Vitaly S. Guzhva

Vitaly S. Guzhva, Ph.D., CFA, is a Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he teaches aviation finance, economics, and asset valuation courses. Vitaly is an experienced pilot with over 5,000 flight hours in multiengine jet aircraft. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with a Machinery and Technical Specialties (MTS)/Aircraft designation and an ISTAT Certified Appraiser. His research papers appear in various peer-reviewed journals, including Accident Analysis and Prevention, Journal of Air Transport Management, Transportation Research Record, Risk Analysis, and others. He is the lead author of a popular professional book, Aircraft Leasing and Financing: Tools for Success in International Aircraft Acquisition and Management. Vitaly is a member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) MTS Education Committee.