Dr. Guzhva is a Professor of Finance in the College of Business of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches Aviation Finance courses. He holds a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Military Science, MBA in Aviation, and Ph.D. in Finance. He has logged more than 5,000 flight hours as a military and corporate pilot. His work appeared in various peer-reviewed journals, and his research related to the United States' airlines' losses following September 11, 2001, and the financial health of United States general aviation airports was widely discussed in the national business and aerospace press. His applied research and consulting projects included industry assessments and market analyses for major aircraft manufacturers, benefit-cost analyses of Operational Improvements for NextGen Air Transport Management systems, assessments of major investments in aviation infrastructure, and others. His current research interests include analysis of airline bankruptcies, aviation data monetization strategies, and investment performance of Aircraft ABS and EETCs.

1. Overview of the Aircraft Leasing Industry and Market Environment
2. Aviation Legal and Regulatory Framework
3. Aviation Insurance
4. Aircraft Selection Strategy Basics
5. Principles of Aircraft Leasing versus Ownership
6. Airline Credit Analysis
7. Aircraft Funding - Debt, Equity and the Capital Markets
8. Leasing Portfolio Management and Risk Management
9. Principles of Maintenance Reserve Development and Management
10. Transaction Modeling for Aircraft Returns
11. Lease Negotiations
12. Appraising Aircraft Values
13. Considerations for Cross-Border Transactions
14. Taxation and Leasing
15. Engine Leasing and Financing