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SUMMARY:Law Society Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance
DESCRIPTION:Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance – Law Society\n  \nStart Date: Thursday 28 September 2023 at 6:00pm\nFunded cost: €1\,380 (full cost before funding €1\,725)\nFor more information or to register: to go  https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=2740 \nFor details of eligibility for funding :  Contact maeve@icbe.ie .\n\n  \nProgramme objectives\nOn completion of this training programme\, participants will be able to: \n\nAnalyse the key legal issues pertaining to the sale and lease of aircraft;\nAssess the finance structures involved\, how to finance an aviation transaction\, and funding available;\nExplain the key regulatory issues pertaining to aviation;\nDiscuss the legal issues relating to key aviation matters such as engines\, maintenance reserves\, security\, taxation\, insurance\, records\, and repossession; and\nRecognise the key legal and financial documents and structures in aviation leasing and finance transactions.\n\nProgramme structure and approach to learning\nIreland is internationally recognised as the global hub for aviation leasing and finance\, with 14 of the top 15 global aircraft lessors enjoying a presence here. More than 60% of the world’s fleet of leased aircraft is owned\, leased\, or managed in Ireland. The major industry players have been attracted by Ireland’s stable political regime\, membership of the EU\, favourable time zone\, and talented workforce – not to mention our legal and regulatory advantages. In addition\, Ireland’s network of over 70 double tax treaties\, combined with the absence of withholding tax on aircraft lease rentals and a corporate tax rate of 12.5%\, makes Ireland a commercially attractive place to set up and run an aircraft leasing company. The aviation sector was hard hit during the Covid-19 pandemic but it is making a recovery. \nThis certificate provides comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of the aviation leasing and finance industry. It aims to deliver an in-depth analysis of the core legal and practical issues that parties typically encounter in aircraft leasing and finance transactions. It will address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and how the industry has changed as a result. \nParticipants will gain an overview of the key legal\, financial\, and technical issues\, as well as an understanding of the broader regulation\, tax\, and insurance aspects relevant to aircraft leasing and finance. The teaching faculty for this diploma comprises a fantastic array of world-renowned legal practitioners from Ireland\, the UK\, and the USA\, along with leading aviation industry specialists. \nThis certificate also functions as a preparatory course for those intending to take the Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance but who do not meet the entry requirements. \n\nModules\nThe programme is based on the following module scheme and covers key themes as listed below: \nModule 1: Aviation Industry\n\nProfile of the Irish aviation industry\,\nDevelopment of industry\,\nReasons why Ireland is an aviation hub\,\nOverview of tax and regulatory advantages.\n\nModule 2: Aircraft leasing\n\nTypes of aircraft leases\,\nKey issues for lessors and lessees\,\nLease structures\,\nPre-lease investigation and structuring\,\nAircraft operating lease agreement\,\nMain lease terms.\n\nModule 3: Aviation financing\n\nTypes of finance and security\,\nDebt and structured finance\,\nUse of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)\,\nMortgages\, guarantees\, charges\, assignments\,\nStructure and finance key documents.\n\nModule 4: Key technical issues\n\nAircraft delivery\,\nLease management\,\nMaintenance reserve management\,\nMaintenance claims\,\nLease transitions\,\nEngine leasing – maintenance\, records\, security.\n\nModule 5: Regulatory environment\n\nRole of Irish Aviation Authority\,\nInternational regulation\,\nThe Chicago Convention\, ICAO\, IATA\,\nThe Cape Town Convention\,\nEuropean Aviation Safety Agency Regulations\,\nEU Emissions Trading Scheme.\n\nModule 6: Taxation and Aviation\n\nImportance of Irish tax residence\,\nDepreciation\, capital allowances\,\nDouble taxation treaties\,\nAccess to 12.5% rate\,\nWithholding tax.\n\nModule 7: Insurance and Aviation\n\nRelevant insurance principles\,\nAirline aviation insurances\,\nLease insurance provisions\,\nLessor considerations\,\nClaims management.\n\nModule 8: Career Panel event\nThe careers panel offers participants an opportunity to get expert advice from industry professionals about gaining entry to the aviation industry or how to successfully move sectors within the industry. This event will take place online. \nWorkshops\nWorkshops are interactive sessions that focus on group problem-solving and are designed to revise all modules covered to date and to consolidate the participant’s knowledge. \n\nWorkshop 1: Thursday 26 October 2023\nWorkshop 2: Thursday 7 December 2023\nCareer panel event: Thursday 7 December 2023\n\nAssessments\n2\,500-word written assignment and short multiple choice quiz. \nWho should attend?\nThis course is suitable for the following: \n\nSolicitors\, barristers\, and trainees who advise aviation clients or who wish to join the aviation sector\,\nProfessionals working in the aviation industry who wish to expand their knowledge with a view to career advancement or moving laterally to another discipline within the industry\,\nProfessionals working in aircraft leasing companies or airlines\,\nContract administrators and engineers\,\nProfessionals in financial institutions that fund the purchase of aircraft\,\nAccountants\, finance professionals\, and tax consultants advising aviation clients\, and\nInsurance professionals specialising in aviation insurance.\n\nIt is not necessary to have prior experience or knowledge of the aviation industry in order to apply for this certificate. Those who have successfully completed the Certificate in Aviation Leasing and Finance will be eligible for a discount on their diploma application. \nContact\nSara Van den Bergh\, Solicitor\, Course Leader: S.VandenBergh@lawsociety.ie . \nTo register: Go to https://www.lawsociety.ie/productdetails?pid=2740 \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/law-society-certificate-in-aviation-leasing-and-finance/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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SUMMARY:The European Shingo Conference 2023Croke Park\, Dublin - 11th & 12th October
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE)\, the Shingo Institute will be holding the 2023 Shingo European Conference in Dublin\, Ireland\, on October 11-12. \n  \n \nTickets and Fees \nGroups of 3 or more save 25% on the Main Conference when you register as a group.\n \nHOW TO REGISTER \nFOR ICBE MEMBERS ONLY | This funding is only for Irish-based employees in ICBE member companies\nTo Register and get your ICBE subsidy\, please visit the Shingo registration page and click the radio button at the bottom of this page to indicate you are an ICBE member. \nOn the ORDER SUMMARY page select ‘ICBE MEMBER INVOICE’. Invoices will be issued by ICBE and payment in advance is required. \nPlease note\, tickets are non-refundable \nTo book 3 or more and to get a further 25% discount\, one person needs to register all of the group delegates in a single transaction.\nClick on the ‘Add Group Member’ on the Shingo Registration Summary Page of the first delegate to add each subsequent delegate. \nIf you are not an ICBE Member\, please register HERE\nThis year’s conference will focus on “Connecting People and Technology” with a hands-on learning experience like no other conference. Included in your conference fee\, you will be able to benchmark a company that is using the Shingo Model to learn how it complements their Lean efforts to make sustainable culture change. You will learn how the country of Ireland has embraced the Shingo Model and used it as a driver to become the best in the world. In addition\, you will learn from thought leaders and practitioners all over Europe to see how they are leading operational and organizational change from their part of the world. \nYou will hear from Irish organizations how the Shingo Guiding Principles helped enable successful integration of Industry 4.0 at their sites. Make sure to mark your calendars to attend this event to expand your knowledge\, to network with like-minded professionals\, and to improve your own organization. \nShingo is a premier award for enterprise excellence and represents the gold standard in the measurement of continuous improvement within organisations. Unique in nature\, it sets rigorous standards and recognises only those enterprises that display a willingness to share knowledge with others… to link up and collaborate with fellow organisations\, exchange learnings and ideas\, for the benefit of all. \nThrough the unique partnership between the Shingo Institute and ICBE\, over the past few years\, 13 Irish companies have been awarded Shingo recognition and Ireland has the highest number of Shingo Prize awards per capita in the World. In addition\, we at the ICBE are exceptionally proud that our organisation has played a key role in helping our members pursue this esteemed accolade – introducing them to the Shingo Model as part of their pursuit of business excellence. It speaks volumes that most Irish recipients of Shingo prizes are either past or current members of the ICBE. In our partnership with the Shingo Institute\, we actively support the wider Global journey in guiding both companies and countries on the benefits and gains that can be made from following a structured Management Excellence System. \n  \nMore about The Shingo Institute and ICBE
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/the-european-shingo-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Croke Park\, Dublin\, D03 P6K7\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Events,ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet
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