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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY-CLOSED-October 9th
We will be closed on October 9th.
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience, and immense contributions that Native Americans have made to the world;
and we recommit to upholding our solemn trust and treaty responsibilities to Tribal Nations, strengthening our Nation-to-Nation ties.
Helicopter Appraisal Values Increase with a Meridian Helicopters’ Refurbishment
HeliValue$, Inc., Change of Ownership Announcement
HeliValue$, Inc., Change of Ownership Announcement
Dear Valued Clients and Colleagues,
As of January 1, 2023, HeliValue$, Inc., is under new ownership by our President, Jason Kmiecik. Jason joined HeliValue$ in 2008 following his United States Marine Corps career. Jason has been the President of HeliValue$ since 2017 and holds accreditations in both Machinery and Technical Specialties, as well as Aircraft.
HeliValue$ Office Hours-CLOSED FRIDAYS
Our office will be open Monday-Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm CST.
CLOSED FRIDAY
OFFICE CLOSED- Labor Day- Monday, September 4th
Our office will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for the Labor Day holiday.
We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5.
2023 ATTENDING CONFERENCES
October 1-3, 2023 in New Orleans, LA
2023 ASA International Conference (ASAIC23) and access new ideas, insights and perspectives that can challenge and broaden your thinking. Unlike other conferences, the ASAIC23 offers timely and valuable content for all appraisal professionals spanning Business Valuation, Personal Property, Machinery & Equipment, Real Property, Gems & Jewelry as well as Appraisal Review & Management.
November 27-30, 2023 European Rotors- Exhibits open 28-30 November, Madrid, spain
4th Quarter HeliValue$, Inc Pricing Meeting Update
We recently concluded the 4th quarter pricing meeting. Resale values are heading in the right direction, upward for the most part. Please click on the "Blue Book Updates" tab on the website homepage to view changes.
Congratulations!!!
HeliValue$, Inc., is proud to reveal the election of its Chairman, Sharon Desfor, to the College of Fellows of the American Society of Appraisers.
Valuing the appraisers
As with most appraisers, Sharon Desfor, owner, HeliValue$ tripped and fell into the role.
HeliValue$ leads the way with remote helicopter appraisals
Long-established helicopter appraisers HeliValue$ has used the opportunity of lockdown, and have pivoted their work to appraise helicopters remotely. From a recent Helicopter Investor town hall webinar where both President Jason Kmiecik and Owner Sharon Desfor spoke, it is clear that the company is leading the way in adapting to the situation.
Residual Values in Helicopter Leasing
Residual Values in Helicopter Leasing
By Sharon Desfor, ASA, HeliValue$, Inc.
There are two types of residual value analyses, and they do not comfortably co-exist. One type calculates usage directly on an annual dollar-per-flight hour basis, assuming a constant market, with no past or future inflation taken into account.
Coronavirus to hit offshore flight demand
The number of offshore helicopter flights will be hit heavily by the coronavirus pandemic, according to Air & Sea Analytics research.
Coronavirus has driven down demand for oil and gas and impacted the day-to-day operations on oil rigs, spelling bad news for offshore helicopter operators who have, so far, witnessed an uptick in flight hours in 2020.
HeliCalc® now live
Are you considering a purchase? Need to establish a competitive asking price? Considering pre-lease commitments? Are you performing an internal company evaluation?