IATA has recorded eight consecutive months of double-digit growth across the cargo market, stabilising lease rates for widebody freighters amid consistent demand for metal. more
30/09/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
The number of aircraft being actively remarketed on sites tracked by Ishka stays around the 330 mark for the fourth month in a row. more
24/09/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
Senior notes for new aircraft ABS deals are scoring yields below 5.5%, as investors warm to the asset class. September saw a flurry of activity as three aircraft lease securitisations and one aircraft loan ABS came to market, all of which have priced in the last 10 days. more
20/09/2024
Current-tech aircraft values have "peaked and plateaued" argue asset managers, something which has been confirmed by Ishka appraisal team, as airlines react to slower revenues. more
20/09/2024
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Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has pulled out of the ISTATA EMEA conference, a trade gathering for aircraft investors and financiers, after the OEM announced it was banning non-essential travel last week in the wake of ongoing strikes to help preserve cash. more
20/09/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
Ishka provides a guide to aircraft equity investors and their return expectations. more
03/09/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Investor Briefings
Welcome to Ishka's Transaction Update, a report series looking at essential trends, recent deal flow and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more
02/09/2024
In a guest Insight, Aldo Giovannitti from consultancy, Aernovum Aviation looks at pricing and opportunity presented by a class of alternative aircraft assets often overlooked by many investors – the training, special mission and subregional aircraft market. more
20/08/2024
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The number of aircraft being actively remarketed on sites analysed by Ishka remains in a plateau in August. more
15/08/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
This is the 13th edition of Ishka’s aircraft buyers list, where Ishka summarises a list of potential and active buyers of leased aircraft on the secondary market. Since the last update on 8th July 2024, Ishka recorded ten new aircraft trades. more
13/08/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Ishka's data sheet provides a summary of recent sale/leaseback (SLB) transactions, requests for proposals (RFP), key figures and active bidders. more
08/08/2024
International Airlines Group (IAG) has withdrawn from its agreement with Globalia to acquire Spanish LCC Air Europa (On Watch) following mounting pressure from the European Commission. more
06/08/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Several airlines have issued financing RFPs in the last few weeks as carriers try to catch the attention of financiers and lessors before the holiday season starts in earnest for the aviation finance industry. more
30/07/2024
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Unlevered returns for aircraft JOL and JOLCOs appear to have increased as a weak yen has forced Japanese investors to charge more for equity when funding aircraft investments. more
29/07/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Mid-life and end-of-life narrowbody aircraft were the most traded type on the secondary market over the past twelve months, with Boeing's 737 NG comprising nearly a quarter of all acquisitions. more
26/07/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Welcome to the 127th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. In this edition, you'll notice a refreshed format that aims to deliver insights more effectively. We are excited to have additional content and features introduced in the upcoming editions, ensuring you stay informed and ahead with the latest updates. more
22/07/2024
Ishka reviews Q2 2024 SLB pricing trends for new tech single-aisle aircraft to examine net present values (NPVs), and unlevered returns (IRRs). more
15/07/2024
The number of aircraft being remarketed on sites analysed by Ishka has remained largely consistent month-on-month, increasing by one from 331 to 332 aircraft. more
11/07/2024
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Welcome to Ishka's Transaction Update, a report series looking at essential trends, recent deal flow and key announcements within aviation and aircraft leasing. more
10/07/2024
This data sheet is an illustrative look at pricing trends, net present values (NPVs), and unlevered returns (IRRs) for nine hypothetical sale/leaseback (SLB) transactions informed by rumoured pricing terms of real SLB deals concluded between January to June 2024. more
27/06/2024
Aircraft OEM delays and restricted supply continue to boost values and market lease rates of mid-life and older-generation narrowbodies, according to Ishka’s Aircraft Pricing Benchmark. The research, based on multiple market sources, confirms that prices for mid-life Airbus A320ceo aircraft have been moving upwards since the end of last year. more
26/06/2024
Welcome to the 126th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
18/06/2024
This is the 11th edition of Ishka’s aircraft buyers list, where Ishka summarises a list of potential and active buyers of leased aircraft on the secondary market. Since the last update on 1st May 2024, Ishka recorded ten new aircraft trades. more
07/06/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Welcome to the 125th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. This report examines how aircraft types are faring through current events; which types are in favour; which are ‘on watch’; and which are most exposed or impacted by the evolving aircraft environment. more
05/06/2024
Speaking at Ishka’s Trading Summit in Dublin earlier this month, cargo carrier CEOs flagged concerns over the limited availability of older aircraft for freighter feedstock, as passenger airlines look to extend the lives of their current fleets. Mid-size widebodies remain highly in demand among operators despite their age, with the lease rates of certain A330-300P2F vintages outpacing the B747-400F. more
29/05/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
Welcome to the 124th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
27/05/2024
Robust demand and OEM delivery slot shortages have seen mid-life narrowbodies surge in value. Ten and 15-year-old Airbus A320ceos recorded the largest growth over the last 12 months, increasing 20% from $27 million to $32 million, according to Ishka's Transaction Economics platform. more
22/05/2024
Lessors speaking at Ishka’s Dublin Financing Festival last week argued that the ABS market was is now “open” for aviation issuers, with at least two aircraft ABS deals rumoured to be looking to issue before the summer more
20/05/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Welcome to the 123rd ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. This report examines how aircraft types are faring through current events; which types are in favour; which are ‘on watch’; and which are most exposed or impacted by the evolving aircraft environment. more
06/05/2024
South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has officially launched Hanwha Aviation, an aircraft and engine leasing platform based in Singapore. more
03/05/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
This is the 10th edition of Ishka’s aircraft buyers list, where Ishka summarises a list of potential and active buyers of leased aircraft on the secondary market. Since the last update on 19th March 2024, Ishka recorded five aircraft trades and has added a new category to indicate buyers’ interest in aircraft 10 years and older. more
01/05/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Asset managers surveyed by Ishka state expected unlevered returns have tightened for both mid-life and new-tech aircraft since Ishka’s last survey, conducted in October 2023. more
30/04/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Welcome to the 122nd ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
22/04/2024
Aircraft engine buyers surveyed by Ishka have confirm that some single-aisle engine lease rates nearly doubled between the start of 2023 and 2024, with the majority arguing lease rates for narrowbodies engines will continue to rise for the rest of the year. more
11/04/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
Welcome to the 122nd ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
08/04/2024
SMBC Aviation Capital CEO Peter Barrett talks to Ishka about rising lease rates, how a weak Japanese Yen is impacting aircraft leasing and the difficulties of M&A in the aircraft leasing space. more
27/03/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Other
Welcome to the 121st ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
25/03/2024
Multiple sources have confirmed that there has been an uptick of interest from private equity (PE) investors for aircraft opportunities in 2024 – a stark contrast to last year which was noticeably difficult for new fundraises, particularly in aviation. more
21/03/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Other
This is the 9th edition of Ishka’s aircraft buyers list, where Ishka summarises a list of potential and active buyers of leased aircraft on the secondary market. Ishka recorded eight new aircraft trades and added two new firms to the list since the last update on January 23rd, 2024. more
19/03/2024
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Aircraft asset managers confide that currency movements are starting to impact Japanese investor appetite and behaviour when it comes to aircraft investments. Separately Ishka examines UK lessor Falko Regional Aircraft recent acquisition of 24 regional jets. more
18/03/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , Other
This is the 119th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
13/03/2024
Aircraft lessor CEOs speaking at the ISTAT Americas conference in Austin in early March discussed rising lease rates, aircraft shortage and potential M&A. more
08/03/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Welcome to the 119th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
28/02/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
A return to pre-shock OEM production levels would only be the first step towards steadying a supply-demand imbalance that shows “no signs of ending anytime soon,” AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly told the lessor’s Q4 2023 earnings call. more
27/02/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers
Welcome to the 118th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
12/02/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
This Data Sheet provides a snapshot of aircraft currently being remarketed on three of the main remarketing sites. more
07/02/2024
Welcome to the 117th ‘Extra’ supplement to Ishka’s Transaction Economics platform, delivering ‘the Ishka View’ on events that have a bearing on aircraft values and lease rates, and the market dynamics that matter in today’s aviation environment. more
31/01/2024
in Aircraft values, Lease Rates & Returns , Lessors & Asset managers , OEMs, Cargo & Engines
KV Aviation winds down, AerCap hit by cyber attack, HCOB closes first deal more
26/01/2024
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