THE AVIATION WHIPSAW: WHO WINS AND LOSES IN A CHAOTIC, FRAGILE MARKET? W/ANDY MANSELL
Economic fragility, long-running supply chain woes, long lead times, and labor. These are just a few forces exerting massive pressure on aviation. In this highly chaotic market, operators and suppliers have been put through the whipsaw, and that shows no sign of letting up anytime soon. With the new aircraft market still heavily backed up, ripples are being felt across the entire industry - especially in leasing. Anyone taking delivery of aircraft is making hay while the sun shines, and ultimately, the prevailing market conditions will catch up. Under such pressure cooker conditions, who wins, who loses and who should be worried?