The MRO Americas conference, held April 8-10, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, was a pivotal event for the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul industry. At WTP Advisors, we—Brian Schwam and Jim Fyrie—were excited to attend this premier gathering, connecting with industry leaders and sharing our expertise in Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC. One of our most engaging interactions was with Jean-Nicolas Ruby, Vice President at Flight Data Technologies Inc., whose business card we collected during the conference.
Flight Data Technologies Inc., based in Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada, specializes in innovative flight data monitoring and analysis solutions, supporting aviation safety and efficiency worldwide. Meeting Jean-Nicolas Ruby at MRO Americas provided a valuable opportunity to explore how WTP Advisors could support their global operations. Jim Fyrie initiated our conversation, introducing our Transfer Pricing services, which help companies like Flight Data Technologies manage their intercompany transactions across international markets with precision and compliance.
Jean-Nicolas shared that Flight Data Technologies frequently engages in global partnerships, providing data solutions to aviation clients across multiple regions, making financial compliance a key priority. Brian Schwam 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 Flight Data Technologies, which likely deals with international clients and suppliers, Transfer Pricing can streamline operations and reduce risks. Jean-Nicolas appreciated the relevance of Transfer Pricing to their business, noting that their global expansion had increased the complexity of their financial operations.
Our discussion then shifted to tax optimization, where WTP Advisors’ IC-DISC services proved highly relevant. Jim Fyrie highlighted how an IC-DISC (Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation) can help Flight Data Technologies lower their tax liability on export income. With their business model involving the export of advanced data solutions globally, an IC-DISC could provide significant tax savings, enabling them to reinvest in innovation and growth. Jean-Nicolas was intrigued, recognizing the potential of IC-DISC to support their export-focused strategy.
At MRO Americas, we also explored the aviation industry’s focus on data-driven safety, a topic Jean-Nicolas was passionate about. Flight Data Technologies’ role in enhancing MRO processes through advanced analytics underscored the importance of financial efficiency. Brian Schwam emphasized how Transfer Pricing could support their operations by ensuring compliance and aligning pricing strategies with business goals. Jean-Nicolas 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 Flight Data Technologies’ vision for future growth, including their focus on expanding their global presence in the aviation sector. Jean-Nicolas’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 Flight Data Technologies’ 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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