Today, some commentators have even argued that autonomous flight is likely to become a reality much earlier than autonomous driving. However, a distinct issue is the extent to which artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in autonomous flight.… Continue Reading
The sale and leaseback (“SLB”) model has been a key source of funding and portfolio management for lessors and airlines alike for some time now. There are two principal SLB transaction structures employed for new aircraft, as illustrated below. The first is the “back to back” sale, whereby an airline pays for and takes delivery … Continue Reading
As we open our Advent Calendars each December, thoughts inevitably turn to Christmas, the New Year, and to what the next year will bring. But this year we are also looking 12 months ahead to New Year 2019. Why? Because January 2019 will see International Accounting Standard (IAS) 17 replaced by International Financial Reporting Standard … Continue Reading
What to do if you are an aircraft leasing company struggling to lease your aircraft? For one lessor, Dublin-based Amedeo, the answer is to create its own “virtual airline”. Amedeo has apparently been struggling to attract new lessees for its fleet of Airbus A380s – it currently has 12 under management and a further 20 … Continue Reading
The airline leasing sector has already had an incredibly busy year with major moves towards consolidation in the form of the purchase of lessor AWAS by DAE in April. Leasing plays a significant role in the aviation sector as a whole – with leased aircraft estimated to account for 40-45% of new aircraft purchases. Consolidation … Continue Reading
