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 valuable interactions was with Scott Balfanz at Western Aero, whose business card we collected during the conference.
Western Aero, based in Denver, CO, specializes in providing high-quality aviation parts and services, supporting the MRO needs of the global aviation community. Meeting Scott Balfanz at MRO Americas offered a great opportunity to explore how WTP Advisors could support their operations. Jim Fyrie initiated our conversation, introducing our Transfer Pricing services, which help companies like Western Aero manage their intercompany transactions across international markets with precision and compliance.
Scott shared that Western Aero frequently engages in global distribution, supplying aviation parts to clients worldwide, which makes 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 Western Aero, which likely deals with international suppliers and clients, Transfer Pricing can streamline operations and reduce risks. Scott 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 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 Western Aero lower their tax liability on export income. With their business model involving the export of aviation parts globally, an IC-DISC could provide significant tax savings, enabling them to reinvest in their operations or expand their market reach. Scott was intrigued, recognizing the potential of IC-DISC to support their export-focused strategy.
At MRO Americas, we also explored the aviation industry’s supply chain challenges, a topic Scott was passionate about. Western Aero’s role in providing critical components for MRO activities underscored the importance of financial efficiency. Brian Schwam emphasized how Transfer Pricing could support their supply chain by ensuring compliance and aligning pricing strategies with business goals. Scott 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 Western Aero’s vision for future growth, including their focus on expanding their global presence in the aviation sector. Scott’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 Western Aero’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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