The MRO Americas 2025 Conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta was a hub of innovation, networking, and opportunity for leaders in the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector. Among the most impactful conversations was our meeting with Adam “Forde” Stewart, Managing Partner at DRIFT, a dynamic and growing player in the aviation services market.
Meeting DRIFT: A Company Steered by Innovation
DRIFT, headquartered at 3020 N Commerce Pkwy, Miramar, FL, operates with the mission to “Let us DRIFT you in the right direction!” – a fitting slogan for a company focused on helping clients navigate the complexities of the aviation world. During MRO Americas, Jim Fyrie of WTP Advisors sat down with Adam to discuss how strategic financial tools like Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC could help DRIFT achieve its ambitious growth goals.
🌐 Website: www.driftaerospace.com
Transfer Pricing: Laying the Groundwork for Global Expansion
As DRIFT expands its global reach, Transfer Pricing compliance is becoming increasingly critical. Jim introduced Adam to WTP Advisors’ Transfer Pricing services, which are designed to optimize intercompany transactions for multinational businesses.
Jim explained how our team conducts detailed economic analyses to establish arm’s-length pricing, ensuring that profits are appropriately allocated across jurisdictions. For DRIFT, this approach would not only minimize audit risk, but also allow for strategic reinvestment into service upgrades and international growth.
Adam saw the value immediately. As DRIFT scales its operations, aligning financial efficiency with long-term development is a key priority—and Transfer Pricing offers a reliable path to do just that.
IC-DISC: Boosting Cash Flow for Export-Focused Companies
The conversation turned to another powerful strategy: the Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC). Jim explained how DRIFT, with its growing export of aviation services, is well-positioned to take advantage of this tax incentive.
By setting up an IC-DISC, DRIFT could defer federal income tax on qualifying export income, which would enhance cash flow and support key reinvestment priorities. Adam was particularly interested in how this additional liquidity could be used to fund new initiatives, service lines, or operational improvements.
Shared Values and a Vision for Growth
Adam spoke passionately about DRIFT’s commitment to guiding clients toward success through responsive, high-quality aviation solutions. Jim, in turn, shared WTP Advisors’ experience with helping other MRO sector clients use Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC to achieve greater profitability, improved compliance, and strategic agility.
This alignment of purpose made it clear: DRIFT and WTP Advisors share a vision of smarter, sustainable growth powered by the right financial frameworks.
Looking Ahead: Building a Financially Resilient Future
Our interaction with Adam “Forde” Stewart at MRO Americas 2025 was not just a highlight—it was the beginning of a promising relationship. As DRIFT continues to push the envelope in aviation services, WTP Advisors stands ready to support their journey with tailored financial strategies that align with their bold ambitions.
✈️ Whether you’re navigating global expansion or seeking export tax savings, WTP Advisors offers expert guidance through Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC solutions.
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Contact Details
Adam “Forde” Stewart
Managing Partner, DRIFT
📍 3020 N Commerce Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33025
📞 Office: (954) 289-0056 Ext. 101
📱 Cell: (760) 646-7091
✉️ Email: Adam@Drift.Aero
🌐 Website: driftaerospace.com
🧭 Slogan: Let us DRIFT you in the right direction!