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America’s ATC Meltdown Exposes FAA Chaos
The U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, once a symbol of aviation excellence, is now facing a crisis marked by staffing shortages, outdated technology, and operational chaos. Recent disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport have spotlighted these systemic issues, raising concerns about the ability of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

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By: John Persinos
June 8, 2025
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China's New Leasing Power: Reshaping Aircraft Values in Africa and Southeast Asia
Here’s the latest video presentation by John Persinos, editor-in-chief of Aircraft Value News, posted May 29, 2025. This accompanying article is a transcript edited for concision, to provide you with a quick read. For a much deeper dive, watch the video. The global aircraft leasing landscape is undergoing a strategic…

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By: John Persinos
May 29, 2025
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Expert Q&A: As a Global Recession Looms, Are Jet Values at Risk?
With John Persinos today is Dr. David Yu, one of the world's foremost experts in aircraft appraisal and valuation. Dr. Yu is a CFA Charterholder, with a BA/MS from Johns Hopkins University, an MBA from New York University’s Stern School, and a PhD from the University of Nottingham. He is…

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By: John Persinos
May 6, 2025
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A Video Q&A With Aviation Legend Nick Lappos
John Persinos interviewed a long-time aviation industry veteran, Nick Lappos. Nick has extensive career experience in aviation. He's committee chair at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He's also senior technical fellow, advanced technology at Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky Aircraft. Among his long list of previous positions, Nick is former…

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By: John Persinos
April 4, 2025
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The Global Aerospace Chess Game: Who Will Win?
The global aerospace industry has become an intense battleground as geopolitical strife, trade disputes, and shifting alliances redefine the sector’s competitive landscape. While Boeing and Airbus have long dominated commercial aviation, the industry is being reshaped by growing European assertiveness, American unpredictability, and China’s rising ambitions. The Trump administration’s foreign…

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By: John Persinos
March 26, 2025
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Global Aviation Market Outlook, 2025-2044
In this “fast facts” video snapshot, John Persinos examines a new report, Market Outlook, 2025-2044, recently disseminated by the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA Group), a provider of aviation advisory services to commercial and business aviation operators, including aircraft/engine manufacturers and airlines. The report’s key takeaways: Over the next 20 years,…

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By: John Persinos
March 14, 2025
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Expert Interview: Aircraft Economics in a Time of Disruption
This accompanying article is a condensed, edited transcript of my latest video presentation. My questions and comments are in bold. I'm John Persinos, editor-in-chief of Aircraft Value News. I'm also a contributing editor at Avionics International Report. With me today is Richard Aboulafia, managing director at AeroDynamic Advisory. Richard is…

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By: John Persinos
February 21, 2025
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The Supply-Demand Squeeze: How Aircraft Shortages are Boosting Values and Lease Rates
Welcome to my latest video presentation, posted February 11, 2025. This accompanying article is an edited transcript. You don’t need a PhD in Economics to realize that shortages and rising demand equal higher values and prices. That’s the dynamic at play right now in the global aviation industry. Production delays,…

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By: John Persinos
February 11, 2025
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DeepSeek Disruption: How China's AI Breakthrough Is Reshaping Aerospace
Welcome to my latest video presentation, posted February 1, 2025. This accompanying article is an edited transcript. So, you think the DeepSeek news has nothing to do with aviation? Think again. The recent introduction of DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) model has shaken Silicon Valley and Wall Street, but its impact…

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By: John Persinos
February 1, 2025
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Cold War II: How Global Conflict Fuels Commercial Aviation Growth
Welcome to my latest video presentation, posted January 18, 2025. The accompanying article is an edited transcript. The geopolitical landscape today is increasingly reminiscent of Cold War dynamics, giving rise to what many analysts are calling "Cold War II." While the original Cold War ended with the Soviet Union's collapse…

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By: John Persinos
January 18, 2025
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