Exploring Strategic Growth in Miami’s Aerospace Hub
The MRO Americas 2025 conference, held April 8–10 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, brought together leading minds in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul. At WTP Advisors, we—Brian Schwam and Jim Fyrie—were excited to connect with industry innovators and global parts distributors shaping the future of aerospace logistics.
One of our most engaging interactions was with Felix Ruiz, Parts Manager at Illuminair Support Corp., whose business card we received during a visit to their booth.
About Illuminair Support Corp.
Located in Medley, Florida, Illuminair Support Corp. specializes in aviation component sales and distribution. Their facility, at 9860 NW 116th Way, Suite 7, services both domestic and international clients with a wide range of aircraft parts and support solutions. Illuminair is FAA-certified (Repair Station #5ILR778X) and provides both parts and MRO support tailored to the needs of commercial and cargo aviation customers.
Felix shared insights into the company’s expanding client base, particularly in Latin America and other international markets. This global presence made our discussion about Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC particularly relevant.
Transfer Pricing: Supporting Cross-Border Success
Jim Fyrie introduced WTP Advisors’ Transfer Pricing services and highlighted how they help global businesses like Illuminair ensure tax compliance and profitability across international transactions.
As a parts distributor operating in a highly regulated sector, Illuminair faces challenges such as:
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Managing pricing across jurisdictions
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Documenting arm’s-length intercompany transactions
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Navigating U.S. and foreign tax compliance
Brian Schwam explained how our economic analysis, benchmarking, and documentation provide clients with a defensible pricing strategy that reduces audit risks and improves internal visibility into profit margins.
Export Tax Incentives with IC-DISC
Given Illuminair’s substantial export volume—particularly to Latin America—we also discussed the benefits of implementing an IC-DISC (Interest Charge–Domestic International Sales Corporation).
WTP Advisors helps aviation exporters like Illuminair:
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Lower their federal tax liability on qualified export income
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Improve after-tax cash flow
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Reinvest tax savings into inventory, warehousing, or logistics
Felix was interested in how IC-DISC could apply to their international shipments and how we could structure it to complement their operational model.
Aligning Financial Strategies with Aviation Growth
Throughout our conversation, it became clear that Illuminair’s dedication to customer service, supply chain agility, and regulatory compliance aligns closely with WTP Advisors’ mission: to provide financial clarity and help businesses scale internationally.
With Florida’s strategic position as a gateway to Latin America, Illuminair’s growth is only accelerating. Our Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC services can help ensure that their financial systems support—not hinder—that expansion.
Looking Forward
Meeting Felix Ruiz at MRO Americas 2025 provided an opportunity to explore how WTP Advisors can deliver tailored financial solutions to an ambitious, export-driven aerospace distributor. We’re excited about the potential to support Illuminair Support Corp. as they expand their global impact.
For aviation parts suppliers navigating global operations, WTP Advisors provides proven expertise in Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC strategy.
Learn more at www.wtpadvisors.com.
For more information about the MRO Conference in Atlanta, visit: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/