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Ascend is one of the world’s leading asset valuation providers, offering expert representation on every continent.

Our team of highly experienced appraisers support our clients to fully understand the value of their assets and make sound financial decisions. An award-winning appraiser, Ascend has earned widespread respect for the accuracy of our valuation and appraisal work.

Ascend delivers six levels of asset valuation and appraisal services covering all commercial airliners, from Level 1 (extensive on site inspection) through to Level 6 (online general guide)

Inspection appraisals

• Worldwide team of technical engineers to deliver appraisals quickly and thoroughly
• Reports tailored to specific requirement, eg: pre-purchase, on-going assessment

Level 1
The most detailed package carried out for the purpose of a high value / high risk aircraft purchase or lease return. This valuation is the most representative possible as it allows detailed adjustments for physical condition in addition to market factors. More info >

Level 2
Detailed assessment of an aircraft performed to gain a good understanding of its condition and records for ongoing assessment of a more high-risk lessee, or as the basis for deal negotiation. More info >

Level 3
General condition survey to gain a general valuation and understanding of an aircraft’s condition for on-going assessment or as the first stage of an aircraft purchase. More info >

Desktop appraisals (Sight Unseen)

• Immediate and cost-effective
• Essential for planning and assessing deals
• Covers light aircraft, helicopters, balloons, spares, engines, and simulators

Values criteria available:

• Historical (retrospective) values (current & future)
• Market Values
• Base Values
• Market Lease Rates
• Base Lease Rates
• Present Values

Level 4
A detailed valuation completed on a desktop basis. Relies on unverified data provided by the operator / owner as the basis of the calculations. More info (click through to PDF)

Level 5
A valuation guide based on data from the Ascend CASE database. Incorporates adjustments for specification data where known (eg: age, hours/cycles, MTOW, configuration).

Level 6
A valuation guide based on generic data drawn from the Ascend CASE database only. Used for planning and assessing potential deals / purchases and may be the starting point for more comprehensive work.

For detailed information about V1, click here >

Who benefits?

Banks, finance houses and institutional investors depend on Ascend to:

• receive professional support to understand the market for assets; past, current and future value prospects; and the technical issues surrounding an asset from a risk and ownership perspective.

Airlines depend on Ascend to:

• manage fleet structures; acquisition, disposal, ownership and operational strategies; and receive a qualified industry benchmark to support and enhance decisions.

Lessors depend on Ascend to:

• keep financial providers informed through reputable market intelligence and understand competitors and the markets in which they operate.

Manufacturers depend on Ascend to:

• assess and analyse the commercial environment, current conditions and future prospects.

Insurance, legal, government bodies, and agencies depend on Ascend to:

• benefit from the expertise industry insiders or experts.

Meet the team >

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“We need an authoritative and independent assessment from a recognised appraiser to satisfy our daily business demands.V1 delivers what we need to understand the risks and opportunities in the market and take informed decisions.”

Angus Williamson,
Aercap

“We selected Ascend to carry out a detailed valuation and appraisal project due to the quality and market leadership Ascend has in the field of regional jets.”

Paul Hemsing,
Export Development Canada (EDC)

“Utilising V1’s dependable engine valuation data allows us to quickly respond to opportunities in the market”

Andreas Roth,
KfW IPEX-Bank