January 7th 2021: Our Interview with SMBC Aviation Capital CEO Peter Barrett outlines its capital deployment strategy; Airlines, lessors remain focussed on liquidity; Contributing Editor Joe Gill says cash rich investors are in the wings, awaiting opportunities to buy modern aircraft at prices not seen for years; Leading lessors are taking a long-term perspective; The Green agenda goes beyond the MAX, neo A350 and 777X programmes; Covid difficulties offer start up airline and lessoropportunities; Lessor restructurings highlights value of specialist financial advisors in positive outcomes.