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Stonebriar Commercial Finance (SCF) is a platform designed to take advantage of compelling, dynamic middle market investment opportunities in the equipment and commercial finance space. Originating secured loans and leases, collateralized by essential-use assets in a variety of industries—aviation, construction, energy, manufacturing, marine, rail, transportation, real estate, etc.—SCF finds solutions in underserved sectors to generate attractive returns.

From headquarters in Plano, TX, President and CEO Dave B. Fate and Chairman Paul Bossidy lead a proven management team averaging over twenty-five years of experience operating mutli-billion dollar finance businesses—a majority of those spent working closely together at AIG, GE Capital, Bank of America, Transamerica and ITT. With patient and committed capital, flourishing Business Aviation and Rail Leasing platforms, a new Realty Capital platform and a deliberate but efficient process, SCF is dedicated to building an outstanding and diversified company. SCF utilizes an experienced staff of Direct Originators as well as seasoned Capital Markets personnel to reach its target market of customers across the United States, Canada, Australia, and select other countries globally.

AIC Title Service is the industry leader in providing comprehensive Aviation Transaction Management Services to both professionals and individuals that ease access and affordability to Title Search, Escrow, FAA Document Submission, International Registry Services, Lien Clearance and 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges. The suite of services includes our trademark Transaction Tracker which allows you to track the progression of each step of your transaction in real time.

WE PROVIDE TITLE INSURANCE: As with any large purchase or loan, as an aircraft owner or lender, your interests need to be protected against any title problems that could divest you of your interest in the aircraft. For a one time premium, have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your investment is protected.

Our job is to serve you in all of your aircraft documentation and transaction management needs. If you have any questions about any of our services, please call us at: 1-800-288-2519 or visit our website for online 24/7 services at: www.AICTITLE.com

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier Inc. boasts a heritage of innovation that dates back to the start of civil aviation, spanning some 110 years. The acquisition of Canadair in 1986 was the first of several strategic moves that would see Bombardier consolidate leading aircraft design and manufacturing experience from around the world. In the following six years, Bombardier grew in strength and stature, by acquiring in 1989 the world’s first aircraft production company -- the Northern Ireland-based Short Brothers -- followed soon thereafter by Learjet of Wichita, USA, in 1990, and de Havilland Canada in 1992.

In 2014, the former Bombardier Aerospace was reorganized into three segments in order to enhance agility and respond quickly to evolving customer needs, changing market dynamics and world events. Each unit – Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services –reports directly to the President and Chief Operating Officer of Bombardier Inc.
Bombardier Business Aircraft offers the industry’s broadest portfolio of business jets with its popular Learjet*, Challenger* and Global* aircraft families. In their respective segments, the Learjet 70* and Learjet 75* aircraft feature superior cruise speeds, high climb rates and operating ceilings, and competitive operating costs. In the medium category, the Challenger 650* and class-defining Challenger 350* offer industry-leading cabin design and amenities as well as performance and reliability attributes synonymous with the Challenger family.

The Global* long-range aircraft family – with the popular Global 5000* and Global 6000* jets in production delivering the smoothest ride in business aviation – is led by the all-new Global 7000* aircraft, the only purpose-built four-compartment cabin designed to deliver uncompromising levels of range, speed and cabin comfort. The historic first flight occurred November 4, 2016, and there are currently four aircraft engaged in a comprehensive flight test and certification program. Having celebrated a strongly successful international debut at NBAA-BACE in October 2017, the Global 7000 is scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2018.

Bombardier Business Aircraft supports its customers globally through an international network of field service personnel and a combination of wholly owned and authorized MRO facilities that include newly operational Bombardier service centers in Biggin Hill, U.K., and in Tianjin, China. This growing network also includes 24/7 customer response centers, mobile parts delivery services, spare parts depots, and pilot and maintenance training facilities.
*Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

THIS IS WHAT YOU GET
At OPMAS, we have dealt with aircraft importations for more than two decades. Importation is the only thing we do. We are not involved in financing, offshore tax structures, tax planning or yachting etc., but focus strictly on aircraft importation matters.

DENMARK AS A JURISDICTION
Denmark has the very best reputation both within the EU and worldwide and is number one on the Transparency List over the least corrupt nations in the world. We are known always to implement all EU-directives promptly and 100% by the book without ANY bending of the rules in favour of local companies. Over these last 20 years, we have learnt that long-term local presence and knowhow are essential when it comes to aircraft importation in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
OPMAS is a 100% trustworthy and seasoned partner in any aviation-related legal or financial matter in connection with importation into the EU - recognised by banks, financing companies, law firms and organisations in the aviation industry as one of the absolute market leaders.

GENERAL
We are a FULL-SERVICE provider – no exceptions – and we will support you in any situation. You will never walk alone.

Aruba is an autonomous and self-governing state of The Kingdom of the Netherlands and an overseas territory of the European Union.

Established in 1995, the Registry of Aruba was the first privately managed aircraft registration program rated Category-1 by the FAA, with regulatory framework in compliance with international standards.

Aruba is an OECD white-listed tax-efficient offshore jurisdiction with an outstanding reputation that offers flexibility and value adding services; enhanced through the introduction of the Cape Town Convention and the registration of an aircraft through the election of domicile.

Innovation continues in Aruba as we develop and grow our client services, offering the utmost qualified registration, certification, and inspection team; efficiently managing all the details involved when registering your private, corporate, and commercial aircraft.

With a dedicated and experienced staff, our management and technical personnel are available 24/7 to offer personalized and effective service to meet all operational needs from day one.

Our top priority is providing excellence in service and creating long lasting relationships with our customers. We pride ourselves in offering unrivaled boutique-appeal solutions preserving Air Safety First.

Vedder Price and our 300-plus lawyers serve a global client base from offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Singapore.

Vedder Price enjoys a strong worldwide reputation for legal services related to global transportation finance. We serve a broad base of clients across all transportation sectors, including the aviation, aerospace, railroad and marine industries, and are positioned to serve both US-based and international clients who execute deals under New York and English law.

You can expect to work with creative, experienced attorneys who have both deep practical experience and broad transportation industry perspectives – insight that can support you in matters ranging from simple to highly complex.

With one of the largest and most experienced Business Aircraft Finance practices in the world, Vedder Price is able to provide counsel in all aspects of business aircraft financing transactions, particularly large jet aircraft but also small jets, turboprop aircraft and helicopters.

Wheels Up is a revolutionary membership-based private aviation company that significantly reduces the upfront costs to fly privately, while providing unparalleled flexibility, service and safety. Created and led by renowned entrepreneur Kenny Dichter, Wheels Up offers guaranteed availability to its private fleet of new Beechcraft King Air 350i and Citation Excel/XLS aircraft to individual, family and corporate members. With the cutting-edge Wheels Up mobile app, members can seamlessly book flights, manage their accounts, participate in ride-share opportunities and select Hot Flights, a vast selection of one-way “empty leg” flights that are posted daily to the app and updated in real time. Members also have access to Wheels Down, a program featuring exclusive events and experiences, unique partner benefits and a full-service luxury concierge.

Asset Insight, LLC provides asset optimization solutions to support entities with a financial interest in an asset through valuations, analytics, audits, specialty services, and consultation, both nationally and worldwide.

Asset Insight provides a broad spectrum of valuation services, from machinery and equipment to business valuations. As one of the world’s largest aviation valuation firms, Asset Insight has been involved in thousands of aircraft appraisals, from light single-engine to heavy airline transport aircraft, and has earned a reputation for quality service, responsiveness, and innovative use of technology.

The company’s maintenance “Asset Grading System Process,” and related analytics, translate an asset’s technical condition into actionable, financial information utilizing an easy-to-understand, standardized scoring system, resembling a credit score – the “Asset Insight Index.”

Asset Insight is managed by a group of business, technical, and financial professionals with significant experience in various aspects of the asset management industry. The company is independent of any manufacturer, financial services firm, or technical services facility, enabling it to provide an unbiased view of an asset’s maintenance condition and related value. Combining detailed maintenance information with the company’s extensive databases and advanced statistical modeling allows Asset Insight to provide the most accurate, up-to-date valuations and Residual Value estimates.

Jetcraft is the leader in international aircraft sales, marketing and ownership strategies, managing and maintaining over 20 regional offices globally. The company’s unparalleled success over more than 50 years in business aviation has earned it a world-class reputation, along with an exceptional customer base, a wide network of connections and one of the largest inventories within the industry.

McAfee & Taft. Located just miles from the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, the law firm of McAfee & Taft has distinguished itself in the field of aviation law as having one of the largest and most experienced FAA aviation groups in the United States.

McAfee & Taft’s Aviation Group actively represents national and international clients – from individuals to leaders in industry – on a wide spectrum of aviation matters, including aircraft title and registration, The Cape Town Convention and International Registry matters, escrow closings, aircraft ownership issues, import/export matters, closing and post-recordation opinions, and unmanned aircraft systems. The firm also represents clients in the resolution of disputes involving the perfection of ownership rights, chain of title issues, slander of title claims, and the validity of liens placed on the aircraft.

The firm is also one of only four law firms in the United States to be selected for membership in L2B Aviation, an international association of independent law firms that specializes in providing legal advice to the aviation industry.

Rolls-Royce designs, develops, manufactures and services integrated power systems for use in the air, on land and at sea. We are one of the world’s leading producers of aero engines for large civil aircraft and corporate jets. We are the second largest provider of defense aero engines and services in the world. For land and sea markets, reciprocating engines and systems from Rolls-Royce are in marine, distributed energy, oil & gas, rail and off-highway vehicle applications. In nuclear, we have a strong instrumentation, product and service capability in both civil power and submarine propulsion.