Projects
Notable Major Projects by Decade
1970s
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Established Air Sale and launched a light‑aircraft brokerage
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Sold a portfolio of DC‑3 aircraft
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Purchased and leased multiple DC‑8s and Boeing 707s
1980s
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Advised on cross‑border tax‑based financing for Boeing 727, 737, 747‑400, 757, and 767 aircraft
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Purchased Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft for clients
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Acquired and transformed a failing GA flying school, increasing turnover fourfold before selling
1990s
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Led a two‑year restructuring of a major Shannon‑based aircraft leasing company on behalf of international lenders
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Established a new leasing company for investors, building a portfolio of 11 aircraft
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Advised a global bank on the structure of an aircraft‑backed securitization
2000s
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Structured an $800M, 30‑aircraft ABS portfolio with two international banks (cancelled post‑9/11)
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Assisted a Southern European airline in selling or sub‑leasing Boeing 737‑800 and 767‑300 aircraft
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Supported new owners of a European charter airline with management review and operational oversight
2010s
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Managed the disposal of three Dash 8‑400s for a West African airline and arranged financing for four new replacements
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Conducted due‑diligence on a potential acquisition of a U.S. regional aircraft lessor
2020s
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Advised Irish investors establishing a regional aircraft leasing company
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Provided aircraft type selection guidance and helped build the company’s commercial department
