Financing and Leasing Workshop – A panel of top experts in the helicopter industry's financing and leasing field will introduce and discuss two new Handbooks:  (1) A Primer exploring the individual pieces of the Finance and Leasing "puzzle," and (2) an Advanced Helicopter Funding Handbook.  Items covered include Structure Options, Lease vs. Loan Considerations, Wet vs. Dry Leasing, Cross Border & International Leasing, Equipment Issues, Lender/Lessor Perspective, Insurance Requirements, Default & Repossession Case Studies.  (Sponsored by the Financing & Leasing Subcommittee of the HAI Economics Committee)  Sunday, February 24.   

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Public Service Pilots Workshop – This Workshop on Public Aircraft Operations will focus on definition and approved missions including safety issues, and will feature a Question & Answer session.  The Workshop will be led by Captain Don Roby of the Baltimore County Police and President of the Mid-Atlantic Helicopter Association.

Many of the industry's leading professionals, including representatives from ALEA, and  the DEA Aviation Branch (Federal Government) will be present to participate in the discussions and offer advice and support for members of the public service community.  Sponsored by the HAI Government Service Committee, the Forum is scheduled for Monday, February 25.