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Electric Aircraft Market Poised to Disrupt Global Aviation
The market is projected to reach $40.11 billion by 2031, with major implications for aircraft values and lease rates. A new report released in late May by the research firm Insight Partners forecasts that the global electric aircraft market will soar in value, hitting approximately USD 40.11 billion by 2031.…

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June 16, 2025
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China’s Avionics Revolution: Why the West Should Be Worried
For decades, Western aerospace giants like Honeywell, Thales, and Collins Aerospace have dominated the avionics market, supplying critical systems for both commercial and military aircraft around the globe. However, China is emerging as a formidable challenger. Armed with a state-driven mandate for technological independence, the Chinese aviation industry is rapidly…

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June 16, 2025
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Cockpit Cold War: How U.S.-E.U. Tensions Are Scrambling the Future of Avionics
In the high-stakes arena of international diplomacy, tariffs and trade threats rarely remain confined to spreadsheets and customs booths. This year, when President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs on European Union exports, much of the media attention focused on agriculture, luxury goods, and cars. But quietly, and with potentially long-lasting…

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June 16, 2025
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Legacy Avionics: Dilemmas Posed by the Aging ARINC 429 Bus
In the world of avionics, where cutting-edge technology powers navigation, communication, and flight control systems, it might come as a surprise that one of the most widely used cockpit technologies, the ARINC 429 data bus, traces its origins to the 1970s and is increasingly anachronistic. The ARINC 429 was designed…

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June 16, 2025
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Luxury Takes Flight: A “Bespoke Boom” Is Transforming Aircraft Interiors…and Values
A boom in bespoke aircraft interiors is transforming cabins into airborne expressions of identity, taste, and wealth. From gold-plated fixtures to artisanal leathers, the trend is being propelled by a new wave of ultra-high-net-worth individuals who are sparing no expense on their latest toys. However, the appeal of high-end customization…

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June 16, 2025
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Dragon’s Reach: How Chinese Lessors Are Shaping Aircraft Values in Africa and Southeast Asia
The global aircraft leasing landscape is undergoing a strategic shift as Chinese lessors expand their footprint in emerging markets, particularly across Africa and Southeast Asia. This trend is not only altering competitive dynamics in these regions but also exerting significant pressure on aircraft values and lease rate benchmarks for certain…

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June 16, 2025
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Next-Gen Narrowbodies Are Soaring While Aging Widebodies Stall
In an environment defined by post-pandemic recovery, shifting fuel economics, and airline demand for flexibility, next-generation narrowbodies like the Airbus A320neo family are commanding premium values and lease rates. Meanwhile, older widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 777-200ER and Airbus A340-600 are struggling to maintain relevance and remain either flat…

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June 16, 2025
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Grounded by Gridlock: How MRO Woes Threaten Aircraft Values and Lease Rates
Aircraft buyers and lessors today face a threat more immediate and financially damaging than tariffs, inflation, interest rates, or even geopolitical conflict. A huge problem confronting the aviation investment world right now is the global shortage in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capacity, combined with soaring maintenance costs and a…

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June 16, 2025
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