Late in the evening yesterday an intriguing note arrived. “Air Lease Corporation (ALC) announced the sale of 25 ATR aircraft in its fleet to Nordic Aviation Capital A/S (“NAC”). These ATR aircraft have served ALC well in meeting the demand…
China is the coming air travel market. In sympathy, the rest of the supply chain is growing – from COMAC to the leasing firms. The top three Chinese aircraft lessors are heading for Hong Kong IPOs. Not to be left…
There seems to be some light between the vision by Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier and sales chief John Leahy. Whereas Mr Leahy opined at the Dubai air show the A380neo is inevitable and suggested a timeline around 2022 or 2023. …
Talking with CIT’s VP Aircraft Evaluation & Strategy Steve Mason, about the impact of fuel on the aviation market, the importance of flexibility for customers of the middle of the market aircraft and the C Series. Views: 36
Boeing yesterday announced it was doing a deal with El Al for 15 787s plus 13 options. This would be the largest order ever from the airline. No specific model has been announced but it is to be a mix…
There is some intriguing news out of Japan today. ANA seems to have won the battle for Skymark with Airbus’ help. This gives ANA a very strong hand at Haneda. Intrepid, which had backed Delta for a Skymark plan, offered…