Jet fuel prices are up by 35% since June - what are the implications for airlines and aircraft investors? 'The biggest issue in aviation has been the dramatic fall in oil prices starting mid-year 2014' Research paper argues that standard aircraft retirement age of 25 will remain the norm Airlines rely on hedging and newer jets to fight rising oil prices Asset impairment takes centre stage as residual values come under pressure Fuel and the demand for leased aircraft |
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The winners and losers in aviation finance under three potential oil price scenarios In this issue The quest for lower unit costs 'History shows that human ingenuity has always come up with financing sources and that aircraft for reasonable credits always attract finance' - Colm Barrington The numerous challenges facing airlines following its inclusion in the EU's cap-and-trade scheme from 2012 |