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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:50% Funding available for SME companies - Contact us for more details
DESCRIPTION:  \nThrough Skillnet Ireland and the EU Brexit Adjustment Reserve Fund\, 50% funding is available for Irish owned SMEs \nThis funding will allow up to 50% subsidy to SMEs with <250 employees on the cost of the training\nand is ring-fenced to support Irish owned SME companies with training completed in early 2024\nThis subsidy can be accessed by eligible companies*\nthrough\nICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet\nand\nICBE Business Excellence Skillnet\nin the areas of \nProject Management – Management Development – Operational Excellence/Lean \nContact aidan@icbe.ie or grainne@icbe.ie for more details \n  \n*Eligible companies should have annual turnover of up to EUR 50 million\, or a balance sheet total of no more than EUR 43 million
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/50-funding-available-for-sme-companies-contact-us-for-more-details/
CATEGORIES:ICBE Advanced Productivity Skillnet,ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet,Proposed Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Aviation and Green Innovation - Micro Credential 1
DESCRIPTION:Closing Date for Applications – 27th September 2023 \nModule Fee €1236 \nAviation Skillnet Fee: €865 \nThe Sustainable Aviation and Green Innovation module can be taken as a stand-alone module or as the first of 4 modules to gain the Graduate Certificate in Aviation Sustainability\, Leadership & Innovation  \nThis programme is the only graduate programme of its kind in the world and is an innovative partnership between DCU and Aviation Skillnet. \nThe Graduate Certificate in Aviation Sustainability\, Leadership & Innovation provides eligibility to move forward to Year 2 of MSc in Aviation Leadership \nAwarded: \n7.5 ECTS on completion of a module \n30 ECTS on completion of Certificate \nOverview: \nSustainable Aviation and Green Innovation  \nAviation’s environmental externalities need to be managed. The module aims to provide students with the knowledge and background to develop strategies and solutions for aviation to become more sustainable. \nEmphasis is placed on innovative technologies and practices across the sector\, like Sustainable Aviation Fuels\, aircraft technology\, Air traffic control procedures and airspace optimisation. \nThis module will focus on environmental economics and their application to aviation. It will elaborate on Local Air Quality\, Noise Pollution and Climate Change.  The cost of green technologies will be covered\, along with the implementation complexity. The criticism of various measures\, like biofuels\, batteries\, carbon capture and storage are central for this module along with the trafe-offs of the various environmental actions. \nOutcome: \n– Assess environmental policies and practices in terms of effectiveness\, efficiency and feasibility \n– Develop strategies for aviation to mitigate externalities\, but also adapt to phenomena like climate change impacts \n– Develop a critical understanding of how technology can enhance sustainability and its associated challenges\, applying this to an organisational context \n– Explore green solutions as a whole and evaluate which solution is appropriate for the short\, mid and long term per sector of the aviation industry. \n  \nTo book a place go to:  https://business.dcu.ie/course/micro-credential-sustainable-aviation-and-green-innovation/#time-table \n  \n  \nPlease contact maeve@icbe.ie for queries regarding Aviation Skillnet funding
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/sustainable-aviation-and-green-innovation/
LOCATION:Instructor Led
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet,Online Training
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SUMMARY:Lease Compliance in respect of Insurance in an ever-changing world | 90 minute session with Wilson Consulting Ltd
DESCRIPTION:Lease Compliance in respect of Insurance in an ever-changing world | 90 minute session with Wilson Consulting Ltd\n90 minute session with Wilson Consulting Ltd\nWe are pleased to offer to our Aviation Skillnet members\, an in-house session from Wilson Consulting Group\,  who offer specialist insurance training and consulting services for the Aircraft Leasing industry.  With more than 12 years’ experience working with global top 10 lessors\, the company works closely with their clients on all aspects of their insurance management.  Please share with the relevant teams in your organisation.  For details on session costs and available dates please email maeve@icbe.ie \n  \n \n  \nSession Overview  \n  \nWith 20% Aviation Skillnet funding available \, this 90 minute session is available as either a virtual programme or can be delivered in person to your organisation.  It is suitable for teams dealing with all aspects of insurance buying from finance\, legal or contract management.  \n  \n\nRecent developments that have impacted aviation insurance\n\nSanctions imposed on leasing\nSanctions imposed on insurance/reinsurance\n\n\nChanges in limits and cover that have resulted from the market changes:\n\nHull War cover\nSanctions wordings\nTerritorial exclusions\n\n\n\n\nLease compliance and recent changes to Airline insurance\nFor aircraft stuck in Russia – why have claims not been paid\nFactors impacting other covers – Directors & Officers\, Professional Indemnity etc\nQ&A\n\n  \n  \nAbout Wilson Consulting: \nWilson Consulting Group is directed by the steady hand of Andrea Wilson. Using her many years of industry experience and expertise and extensive network of contacts\, Andrea is on a mission to make Wilson Consulting Group the leader in niche skill provision to the aircraft leasing industry and apply this knowledge and expertise for clients with a functional skill shortage. Since leaving Trinity College\, Dublin with an Honours Bachelor of Business Studies\, she qualified as a Certified Insurance Practitioner with The Insurance Institute of Ireland in 2012. With a work history including five years working in the Insurance team at AWAS (now a part of DAE Capital) and seven years working at BOC Aviation as VP and head of Insurance\, building the insurance function from the ground up and handling matters relating to; airline lease negotiation and compliance\, aviation and non-aviation insurance buying\, Andrea is a recognised leader in her field. \n  \nPrior to starting in the aircraft leasing industry\, Andrea ran the back office operations for various start-up enterprises. \nAs a founding member and current steering committee member of PropelHer\, Andrea has a deep understanding of the challenges facing the aircraft leasing industry and is committed to finding solutions to those challenges. PropelHer is an association of aircraft leasing professionals that aims to; provide a forum to exchange ideas\, opinions and experiences around topics relevant to the aircraft leasing industry; motivate women in the industry to strive for advancement in their careers; create networking and learning opportunities; and enable the professional and personal development of its members. \nShe is also an Ambassador for Airlink; a not-for-profit organisation that responds to disasters around the world and provides insight\, guidance\, and fosters best practices within the disaster logistics and response sector. \n  \nFor details on session costs and available dates please email maeve@icbe.ie  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/lease-compliance-in-respect-of-insurance-in-an-ever-changing-world-90-minute-session-with-wilson-consulting-ltd/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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SUMMARY:High Performance Leadership Skills – Driving Operational Effectiveness including Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
DESCRIPTION:Aviation Skillnet and ICBE Business Excellence Skillnet are delighted to roll out five impactful\, interactive and engaging 90-minute online learning sessions to provide emerging and newly appointed managers with a blueprint for success. \nChoose the stand-alone session that is a priority area for you or one of your team OR combine a number of sessions that are tailored to your needs \nHigh Performance Leadership Skills for Emerging & Newly Appointed Managers\n  \nThe fifth in a series of 5 stand alone 90-minute online learning sessions with Transformational Thought Leader Simon Haigh designed to develop and grow participants’ capabilities.  Each of these webinars will impact the leadership\, management and personal skills & behaviours of participants \nSession 5: Driving Operational Effectiveness including Introduction to Lean Six Sigma\nDate:  Wednesday 1st November\, 10am -11.30am \nDelivery:  Zoom session \nCost: Each Zoom Online Learning Session is €75 (for affiliate member) / €95 (non member) Per Person\nPlaces Are Limited\nTo reserve your place(s):  Contact maeve@icbe.ie or alison@icbe.ie \n  \nOverview\nIn this increasingly demanding\, hybrid-working\, VUCA environment – emerging and newly appointed managers need all the practical\, no-nonsense tips\, hints and hacks to help them navigate the often challenging journey into leadership \nGiven the time constraints on managers time\, having practical training on key issues that are required to develop their growth trajectory has real value \nSession Content: \n\n\n\nWe explore the 5 steps of Lean Six Sigma – Define\, Measure\, Analyse\, Improve and Control\nWe then conduct a practical case study exercise in Six Sigma to demonstrate the efficiencies and productivity improvements that can result from Lean Six Sigma\n\n\n\n (Simon is Yellow and Green Belt certified) \n  \nSimon Haigh – MBA\, BA (Hons) Law\nSimon is a highly acclaimed business\, leadership\, brand & personal growth strategist & transformational thought leader.\nSimon is a globally acknowledged expert in negotiation & deal making\, a certified leadership\, executive & life coach\, mentor\, consultant\, advisor\,  CPD Accredited trainer\, facilitator\, certified mediator\, adjunct lecturer\, keynote speaker\, media host\, board/business advisor\, lawyer & 5-star Amazon author. \n  \nFeedback from previous programmes: \n“Thank You for delivering the Start Your Leadership Journey program – you outlined some really practical key skills that staff need to think about developing for themselves.\nYou made the session so engaging and thought provoking.”\n ” Thanks once again for the great leadership sessions. A lot of amazing feedback has been received\, even from areas that have been hard to crack.” \nTo reserve your place\, email maeve@icbe.ie or alison@icbe.ie  \n 
URL:https://icbe.ie/event/high-performance-leadership-skills-emotions-risk-performance-2-copy-copy-2-copy/
CATEGORIES:Aviation Skillnet
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