Demand for leased aircraft and very high lease rates will not go out of style soon, major lessors say, amid airline capacity needs and manufacturer output woes.
Air Lease Corporation CEO John Plueger tells Aviation Week that "predictions point to six out of 10 new aircraft deliveries in 2024 being leased in some way."
An order divided between Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer will see at least 260 aircraft, a mix of narrowbodies and regional jets, join the American Airlines fleet.
In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East event, this week’s Carbon Analysis looks at Middle Eastern carriers Air Arabia Group, flydubai, Flynas, and Saudia.
Southwest is looking at shifting future Boeing 737 MAX deliveries even further toward the -8 and reducing its exposure to the -7, according to CEO Bob Jordan.
