Financial Modelling Tool for Aviation Businesses

For aviation businesses and aircraft leasing companies, managing seasonal fluctuations, capital-intensive assets, and complex financing arrangements is no small task. Brixx equips aviation professionals with powerful financial planning tools to model, forecast, and steer your operations with confidence – helping you make critical decisions at the right time.

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Aviation Businesses

Who can use this Brixx template?

  • Aircraft leasing companies

  • Regional and private airline operators

  • Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers

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What are the benefits for aviation and aircraft leasing professionals?

  • Aviation Template

    Built with aviation in mind – track lease payments, fleet costs, maintenance schedules, and financing terms in one place

  • Cash Flow Modelling

    Plan and forecast long-term cash flows, asset values, and operational revenue with ease

  • Visualise Trends

    Visualise the financial outcomes of different fleet acquisition strategies or maintenance cycles

  • Scenario Testing

    Test various market scenarios – such as fuel cost changes, lease rate adjustments, or downtime implications

  • Funding & Capital

    Gain clarity on your capital structure and funding needs to support growth or navigate downturns

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Financial modelling software like Brixx is an essential co-pilot for aviation and leasing professionals. Whether you're tracking lease income, preparing for fleet upgrades, or analysing profitability under different market conditions, Brixx helps you build a clear and strategic financial roadmap.

With over two decades of experience in business modelling, Brixx offers aviation businesses the tools needed to bring structure and insight to a dynamic and capital-heavy industry.

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Aviation Businesses

Model your aviation business in Brixx – see how quickly your finances can make sense!

  • Project Setup

    • Project name : Aircraft Leasing & Aviation Operations
    • Time period : Monthly (ideal for tracking lease payments, maintenance cycles, and loan repayments)
    Setup
    aviation business business name in brixx

  • Income Components

    Component: Aircraft Leasing Income

    Sub-components:

    • Lease Revenue – Aircraft A320 (Dry lease at £180,000/month)
    • Lease Revenue – Aircraft B737 (Wet lease at £240,000/month, includes crew/maintenance)
    • Short-Term Lease Income (Ad hoc leases, £50,000/month average)

    Component: Operational Flight Revenue (if applicable)

    Sub-components:

    • Ticket Sales – Domestic Routes (£400,000/month)
    • Ticket Sales – International Routes (£600,000/month)
    • Baggage Fees & Ancillary Revenue (£80,000/month)
    • Cargo Income (£120,000/month)

    Component: Other Income

    Sub-components:

    • Maintenance Pass-Through Revenue (£30,000/month from lessees)
    • Airport Incentives/Subsidies (£50,000/quarter)
    Income
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  • Expenditure Components

    Component: Operational Costs

    Sub-components:

    • Maintenance & Repairs (Routine: £100,000/month per aircraft; Heavy Check: £500,000/year per aircraft)
    • Crew Salaries (If wet leasing or operating flights: £250,000/month)
    • Fuel (For owned ops: £350,000/month, varies with oil prices)
    • Aircraft Insurance (£80,000/year per aircraft)
    • Ground Handling Fees (£30,000/month)
    • Airport Fees (Landing, parking, etc.: £40,000/month)

    Component: Administrative Costs

    Sub-components:

    • Legal & Accounting Fees (£3,000/month)
    • Aircraft Registry Fees (£2,000/year per aircraft)
    • Compliance & Audits (£20,000/year)
    • IT Systems, Booking & Ops Tools (£2,500/month)
    Expenditure
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  • Asset Components

    Component: Fixed Assets

    Sub-components:

    • Aircraft A320 (Purchase Price: £25,000,000, depreciated over 15 years)
    • Aircraft B737 (Purchase Price: £28,000,000, depreciated over 15 years)
    • Ground Equipment (£2,000,000, depreciated over 10 years)
    • Maintenance Tools & Parts Inventory (£500,000)

    Component: Current Assets

    Sub-components:

    • Cash Reserves (£1,500,000 opening balance + net surplus)
    • Accounts Receivable (Lease income yet to be collected)
    • Prepaid Maintenance Reserves (£1,000,000)
    Assets
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  • Funding Components

    Component: Loans & Aircraft Financing

    Sub-components:

    • Bank Loan – Aircraft A320 (£20,000,000 at 5% interest, 15-year term)
    • Lease Financing – Aircraft B737 (£22,000,000 at 4.5% interest, 10-year term)

    Component: Equity Investment

    Sub-components:

    • Initial Shareholder Equity (£10,000,000)
    • Capital Raise – Series A (£8,000,000 projected in year 2)

    Component: Future Funding

    Sub-components:

    • Bridge Loan for Fleet Expansion (£5,000,000, short-term, 7% interest)
    • Government Grant – Green Aviation (£2,000,000 for electric fleet transition)
    Funding
    aviation business funding component example

  • Scenario Planning in Brixx

    Lease Default Scenarios

    • Model 1-2 month payment delays or full lessee default for worst-case projections.

    Fuel Price Fluctuations

    • Vary fuel cost by 10-30% to test operational margin.

    Aircraft Downtime

    • Model unplanned maintenance grounding 1-2 months to see impact on revenue.

    Expansion Planning

    • Add new aircraft in year 3 with related lease or financing setup.

    Currency Risk

    • Simulate exchange rate changes for USD-based leases and loans.
    Scenarios
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  • Dashboard & Reporting

    Cash Flow Report

    • View monthly net cash flow with breakdown by lease income and operations.

    Balance Sheet

    • Shows aircraft book value, depreciation, loans outstanding, and equity.

    Profit & Loss Statement

    • View EBITDAR (a key metric in aviation) and net profit.

    Custom KPIs

    • Lease Yield per Aircraft
    • EBITDAR Margin
    • Debt-to-Asset Ratio
    • Fleet Utilization %
    • Maintenance Reserve per Aircraft
    Dashboard
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Strategic forecasting in Brixx

  • Simulate the impact of fluctuating lease rates, downtime, and fleet utilisation

  • Present revenue and profit forecasts to investors or lenders with clear, professional outputs

  • Budget for major inspections, overhauls, or compliance upgrades

  • Anticipate funding gaps or refinancing opportunities during fleet expansion or replacement

  • Understand how market volatility affects aircraft values and cash positions

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