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Retirements Delayed, Deficit Derailed: Why the Aircraft Supply Squeeze Isn’t as Dire as Predicted

In the years following the dual shocks of COVID-19 and the 737 MAX grounding, the aviation industry has been conditioned to believe it faces a deep supply crunch. Fewer aircraft than expected rolled off assembly lines, deliveries lagged, and production ramp-ups at both Boeing and Airbus ran slower than forecasts…

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October 20, 2025

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Standardized Avionics: The Key to Multi-Modal Hubs and Higher Aircraft Value

Airlines and airports are moving toward standardized avionics to enable smooth integration with growing multi-modal transportation hubs. This trend has implications for aircraft values, lease rates, and marketability. As global aviation hubs expand into fully integrated multi-modal centers—combining air, rail, and autonomous ground transport—the need for standardized avionics has never…

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October 20, 2025

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Boeing Bets Big on Avionics to Rebuild MAX Confidence

Boeing is decisively overhauling the avionics suite across its 737 MAX family, a move designed to regain trust from regulators, airlines, and the flying public after years of scrutiny. While the MAX has been a sales success post-grounding, lingering concerns over software and system reliability have kept some buyers and…

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October 20, 2025

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Silent Signals, Big Impact: The Quiet Revolution in Avionics

In the high-stakes world of aviation, technological revolutions often come with fanfare. New aircraft models, touch-screen cockpits, and autonomous taxiing systems make headlines and capture public imagination. Yet, a quieter transformation is unfolding deep within the avionics of commercial and business aircraft, one with profound implications for operators, lessors, and…

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October 20, 2025

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Leasing’s Mid-Decade Pause Masks Long-Term Growth

Aircraft leasing is a business that thrives on perception. A half-point shift in market share can spark headlines about “waning demand,” yet the reality is more nuanced. The leasing industry is in a brief lull, not a decline, and the underlying fundamentals still point toward steady expansion over the long…

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October 20, 2025

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Engines in Overdrive: Spare Market Roars as AOGs Push Values Higher

The aircraft leasing world has grown accustomed to supply-chain snags, but few market segments are seeing such dramatic fallout as the spare engine sector. The global fleet is flying hard, new aircraft deliveries remain behind schedule, and persistent “aircraft on ground” (AOG) issues with next-generation powerplants have triggered a surge…

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October 20, 2025

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ATR’s Hybrid Reboot: How P&W Canada’s Electric Push Could Jolt the ATR 72-600 Market

For nearly two years, whispers around ATR’s shelved “Evo” project lingered like unfinished business. The concept—a next-generation, lower-emission regional turboprop—was mothballed in the face of pandemic disruption, supply chain bottlenecks, and an uncertain appetite for R&D spending. Now the program is showing new signs of life. ATR, with Pratt &…

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October 20, 2025

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B757-200PF Demand Climbs Despite Feedstock Shortages

The B757-200PF, a dedicated freighter variant of the 757-200, has seen a resurgence in demand, driven by the growth of e-commerce and the need for efficient air cargo solutions. However, this increased demand is juxtaposed with significant challenges in sourcing suitable feedstock for conversions, leading to a complex landscape for…

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October 20, 2025

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