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The recent announcement by British Aerospace that Airbus Industrie suffered an operating loss of about L125 million in 1998 has refocused attention on the battle for market share between the European civil aircraft consortium and Boeing, its US rival. Competition between the 2 manufacturers is set t...

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Published in:Asset Finance International 1999-04 (260), p.31
Main Author: Collett, Naomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aircraft industry
Airline industry
Airlines
Commercial aircraft
Competition
Credit risk
Equipment financing
Financial institutions
Financing leases
Funding
International finance
Liquidity
Loans
Manufacturers
Manufacturing
Market shares
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Summary:The recent announcement by British Aerospace that Airbus Industrie suffered an operating loss of about L125 million in 1998 has refocused attention on the battle for market share between the European civil aircraft consortium and Boeing, its US rival. Competition between the 2 manufacturers is set to increase into the next century, with Airbus committing itself to achieving a steady 50% market share. One jealously guarded but, nonetheless, crucial weapon of the manufacturer in boosting market share is customer financing. Manufacturers will consider stumping up finance for airlines whose philosophy dictates they own a certain percentage of their fleet, but remain unwilling or unable, to finance the purchase of aircraft outright. Financing is offered through finance leases or secured loans.
ISSN:1367-8086