Strengthening Industry Connections in Atlanta
At the MRO Americas 2025 conference held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, WTP Advisors—represented by Brian Schwam and Jim Fyrie—had the opportunity to connect with dozens of key players in the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry. One particularly engaging conversation was with Bryan S. Lidsky, Vice President of Sales – Flooring and Sales Account Manager at Airworthy.
We collected Bryan’s business card at Airworthy’s booth, and our dialogue centered around how WTP Advisors can provide meaningful support through specialized financial strategies like Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC.
About Airworthy
Based in Coral Springs, Florida, Airworthy is a respected supplier of aircraft interior solutions—including flooring systems, seating components, and composite structures. With a global customer base spanning commercial airlines, MRO providers, and OEMs, Airworthy focuses on delivering customized, high-quality interior components with speed and precision.
Their international supply chain and export-driven business model make them an ideal candidate for the services WTP Advisors offers.
Transfer Pricing for Cross-Border Alignment
During our conversation, Jim Fyrie introduced WTP Advisors’ Transfer Pricing services to Bryan. As Airworthy works with both domestic and international customers and vendors, maintaining arm’s-length pricing is essential for:
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Cross-border compliance
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Profit allocation across jurisdictions
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Risk mitigation in the event of audit
Brian Schwam explained how WTP Advisors develops comprehensive Transfer Pricing documentation and economic analysis to help manufacturers like Airworthy ensure their intercompany transactions meet global regulatory standards.
IC-DISC: Unlocking Export Tax Savings
Given Airworthy’s exports of aircraft flooring and interior components, our team also highlighted the benefits of implementing an IC-DISC (Interest Charge–Domestic International Sales Corporation). This IRS-recognized tax incentive is designed to reduce federal tax liability on qualified export income.
We discussed with Bryan how an IC-DISC could:
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Defer or lower taxes on international sales
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Improve cash flow
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Free up capital for investment in new product development or production capacity
Bryan was intrigued by how IC-DISC could support Airworthy’s strategic goals—especially given their consistent work with global carriers and aircraft suppliers.
Shared Vision for Growth
Airworthy’s reputation for craftsmanship and responsiveness mirrors WTP Advisors’ own commitment to precision and client-centered service. Our discussion emphasized that pairing operational excellence with smart tax and pricing strategies allows companies to expand efficiently, even in highly regulated industries like aerospace interiors.
Looking Ahead to Collaboration
Our interaction with Bryan S. Lidsky was a highlight of MRO Americas 2025. His openness to new financial tools and commitment to Airworthy’s growth made for a compelling dialogue. WTP Advisors looks forward to supporting Airworthy with Transfer Pricing, IC-DISC, and other strategies to streamline compliance and increase profitability.
For aircraft interior companies seeking financial clarity and global tax efficiency, WTP Advisors provides expert Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC solutions.
Learn more at www.wtpadvisors.com.
For more information about the MRO Conference in Atlanta, visit: https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/