Aircraft Values MAX groundings mean 737NG values have fallen less than A320ceo – up to now
Airline Economics Vaccinated-Only Flights could enjoy high load factorsWill commercial flight have to be re-invented in the aftermath of Covid? The question needs to be asked as mutations of the virus force governments to impose ever more strict measures to curb and curtail commercial aviation, even as a vaccine rollout programme accelerates. Aircraft Economics Emissions v flight trip lengthIn its latest Data Snapshot Eurocontrol provides compelling evidence that the vast bulk of emissions caused by commercial aviation are on long haul flights. On a per passenger basis the variation must be stark. That could influence the way Governments shape policy to encourage OEMs and airlines to develop aircraft technologies that can undertake long-haul flights while reducing their impact on the environment. Short-haul flights have a much lower impact but they too must address the agenda of emissions, particularly if they intend to grow their footprint and market share over coming months, Joe Gill writes. Airline Business More state aids provided to support airlines in North America and Europe
Aircraft Leasing Business Aero acquires 20 aircraft from easyJet as lessors continue to acquire and place aircraftActivity continues apace for aircraft lessors, with Aero taking 20 A320 family aircraft from easyJet in a large sale-and-leaseback deal. Other recent transactions involve JLPS Holdings with Finnair, Jackson Square Aviation with Transavia France and Air Lease with Uzbekistan start-up Qanot Sharq Airlines. |
In this issue In this issueThe events of the past year have inevitably cast a shadow over aircraft values, especially those of mid to end-of-life aircraft. The decline in demand for aircraft because of reduced traffic has been compounded by the desire of operators to replace older aircraft with more fuel-efficient assets. With growing government concern about climate change, too, the outlook for holders of older, less efficient aircraft is increasingly uncertain. Aircraft Economics Environmental concerns cast cloud over mid to end-of-life aircraft values
Airline Economics Airlines continue to find favour with investors, even as traffic disruption continues
Financing Voyager Aviation to restructure debt; Avation extends 6.5% senior note
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