
Stan Barnes
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

Why choose BDO?

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.

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.

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.

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.
How we support you


Stan Barnes

Donal Boylan
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Gerry Power
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Stewart Dunne

Angela Fleming

Brían Gartlan

Carol Lynch

Brian Hughes

Ian Clarke

Marc Aboud

Ursula Moran