The MRO Americas conference, held April 8-10, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, was a significant event for the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul industry. At WTP Advisors, we Brian Schwam and Jim Fyrie were eager to attend this premier gathering, networking with industry leaders and sharing our expertise in Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC. One of our most insightful interactions was with Jody Sypher, Senior Vice President at ComAv Asset Management, whose business card we collected during the conference.
ComAv Asset Management, based in Victorville, CA, specializes in aviation asset management, offering solutions for aircraft leasing, sales, and maintenance support. Meeting Jody Sypher at MRO Americas provided a valuable opportunity to explore how WTP Advisors could support their global operations. Brian Schwam initiated our conversation, introducing our Transfer Pricing services, which help companies like ComAv Asset Management manage their intercompany transactions across international markets with precision and compliance.
Jody shared that ComAv Asset Management frequently engages in global transactions, managing assets for clients worldwide, which makes financial compliance a top priority. Jim Fyrie explained how our Transfer Pricing strategies ensure that cross-border transactions are priced appropriately, aligning with global tax regulations while optimizing profitability. For a company like ComAv, which likely deals with international leasing and sales, Transfer Pricing can streamline operations and reduce risks. Jody appreciated the relevance of Transfer Pricing to their business, noting that their global operations had increased the complexity of their financial strategies.
Our discussion then turned to tax optimization, where WTP Advisors’ IC-DISC services proved highly relevant. Brian Schwam highlighted how an IC-DISC (Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation) can help ComAv Asset Management lower their tax liability on export income. With their business model involving the export of aviation assets and services, an IC-DISC could provide significant tax savings, enabling them to reinvest in their operations or expand their market reach. Jody was intrigued, recognizing the potential of IC-DISC to support their export-focused strategy.
At MRO Americas, we also explored the aviation industry’s asset management challenges, a topic Jody was deeply engaged in. ComAv’s role in providing comprehensive solutions for aircraft maintenance and leasing underscored the importance of financial efficiency. Jim Fyrie emphasized how Transfer Pricing could support their operations by ensuring compliance and aligning pricing strategies with business goals. Jody noted that maintaining cost efficiency while scaling globally was a priority, and our insights offered a clear path forward.
The Atlanta conference provided the perfect platform for this exchange, fostering connections that could lead to impactful collaborations. We discussed ComAv Asset Management’s vision for future growth, including their focus on expanding their global presence in the aviation sector. Jody’s goals aligned well with WTP Advisors’ mission to empower aviation businesses through financial clarity, and we left the conversation excited about the potential to collaborate.
Reflecting on our time at MRO Americas, we’re eager to explore how we can support ComAv Asset Management’s ambitions. At WTP Advisors, we specialize in helping aviation companies achieve success through services like Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC. For more on how we can assist, visit www.wtpadvisors.com.
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