The purchase, sale and leasing of aircraft, as well as any provision of services in the field of aviation; in the sense of a holding company, the acquisition, holding, administration, management and sale, in Switzerland and abroad, of interests in all companies, excluding interests in companies whose purpose is the acquisition of real estate in Switzerland. The company may also: carry out all commercial, financial or securities transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose; grant loans to its shareholders or third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by its shareholders or third parties, secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment, pledge its assets to secure any claim.