The past two years have seen huge disruption in the aviation industry. But as this survey shows, the strength and diversity of the sector's financing ecosystem has played a decisive role in responding to the COVID-19...more
Aircraft leasing companies are the backbone of modern commercial aviation. Lessors now account for an estimated 60 percent of new passenger jet deliveries, up from approximately 45 percent on the eve of the pandemic and just...more
Respondents see COVID-related disruptions, economic contraction and geopolitical instability as the top challenges for the aviation sector in the coming year. But growth is expected, notably in Asia-Pacific and Australasia...more
2/18/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Africa ,
Airlines ,
Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
Aviation Industry ,
Business Interruption ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Downturn ,
Economic Growth ,
EU ,
Global Economy ,
Global Market ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
Looking at the current picture, 60 percent of respondents globally say that the aviation finance sector does not have enough capital and liquidity. Meanwhile, 32 percent believe that the sector has just the right amount of...more
2/17/2022
/ Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Banking Sector ,
Capital Distributions ,
Capital Markets ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EMEA ,
Financial Institutions ,
Insolvency ,
Liquidity ,
Private Equity ,
Refinancing ,
Restructuring
Aviation sector executives expect to maintain or increase investment in 2022, despite continuing headwinds caused by COVID-19 and concerns about the global economy -
The year 2021 was another turbulent one for aviation, as...more
US passenger airlines, cargo air carriers, aviation repair facilities and certain other aviation industry participants severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can take advantage of the unprecedented aid available under...more
We explore key takeaways from our exclusive survey and what they could mean for the aviation industry and aviation finance.
Respondents to this research offer a broadly optimistic view of the short-term outlook for the...more
Economic volatility, political unrest and fierce competition are all seen as major challenges to the sector in the coming 12 to 18 months. Meanwhile, respondents are preparing for rising oil prices and growing industry...more
1/22/2020
/ Acquisitions ,
Airlines ,
Asia Pacific ,
Aviation Industry ,
China ,
EMEA ,
EU ,
Global Economy ,
Industry Consolidation ,
Mergers ,
North America ,
Oil Prices ,
Recessions ,
Transportation Industry ,
UK
Despite the sector's current strong performance, many survey respondents believe the industry needs even more capital and liquidity. In addition, most expect restructurings and insolvencies to increase in 2020.
The robust...more
Our exclusive survey of senior executives who have financed the aviation industry in the past three years reveals that the overall investment outlook for the sector is bright, with one region in particular set for larger...more
1/16/2020
/ Aircraft Financing ,
Airlines ,
Asia ,
Asia Pacific ,
Aviation Industry ,
EMEA ,
EU ,
Global Economy ,
Global Market ,
International Travel ,
Investment Funds ,
North America ,
Private Equity ,
Surveys ,
Travel ,
UK Brexit