A duopoly delivery ratio guide to industry health



The forthcoming Southwest Airlines Investors Day is going to be awkward and interesting. Things have not been going smoothly for a while. Elliott Investment Management created uncertainty when it took a stake in Southwest Airlines. Before this, Southwest experienced an operational meltdown…

Today, news emerged that SMBC is the lessor for 20 A321neos ordered by United Airlines in April this year. The aircraft are from SMBC’s earlier order, with deliveries slated from 206 to 2027. This deal accounts for some of the 35…


The aviation industry maintained its upward trajectory in July 2024, with passenger demand surging by a robust 8.0% year-on-year. This growth, coupled with a 7.4% increase in capacity, resulted in a strong load factor of 86%, reflecting a continued surge…