ACI’s Andy Krantz Earns ISTAT Certification

ACI Aviation Consulting’s Director of Valuations, Andy Krantz, has been certified by the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) as an ISTAT Certified Appraiser. To earn ISTAT’s Certified Appraiser designation, candidates must sit for the four certification exams (Appraisal, Ethics & Methodology, Finance, and Technical). Candidates must also have a minimum of five-years of full-time professional experience in aviation related activities (two of which must be spent appraising aviation related assets full-time).

In addition to earning his ISTAT Certification, Krantz was also re-accredited for another five years by the American Society of Appraisers as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) in July 2022. To meet the American Society of Appraisers’ stringent reaccreditation requirements, designated members must submit evidence of professional growth through continuing education and participation in professional activities every five years. 100 credit hours are required to earn a full five-year reaccreditation. Further, designated members must successfully complete their Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) continuing education requirement. Andy completed and passed the exam for the 15-Hour USPAP Course for Personal Property, Gems & Jewelry, and Machinery & Technical Specialties in April of 2022. 

Krantz is the 12th appraiser worldwide to be dually accredited/certified by both the American Society of Appraisers and International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading. Andy joined ACI Aviation Consulting in 2018 and has over a decade of experience advising clients within the aviation and finance communities. Andy specializes in the valuation of aviation-related assets, and market research and analysis.

Krantz adds to growing number of dually accredited/certified appraisers on staff and today, ACI leads industry with three dually accredited/certified appraisers.

ACI Aviation Consulting (ACI) serves the aviation industry across multiple markets. ACI offers aircraft and engine valuations, effective portfolio monitoring programs, aircraft and engine technical advisory services, and litigation support. The Airliner Price Guide is a commercial and regional aircraft and engine valuation guide that has been published continuously since 1985.

With Krantz newly certified, ACI now has a total of four ISTAT Certified appraisers (and an industry-leading four ASA appraisers): 

For more information visit aciaviation.com or call (540) 428-4388.