Aviation

Navigate the Future of Flight with Expertise, Innovation, and Trusted Industry Insight.

Crowe MacKay LLP is the accounting and audit service provider and advisor of choice to the aviation sector in Northern and Western Canada. We have built successful working relationships with owners and stakeholders of aircraft charter operations, airlines, corporate flight departments, aircraft owners, buyers and sellers, pilots, flight attendants, and aviation support companies. With our in-depth knowledge of issues facing the aviation industry, you can rely on Crowe MacKay for the most up-to-date taxation and business knowledge specific to your business.

Added Value:

Our aviation team is committed to providing clients with the highest quality of service. Crowe MacKay is a corporate member of the British Columbia Aviation Council, with one of our Partner’s sitting as a Board Member and the Treasurer. We are also members of the Canadian Owner and Pilots Association (COPA), the British Columbia Aviation Association, and the Aero Club of British Columbia.

Our Focus:

Acquisition or Disposition

Structure tax issues for aircraft acquisitions or dispositions.

Advisory Services

Providing ongoing business advisory services throughout the year.

Assets Assistance

Assisting with purchases, amortization, maintenance reserves, and rental and leasing activities.

Expenses and Accounting

Assisting with expense tracking and aircraft accounting.

Tax Returns - Aviation Professionals

Preparing tax returns for industry leaders and pilots to flight attendants and their families - and business.

Corporate Financial Planning

Corporate financial planning, cash flow planning, and budgeting.

Structuring

We focus on aligning entities, cost centers, and aircraft ownership or leasing arrangements to improve reporting, compliance, and overall operational clarity.

Acquisition and Divesture

We will evaluate the financial and operational impact of aircraft or business acquisitions and divestitures, helping structure transactions that support strategic goals and reduce risk.

Performance Indicator

Crowe develops and tracks key aviation‑specific performance indicators, such as cost per flight hour, aircraft utilization, maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, and operating margins.

Succession Planning

Develop a clear succession plan that maintains leadership and operational continuity by evaluating ownership structures, tax impacts, and transition strategies for long‑term stability.

Acquisition or Disposition

Structure tax issues for aircraft acquisitions or dispositions.

Advisory Services

Providing ongoing business advisory services throughout the year.

Assets Assistance

Assisting with purchases, amortization, maintenance reserves, and rental and leasing activities.

Expenses and Accounting

Assisting with expense tracking and aircraft accounting.

Tax Returns - Aviation Professionals

Preparing tax returns for industry leaders and pilots to flight attendants and their families - and business.

Corporate Financial Planning

Corporate financial planning, cash flow planning, and budgeting.

Structuring

We focus on aligning entities, cost centers, and aircraft ownership or leasing arrangements to improve reporting, compliance, and overall operational clarity.

Acquisition and Divesture

We will evaluate the financial and operational impact of aircraft or business acquisitions and divestitures, helping structure transactions that support strategic goals and reduce risk.

Performance Indicator

Crowe develops and tracks key aviation‑specific performance indicators, such as cost per flight hour, aircraft utilization, maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, and operating margins.

Succession Planning

Develop a clear succession plan that maintains leadership and operational continuity by evaluating ownership structures, tax impacts, and transition strategies for long‑term stability.

Aviation Industry Team

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Jack Lazareff

Partner

Vancouver

1 (604) 687 4511

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Jack Morris

Partner

Vancouver

1 (604) 687 4511

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Nick Moffatt

Partner, Incorporated

Kelowna

1 (250) 763 5021

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