Operating leasing: Saviour or spiel?

Few subjects in the aviation press have attracted as much attention, or as much praise, as operating leasing. Observers have noted its merits, as off-balance sheet financing has jumped from 5% of all transactions in 1980 to about 25%. But, although absolute figures are certain to keep increasing as...

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Published in:Asset Finance International 1999-09 (264), p.24
Main Author: Collett, Naomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advantages
Aircraft
Airlines
Balance sheets
Capital markets
Competition
Disadvantages
Economic conditions
Flexibility
Leasing
Lessors
Operating leases
Prices
Rentals
Securitization
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Summary:Few subjects in the aviation press have attracted as much attention, or as much praise, as operating leasing. Observers have noted its merits, as off-balance sheet financing has jumped from 5% of all transactions in 1980 to about 25%. But, although absolute figures are certain to keep increasing as the size of the airline pie expands, views are mixed over which direction the market is heading. Some analysts see tough times ahead for lessors, arguing that, as a percentage of all transactions, the market has already perked. However, some analysts are confident that, so long as the industry remains cyclical, operating leases will remain popular.
ISSN:1367-8086