Shared patterns: An analysis of 737s grounded over pickle forks

Ishka identifies 37 Boeing 737 NGs affected by ‘pickle fork’ cracks as over 1,000 aircraft reach the FAA’s inspection threshold. more

12/11/2019

in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Airline Profiles , Technical Expertise

AWG addresses GATS questions with draft documentation

AWG has published GATS draft documentation ahead of its planned Q1 2020 release. In it, the organisation takes pains to address some of the common question that the market has had over its project. more

03/04/2019

in Regulatory and Accounting , Technical Expertise , Aircraft Finance Market

MRO and engine constraints continue to be a concern

MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) shop delays are still a concern for lessors and airlines. more

12/10/2018

in Technical Expertise , Aircraft Finance Market

Lessors wait for Rolls-Royce’s LessorCare

Rolls-Royce has responded to dissatisfaction from the leasing community about its aftercare support, with the launch of LessorCare - its new one-stop solution for lessors. more

07/11/2017

in Technical Expertise , Aircraft Finance Market

Airlines neglect EU compensation rules at their peril

Carriers have fought EU compensation legislation bitterly since its introduction in 2005 more

30/10/2017

in Regulatory and Accounting , Technical Expertise

Airlines charge lessors more for novations

As the world’s fleet increases, airlines are forced to spend time doing novations as lessors trade their aircraft. Ishka examines some of the challenges lessors and airlines face with novations. more

04/09/2017

in Lessor finances , Regulatory and Accounting , Technical Expertise

Repossession risk report: Nigeria and Turkey

Anecdotal evidence suggests that aircraft repossessions are on the rise. Ishka looks at two of the more difficult jurisdictions to retrieve an aircraft from: Nigeria and Turkey. more

03/07/2017

in Lessors and Lease Rates , Regulatory and Accounting , Technical Expertise

Airbus and Boeing experience a dip in twin-aisle orders

Ishka examines the state of each of the aircraft programmes across Airbus and Boeing’s product range, focusing on the twin-aisle market. more

18/05/2017

in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Technical Expertise

Engine trouble: Are airlines paying too much for hourly maintenance deals?

Airlines may be paying more than they need to for their sale/leaseback engine hourly agreements. more

03/05/2017

in Lessors and Lease Rates , Technical Expertise , Aircraft Finance Market

Aircraft retirements to put pressure on part out firms

An acceleration on fleet retirements up to 2020 is likely to increase pressure on part-out firms as the aftermarket for aircraft parts become depressed. more

10/04/2017

in Technical Expertise , Aircraft Finance Market