The MRO Americas conference, held April 8-10, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, was a vital 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 rewarding interactions was with Al Vorhauer, Senior Vice President at International Aircraft Associates, Inc., whose business card we collected during the conference.
International Aircraft Associates, based in Miramar, FL, specializes in aircraft sales, acquisitions, and maintenance support, serving clients globally with a focus on aviation excellence. Meeting Al Vorhauer at MRO Americas provided a great opportunity to explore how WTP Advisors could support their international operations. Jim Fyrie initiated our conversation, introducing our Transfer Pricing services, which help companies like International Aircraft Associates manage their intercompany transactions across global markets with precision and compliance.
Al shared that International Aircraft Associates frequently engages in global transactions, managing aircraft sales and support services 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 International Aircraft Associates, which likely deals with international clients and suppliers, Transfer Pricing can streamline operations and reduce risks. Al 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 International Aircraft Associates lower their tax liability on export income. With their business model involving the export of aircraft and services worldwide, an IC-DISC could provide significant tax savings, enabling them to reinvest in their operations or expand their market reach. Al was intrigued, recognizing the potential of IC-DISC to support their export-focused strategy.
At MRO Americas, we also explored the aviation industry’s aircraft management challenges, a topic Al was deeply engaged in. International Aircraft Associates’ role in providing comprehensive solutions for aircraft sales and maintenance 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. Al 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 International Aircraft Associates’ vision for future growth, including their focus on expanding their global presence in the aviation sector. Al’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 International Aircraft Associates’ 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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