Western Alliance Bank’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting Group Highlighted in Aircraft Valuation Intelligence
Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting group leader Chris Pannacciulli discusses how lenders are assessing risk and approaching valuation for A&D financing projects
PHOENIX – Chris Pannacciulli, National Senior Director of Western Alliance Bank’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting (A&D) banking group, sat down with Aircraft Valuation Intelligence’s Editor-in-Chief John Persinos to discuss market forces influencing the aviation sector and what A&D companies need to know in the current lending environment.
In “Behind the Deals: Q&A With a Leading Aviation Financier,” Pannacciulli draws on 25+ years of sector experience to lay out how capital markets, asset values and operational realities are reshaping A&D finance and how business owners can secure the financing they need.
Why the Strongest Financing Opportunities Start Long Before Takeoff
In the aerospace and defense industry, growth isn’t fueled by tailwinds alone.
In his interview, Pannacciulli shares what lenders are looking for in today’s dynamic market and what A&D businesses should understand before seeking capital. From cash flow and fleet performance to customer concentration and growth plans, his insights can help companies enter financing discussions with confidence. He also covers:
- What is driving aircraft valuations and how lenders are assessing risk
- How supply chain disruptions are impacting financing decisions
- Why technology, data and real-time analytics play a key role in underwriting and asset valuation
What Lenders Look for When Aerospace Companies Are Ready for Their Next Stage of Growth
In his conversation with Persinos, Pannacciulli explains why working with a banking partner with deep industry expertise in aerospace and aviation, like Western Alliance, is a strong business strategy. The right banking partner can evaluate and match your business to the right financial solutions, from working capital and manufacturing expansion to acquisitions, buyouts and recapitalizations.
Read the article and connect with Western Alliance’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting banking experts to discuss tailored financing solutions for your operational and growth strategies.
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