-office support, including a virtual integrated Aviation finance back office, (Technical services, Pricing, Lease Management, accounting, compliance, SPV administration and reporting), alongside access to the full breadth of BDO’s global services in audit, tax, consulting and corporate finance, offering clients an integrated, end-to-end solution with one source of information truth.

 

Aviation Advisory Services

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Independent advice aligned with investor objectives across the aviation asset lifecycle.

Services include:

  • Strategy and business planning 
  • Pricing and integrated financial models (including model audit and validation) 
  • Aircraft / Portfolio acquisition and disposal support 
  • Technical advisory and lifecycle asset oversight 
  • Vendor finance and structured finance advisory 
  • Airline expertise and sustainability advisory 
  • Supply Chain Management selection, best practice and relationship management 
  • OEM interface and advisory. 

Everything an aviation investor needs — customised — without building a full in-house platform.

Services include:

  • Lease (contract) management and compliance monitoring 
  • Ongoing portfolio valuations and fleet monitoring 
  • Aircraft depreciation tracking and valuation support 
  • Maintenance forecasting and technical event oversight 
  • Regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA and other authorities) 
  • Risk mitigation and asset performance optimisation. 

Institutional-grade reporting from day one, including:

  • Full back-office finance solution (internal build or outsourced model) 
  • Management accounts and investor reporting packs 
  • Financial reporting and statutory compliance 
  • Treasury and cash management 
  • Data analytics and cashflow forecasting. 

Technology-enabled, scalable aviation solutions as your portfolio grows.

Services include:

  • ESG and sustainability support
  • Systems integration and consulting
  • Data quality review and reporting enhancement
  • Risk management frameworks
  • Asset-backed securities (ABS) advisory — Admin agent, Servicer, or support to Admin agent or servicer.

Through BDO’s global platform, aviation clients also benefit from access to:

We also use data and AI-enabled tools to support analysis, enhance insight and improve efficiency across our advisory and operational services.

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From tax efficiency and legal certainty to capital access and a mature aviation ecosystem, Ireland provides a low-friction, globally recognised platform for aircraft leasing and aviation finance.
Discover Ireland's full advantages for aviation finance.


Why choose BDO?

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Specialist aviation expertise

We support airlines, lessors and investors across aircraft leasing transactions, regulatory requirements and operational performance, with advice grounded in real-world aviation finance.

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Global reach, local expertise

With 870+ offices in 160+ countries, we support multi-jurisdictional structures and provide you with a single point of contact in Ireland for efficient, consistent delivery.

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Integrated advisory and delivery

Aviation platforms require alignment across structuring, finance, operations and compliance. We bring these together through one coordinated team — from strategy through to execution.

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Built for how aviation platforms operate
Alongside advisory, we provide integrated 
back-office and operational support — helping you scale, maintain oversight and meet reporting 
and compliance requirements.

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  • Regulatory and compliance advisory
  • Transaction structuring and support
  • Operational efficiency strategies
  • Global project coordination
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New Aviation Advisory team: launched 2026

In response to evolving industry challenges, BDO Ireland established a dedicated Aviation Advisory team in 2026, bringing together over 60 years of combined aviation experience.

You work directly with specialists who understand the needs of airlines, lessors, investors and aviation stakeholders across Ireland and internationally. Our team includes professionals who have held senior roles across the industry, providing practical, actionable advice grounded in real-world experience.

The team’s collective expertise spans aircraft leasing, structured finance, risk management, technical operations and regulatory compliance, supporting you across the aviation value chain.

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Stan Barnes

Partner, Head of Aviation Advisory, BDO Dublin
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Donal Boylan

Head of Aviation Technical and Operations
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Gerry Power

Senior Aviation Consultant
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Stewart Dunne

Partner, BDO Dublin
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Angela Fleming

Partner & Head of Financial Services Tax, BDO Dublin
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Brían Gartlan

Partner, BDO Dublin
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Carol Lynch

Tax Partner & Head of Customs and International Trade Services, BDO Dublin
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Brian Hughes

Partner, Financial Services Audit, BDO Dublin
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Ian Clarke

Partner, Head of Transfer Pricing, BDO Dublin
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Ursula Moran

Partner, Corporate Secretarial, BDO Dublin
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