The following materials contain a high level description of potential insurance claims and other claims that may be available to a foreign owner, lessor or financier of aircraft stranded in Russia...more
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
Asset-backed securitization (ABS) is the funding mechanism that most respondents expect will increase in 2022, as players look to tap the value tied up in their aircraft and aero engines. ABS is a popular choice for...more
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
COVID-19 travel restrictions have put the aviation industry on the backfoot. M&A will not be an immediate priority, but consolidation and distressed deals will come in time -
The aviation sector has been one of the hardest...more
On March 27, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”). The purpose of the Act is to provide emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected...more
One of the most highly anticipated elements of relief in the CARES Act is the partially forgivable payroll protection loan for small business....On April 2, 2020, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) issued interim...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
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...more
What is a PPP loan?
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES Act into law. The bill provides for $2.2 trillion in emergency aid to ease the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis, including $349 billion...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
The multiplicity of financing sources such as asset-backed security, insurance and leasing companies has been crucial for the sector. In this section, we reveal the origins and sources of expected funding in 2020.
The...more
1/17/2020
/ Aircraft Finance Insurance Consortium (AFIC) ,
Aircraft Financing ,
Asia Pacific ,
Asset-Based Lending ,
Aviation Industry ,
China ,
EMEA ,
Export Credit Agency (ECA) ,
Financial Leasing Agreements ,
Funding Options ,
Global Market ,
Institutional Investors ,
Insurance Industry ,
Japan ,
Lenders ,
North America ,
Private Equity Funds ,
Surveys
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