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Articles

Carbon Index Spotlight on Airlines, Aircraft and Lessors - April 2022

IBA has published its latest aviation Carbon Index in partnership with KPMG. Our latest analysis for April 2022 includes a spotlight on ABS structures.

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Articles

Who has ordered the most Comac C919 aircraft?

As the first customer C919 completes its inaugural test flight, we look at the largest orders for the Chinese narrowbody.

A digital rendering of an Embraer 190 passenger to freighter conversion aircraft in the livery of Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC)

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Nordic Aviation Capital confirmed as launch customer for Embraer E-Jet freighters

What does the first order for E-Jet conversion slots mean for Embraer’s freighter conversions?

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Articles

Boeing 737-800 leads passenger to freighter fleet growth in 2022

Our recent webinar highlighted the aircraft types driving the growth in global passenger to freighter conversions.

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Welcome to the new-look IBA. Insights in flight.

IBA is pleased to unveil exciting updates to our brand and services.

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Webinars

Emerging Freighter Value Trends for 2022

What is the current and future trajectory for freighter aircraft around the world? In this upcoming webinar, our ISTAT certified Appraisers will share their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from IBA Insight on freighter value performance. Listen in to our panel of experts; Dr. Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist, Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Consulting, and Jonathan McDonald, Manager – Classic & Cargo Aircraft as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Topics include: How are freighter values and lease rates performing? Which conversion programmes are performing well? How is the landscape of conversion houses changing? How will the Russia/Ukraine conflict impact the freighter market? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Stuart Hatcher. Discover what makes IBA Insight the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

A group of Russian S7 airlines Airbus A320 jet airliner aircraft with airbridge steps attached at an airport

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How many leased aircraft have returned from Russia?

How many leased aircraft have been recovered from Russia by aircraft leasing companies?

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How many aircraft are being illegally re-registered by Russian airlines?

We take a look at how many aircraft have been re-registered in Russia to circumvent sanctions on Russian aviation.

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Articles

Carbon Index Spotlight on Airlines, Aircraft and Lessors - March 2022

IBA has published its latest aviation Carbon Index in partnership with KPMG. Our latest analysis for March 2022 includes a spotlight on regional aircraft lessors.

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Articles

UK airline capacity will be close to 2019 levels in Summer 2022

Using schedules data, we explored UK airline seat capacity as we move into the Summer season of 2022, identifying that seat capacity is likely to reach just short of 30 million seats by August 2022.

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Articles

How long can Russian airlines maintain their aircraft?

IBA's experts examine how long Russian operators can keep aircraft flying with a limited supply of parts.

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Articles

Why the post-Covid travel boom is compounding flight delays in the UK

Exploring the connection between an increase in flights and cancellations in the UK, April 2022.

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Articles

Regional aircraft engine values update - March 2022

The latest trends in regional aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA's InsightIQ.

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Articles

Which aircraft engines are most exposed to the Ukraine crisis?

IBA's insight has identified that engine lessors are far less exposed to the impacts of the Ukraine Crisis than aircraft lessors.

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Articles

Utilisation driving greater value stability for narrowbody aircraft engines

The latest trends in narrowbody aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA Insight.

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Articles

Freighters buck the trend in latest widebody aircraft engine values

The latest trends in aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA Insight.

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Webinars

Emerging Engine Value Trends for 2022

What is the trajectory for aircraft engines in 2022? In our webinar, IBA's engine appraisers share their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the state of the market, supply and demand of engines, shop visit forecasts, and much more. Listen in to our panel of experts; Phil Seymour, Company President, David Archer, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket Value, and Jamie Davey, Manager - Commercial Engines, as they explore the current and future market for engines. Topics include: OEM and aftermarket performance Supply and demand of engines Shop visit forecast Value and lease rate performance Distribution of the fleet The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Narrowbody vs widebody - which aircraft are more profitable and efficient on transatlantic routes?

We use our Carbon Emissions Calculator to examine the profitability and CO2 implications of the transatlantic narrowbody.

The China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft involved in the crash of March 2022

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Which routes are most effected by the grounding of China Eastern's 737-800 fleet?

What would wider grounding of the Boeing 737-800 mean for domestic operations in China?

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Articles

4 Key air cargo trends to watch for in 2022

Using a combination of data sources together with IBA's own research and leading InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform, we have identified 4 key trends that will define the performance of the air freight market in 2022.

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Articles

Widebody aircraft value trends update - February 2022

IBA's InsightIQ has identified key widebody aircraft value trends, published in our latest aircraft values webinar.

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Narrowbody aircraft value trends update - February 2022

IBA's InsightIQ has identified key narrowbody aircraft value trends, published in our latest aircraft values webinar.

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Airlines, Aircraft and Lessors - February 2022

IBA has published its latest aviation Carbon Index in partnership with KPMG. Our latest analysis for February 2022 includes a spotlight on the CO2 efficiency of popular aircraft engines fitted to widebody and narrowbody aircraft.

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Articles

Which full service airlines have the most aircraft orders?

Airline fleet data from IBA's InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform reveals the top 5 full-service airlines by aircraft orders, showcasing fleet renewal strategies.

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News & PR07Mar

IBA partners with OAG to provide seamless flight schedules integration into InsightIQ Intelligence Platform

OAG flight schedules data enables IBA to deliver industry leading predictive insights on airline strategy and its implications for asset demand.

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Webinars

Ukraine Crisis and the Impact on Global Aviation: Leading the Conversation

IBA's views on the unfolding conflict and the industry exposure. In response to the escalating emergency in Ukraine, IBA's team of experts and guest speakers will discuss and share thoughts on the evolving situation, the impact for industry stakeholders and practical guidance on how best to mitigate risk. Guest speakers George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace/Defense and Airline Analyst at Bloomberg, and Richard Moody will join IBA's Stuart Hatcher, Phil Seymour, Peter Walter and Geoff van Klaveren. Topics include: What is the market exposure across the industry? How could the crisis impact airlines, lessors and banks active in the sector? How could sanctions disrupt the normal financial flows - payments, debt issues, ABS's, and insurance What practical actions are available to the market to mitigate risk? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Articles

Which low-cost airlines have the most aircraft orders?

Airline fleet data from IBA's InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform reveals the top 5 most active low-cost airlines by aircraft orders, showcasing fleet renewal strategies.

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Webinars

Emerging Aircraft Value Trends for 2022

What is the current and future trajectory for commercial aircraft values around the world? In this upcoming webinar, our ISTAT certified experts will be sharing their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on aircraft value performance. Reviewing transactions, demand and supply trends, IBA's Valuation Team will discuss trends and implications for aviation finance globally. Listen in to our panel of experts; Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Market Analysis, Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Topics include: Commercial aircraft: How will values move across narrowbody and widebody aircraft? What are the driving forces behind future market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen for Q3/4 2022? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

An Aeroflot Russian Airlines A320 in flight

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Russia & Ukraine - Which aircraft lessors are most impacted by sanctions?

Which aircraft leasing companies are most exposed to economic sanctions on Russia?

A virgin atlantic airways Airbus A350-1000 XWB in flight

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Virgin Atlantic commits to Sustainable Aviation Fuel agreement with ExxonMobil and Neste

Virgin Atlantic recently signed a new deal with Neste and ExxonMobil to supply 2.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 'SAF', which is expected to be delivered to London Heathrow airport in the first half of 2022.

A Boeing 767-300ER freighter aircraft operated by UPS airlines in flight with landing gear down

Articles

Which aircraft make the most cost-efficient freighter conversions?

Which commercial aircraft make the most cost-effective freighter conversions? We use InsightIQ to examine the state of play in the market.

A computerised rendering of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350F Freighter aircraft in flight above the clouds

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Airbus dominates commercial aircraft orders at the Singapore Air Show 2022

Aviation Intelligence data from IBA's InsightIQ reveals 88 firm total aircraft orders were received from 4 airlines and 1 lessor at the 2022 Singapore Air Show. An additional airline signed a letter of intention for 7 Airbus aircraft.

A Jazeera Airways A320neo taking off. Image from Jazeera Airways

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Jazeera Airways orders 28 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft

Jazeera Airways has confirmed an order for 28 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The Kuwaiti airline's order includes 20 A320neo aircraft and 8 A321neo aircraft, and confirms a Memorandum of Understanding announced in November 2021.

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - January 2022

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - January 2022

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

A digital rendering of a Frontier Airways Airbus A320neo in flight.

Articles

What could the Spirit-Frontier Airlines fleet look like post-merger?

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are to merge, forming the fifth-largest airline in the United States.

A render of a Boeing 777 freighter in Qatar Airways livery

Articles

Qatar Airways orders Boeing 777X freighters and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Qatar Airways has placed an order for 34 Boeing 777X Freighter aircraft, with options to acquire another 16 examples of the type.

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IBA's Business Jet Market Report January 2022

The global business jet fleet numbers almost 23,000 operational aircraft. With the abnormalities seen in business aircraft supply and demand since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic having a significant effect on the market, IBA's Business Jet report shine a light on current market trends in business aircraft. Some key takeaways include: Though slow and cautious at the start of the pandemic, the Bizjet market has proven resilient andprosperous whilst wider commercial aviation has suffered There is high demand for business jets, and we find ourselves in a fast-paced environment in 2022 This high demand, coupled with low supply, has led to a seller's market Inflated Bizjet values are likely to return to normal as commercial aviation continues to recover ESG targets are likely to prove a key challenge to the market over the coming years Download the full report

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4 Top reasons to use IBA's Aircraft Market Intelligence Reports

IBA has launched new Aircraft Market Intelligence Reports, giving you best-in-class insight into prevailing and future aviation trends.

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IBA records 63 airlines failures and restructurings 2020-2021

IBA's market update has identified airline failures and restructurings from 2020-2021, and highlighted the number of aircraft grounded as a result.

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Low cost airline capacity to grow past pre-Covid levels in 2022

IBA has forecasted a sharp recovery in capacity and demand in our recent commercial aviation market update.

A graphic rendering of a Hans Airways Airbus A330-200

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Airline start-ups - Hans Airways to launch A330 operations in 2022

Start-up airline Hans Airways is preparing to launch operations in Summer 2022, after signing a letter of intent for its first aircraft order, an Airbus A330-200 jet.

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Webinars

IBA's Market Update: Aviation Finance Round-up of 2021 and Forecasts for 2022

Discover the trends shaping aviation finance in 2022 with IBA's Market Update. Join IBA's advisory team of experts to explore the recovery in the aviation market for 2022. This essential update will enrich your understanding of key market indicators and regional trends as our expert share their insight and opinion on what to expect in 2022 and beyond. Topics include: Forecasted recovery for traffic and utilisation in 2022 How supply and demand for aircraft will impact transaction Future improvements for airline risk How the lessor landscape will evolve in 2022 Forecasted levels of carbon emissions from commercial aircraft How aircraft assets will perform in 2022 The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

An Aeromexico Boeing 737-800 passenger jet in flight with landing gear undercarriage and flaps down extended

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Aeromexico restructuring plan approved by creditors

Aeroméxico has become the latest Latin American Flag Carrier to begin the exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

A graphic rendering 2 Boeing 737 Max aircraft in flight in Allegiant Airways livery

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Allegiant Air orders 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Allegiant Air's Boeing 737 MAX order signifies a shift to modernity for the carrier's fleet. Image: Boeing

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - December 2021

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

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Articles

Is Avianca's Low Cost Model a ticket to a brighter future?

As Avianca exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, we ask if the carrier's move towards a low-cost carrier model its ticket to a brighter future?

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Webinars

Emerging trends and new challenges for redelivering aircraft in 2022

Join IBA's asset management and tech experts as they review and discuss new and emerging trends in aircraft and engine leasing redelivery. This session has been produced to provide airlines and lessors with guidance and examples of trends and best practice, the panel will discuss the following topics: What is the forecast for Lease End activity in 2022 and beyond and how does this impact airlines and lessors? To what extent has maintenance reserve claims and exposure increased? Are we seeing new redelivery challenges in the wake of the pandemic? How have transition trends changed? Documentation and Records - what is the future? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - November 2021

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - November 2021

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

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Webinars

What are the implications of Aviation's Net Zero 2050 target for the industry?

Join IBA's advisory team of experts to explore aviation's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Take part in this essential webinar to enrich your understanding and explore the impact, cost and how the industry will need to adapt and change. Topics covered include: Will the costs of the industry rise impacting consumer demand? What will happen to aircraft values as new technology becomes available? Is Net Zero the operator's responsibility or an issue for the whole value chain including lessors and banks? What factors have most effect on reducing CO2 per pax mile? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on takeoff with landing gear extended and a control tower in the background

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Reviewing Airbus and Boeing Widebody Aircraft Values in 2021

IBA has recently updated InsightIQ with its latest widebody aircraft value opinions with respect to fixed-wing commercial passenger aircraft as of July 2021.

Environment & Carbon Emissions

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner on takeoff from an airport with grass, runway and sky in the background

Articles

Carbon Index Spotlight on Airlines, Aircraft and Lessors - April 2022

IBA has published its latest aviation Carbon Index in partnership with KPMG. Our latest analysis for April 2022 includes a spotlight on ABS structures.

A jet airliner aircraft being refuelled at an airport with a fuel truck in the foreground

Articles

Sustainable Aviation Fuel offtake agreements ramp up after 2021 peak

IBA's Tim Boon looks at the ramp up in Sustainable Aviation Fuel offtake agreements since 2013.

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Articles

Carbon Index Spotlight on Airlines, Aircraft and Lessors - March 2022

IBA has published its latest aviation Carbon Index in partnership with KPMG. Our latest analysis for March 2022 includes a spotlight on regional aircraft lessors.

A British Airways Airbus A320neo aircraft in flight in a cloudy sky with wheels extended

Articles

British Airways takes delivery of first UK commercially produced SAF

British Airways has taken delivery of UK-made Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Phillips 66 Limited

An Air Transat A321neo aircraft in flight in a cloudy sky

Articles

Narrowbody vs widebody - which aircraft are more profitable and efficient on transatlantic routes?

We use our Carbon Emissions Calculator to examine the profitability and CO2 implications of the transatlantic narrowbody.

A visual representation of a hand turning a dial reading 'CO2'

Articles

Carbon Index Spotlight on Airlines, Aircraft and Lessors - February 2022

IBA has published its latest aviation Carbon Index in partnership with KPMG. Our latest analysis for February 2022 includes a spotlight on the CO2 efficiency of popular aircraft engines fitted to widebody and narrowbody aircraft.

A virgin atlantic airways Airbus A350-1000 XWB in flight

Articles

Virgin Atlantic commits to Sustainable Aviation Fuel agreement with ExxonMobil and Neste

Virgin Atlantic recently signed a new deal with Neste and ExxonMobil to supply 2.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 'SAF', which is expected to be delivered to London Heathrow airport in the first half of 2022.

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - January 2022

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - January 2022

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

Can US airlines sustainably grow fleets with SAF and fleet renewal?

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Can US airlines sustainably grow fleets with SAF and fleet renewal?

IBA's explores how 4 major US airlines could use Sustainable Aviation Fuels, carbon offset and fleet renewal to grow their fleets whilst avoiding an increase in overall CO2 emissions.

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Articles

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - December 2021

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - November 2021

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - November 2021

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

Aircraft flying over trees

Webinars

What are the implications of Aviation's Net Zero 2050 target for the industry?

Join IBA's advisory team of experts to explore aviation's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Take part in this essential webinar to enrich your understanding and explore the impact, cost and how the industry will need to adapt and change. Topics covered include: Will the costs of the industry rise impacting consumer demand? What will happen to aircraft values as new technology becomes available? Is Net Zero the operator's responsibility or an issue for the whole value chain including lessors and banks? What factors have most effect on reducing CO2 per pax mile? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

A British Airways Airbus A320 passenger jet airliner on the ground at Gatwick Airport with Norwegian Air and EasyJet aircraft parked in the background

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How to Verify Airline CO2 Emissions Results

Discover how our Carbon Emissions Calculator can independently verify an operator's reported Scope 1 CO2 emissions.

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - October 2021

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - October 2021

IBA has published it's updated aviation Carbon Emissions Index, ranking the best performing aircraft, airlines and lessors by CO2 emissions.

A row of British Airways long haul jet airliner aircraft on the ground at Heathrow Airport in London

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IAG CO2 Emissions Independently Verified by IBA Carbon Emissions Calculator

We compared CO2 emissions data published by IAG to IBA's InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator, identifying a close correlation between the results.

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Ryanair CO2 Emissions in line with IBA's Carbon Emissions Calculator

CO2 emissions data published by Ryanair matches closely to figures from IBA's InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator, highlighting the fidelity of IBA's CO2 data.

A Kenya Airways Boeing 787 in flight above trees with wheels down

Articles

Kenya Airways - Fleet and CO2 Emissions Analysis

We used InsightIQ to look at the Kenya Airways fleet, and CO2 emissions trends on flights between London and Nairobi.

A Qatar Airways Airbus A330 jet passenger aircraft on take off with landing gear down.

Articles

Aviation Carbon Emissions Case Study - Qatar Airways

Using data from IBA's InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator, we demonstrate a CO2 emissions analysis for the widebody aircraft fleet of Qatar Airways.

Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - September - October 2021

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Carbon Index Spotlight on Aircraft, Airlines and Lessors - September - October 2021

View our Carbon Index Spotlight data for October 2021

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Benchmark Aviation CO2 Emissions with IBA's Carbon Emissions Index

IBA is proud to announce the launch of our new Aviation Carbon Emissions Index. A new standard for aviation CO2 analysis.

A digital rendering of a Faradair BEHA electric aircraft taking on passengers on the ground at an airfield

Articles

5 Things you wanted to know about electric aircraft

Using your queries, we have endeavoured to answer 5 top questions you had about electric aircraft.

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Articles

Cornwall Newquay Airport Experiences Resurgence in Domestic Travellers

We combined analysis from IBA's aviation intelligence platform InsightIQ with other sources to examine the resurgence of air travel to Cornwall, one of the UK's most popular staycation destinations.

A Wizz Air A321 NEO aircraft on an airport runway, with thrust reversers and spoilers open, and landing gear down.

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Wizz Air CO2 Emissions in line with IBA's Carbon Emissions Calculator

Recent CO2 emissions data published by Wizz Air matches closely to figures from IBA's InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator, highlighting the fidelity of IBA's CO2 emissions data.

A digital render of an Airbus A321 NEO aircraft in Jet2 livery

Articles

Jet2 Places Order for 36 A321neo as part of Fleet Renewal Plans

British low-cost leisure airline Jet2 has placed an order for 36 Airbus A321 NEO aircraft according to news published by Airbus on 31 August 2021. Image: Airbus

An Airbus A321 NEO LR aircraft in flight amongst the clouds

Articles

Airbus A321 Neo LR - The New Go-to for Green Transatlantic Travel?

With the steady rise in narrowbody aircraft flying across the pond, is the Airbus A321neo LR the new 'go-to' transatlantic narrowbody aircraft for the environmentally and money conscious traveller and operator?

A China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400 Freighter in flight

Articles

Aviation Intelligence - How Green is China's Aviation Industry?

Since the 1980's, China's aviation sector has seen a rapid rise from being virtually non-existent in the late 20th century, to the second largest in the world by 2005.

Aviation Intelligence - DHL Express orders 12 Electric Alice Aircraft

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Aviation Intelligence - DHL Express orders 12 Electric Alice Aircraft

DHL Express has placed an order for 12 electric Eviation Alice aircraft, with delivery anticipated in 2024. The order represents the freight operator's first foray into electric aircraft.

How will French Domestic Flight ban effect Air France Emissions?

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How will French Domestic Flight ban effect Air France Emissions?

Covid-19 has dealt a significant blow to air travel demand in Europe, and the emergence of multiple variants and the relatively slow vaccination rollout have exacerbated the market's struggles.

Aviation Intelligence - Lufthansa Fleet Evolution Drives Reduction in Carbon Emissions

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Aviation Intelligence - Lufthansa Fleet Evolution Drives Reduction in Carbon Emissions

Intelligence from IBA's InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator has identified a significant drop in Lufthansa's Carbon footprint, driven by an aircraft evolution strategy across the passenger fleet.

Rolls Royce Commits to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capability for Civil Aircraft Engines

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Rolls Royce Commits to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capability for Civil Aircraft Engines

Rolls-Royce are to test all its civil aircraft engines currently in production to ensure their compatibility with 100%-sustainable aviation fuel by 2023.

A320 NEO Reduces Carbon Emissions by 18% on EasyJet Gatwick to Tenerife Route

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A320 NEO Reduces Carbon Emissions by 18% on EasyJet Gatwick to Tenerife Route

Using unique data from IBA's InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator, we analysed EasyJet flights between London Gatwick Airport and Tenerife South Airport.

Will Open Rotor Engines be the next great leap in Decarbonisation?

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Will Open Rotor Engines be the next great leap in Decarbonisation?

General Electric and Safran Group are to collaborate on development of a viable open rotor engine, 'RISE', destined to power narrowbody aircraft by the mid-2030's. The joint venture between the US and French aero engine giants intends to make workable a concept first touted in the 1970s. The open rotor engine dispenses with the traditional pod housing the fan blades seen on high bypass turbofan engines.

Airline Industry Analysis: The Impact of Oil Prices & Coronavirus

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Airline Industry Analysis: The Impact of Oil Prices & Coronavirus

The historic correlation between high oil prices and airline failures is a proven trend. Combined with Coronavirus, they represent a clear and present danger to airlines.

How will Sustainable Aviation Fuel and New Gen Aircraft Impact British Airways Carbon Emission Efficiencies?

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How will Sustainable Aviation Fuel and New Gen Aircraft Impact British Airways Carbon Emission Efficiencies?

Tim Boon, Senior Aviation Analyst, IBA Advisory, uses InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator to explore British Airways's LAX-LHR route and how new gen aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel could impact carbon emission efficiencies.

IBA & KPMG's Webinar: State of the Industry Debate; Will the Northern Hemisphere be clear for take off this summer?

Webinars

IBA & KPMG's Webinar: State of the Industry Debate; Will the Northern Hemisphere be clear for take off this summer?

IBA in partnership with KPMG, join forces to explore key market indicators for the aviation industry. Together, the panel discuss global market performance and the outlook for the coming months. Will the traditionally busy Northern Hemisphere summer deliver for the industry? Using InsightIQ aviation intelligence, join Phil Seymour, Mike Yeomans from IBA, and Kieran O'Brien from KPMG, as they discuss the following questions: What are the current key industry trends across regions? Will we see more consolidation in the leasing space? What is the outlook for airlines in the next 6 month? Will the "new" ABS structures improve credit risk and cash retention? Are asset values stabilising? Is the industry preparing for tighter ESG within aviation? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Mike Yeomans Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Carbon Emissions Calculator: Opportunities for Lessors

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Carbon Emissions Calculator: Opportunities for Lessors

There are various strategies lessors can adopt to reduce their fleets' carbon emissions and, in doing so, potentially benefit from lower financing costs, strengthen their investor relations' story and develop a greater competitive advantage with lessees. IBA outlines two key strategies: purchasing new technology planes with lower emissions levels and committing to offsetting a proportion of the emissions their lessees generate. 1. Buying new technology planes with lower emissions Airframe and engine OEMs are working on many initiatives that will improve technology and produce more efficient and potentially carbon free aircraft, but this is evidently a longer-term proposal. In the medium term, buying new gen technology planes will potentially provide a good investor relations story, fit with many airlines long term strategies and also potentially provide a 'Greenium' benefit, with access to lower cost finance. 2. Offsetting proportions of carbon emissions generated by the lessee There are three offsetting options, the impact of which can be calculated using rich intelligence from the InsightIQ platform and newly launched Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC). Voluntary offset schemes at $3/tonne High quality offset schemes at $13/tonne Buying and holding emissions allowances from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Source: IBA InsightIQ CEC Read the full case study here Based on calculations and analysis from InsightIQ CEC, we conclude that buying and holding Emissions Allowances from the EU ETS may be the most efficient carbon reduction strategy for lessors. Although upfront costs are higher, buying emissions allowances at the start of a lease and holding them until lease end is an investment. Current market expectation is that these assets will appreciate in value by 70% - 75% by 2030. Investors will therefore have an opportunity to profit from their re-sale at lease end. Emissions trading also enjoys high environmental integrity as a regulated market. To understand the maths behind this conclusion, we have created the following Case Study: Case study- Airbus A321 neo (Non-ACF/ACTs) with LEAP-1A33 Engine A lessor can commit to offset emissions as a competitive differentiator in a bid to win a lessee. Using the example of a new A321neo narrowbody bought in April 2021 for US$ 56M and offered on a 12-year notional US$ 360K monthly rental, its residual asset value will be US$ 35M at lease end. We can mine the emissions information our CEC generates to calculate the following CO2 outcomes to calculate the offset costs and impact on IRR. All Data used and displayed in this article is derived from IBA's proprietary data platform IBA InsightIQ. If you have any further questions or comments please contact: Ian Beaumont Sign up for a demo

IBA Outlines Carbon Reduction Strategies for Aircraft Lessors

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IBA Outlines Carbon Reduction Strategies for Aircraft Lessors

IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory company, has set out a range of carbon reduction strategies that can be adopted by aircraft lessors.

Green And Ethical Credentials Touch Down In The Aviation Market; Delivering Your Green Financing Responsibilities

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Green And Ethical Credentials Touch Down In The Aviation Market; Delivering Your Green Financing Responsibilities

Increasingly, aviation finance is being required to demonstrate ethical credentials and environmental concern. IBA's advisory team discuss current and future policy requirements, initiatives and market developments to help navigate and understand future requirements to meet investor and stakeholder needs. Using analysis and real world carbon emissions intelligence from InsightIQ, join Phil Seymour, President and Head of Advisory, Ian Beaumont, CEO, Tim Boon, Aviation Analyst and ESG lead, and Michael Halaby, Halaby Aero Limited as they discuss the following topics: What are the planned development initiatives from major OEMs? How are industry bodies regulating the industry, and what is the impact? What information and analysis will aviation finance need to demonstrate? What actions can companies take to reduce/offset emissions? Will SAF be a realistic option for airlines? What green credentials are investors looking for and why? Are green bonds a lifeline for the aviation industry? If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Tim Boon The slide deck is available to download here. The analysis and intelligence used in this webinar is from our new Carbon Emissions Calculator from InsightIQ. Tailored for airlines and aviation finance, InsightIQ CEC is an independent, unbiased calculator of emissions data based on real-world flights, aggregated to compare emissions by: aircraft, organisations, geographic distribution and portfolios. See our Carbon Emissions Calculator in action

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News & PR18Mar

IBA Records Growing and Decreasing Aviation Emissions With First Of It's Kind Carbon Calculator

- ETS covers only 11% of commercial aviation emissions in 2020 - - Premium seating and older aircraft impact emissions efficiency - Independent carbon emissions analysis for airlines and lessors, aircraft portfolios and regions is now easily accessible following the launch today of a Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) by the leading aviation data and advisory company IBA.

IBA's Aviation and the Environment Podcast, February 2021

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IBA's Aviation and the Environment Podcast, February 2021

Despite its best efforts, the Covid-19 pandemic failed to deflect all stakeholder interest within the aviation industry away from environmental and sustainability concerns. In January 2020 IBA published its well-received 'Aviation and the Environment' report and in response to market demand, we have just released our 2021 version. Download your copy here In this short podcast, IBA's Phil Seymour (President & Head of Advisory) and Tim Boon (Aviation Analyst and ESG Specialist) discuss current regulation and compliance information, emerging green finance initiatives including sustainability loans and OEM investment and research activity. Additionally, the pair share details of IBA's latest initiative, our InsightIQ Carbon Emissions Calculator. Available in the coming weeks, this new module will support the market with compliance, stakeholder engagement, green financing and efficiency by measuring carbon emissions across all commercial aircraft. Request more information here We hope you find this podcast insightful and relevant to your business. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please contact: Tim Boon

IBA's Aviation And The Environment, February 2021

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IBA's Aviation And The Environment, February 2021

In response to widespread demand, IBA's Tim Boon delivers an update on sustainable aviation finance and green initiatives for 2021. This popular report provides the latest on ESG regulation and compliance, green financing initiative and new developments in SAF and OEM advances.

IBA's Aviation Podcast: Glimmers of Positivity for the Engine Market

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IBA's Aviation Podcast: Glimmers of Positivity for the Engine Market

Following on from our Engine Market Update webinar in September, IBA's Phil Seymour, President & Head of Advisory, and David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst, bring you an insightful and thought-provoking podcast that reviews the current status of the aero engine market. It goes without saying that Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the engine sector. However, positive news about the vaccines, stored aircraft returning to service and utilisation increasing are all indicators that the outlook for the engine market is looking much less bleak than it was a few months ago. Listen to Phil and David as they come together to provide a top-level overview on key topics such as engine shop visit capacity vs demand, difficulties faced by the engine OEMs and the performance of engine values. If you have any further questions, or comments please contact David Archer Looking for more information? Our next engine webinar is scheduled for December 10th, where our award-winning team will take a deeper dive into the technical aspects of engine shop visits and cost management using data from our intelligence platform InsightIQ. Register for free here.

What Will Fuel Aviation's Green Future?

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What Will Fuel Aviation's Green Future?

As the aviation industry begins to wake from its slumber in a post Covid-19 landscape, many of us have wondered what the future holds for new aircraft technologies. How will the leading OEMs and their respective stakeholders address commitment to a carbon neutral aviation industry by 2050? In recent years, development of battery-powered aircraft concepts has continued, various new start up ventures exploring this propulsion technology, its possible applications and the regulatory hurdles and infrastructure challenges battery-powered aircraft face. There have been no concrete commitments to purely electric aircraft by the leading OEMs owing to the energy density (or lack thereof) vs weight penalties inherent in flying intercontinental routes. This, however, doesn't mean there isn't a place in the market for electric propulsion; it has great potential for short regional flights with smaller capacity cabins operating out of airports and aerodromes that would typically not accept commercial traffic.

The Environmental Exit Plan After Covid-19

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The Environmental Exit Plan After Covid-19

ICAO's Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), scheduled to commence in 2021 is designed as a global single market-based measure made to simultaneously complement a variety of governmental actions planned to secure carbon-neutral growth in aviation from 2021 onwards. The scheme intended to use CO2 emissions data from international airlines between 2019 and 2020 as a benchmark for future offsetting requirements.

IBA's Environment and Aircraft Finance Roundtable Lunch, 2nd March 2020

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IBA's Environment and Aircraft Finance Roundtable Lunch, 2nd March 2020

The environment is a core issue for the aviation industry to manage and to ensure investors remain attracted to our industry to deliver sustainable growth. This roundtable session drew on the experience of key industry stakeholders to share current and future plans to address this challenge.

IBA's Aviation And The Environment Whitepaper, February 2020

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IBA's Aviation And The Environment Whitepaper, February 2020

Aviation generates 2-3% of global CO₂ emissions and, if business continues as usual, is on course to produce double these emissions by 2037 when IATA predicts 8.2 billion annual air travellers. As a result, the industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its contribution to global warming and decarbonise operations in a bid to offset passenger growth. Sustainability and aviation's impact on the environment are significant issues facing the industry over the coming years, subjects which will be at the forefront of investment and business opportunities. This report explores the substantial achievements the aviation industry has made in technology, infrastructure and governance with the aim of giving a snapshot of the future challenges and solutions we collectively face as an industry.

IBA's Aviation and the Environment Podcast, February 2020

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IBA's Aviation and the Environment Podcast, February 2020

This podcast explores the substantial achievements the aviation industry has made in technology, infrastructure and governance with the aim of giving a snapshot of the future challenges and solutions we collectively face as an industry. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please contact Tim Boon.

A Sustainable Future For Aviation, December 2019

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A Sustainable Future For Aviation, December 2019

Aviation connects our world and has facilitated the growth in globalization, promoting interconnectivity and transporting food and goods like never before. Climate change and aviation's impact on the environment have become a key issue across the globe, with ever increasing scrutiny being placed on airframers, engine manufacturers, airports and suppliers to collectively contribute towards the reduction of the industry's net carbon emissions by 2050. The challenges facing the aviation industry requires multi-faceted co-operation from governments, businesses and communities in order to meet its short term goals and long term ambitions to reduce net carbon emissions.

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Regional aircraft engine values update - March 2022

The latest trends in regional aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA's InsightIQ.

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Which aircraft engines are most exposed to the Ukraine crisis?

IBA's insight has identified that engine lessors are far less exposed to the impacts of the Ukraine Crisis than aircraft lessors.

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Utilisation driving greater value stability for narrowbody aircraft engines

The latest trends in narrowbody aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA Insight.

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Emerging Engine Value Trends for 2022

What is the trajectory for aircraft engines in 2022? In our webinar, IBA's engine appraisers share their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the state of the market, supply and demand of engines, shop visit forecasts, and much more. Listen in to our panel of experts; Phil Seymour, Company President, David Archer, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket Value, and Jamie Davey, Manager - Commercial Engines, as they explore the current and future market for engines. Topics include: OEM and aftermarket performance Supply and demand of engines Shop visit forecast Value and lease rate performance Distribution of the fleet The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Widebody aircraft value trends update - February 2022

IBA's InsightIQ has identified key widebody aircraft value trends, published in our latest aircraft values webinar.

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Narrowbody aircraft value trends update - February 2022

IBA's InsightIQ has identified key narrowbody aircraft value trends, published in our latest aircraft values webinar.

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Emerging Aircraft Value Trends for 2022

What is the current and future trajectory for commercial aircraft values around the world? In this upcoming webinar, our ISTAT certified experts will be sharing their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on aircraft value performance. Reviewing transactions, demand and supply trends, IBA's Valuation Team will discuss trends and implications for aviation finance globally. Listen in to our panel of experts; Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Market Analysis, Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Topics include: Commercial aircraft: How will values move across narrowbody and widebody aircraft? What are the driving forces behind future market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen for Q3/4 2022? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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4 Top reasons to use IBA's Aircraft Market Intelligence Reports

IBA has launched new Aircraft Market Intelligence Reports, giving you best-in-class insight into prevailing and future aviation trends.

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Reviewing Airbus and Boeing Widebody Aircraft Values in 2021

IBA has recently updated InsightIQ with its latest widebody aircraft value opinions with respect to fixed-wing commercial passenger aircraft as of July 2021.

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Tracking Airbus and Boeing Narrowbody Aircraft Values in 2021

A review of narrowbody jet aircraft value trends in 2021

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Aircraft Values - Best Regional Aircraft of 2021

Regional air travel has proven a key driver in aviation recovery, but which jets and turboprops have performed best by value in 2021?

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Future Technology Aircraft and Engines - Valuation Considerations

New and emerging technologies - how will Appraisers be valuing them? Join IBA, the Appraiser of the Year, and emerging technology OEMs Faradair and MagniX as they discuss the challenges, opportunities and growth of green technology in the aviation market. Listen in to our panel of experts; Phil Seymour, Company President, Neil Cloughley, CEO & Founder of Faradair Aerospace Limited, and Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX, as they discuss the challenges, opportunities and growth of green technology in the aviation market. Topics covered will include: Examples of emerging technology. The opportunities/challenges - Improving field performance, noise and range. New product certification. Valuing new technology - the challenges faced by Appraisers. Phasing technology advances. The market, competition and opportunities for growth of green technology. The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Turboprop Aircraft Values Show Positive Trends

Using aviation intelligence fleet and values data from our InsightIQ platform, IBA has published adjustments to aircraft values across the global Turboprop fleet.

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Smaller Regional Jets Show Positive Value Adjustments

Using aircraft values data from our InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform, IBA has published adjustments to regional jet aircraft values in August/September 2021.

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Tracking the global recovery - Regional and Turboprop aircraft values update

What is the trajectory of commercial aircraft values around the world? In our on-demand webinar, our experts share their views plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the speed of recovery, future value performance of regional and turbo prop aircraft and what the implications are for aviation finance globally. Listen in to our panel of experts; Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: • Regional Recovery• Commercial Aircraft: How will aircraft values and lease rates move across regional and turboprop aircraft?• What are the driving forces behind future market movements?• How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently• What is IBA's opinion on what might happen for Q3/4 2021? Watch the webinar on demand here. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Stuart Hatcher Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Newer Generation Narrowbody Aircraft Values Show Positive Trend

Newer generation narrowbody aircraft values are performing the strongest overall, with aircraft attracting good investor interest and displaying positive value trends.

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Older Widebody Aircraft Values Suffer Pandemic's Influence

IBA has adjusted base values for older widebody aircraft. Our analysis looks at the state of the market through the lens of two key aircraft types.

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News & PR12Aug

IBA Sees Positive Trends In Narrowbody Aircraft Values, But Widebodies Remain Depressed

IBA has outlined a divergence in value trends between narrowbody and widebody aircraft driven by a surge in domestic travel in certain markets, but continuing low levels of international travel globally.

Tracking the global recovery - Narrowbody and Widebody values update

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Tracking the global recovery - Narrowbody and Widebody values update

What is the trajectory of commercial aircraft values around the world? In our upcoming webinar, our experts will be sharing their views plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the speed of recovery, future value performance and what the implications are for aviation finance globally. Listen in to our panel of experts; Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: Regional Recovery Commercial Aircraft: How will aircraft values and lease rates move across narrrowbody and widebody aircraft? What are the driving forces behind future market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen for Q3/4 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

IBA's Aviation Market Update - July 2021

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IBA's Aviation Market Update - July 2021

The start of the aviation recovery is proving to be inconsistent. Some markets are being constrained by a combination of new virus variants, continued local restrictions, infection rates and the varying pace of vaccine rollouts, whilst other regions are experiencing solid levels of domestic traffic recovery. Join IBA, the 2021 Appraiser of the Year, for an update on current and future market trends across the globe. Listen in to our panel of experts; Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: How fast are markets recovering? How are OEMs performing and are we seeing order swaps? What are the latest transactions trends? What are the lease expiry dates forecasting? How are aircraft values and lease rates performing? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Aviation Intelligence: Flyr Launches Norwegian Low-Cost Operation - June 2021

Norwegian airline Flyr officially started operations in June 2021, with a domestic network setup to operate from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). Flyr intends to operate using the low-cost carrier business model, with a demand driven business model.

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Key Aircraft Values Trends to Expect in July 2021

In anticipation of IBA's forthcoming July Mid-Year Aircraft Values Update Webinar, we have been looking ahead at some key aviation industry trends to expect in aircraft valuations. Though many will not see base value adjustments for many aircraft asset types, we are forecasting further market value softening in 2021 for some.

IBA & KPMG's Webinar: State of the Industry Debate; Will the Northern Hemisphere be clear for take off this summer?

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IBA & KPMG's Webinar: State of the Industry Debate; Will the Northern Hemisphere be clear for take off this summer?

IBA in partnership with KPMG, join forces to explore key market indicators for the aviation industry. Together, the panel discuss global market performance and the outlook for the coming months. Will the traditionally busy Northern Hemisphere summer deliver for the industry? Using InsightIQ aviation intelligence, join Phil Seymour, Mike Yeomans from IBA, and Kieran O'Brien from KPMG, as they discuss the following questions: What are the current key industry trends across regions? Will we see more consolidation in the leasing space? What is the outlook for airlines in the next 6 month? Will the "new" ABS structures improve credit risk and cash retention? Are asset values stabilising? Is the industry preparing for tighter ESG within aviation? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Mike Yeomans Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Will HNA Group's Bankruptcy Send Hainan Airlines into a Tailspin?

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Will HNA Group's Bankruptcy Send Hainan Airlines into a Tailspin?

Jie Zhou, Senior Aviation Analyst, IBA Advisory, uses InsightIQ fleet and flights data to share a detailed view of HNA's current exposure and explore what the restructuring process could mean for lessors.

Airport Landing Slot Values; Heathrow Pre- and Post-Covid and the Battle for Airport Slots

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Airport Landing Slot Values; Heathrow Pre- and Post-Covid and the Battle for Airport Slots

Senior Aviation Analyst Youcef Berour Minarro investigates the airport slot market, the impact of Covid-19 at London Heathrow, and the outlook for future slot values. This paper has been prepared to give an overview and insight into the current airport slot market, with specific emphasis on LHR as one of the most traded airports in the world. This article will review the impact COVID has had on LHR and what the IATA slot waiver extensions mean for slot values. IBA are one of only a very few appraisers recognised for airport slot valuations having completed a variety of assignments at airports including London LHR, London Gatwick and New York JFK. In 2015, IBA was involved in Europe's first ever bond tied to airport slots where Virgin Atlantic Airways secured a £220 million secured note transaction using the airline's take-off and landing slots at London Heathrow Airport. The bond was used to invest in new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The bond had a tenor of 15 years. The notes were split between two tranches: £190 million A1 notes and £30 million A2 notes. The A1 notes have a weighted average life of 12 years, while the A2 notes have a weighted average life of 10 years. This was the first time in European air travel history that airport slots have been leveraged in this way, claiming the Deal of the Year in 2016. In 2020 alone, IBA have been heavily involved in performing a range of valuations for various purposes including slots securitisations, balance sheet purposes and for disposal/acquisition of slots. Download the full report

IBA Named "Appraiser Of The Year" For The Third Time In Four Years

News & PR05May

IBA Named "Appraiser Of The Year" For The Third Time In Four Years

IBA, the leading independent aviation analytics and advisory company, has been crowned Appraiser of the Year 2021 in the prestigious Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards. This is the third time in four years, and the fourth time to date, that IBA has secured the title, having previously won in 2012, 2018 and 2020.

IBA Outlines Global Aviation Trends To Japanese Investment Community

News & PR29Apr

IBA Outlines Global Aviation Trends To Japanese Investment Community

IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory consultancy, has delivered a presentation on the key trends impacting the global aviation sector to the Japanese investment community.

Covid-19: One year on, how well have ABS structures performed?

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Covid-19: One year on, how well have ABS structures performed?

As we approach the first anniversary of global travel restrictions and the extraordinary levels of grounded aircraft due to Covid-19, IBA in partnership with Split Rock Aviation, join forces to explore ABS vehicles. Together, the panel review ABS market performance, resilience and how the structures have and will need to adapt for the future. Using InsightIQ data from IBA, join Phil Seymour and Clay Smith as they discuss: How has the market performed? What are the mechanisms to provide cash for maintenance? How will vehicles deal with early returns? What is the impact from lease holidays and the impact on cash flows? How have ABS asset values changed? What is the market appetite for new transactions? How have structures adapted and prepared for the future? The slide deck is available to download here. Voted Appraiser of the Year 2020, our award-winning engine specialists, are here to help. Get in touch if you have any further questions, comments or feedback: Phil Seymour

IBA's Webinar: All you need to know about Engine Values in 2021

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IBA's Webinar: All you need to know about Engine Values in 2021

Gain a clearer understanding of the value of your engine assets and the driving forces behind value and lease rate changes. Join IBA's experienced and award-winning engine specialists for our new webinar series. In the final of our three sessions, our panel of engine specialists focuses on the engine market. The panel discusses the following questions and topics: What are the latest trends in the engine market? Is market sentiment changing? How are Narrowbody and Widebody engine values performing? Are lease rates softening? How are shop visit forecasts changing - IBA's latest view? The slide deck is available to download here. Voted Appraiser of the Year 2020, our award-winning engine specialists, are here to help. Get in touch if you have any further questions, comments or feedback: David Archer

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News & PR12Feb

IBA Sees Least Dilution In New Gen Aircraft Values With A320neo Outpacing 737 Max

New generation widebody and narrowbody aircraft have seen only modest declines in their market values despite the enormous challenges of Covid-19, according to leading aviation industry consultant IBA.

IBA's New Webinar Series: All you need to know about Aircraft Values in 2021

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IBA's New Webinar Series: All you need to know about Aircraft Values in 2021

Gain a clearer understanding of the value of your aircraft assets and the driving forces behind value and lease rate changes. Join IBA's experienced and award-winning valuation specialists for our new webinar series, 'Rising To The Challenge of Covid-19'. The panel discusses the following questions and topics: How have IBA's aircraft values and lease rates moved across the asset classes- narrowbody, widebody and turboprops? What are the driving forces behind IBA's recent market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What are the justifications for IBA's Base Value changes? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen in 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. We hope you find the session insightful and relevant to your operations. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Mike Yeomans

Key Aviation Themes For 2021: Where To Find Signs Of Optimism

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Key Aviation Themes For 2021: Where To Find Signs Of Optimism

In our 2021 forecast for the year ahead, Dr Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer at IBA, shares IBA's opinion on traffic, transactions, asset values and airline failures in 2021. 'Now that 2020 is behind us, we can begin to look forward to 2021 and beyond; we can consider whether there are signals we can be optimistic about. A long, slow vaccination process is underway but, although this is a positive development, when do we realistically foresee the current market's harsh conditions will start to ease?'

IBA's Market Update Webinar Jan 2021

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IBA's Market Update Webinar Jan 2021

Significant uncertainty will remain in 2021, but the global aviation industry remains agile and resilient to weather future challenges in 2021 and beyond. Join IBA, the 2020 Appraiser of the Year, for a Market Update as we uncover, discuss, and predict trends across aviation finance for the year ahead. This webinar is a must for the aviation community looking for comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date market insight. Topics covered include: IBA's aircraft values The changing face of airline fleets Possible airline failures The road to recovery OEM activity What are the changing trends in retirements? Transactional activity Trading sales and capital activity The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions or comments, please contact Mike Yeomans.

How Has Covid-19 Affected Material Fair Market Values?

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How Has Covid-19 Affected Material Fair Market Values?

This month Adil Slimani, IBA's Head of Aftermarket Advisory shares his opinion on Covid and material Fair Market Values. 'Unprecedented' and 'Covid' have become synonymous with 2020 and the pandemic's tragic human cost has been the gravest many have experienced in generations. Numerous industries have also suffered and aviation has been one of the worst hit. Every step of the supply chain from financing, manufacturing, operation, maintenance and recycling has had to adapt to survive and, fundamentally, there are several market forces that have yet to play out. Here I'll try to share some insight into the causes and effects of a reduction in aircraft material fair market values (FMV). For many entities, common strategies to protect capital, be they mothballing fleets, leveraging assets or furloughing staff have largely been played out and restructuring is underway. Various support mechanisms adopted by stakeholders such as renegotiating lease rates, payment holidays and deferred aircraft deliveries or redeliveries have enabled operations to continue at minimal levels and undoubtedly been a lifeline.

Will Blue Skies Greet Flybe's Re-Emergence?

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Will Blue Skies Greet Flybe's Re-Emergence?

Flybe was one of the earliest airline victims of the Coronavirus pandemic, ceasing commercial operations in March 2020. With recent news of a potential revival, IBA explores the former Flybe fleet in terms of redeployment, asset value and the status of the restart.

Covid-19's Impact On Sale And Leaseback Activity

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Covid-19's Impact On Sale And Leaseback Activity

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, sale and leaseback (SLB) activity has shifted towards the stronger credit, higher tier carriers including larger low-cost carriers and flag carriers or major airlines.

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Will Values Be Adjusted on the MAX's Return?

Recent news reports have suggested the MAX is expected to return by the year end but we believe a more realistic and meaningful return will happen by the second quarter of 2021. It will take time for aircraft built and now in storage to undergo necessary modifications, for staff to be trained and for all regulatory considerations to be addressed.

Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

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Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

- Airlines remain loss-making, but some quarter on quarter improvements - - Fleet exits continuing, but younger aircraft value drops limited - - Modest recovery in some domestic markets, but load factors low - - OEM production rates constrained, with MAX return set to shift market dynamics -

IBA Launches New Aviation Intelligence Platform, InsightIQ

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IBA Launches New Aviation Intelligence Platform, InsightIQ

2nd November, 2020: IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory company, today announces the launch of its new one-stop aviation intelligence platform, InsightIQ. The platform combines speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation to deliver actionable insight from comprehensive, integrated aviation data.

IBA's Market Update Webinar, October 2020

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IBA's Market Update Webinar, October 2020

The global aviation marketplace will continue to encounter stress and multiple challenges in 2020 and beyond. Join IBA, the 2020 Appraiser of the Year, for a Market Update as we uncover, discuss and predict market trends across the industry and aviation finance. This webinar is a must for the aviation community looking for comprehensive, accurate and up to date market insight. Topics covered include:• The changing face of Airline fleets• Possible Airline Failures• How are fleets being deployed• Will the MAX make a strong recovery?• OEM update• What are the changing trends in retirements• Transitional activity - trading sales and capital activity• What to expect in IBA's next major value update The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Phil Seymour

IBA Appointed ARJ21 Programme Appraiser By COMAC

News & PR16Oct

IBA Appointed ARJ21 Programme Appraiser By COMAC

16th October, 2020: The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has appointed IBA as the appraisal firm for its ARJ21 programme.

IBA Webinar: The New Curve; Engine Market Update

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IBA Webinar: The New Curve; Engine Market Update

IBA's Engine Market Update is designed specifically around the business needs of Investors, Lessors, Operators and Financiers looking to understand the performance of the Engine market and the flight path to recovery. This session provides valuable insight to help the aviation community identify market opportunities, structure deals and mitigate risk in the wake of COVID-19. IBA's Phil Seymour, President and Head of Advisory, David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst and Jamie Davey, Engine Analyst, share their insight on: Engine value resilience and the flight path to recovery Shop Visit Forecast modelling and the impact on the aftermarket, values and lease rates How have OEMs been supporting the industry Fleet trends of the most popular engine types during COVID-19 Engine performance - Value and Lease Rate update The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: David Archer

IBA's Masterclass: Asset Values Explained

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IBA's Masterclass: Asset Values Explained

Aviation Asset Valuation is often a thoroughly debated and complicated subject - no matter where the industry is in the aviation cycle. The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented downturn in air traffic. As such, it is even more important to consider valuation definitions and the correct and valid use of them for pending transaction and for year-end audit purposes. Designed for airlines, lessors, financiers alike, strengthen and build understanding of valuation methodology by joining IBA, the 2020 Appraiser of the year. Combining our specialist valuation skills, with commercial and industry expertise, our Masterclass covers: All you need to know about Base Value and Market Value and how they should be used - IFRS/IAS 36 Impairment of Assets Should impairment of the airline book value be considered and how market or base value should be applied International Standard on Auditing ISA 620 Voted Appraiser of the Year in 2012, 2018, 2020 and with over 30+ years of knowledgeable market experience, we have a deep understanding of the market. This session is a must for those looking to refresh, build or renew their understanding of Valuations. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Mike Yeomans

IBA Webinar: The Changing Landscape of the Aftermarket Industry

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IBA Webinar: The Changing Landscape of the Aftermarket Industry

This session is a must for aviation investors and banks looking to further understand the potential impact on current and future investments, MRO operators, and for those requiring further guidance on how to minimise and manage the impact from Covid-19. This comprehensive webinar provides independent insight and analysis on the Aftermarket industry. In this session, our panel of experts discuss and address the pandemic impact and review future trends and innovation in the Aftermarket industry. Our senior analysts offer opinion on current and future market trends across the following areas: How will current and forecasted levels of utilisation impact the MRO demand What is the influence of lease end forecasts, trends and retirements for the market Will forecasted engine shop visits be dramatically different How will supply chain models need to adapt to the new norm Will there be a step change in demand for PMA parts Can the market expect MRO restructuring and consolidation Why the Aftermarket has to change The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Adil Slimani

IBA's Mid-Year Market Update Webinar, July 2020

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IBA's Mid-Year Market Update Webinar, July 2020

IBA's Mid-Year Market Update Webinar offered independent analysis and insight on current and future trends, developments and key market indicators in the wake of Covid-19. This webinar session is a must for the aviation community looking for comprehensive, accurate and up to date market insight. Topics covered included: Macroeconomic factors, Covid-19 and market effects Asset performance in 2020 Retirement Trends Which airlines and/or regions should lessors and investors be concerned with in 2020 Review of OEM performance Trading volumes Lease end & fleet estimates Capital Markets The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Mike Yeomans

IBA Sees Widespread Covid Aircraft Value Drop, but Recovery Expected for Certain Types

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IBA Sees Widespread Covid Aircraft Value Drop, but Recovery Expected for Certain Types

8th July, 2020: IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory company, has adjusted its market values for all commercial passenger aircraft types across the widebody, narrowbody, regional jet and turboprop categories to reflect the impact of Covid-19.

IBA Webinar: The New Curve; understanding, navigating and adapting in the wake of Covid-19

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IBA Webinar: The New Curve; understanding, navigating and adapting in the wake of Covid-19

Navigating Covid-19: In this short and punchy 60 minute session, Phil Seymour was joined by Stuart Hatcher, COO MD Aviation and Mike Yeomans, Head of Valuations, to discuss key market indicators. Using Fleet and Values data from IBA's leading data intelligence platform IBA.iQ, the panel review OEM activity, Green shoots in the market and Leasing activity. To benefit and support our clients and to help enable them to further understand how aviation stakeholders are responding, managing and succeeding in these unprecedented times, IBA are running a new series of fortnightly webinars focused on the aviation market. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Phil Seymour or Mike Yeomans

IBA Webinar: Covid-19 - Regional and Turboprop Aircraft Values and Lease Rates: What are my aviation assets worth?

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IBA Webinar: Covid-19 - Regional and Turboprop Aircraft Values and Lease Rates: What are my aviation assets worth?

The panel shared their opinion on likely market performance in the near and long term, identified which asset types are more vulnerable and flagged those that are more resilient to current conditions. Our senior ISTAT appraiser team reviewed the impact from Covid-19 on future asset performance for specific Regional and Turboprop aircraft.Session highlights included reviewing market supply and demand, fleet plans, scope clauses plus values and lease rate guidance for aircraft and engines. The session also allowed for 20 minutes of Q&A, enabling our audience to put their burning questions to the panel. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Mike Yeomans or David Archer

IBA's Webinar: Covid-19 - Narrowbody and widebody aircraft values and lease rates: What are my aviation assets worth?

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IBA's Webinar: Covid-19 - Narrowbody and widebody aircraft values and lease rates: What are my aviation assets worth?

Following on from last week's session where IBA presented their approach to valuations and lease rates, our panel take a deeper dive looking specifically at commonly traded aircraft types. Topics covered included; IBA's opinion on likely market performance in the near and long term, which assets types are more vulnerable and a 30 minute Q&A session with our panel. The webinar was chaired by Phil Seymour, an ISTAT Senior Appraiser Fellow and former ISTAT International Appraisers' Program Chairman. Phil was joined by Stuart Hatcher and Mike Yeomans - two of IBA's Senior ISTAT Appraisers, and David Archer, IBA's Senior Engine Analyst. Our senior ISTAT appraiser team also review the impact from Covid-19 on future asset performance for specific Narrowbody and Widebody aircraft. If you have further questions please contact: Mike Yeomans

What Percentage of Aircraft Within ABS Structures Are Inactive? April 2020

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What Percentage of Aircraft Within ABS Structures Are Inactive? April 2020

ABS Portfolios - What is the Current Level of Fleet Utilisation? Using IBA.iQ Fleets, IBA's award-winning advisory team show that over 60% of aircraft within ABS structures (launched after 2015), are either parked or stored. In comparison, 52% of the global passenger fleet is inactive, indicating that aircraft within current ABS portfolios are less active than the global fleet average. As a result, IBA expects to see cashflow pressures within aircraft ABS structures as operators seek rental payment holidays and groundings cause uncertainty in the level of unplanned maintenance costs. This uncertainty has the potential to cause defaults in ABS structures in the medium term (six to 12 months from now) once the impact of holiday rentals, early returns and the total cost of unplanned maintenance impacts overall liquidity.

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Boeing 737-800 leads passenger to freighter fleet growth in 2022

Our recent webinar highlighted the aircraft types driving the growth in global passenger to freighter conversions.

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How many leased aircraft have returned from Russia?

How many leased aircraft have been recovered from Russia by aircraft leasing companies?

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UK airline capacity will be close to 2019 levels in Summer 2022

Using schedules data, we explored UK airline seat capacity as we move into the Summer season of 2022, identifying that seat capacity is likely to reach just short of 30 million seats by August 2022.

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How long can Russian airlines maintain their aircraft?

IBA's experts examine how long Russian operators can keep aircraft flying with a limited supply of parts.

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Narrowbody vs widebody - which aircraft are more profitable and efficient on transatlantic routes?

We use our Carbon Emissions Calculator to examine the profitability and CO2 implications of the transatlantic narrowbody.

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4 Key air cargo trends to watch for in 2022

Using a combination of data sources together with IBA's own research and leading InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform, we have identified 4 key trends that will define the performance of the air freight market in 2022.

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Which full service airlines have the most aircraft orders?

Airline fleet data from IBA's InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform reveals the top 5 full-service airlines by aircraft orders, showcasing fleet renewal strategies.

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Ukraine Crisis and the Impact on Global Aviation: Leading the Conversation

IBA's views on the unfolding conflict and the industry exposure. In response to the escalating emergency in Ukraine, IBA's team of experts and guest speakers will discuss and share thoughts on the evolving situation, the impact for industry stakeholders and practical guidance on how best to mitigate risk. Guest speakers George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace/Defense and Airline Analyst at Bloomberg, and Richard Moody will join IBA's Stuart Hatcher, Phil Seymour, Peter Walter and Geoff van Klaveren. Topics include: What is the market exposure across the industry? How could the crisis impact airlines, lessors and banks active in the sector? How could sanctions disrupt the normal financial flows - payments, debt issues, ABS's, and insurance What practical actions are available to the market to mitigate risk? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Which low-cost airlines have the most aircraft orders?

Airline fleet data from IBA's InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform reveals the top 5 most active low-cost airlines by aircraft orders, showcasing fleet renewal strategies.

An Aeroflot Russian Airlines A320 in flight

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Russia & Ukraine - Which aircraft lessors are most impacted by sanctions?

Which aircraft leasing companies are most exposed to economic sanctions on Russia?

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Virgin Atlantic commits to Sustainable Aviation Fuel agreement with ExxonMobil and Neste

Virgin Atlantic recently signed a new deal with Neste and ExxonMobil to supply 2.5 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 'SAF', which is expected to be delivered to London Heathrow airport in the first half of 2022.

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Airbus dominates commercial aircraft orders at the Singapore Air Show 2022

Aviation Intelligence data from IBA's InsightIQ reveals 88 firm total aircraft orders were received from 4 airlines and 1 lessor at the 2022 Singapore Air Show. An additional airline signed a letter of intention for 7 Airbus aircraft.

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What could the Spirit-Frontier Airlines fleet look like post-merger?

Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are to merge, forming the fifth-largest airline in the United States.

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IBA's Business Jet Market Report January 2022

The global business jet fleet numbers almost 23,000 operational aircraft. With the abnormalities seen in business aircraft supply and demand since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic having a significant effect on the market, IBA's Business Jet report shine a light on current market trends in business aircraft. Some key takeaways include: Though slow and cautious at the start of the pandemic, the Bizjet market has proven resilient andprosperous whilst wider commercial aviation has suffered There is high demand for business jets, and we find ourselves in a fast-paced environment in 2022 This high demand, coupled with low supply, has led to a seller's market Inflated Bizjet values are likely to return to normal as commercial aviation continues to recover ESG targets are likely to prove a key challenge to the market over the coming years Download the full report

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4 Top reasons to use IBA's Aircraft Market Intelligence Reports

IBA has launched new Aircraft Market Intelligence Reports, giving you best-in-class insight into prevailing and future aviation trends.

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IBA records 63 airlines failures and restructurings 2020-2021

IBA's market update has identified airline failures and restructurings from 2020-2021, and highlighted the number of aircraft grounded as a result.

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IBA's Market Update: Aviation Finance Round-up of 2021 and Forecasts for 2022

Discover the trends shaping aviation finance in 2022 with IBA's Market Update. Join IBA's advisory team of experts to explore the recovery in the aviation market for 2022. This essential update will enrich your understanding of key market indicators and regional trends as our expert share their insight and opinion on what to expect in 2022 and beyond. Topics include: Forecasted recovery for traffic and utilisation in 2022 How supply and demand for aircraft will impact transaction Future improvements for airline risk How the lessor landscape will evolve in 2022 Forecasted levels of carbon emissions from commercial aircraft How aircraft assets will perform in 2022 The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Aeromexico restructuring plan approved by creditors

Aeroméxico has become the latest Latin American Flag Carrier to begin the exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings

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Allegiant Air orders 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Allegiant Air's Boeing 737 MAX order signifies a shift to modernity for the carrier's fleet. Image: Boeing

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Is Avianca's Low Cost Model a ticket to a brighter future?

As Avianca exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, we ask if the carrier's move towards a low-cost carrier model its ticket to a brighter future?

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IBA's Japan Aviation Market Report - December 2021

IBA's latest market report covers the state of Japanese aviation. We take a deep dive into airlines and lessors, and forecast what's ahead for the market and the region. Download the report here.

8 Aviation industry trends to expect in 2022

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8 Aviation industry trends to expect in 2022

IBA's Head of Advisory Geoff Van Klaveren and Chief Revenue Officer Stuart Hatcher prove their expert opinion on the outlook for the aviation industry in 2022, identifying 8 key trends across utilisation, fleets, orders, airlines, lessors and the environment.

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Reviewing Airbus and Boeing Widebody Aircraft Values in 2021

IBA has recently updated InsightIQ with its latest widebody aircraft value opinions with respect to fixed-wing commercial passenger aircraft as of July 2021.

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Kenya Airways - Fleet and CO2 Emissions Analysis

We used InsightIQ to look at the Kenya Airways fleet, and CO2 emissions trends on flights between London and Nairobi.

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Transpacific Start-up Airline Northern Pacific to follow the 'Icelandair Model'

Northern Pacific Airways plans to bring an Icelandair style stopover model to the transpacific market.

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Jet2 Confirms Order of 15 more Airbus A321neo Aircraft

UK based leisure carrier Jet2 has announced the intention to acquire 15 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

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Amazon Air Fleet Grows with E-Commerce Market Boom

Amazon's Prime Air operation commenced flights in 2016 when it secured the use of a single Boeing 767-200BDSF.

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Narrowbody Aircraft Reconfiguration Trends

We investigated aircraft reconfiguration trends through the lens of two narrowbodies, the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320.

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Widebody Aircraft Reconfiguration Trends

We examined widebody aircraft reconfiguration to identify key trends for popular Airbus and Boeing types.

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Future Technology Aircraft and Engines - Valuation Considerations

New and emerging technologies - how will Appraisers be valuing them? Join IBA, the Appraiser of the Year, and emerging technology OEMs Faradair and MagniX as they discuss the challenges, opportunities and growth of green technology in the aviation market. Listen in to our panel of experts; Phil Seymour, Company President, Neil Cloughley, CEO & Founder of Faradair Aerospace Limited, and Roei Ganzarski, CEO of magniX, as they discuss the challenges, opportunities and growth of green technology in the aviation market. Topics covered will include: Examples of emerging technology. The opportunities/challenges - Improving field performance, noise and range. New product certification. Valuing new technology - the challenges faced by Appraisers. Phasing technology advances. The market, competition and opportunities for growth of green technology. The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Norse Atlantic - Is the Low Cost Long Haul Market Ready for Take-off?

Norse Atlantic will be the newest long-haul low-cost airline to join the competition in hope of capitalising in this market segment.

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Cornwall Newquay Airport Experiences Resurgence in Domestic Travellers

We combined analysis from IBA's aviation intelligence platform InsightIQ with other sources to examine the resurgence of air travel to Cornwall, one of the UK's most popular staycation destinations.

An EasyJet Airbus A320 jet climbing in flight with landing gear and flaps down. Cumulus clouds in the background

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EasyJet Rejects Takeover Bid from Wizz Air

EasyJet has rejected a takeover approach from low-cost rival Wizz Air on 09 September 2021.

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Aviation Intelligence - Emerald Airlines Secures Irish AOC

Ireland's national aviation regulator, the IAA (Irish Aviation Authority) has granted Emerald Airlines an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). Image: Gabriel Magachow, Flickr

Aviation Intelligence - 737 Max Grounding Lifted by Malaysia CAAM

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Aviation Intelligence - 737 Max Grounding Lifted by Malaysia CAAM

Malaysia has become the first Southeast Asian nation to lift bans on Boeing 737 Max operations after a safety directive issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia 'CAAM' on 2 September 2021. Image: Paul Thomson, Flickr

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Turboprop Aircraft Values Show Positive Trends

Using aviation intelligence fleet and values data from our InsightIQ platform, IBA has published adjustments to aircraft values across the global Turboprop fleet.

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Jet2 Places Order for 36 A321neo as part of Fleet Renewal Plans

British low-cost leisure airline Jet2 has placed an order for 36 Airbus A321 NEO aircraft according to news published by Airbus on 31 August 2021. Image: Airbus

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Indian DGCA Gives Go Ahead on 737 Max Flights

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have formally allowed the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to operate in Indian Airspace, after their original grounding over safety concerns in March 2019. Image: Florian Klebl, (Flickr)

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Airbus A321 Neo LR - The New Go-to for Green Transatlantic Travel?

With the steady rise in narrowbody aircraft flying across the pond, is the Airbus A321neo LR the new 'go-to' transatlantic narrowbody aircraft for the environmentally and money conscious traveller and operator?

IBA's Values Market Update Webinar - China

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IBA's Values Market Update Webinar - China

Join IBA, the 2021 Appraiser of the Year, for an overview of the aviation market in China as we uncover, review and discuss trends across aviation values in China and Asia Pac. This webinar was delivered in Mandarin. The full recorded session can be viewed on-demand here. Using intelligence and analysis from InsightIQ, Join our China team from IBA - David Jiang, General Sales Manager, Dezhi Zhu, VP Commercial and Jie Zhou, Senior Aviation Analyst, as they discussed the following topics: What are the current key industry trends for China? Will 2021 deliver for airlines globally? Are aircraft values stabilising? The changing face of Airline Fleets Will demand for Cargo and P2F continue to grow? What are the changing trends in Retirements? Transactional Activity - Trading Sales and Capital Activity The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: David Jiang. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

A graphic visualisation of Embraer's proposed new turboprop aircraft design. Source: Embraer

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Embraer's New Turboprop Targets the North American Regional Jet

As Embraer announces a rethink on its latest Turboprop concept, we use fleet data from our aviation intelligence platform InsightIQ to analyse the global Embraer civil jet fleet. Image source: Embraer

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Newer Generation Narrowbody Aircraft Values Show Positive Trend

Newer generation narrowbody aircraft values are performing the strongest overall, with aircraft attracting good investor interest and displaying positive value trends.

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IBA Sees Positive Trends In Narrowbody Aircraft Values, But Widebodies Remain Depressed

IBA has outlined a divergence in value trends between narrowbody and widebody aircraft driven by a surge in domestic travel in certain markets, but continuing low levels of international travel globally.

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Aviation Intelligence - India's First Gift City Leasing Company

Vman aviation services have launched in India. Read our analysis of the first aircraft leasing company in the 'Gift City'.

Tracking the global recovery - Narrowbody and Widebody values update

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Tracking the global recovery - Narrowbody and Widebody values update

What is the trajectory of commercial aircraft values around the world? In our upcoming webinar, our experts will be sharing their views plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the speed of recovery, future value performance and what the implications are for aviation finance globally. Listen in to our panel of experts; Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: Regional Recovery Commercial Aircraft: How will aircraft values and lease rates move across narrrowbody and widebody aircraft? What are the driving forces behind future market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen for Q3/4 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Aviation Intelligence - Airline Start-Ups, Failures and Restructuring

The majority of pre-pandemic airline failures were driven by rising costs and oil prices. Despite 2020 presenting a record number of airline failures and restructurings, it is very likely that this figure would be higher if it were not for lessor, OEM and government support. We used intelligence from IBA's InsightIQ platform to examine the connections between leased aircraft and airline failures.

Aviation Intelligence - International and Domestic Market Recovery

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Aviation Intelligence - International and Domestic Market Recovery

Flight data from IBA's InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform shows that from the end of June 2019 to the end of 2021, domestic flights have dropped below 80% of the total for the first time since last summer.

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Aviation Intelligence - China Gives Go Ahead on 737MAX Test Flight

As China plans to begin flight testing on the Boeing 737 Max, we analyse the potential impact on the market and competition with the A320 NEO. Image: Wikipedia Commons

Aviation Intelligence - Does a Global Crisis Drive Airline Start-ups?

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Aviation Intelligence - Does a Global Crisis Drive Airline Start-ups?

While it is becoming clear that the post-pandemic market is providing an opportunity, are global crises in general a breeding ground for brave and bold start-ups?

IBA's Aviation Market Update - July 2021

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IBA's Aviation Market Update - July 2021

The start of the aviation recovery is proving to be inconsistent. Some markets are being constrained by a combination of new virus variants, continued local restrictions, infection rates and the varying pace of vaccine rollouts, whilst other regions are experiencing solid levels of domestic traffic recovery. Join IBA, the 2021 Appraiser of the Year, for an update on current and future market trends across the globe. Listen in to our panel of experts; Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: How fast are markets recovering? How are OEMs performing and are we seeing order swaps? What are the latest transactions trends? What are the lease expiry dates forecasting? How are aircraft values and lease rates performing? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Passenger to Freighter Conversions

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Nordic Aviation Capital confirmed as launch customer for Embraer E-Jet freighters

What does the first order for E-Jet conversion slots mean for Embraer’s freighter conversions?

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Boeing 737-800 leads passenger to freighter fleet growth in 2022

Our recent webinar highlighted the aircraft types driving the growth in global passenger to freighter conversions.

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Emerging Freighter Value Trends for 2022

What is the current and future trajectory for freighter aircraft around the world? In this upcoming webinar, our ISTAT certified Appraisers will share their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from IBA Insight on freighter value performance. Listen in to our panel of experts; Dr. Stuart Hatcher, Chief Economist, Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Consulting, and Jonathan McDonald, Manager – Classic & Cargo Aircraft as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Topics include: How are freighter values and lease rates performing? Which conversion programmes are performing well? How is the landscape of conversion houses changing? How will the Russia/Ukraine conflict impact the freighter market? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Stuart Hatcher. Discover what makes IBA Insight the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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4 Key air cargo trends to watch for in 2022

Using a combination of data sources together with IBA's own research and leading InsightIQ aviation intelligence platform, we have identified 4 key trends that will define the performance of the air freight market in 2022.

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Which aircraft make the most cost-efficient freighter conversions?

Which commercial aircraft make the most cost-effective freighter conversions? We use InsightIQ to examine the state of play in the market.

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The Future of the Passenger - to - Freighter Conversion Market: 2021 and Beyond

The freighter market continues to perform strongly but for how long, and what are the risks to sustained growth and investment? Connect with Phil Seymour, IBA's President, Jonathan McDonald, IBA's Head Analyst Commercial and Ageing Aircraft and Robert Convey, Senior VP at AEI, for an interactive and unmissable session about the freighter market. Topics covered include: What is the current and future outlook for growth, utilisation and transactions? Which conversion programmes are performing well? How is the landscape of conversion houses changing? How good is the supply of conversion candidates? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Amazon Air Fleet Grows with E-Commerce Market Boom

Amazon's Prime Air operation commenced flights in 2016 when it secured the use of a single Boeing 767-200BDSF.

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Older Widebody Aircraft Values Suffer Pandemic's Influence

IBA has adjusted base values for older widebody aircraft. Our analysis looks at the state of the market through the lens of two key aircraft types.

Can P2F Conversions fulfil the unprecedented demand for Global Air Cargo?

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Can P2F Conversions fulfil the unprecedented demand for Global Air Cargo?

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines saw the majority (and in some cases all) of their passenger fleets grounded as various lockdowns came into force around world.

4 Key Drivers of Demand in the Global Air Cargo Market

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4 Key Drivers of Demand in the Global Air Cargo Market

As well the vital role it continues to play in supporting the global economy, the air cargo market is now becoming increasingly important in powering global COVID vaccine distribution.

The changing shape of the P2F conversion market

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The changing shape of the P2F conversion market

A new batch of P2F converted freighters is currently entering the market but what makes an aircraft appropriate for conversion? Here, IBA considers the factors influencing suitability and anticipates the market's likely direction.

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News & PR26Feb

IBA Sees Sustained Growth In Freighter Aircraft Demand But Suppressed Values

Demand for freighter aircraft continues to grow strongly as a result of Covid-19, but values and lease rates remain suppressed by an oversupply of feedstock aircraft, according to leading aviation industry consultant IBA.

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IBA's Webinar: All you need to know about Freighter values in 2021

Gain a clearer understanding of the value of your freighter assets and the driving forces behind value and lease rate changes. Join IBA's experienced and award-winning valuation specialists for our new webinar series. In the second of three sessions, our ISTAT qualified appraiser panel will focus on the freighter market. The panel discusses the following questions and topics: How have IBA's asset values and lease rates moved for freighter aircraft? What are the driving forces behind IBA's recent market movements? How strong is conversion demand across the different programmes? What feedstock is available and how competitive is the pricing? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen in 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. We hope you find the session insightful and relevant to your operations. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Jonathan McDonald

A New Era of Widebody Freighters

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A New Era of Widebody Freighters

For a number of years now the widebody freighter market has really been focused, in terms of ordering activity and building fleet numbers, on three types, the Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 777F and Boeing 747-8F. These three types supplementing and/or replacing models such as the Boeing 747-400 and McDonnell Douglas MD-11, whether these be factory produced freighters or converted freighters. With production of the Boeing 747-8F expected to reach its conclusion in 2022 and Boeing 767-300ER feedstock winding down, attention inevitably turns to which types can fill the void, enter the Airbus A330P2F and Boeing 777-300ERSF.

What Are the Current Utilisation Levels for the 777 Family and Predicted Attrition?

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What Are the Current Utilisation Levels for the 777 Family and Predicted Attrition?

As you will be aware, the withdrawal of passenger capacity from the market has driven extraordinary demand for dedicated freighters. Some passenger aircraft have been temporarily converted and freight movements have strengthened. Using flight data from IBA's Intelligence platform InsightIQ, we can illustrate the utilisation of the 777 Boeing Family.

Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

News & PR02Nov

Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

- Airlines remain loss-making, but some quarter on quarter improvements - - Fleet exits continuing, but younger aircraft value drops limited - - Modest recovery in some domestic markets, but load factors low - - OEM production rates constrained, with MAX return set to shift market dynamics -

IBA Highlights High Air Freighter Demand But Mixed Long Term Potential For Aircraft Types

News & PR28May

IBA Highlights High Air Freighter Demand But Mixed Long Term Potential For Aircraft Types

20th May, 2020: IBA, the leading, independent aviation consultant, has highlighted the very high levels of current demand for air cargo in the current Covid-19 environment, but painted a more conservative picture of long term demand for certain aircraft types.

IBA's Freighter Market Outlook, November 2019

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IBA's Freighter Market Outlook, November 2019

Following IBA's mid-year P2F market update, Jonathan McDonald, Senior Commercial Ageing Aircraft Analyst, revisits the market to provide insight into current freighter market characteristics. This short webcast session looks at the conversion programme, growth forecasts, conversion costs, values and leasing rates, feedstock and lastly our view on current topics such as the pickle fork AD and the New Generation Boeing 777-300ERBDSF programme.

IBA's Passenger to Freighter Webinar, May 2019

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IBA's Passenger to Freighter Webinar, May 2019

IBA's Passenger to Freighter Webinar was designed specifically around the opportunities for investing and the vulnerabilities within the market. The session is a must for those considering converting fleet or looking at end of life options. IBA's Jonathan McDonald, Head Analyst - Commercial & Ageing Aircraft and Phil Seymour, CEO, added clarity on the shape of the market, lease rates and values, new entrants and players, the economics of conversions vs parting out plus the need for scrutiny as the market for Cargo begins to change. A copy of our Passenger to Freighter slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact us.

What Will The Narrowbody Freighter Landscape Look Like In 2037?

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What Will The Narrowbody Freighter Landscape Look Like In 2037?

IBA Report: issued March 2019 Jon Whaley, IBA's Freight Analyst, explores fleet composition, market share and growth opportunities for the P2F market.

IBA's Freighter Conversion Whitepaper, January 2019

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IBA's Freighter Conversion Whitepaper, January 2019

Freighter Conversions - capitalising on the resurgence in demand Freight volumes are continuing to trend on an upward trajectory and at a solid rate when compared to historical data. It should be noted however, that due to the inventory restocking cycle having concluded and manufacturing export orders remaining low, demand factors are lacking when compared to 2017. This paper looks at the current and future freighter market, production, routes into the market and takes a close look at a B737 conversion.

IBA Foresee 1000 P2F Conversions Being Required In The Next 17 years

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IBA Foresee 1000 P2F Conversions Being Required In The Next 17 years

According to IATA's March 2018 Freight Analysis report, global freight volumes slowed to a 22-month low, 1.7% year-on-year in March. This outcome represents the slowest pace of annual growth since the early part of 2016. The decline in growth can predominantly be attributed to the end of the restocking cycle which was one of the drivers behind the high growth figures. IATA have cautioned against reading too much into the most recent figures and expects growth of 4-5% overall for 2018.

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Regional aircraft engine values update - March 2022

The latest trends in regional aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA's InsightIQ.

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Which aircraft engines are most exposed to the Ukraine crisis?

IBA's insight has identified that engine lessors are far less exposed to the impacts of the Ukraine Crisis than aircraft lessors.

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Utilisation driving greater value stability for narrowbody aircraft engines

The latest trends in narrowbody aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA Insight.

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Freighters buck the trend in latest widebody aircraft engine values

The latest trends in aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA Insight.

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Emerging Engine Value Trends for 2022

What is the trajectory for aircraft engines in 2022? In our webinar, IBA's engine appraisers share their opinion plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the state of the market, supply and demand of engines, shop visit forecasts, and much more. Listen in to our panel of experts; Phil Seymour, Company President, David Archer, Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket Value, and Jamie Davey, Manager - Commercial Engines, as they explore the current and future market for engines. Topics include: OEM and aftermarket performance Supply and demand of engines Shop visit forecast Value and lease rate performance Distribution of the fleet The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Freighter Engine Recovery leads over Passenger Aircraft Engines

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Freighter Engine Recovery leads over Passenger Aircraft Engines

Utilisation of freighter aircraft engines is leading over passenger, but such comparisons should be viewed in context, writes David Archer.

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Narrowbody Aircraft Engine Value Trends Update - October 2021

IBA has reviewed and updated our forecasts for narrowbody aircraft trends in October 2021.

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Widebody Aircraft Engine Value Trends Update - October 2021

IBA has reviewed and updated our forecasts for widebody aircraft engine trends in October 2021.

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Tracking the Global Recovery - Engines, all you need to know for Q3

What is the trajectory of aircraft engines in Q3? In our upcoming webinar, IBA's experts, along with Harry Breach, Director at Stifel, will be sharing their views plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the state of the market, supply and demand of engines, shop visit forecasts, and more. Listen in to our panel of experts; Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer, David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst, and Harry Breach, Director at Stifel, as they explore what the implications are for engines in Q3. Topics covered include: State of the market - utilisation and failures. OEM performance and aftermarket. Supply and demand of engines. Shop visit forecast. Value and lease rate performance. Distribution of the fleet. The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Stuart Hatcher Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Aviation Intelligence - Tracking Narrowbody Engine Recovery

We analysed utilisation trends for the four most prominent engine families in the narrowbody market to track market recovery.

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Aviation Intelligence - Demand for Engine Shop Visits Vital to Aviation Market Recovery

Whilst passenger demand is the key driver in the recovery of the aviation market as a whole, a core indication of health of the engine market is in shop visit demand. This can dictate value performance, lease demand, investor appetite and overall liquidity of the engine market.

Rolls Royce Commits to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capability for Civil Aircraft Engines

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Rolls Royce Commits to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capability for Civil Aircraft Engines

Rolls-Royce are to test all its civil aircraft engines currently in production to ensure their compatibility with 100%-sustainable aviation fuel by 2023.

Will Open Rotor Engines be the next great leap in Decarbonisation?

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Will Open Rotor Engines be the next great leap in Decarbonisation?

General Electric and Safran Group are to collaborate on development of a viable open rotor engine, 'RISE', destined to power narrowbody aircraft by the mid-2030's. The joint venture between the US and French aero engine giants intends to make workable a concept first touted in the 1970s. The open rotor engine dispenses with the traditional pod housing the fan blades seen on high bypass turbofan engines.

Sandstorm Fails to Blow China's Post-Covid Recovery Off Course: But Aviation Manufacturers Must Develop Equipment More Resistant to Harsh Conditions

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Sandstorm Fails to Blow China's Post-Covid Recovery Off Course: But Aviation Manufacturers Must Develop Equipment More Resistant to Harsh Conditions

Denesz Thiyagarajan, Engine Analyst, IBA Advisory, uses InsightIQ intelligence to explore the potential impact of weather conditions in Northern China on Engine performance and utilisation.

Aircraft Engine Market Regaining Revs, But Lengthy Recovery Timefame Says IBA

News & PR12Mar

Aircraft Engine Market Regaining Revs, But Lengthy Recovery Timefame Says IBA

The aircraft engine market is showing early signs of recovery from the worst effects of the Covid-19, but is not set to return to pre-pandemic levels until the mid-2020s, according to leading aviation data and advisory company IBA.

IBA's Webinar: All you need to know about Engine Values in 2021

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IBA's Webinar: All you need to know about Engine Values in 2021

Gain a clearer understanding of the value of your engine assets and the driving forces behind value and lease rate changes. Join IBA's experienced and award-winning engine specialists for our new webinar series. In the final of our three sessions, our panel of engine specialists focuses on the engine market. The panel discusses the following questions and topics: What are the latest trends in the engine market? Is market sentiment changing? How are Narrowbody and Widebody engine values performing? Are lease rates softening? How are shop visit forecasts changing - IBA's latest view? The slide deck is available to download here. Voted Appraiser of the Year 2020, our award-winning engine specialists, are here to help. Get in touch if you have any further questions, comments or feedback: David Archer

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Will The Recent Pratt & Witney 4000-112 Engine Failure Have A Lasting Impact On Storage Levels For Older Pratt & Whitney-Powered 777 Aircraft Fleet?

In response to the uncontained engine failure of a United Airline Boeing 777-200 flight from Denver to Honolulu on the 20th February, IBA's analyst Jie Zhou uses InsightIQ Fleet and Flight data to consider the short and long term impact for the Fleet.

IBA Forecasts Long Term Engine Value Resilience

News & PR17Dec

IBA Forecasts Long Term Engine Value Resilience

17th December, 2020 - The long term value of commercial aircraft engines is set to withstand the worst effects of Covid-19, according to new data from IBA. In a recent webinar entitled How To Build Resilient Engine Management Programmes For The Road To Recovery, the leading aviation data and advisory company outlined how engines are set to show long term value retention.

Is There a Bright Future for Green Time Engines?

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Is There a Bright Future for Green Time Engines?

An aircraft or engine approaching its operational twilight years tends to require closer condition monitoring and increased maintenance investment. For many years, one option lessors and operators have used to achieve a good return on their asset is to part out the aircraft or engine for feedstock or to sell them into the aftermarket. Engines with little green time remaining are typically the best option for teardown.

IBA's Webinar - How To Build Resilient Engine Management Programmes For The Road To Recovery

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IBA's Webinar - How To Build Resilient Engine Management Programmes For The Road To Recovery

The positive news of several Covid-19 vaccines and various testing regimes have spread optimism that travel restrictions will soon ease, passenger confidence will return and the economic impact dissipates quickly in 2021. Whilst we hope for all of these things, it's likely there will be further challenges ahead and there will certainly be a variety of recovery patterns across the globe. Join speakers from IBA for a review of how to effectively manage engine assets to build a resilient and cash preserving strategy that supports the road to recovery. Topic discussed include: Shop visit forecasts Differing scenarios How resilient is the engine market? The importance of spare engine ratios Do maintenance reserves need to be reviewed? Engine SV options Material use and build standards? What is the trade-off between cash preservation v time on wing Impairments - IFRS16 and 36 issues What will fuel aviation's green future? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions or comments please contact: Mal Cowley or David Archer

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Engine Shop Visit Demand

Pre-Covid, IBA forecast strong growth across the entire aftermarket: narrowbodies, widebodies and regional aircraft. There was an expanding fleet, heightened utilisation and increased demand for shop visits. The situation has evidently altered enormously and the most vulnerable assets, mature widebodies, will be the first to be withdrawn from shop visits.

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Narrowbody Engine Market Performance

When it comes to recovery, the short haul market will be first and there are some positive signs, many engines re-entering service in North America, Europe and Asia. However, despite increased flight volumes and resultant higher engine utilisation, load factors remain low. Border restrictions persist across all regions and passenger confidence to travel continues to challenge.

Demand Collapse Driving Down Engine Values And MRO Demand Says IBA

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Demand Collapse Driving Down Engine Values And MRO Demand Says IBA

- Widebody engine values drop by up to 50% - 12th October 2020: The collapse in demand for air travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant decline in engine values, with a knock on effect on engine MRO, according to data from leading independent aviation consultancy, IBA.

IBA Webinar: The New Curve; Engine Market Update

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IBA Webinar: The New Curve; Engine Market Update

IBA's Engine Market Update is designed specifically around the business needs of Investors, Lessors, Operators and Financiers looking to understand the performance of the Engine market and the flight path to recovery. This session provides valuable insight to help the aviation community identify market opportunities, structure deals and mitigate risk in the wake of COVID-19. IBA's Phil Seymour, President and Head of Advisory, David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst and Jamie Davey, Engine Analyst, share their insight on: Engine value resilience and the flight path to recovery Shop Visit Forecast modelling and the impact on the aftermarket, values and lease rates How have OEMs been supporting the industry Fleet trends of the most popular engine types during COVID-19 Engine performance - Value and Lease Rate update The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: David Archer

IBA Webinar: The Changing Landscape of the Aftermarket Industry

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IBA Webinar: The Changing Landscape of the Aftermarket Industry

This session is a must for aviation investors and banks looking to further understand the potential impact on current and future investments, MRO operators, and for those requiring further guidance on how to minimise and manage the impact from Covid-19. This comprehensive webinar provides independent insight and analysis on the Aftermarket industry. In this session, our panel of experts discuss and address the pandemic impact and review future trends and innovation in the Aftermarket industry. Our senior analysts offer opinion on current and future market trends across the following areas: How will current and forecasted levels of utilisation impact the MRO demand What is the influence of lease end forecasts, trends and retirements for the market Will forecasted engine shop visits be dramatically different How will supply chain models need to adapt to the new norm Will there be a step change in demand for PMA parts Can the market expect MRO restructuring and consolidation Why the Aftermarket has to change The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Adil Slimani

How Will Covid-19 Impact The Aero Engine Market?

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How Will Covid-19 Impact The Aero Engine Market?

IBA's Engine Market Update Webinar has been designed specifically around the business needs of investors, lessors, operators and financiers looking to explore the engine market and understand the impact from Covid-19. This session provides valuable insight to help the aviation community to navigate current challenges, identify future opportunities and mitigate risk. IBA's Phil Seymour, President and David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst, share their insight on the impact of Covid-19 on the engine market. Topics covered include; value performance in a crisis for narrowbody and widebody engines, the impact in the short, medium and long term and a review of the A330 engine market and the GE90 market. The slide deck is also available to download. If you have further questions, please contact: David Archer

What is the Impact of the 737 MAX Groundings on the LEAP-1B? November 2019

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What is the Impact of the 737 MAX Groundings on the LEAP-1B? November 2019

For CFMI, it would appear that the impact of the 737 MAX grounding has not been detrimental to the LEAP-1B. There remains a strong market outlook for this engine and looking at the Base Value, Half Life, it is performing well and is on par with competing engines in the market. As illustrated in the chart below, there has been no impact on values.

IBA's Engine Valuation Methodology, October 2019

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IBA's Engine Valuation Methodology, October 2019

How do we approach our values? Our large team of engine and aircraft analysts and 6 ISTAT qualified appraiser's specialise in a broad range of aviation assets including commercial jets, engines, helicopters, business jets and landing slots. David Archer, IBA's Senior Engine analyst, talks through IBA's approach to engine valuations, why they are an attractive investment and what factors influence their value. Click here to listen to the short webcast. If you have further questions, comments or feedback please contact: David Archer

IBA Identifies A New Trend In Mature Aircraft Asset Management, October 2019

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IBA Identifies A New Trend In Mature Aircraft Asset Management, October 2019

Using the valuation tool InsightIQ, it considers the lease rate comparison of several A320 vintages and their respective engines. London/Dublin/Tokyo - October 3rd 2019: IBA, the independent aviation advisory, valuation and consulting firm has identified a growing trend in mature aircraft management where the leasing of core engine assets is managed separately to the aircraft as a whole. This is becoming increasingly evident based upon the strengths of the CFM-56-5/7B and V2500-A5 engines within the A320 and 737NG fleets.

Is There An Impact On The Engine Market From The 737 MAX Groundings?

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Is There An Impact On The Engine Market From The 737 MAX Groundings?

IBA Report by David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst: issued September 2019 The grounding of the 737 MAX fleet has been one of the most widely discussed aviation events of recent history. Following two tragic accidents, the 737 MAX fleet remains grounded until the world's aviation authorities deem it fit for service. Speculation has inevitably turned to the impact on the market and the longer term ramifications for both the aircraft and the engines.

IBA's Engine Market Update Webinar, March 2019

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IBA's Engine Market Update Webinar, March 2019

IBA's Engine Market Update was designed specifically around the business needs of Investors, Lessors, Operators and Financiers looking to explore the Engine market. IBA's David Archer, Senior Aviation Analyst and Gary Leung, Aviation Analyst, provided invaluable insight on how engine market values are performing, the level of engine order activity across single-aisle, twin-aisle, regional and turboprop markets and what trends and market growth indicators are apparent. They also gave an update on the A380 and had a look back at the 747.

What to Look for When Valuing an Engine, March 2018

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What to Look for When Valuing an Engine, March 2018

Determining the value of an engine at different phases of its life-cycle requires consideration of a variety of factors, particularly engine maintenance value and engine core value. Depending on the phase of the engine's life, options to the owner include repair or overhaul to put value back into the asset; or, alternatively, green-time sale, tear-down and part-out of used serviceable material in order to extract remaining value from the engine. Maintenance value accounts for the value of life-limited parts (LLPs) and the value associated with the on-wing time before requiring a performance restoration.

How do OEM Engine Maintenance Contracts Affect the Ability to Remarket Aircraft? September 2017

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How do OEM Engine Maintenance Contracts Affect the Ability to Remarket Aircraft? September 2017

Aviation commentators have often remarked on the increasing presence of OEMs in the engine aftermarket. This is especially the case when it comes to engine maintenance, and the declining independent MRO solutions available. OEM maintenance contracts offer maintenance stability for operators, but can the widespread adoption of these affect resale values or leasing demands? Charlotte Daniels provides an assessment.

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3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

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3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

As the world's widebodies return to the skies, we explore the key challenges of RTS processes, and specific implications for widebody aircraft.

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How many leased aircraft have returned from Russia?

How many leased aircraft have been recovered from Russia by aircraft leasing companies?

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How many aircraft are being illegally re-registered by Russian airlines?

We take a look at how many aircraft have been re-registered in Russia to circumvent sanctions on Russian aviation.

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Ukraine Crisis and the Impact on Global Aviation: Leading the Conversation

IBA's views on the unfolding conflict and the industry exposure. In response to the escalating emergency in Ukraine, IBA's team of experts and guest speakers will discuss and share thoughts on the evolving situation, the impact for industry stakeholders and practical guidance on how best to mitigate risk. Guest speakers George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace/Defense and Airline Analyst at Bloomberg, and Richard Moody will join IBA's Stuart Hatcher, Phil Seymour, Peter Walter and Geoff van Klaveren. Topics include: What is the market exposure across the industry? How could the crisis impact airlines, lessors and banks active in the sector? How could sanctions disrupt the normal financial flows - payments, debt issues, ABS's, and insurance What practical actions are available to the market to mitigate risk? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Emerging trends and new challenges for redelivering aircraft in 2022

Join IBA's asset management and tech experts as they review and discuss new and emerging trends in aircraft and engine leasing redelivery. This session has been produced to provide airlines and lessors with guidance and examples of trends and best practice, the panel will discuss the following topics: What is the forecast for Lease End activity in 2022 and beyond and how does this impact airlines and lessors? To what extent has maintenance reserve claims and exposure increased? Are we seeing new redelivery challenges in the wake of the pandemic? How have transition trends changed? Documentation and Records - what is the future? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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News & PR08Jul

Aviation Recovery Slowly Gathering Momentum, But Substantial Fleet Remains Grounded

The recovery in air traffic is starting to gather momentum on both international and domestic routes, according to data revealed today by IBA at its half year Market Update.

Can P2F Conversions fulfil the unprecedented demand for Global Air Cargo?

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Can P2F Conversions fulfil the unprecedented demand for Global Air Cargo?

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines saw the majority (and in some cases all) of their passenger fleets grounded as various lockdowns came into force around world.

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Is the clock ticking for Power by the Hour deals?

The last year has, even for the aviation industry, been very unusual; traumatic, in fact, for some businesses. The number of high-profile insolvencies at a time of very low demand for aircraft has given rise to a situation where the usual recourse available to lessors, that is repossession of aircraft and then re-leasing or selling the asset, is not available. As IBA reported in October 2020, this environment has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of PBH arrangements being negotiated as an alternative to repossession by lessors and/or rejection or abandonment by airlines. Will the demand for PBH deals persist as the aviation market recovers?

Airport Landing Slot Values; Heathrow Pre- and Post-Covid and the Battle for Airport Slots

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Airport Landing Slot Values; Heathrow Pre- and Post-Covid and the Battle for Airport Slots

Senior Aviation Analyst Youcef Berour Minarro investigates the airport slot market, the impact of Covid-19 at London Heathrow, and the outlook for future slot values. This paper has been prepared to give an overview and insight into the current airport slot market, with specific emphasis on LHR as one of the most traded airports in the world. This article will review the impact COVID has had on LHR and what the IATA slot waiver extensions mean for slot values. IBA are one of only a very few appraisers recognised for airport slot valuations having completed a variety of assignments at airports including London LHR, London Gatwick and New York JFK. In 2015, IBA was involved in Europe's first ever bond tied to airport slots where Virgin Atlantic Airways secured a £220 million secured note transaction using the airline's take-off and landing slots at London Heathrow Airport. The bond was used to invest in new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The bond had a tenor of 15 years. The notes were split between two tranches: £190 million A1 notes and £30 million A2 notes. The A1 notes have a weighted average life of 12 years, while the A2 notes have a weighted average life of 10 years. This was the first time in European air travel history that airport slots have been leveraged in this way, claiming the Deal of the Year in 2016. In 2020 alone, IBA have been heavily involved in performing a range of valuations for various purposes including slots securitisations, balance sheet purposes and for disposal/acquisition of slots. Download the full report

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Managing Your Aircraft Asset in a Lockdown Situation

The traditional asset management practice of a financier or lessor performing an annual inspection of an aircraft and its records has been severely impaired since the pandemic took a grip of the World.

What Will Transatlantic Flights Look Like Post-Recovery?

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What Will Transatlantic Flights Look Like Post-Recovery?

In mid-January 2021, Norwegian announced it will refocus its operations on European routes and cease long-haul operations as part of its plans to exit the insolvency court. Ever since it started servicing routes between Europe and the United States with its fleet of 32 Boeing 787s, the airline became known for offering customers the opportunity to travel on modern and fuel-efficient aircraft very cheaply.

Power by the Hour Lease Rates

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Power by the Hour Lease Rates

What are PBH lease rates and are they a good thing? The origins of PBH are from the 1960's when Rolls Royce leased engines by the hour to airlines. Aircraft leasing PBH has appeared before, more often for a short term if an airline was subject to seasonal fluctuations in traffic. Forward 60 years and PBH agreements are trending once again with more and more airlines seeking additional support from lessors. This short article looks at both the benefits and the shortcomings of the PBH revival.

IBA Webinar: How To Approach Transitions And The 737 MAX Return To Service In 2020

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IBA Webinar: How To Approach Transitions And The 737 MAX Return To Service In 2020

To help reduce the impact from limited resources, technical representation and access difficulties, IBA provide an unmissable webinar session that will offer our best practice advice on how to approach transitions in the current market conditions. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the aviation industry. For the first time in history aircraft lease ends will exceed lease starts. High levels of lease ends, fleet exits, and the challenges of the global pandemic requires more planning and earlier engagement around transitions. Our senior Asset Management team share their unrivalled expertise on the following areas: Current market trends in fleet divestiture, aircraft supply and lease ends How to approach lease re-negotiations and current market rates Managing the 737 MAX return to service Working through redeliveries in 'the new norm' and reviewing best practice The impact on shop visit forecasts and MRO demand This session is a must for Financiers, Lessors and Airlines. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please get in touch via our contact form.

Preparing Stored Aircraft For Return To Service (RTS)

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Preparing Stored Aircraft For Return To Service (RTS)

The grounding of hundreds of aircraft in the last 7 or 8 months has led to a wave of issues concerning extended periods of parking and storage.

Preparing the 737 MAX for its return to service (RTS)

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Preparing the 737 MAX for its return to service (RTS)

The grounding of Boeing's troubled 737 MAX programme over 16 months ago had an enormous impact on the global aviation industry. Operators, lessors and airports were all impacted by the consequences as well as Boeing themselves. New flight control software has been developed in relation to the, much talked about, Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation Systems (MCAS) and a welcome recertification process is now possible. We can allow ourselves to realistically envisage a much-needed conclusion to the aircraft's grounding by Q3 or Q4 2020.

2020 MRO Spend Expected To Drop By More Than 50%

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2020 MRO Spend Expected To Drop By More Than 50%

- Spend set to be less than half of US $90bn forecast -- Engine shop visits and spend taking the biggest hit -- Need for innovation and flexible maintenance programs has never been greater -- Lower cost options such as PMA expected to be in demand - 4th August, 2020: With MRO industry revenues directly related to aircraft utilisation, 2020's total MRO spend will be less than half of the approximately $90bn forecasted, according to the leading aviation data and advisory company IBA in its Changing Landscape of the Aftermarket Industry Webinar.

Over 800 Aircraft To Exit Airline Fleets Says IBA

News & PR23Jul

Over 800 Aircraft To Exit Airline Fleets Says IBA

- Aircraft deliveries less than 50% of 2019 levels -- Almost 500 narrowbody cancellations - 90% for Boeing 737 MAX - 23 July, 2020: Over 800 aircraft have been identified as subject to exit from their current airline fleets, according to the leading aviation data and advisory company IBA in its Mid-Year Market Update.

IBA's Webinar - Maintaining and Protecting Asset Values, March 2020

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IBA's Webinar - Maintaining and Protecting Asset Values, March 2020

IBA's Asset Management and Technical team share some best practice, and provide guidance that can help to protect aircraft and engine values and ensure that early or unscheduled redeliveries are carefully managed. In the current climate this session is a must for financiers and leasing companies looking to further mitigate investment risk and preserve asset values. Following further restrictions on travel, airlines across the globe are cutting capacity, reducing utilisation and parking aircraft, as well as laying off staff in a bid to reduce costs and weather the repercussions of Covid-19. IBA's Asset Management and Technical team share some best practice, and provide guidance that can help to protect aircraft and engine values and ensure that early or unscheduled redeliveries are carefully managed. In this short and punchy 'how to' session, Phil Seymour, IBA's President, and Ross Armour, IBA's Technical Manager, share best practice, flag watch outs and share war stories. The slide deck is also available to download. If you have further questions, please contact: Phil Seymour

Have operating lease agreements evolved with the industry? February 2020

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Have operating lease agreements evolved with the industry? February 2020

Two fundamental situations have prompted IBA Group and Split Rock Aviation to reflect on some key 'industry standard' provisions within aviation lease agreements and re-evaluate their applicability and relevance: the 737 Max's grounding and the continued growth of leased aircraft in the industry. With the proportion of commercial aircraft leased now at 44% compared with 56% owned according to IBA's intelligence platform IBA.iQ, and witnessing the aviation industry's handling of the 737 Max's grounding, we have produced the first in a series of articles considering today's operating lease agreement. This segment will assess several industry standard lease agreement positions and test their logic in the current market.

Revisiting Redeliveries in 2019

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Revisiting Redeliveries in 2019

Poorly managed redeliveries are a staggering waste of money. Every narrowbody and widebody whose redelivery is inefficiently handled can cost $USD 2 million and $USD 4.5 million respectively. Putting that into context, the unnecessary expenditure would be enough to fund six to eight months' lease rental for each aircraft, a Heavy C Check, or even an engine shop visit.

Why Regular Inspections Are A Good Idea, October 2018

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Why Regular Inspections Are A Good Idea, October 2018

As you would expect, aircraft and engines that are well looked after, maintained and inspected regularly will inherently hold their value more than those that are less well managed. To protect and maximise the value of an aircraft or engine, inspections are an essential element of asset management. A thorough inspection should always include an examination of the metal and its associated technical records, since it is the combination of the physical condition and historical records that create the overall value.

Repossessions

3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

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3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

As the world's widebodies return to the skies, we explore the key challenges of RTS processes, and specific implications for widebody aircraft.

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How many leased aircraft have returned from Russia?

How many leased aircraft have been recovered from Russia by aircraft leasing companies?

Russian Aircraft Taking Off

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Ukraine Crisis and the Impact on Global Aviation: Leading the Conversation

IBA's views on the unfolding conflict and the industry exposure. In response to the escalating emergency in Ukraine, IBA's team of experts and guest speakers will discuss and share thoughts on the evolving situation, the impact for industry stakeholders and practical guidance on how best to mitigate risk. Guest speakers George Ferguson, Senior Aerospace/Defense and Airline Analyst at Bloomberg, and Richard Moody will join IBA's Stuart Hatcher, Phil Seymour, Peter Walter and Geoff van Klaveren. Topics include: What is the market exposure across the industry? How could the crisis impact airlines, lessors and banks active in the sector? How could sanctions disrupt the normal financial flows - payments, debt issues, ABS's, and insurance What practical actions are available to the market to mitigate risk? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

IBA and NRF Masterclass: How to manage repossessions and remarket aircraft

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IBA and NRF Masterclass: How to manage repossessions and remarket aircraft

IBA in association with Norton Rose Fulbright offered a free virtual masterclass reviewing best practise for managing lease re-negotiations, remarketing and repossessions. Phil Seymour, IBA's Company President and ISTAT Senior Appraiser Fellow, was joined by a panel of experts, including Robin Springthorpe, Partner at NRF, to share and provide insight and guidance to operators and the finance community. In this hour-long session, the panel discuss current trends for unscheduled returns and defaults, considerations when re-negotiating leases, best practise for remarketing aircraft and how to navigate both the legal requirements and the practical/pragmatic considerations. Key outputs include: Risk levels in the current climate Contingency planning Default and termination rights Notices and lease termination formalities Recovering assets, records and maintain asset value Avoiding unwanted repossession cost Remarketing opportunities Lease re-negotiations Lease clauses Lessons learnt from the pandemic The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Peter Walter Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

What is the future for Stobart Air's ATR fleet?

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What is the future for Stobart Air's ATR fleet?

Stobart Air ceased operations on Saturday 12th June 2021. A regional carrier operating flights across the UK and Ireland, the Stobart Air fleet consisted of 12 ATR72-600 aircraft and one ATR42-600 aircraft according to data from IBA's InsightIQ platform.

3 Impacts of Covid-19 on Aircraft Repossession and Remarketing Timelines

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3 Impacts of Covid-19 on Aircraft Repossession and Remarketing Timelines

IBA's Phil Seymour investigates 3 key impacts that Covid-19 has had on the speed and efficiency of aircraft repossession and remarketing. This information was taken from IBA's submission to the report 'Aircraft Repossession Planning - Practical Considerations' produced for Internal Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) 2021.

IBA's Masterclass Webinar: Managing and Preparing for Defaults and Repossessions

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IBA's Masterclass Webinar: Managing and Preparing for Defaults and Repossessions

In this hour long session, the panel offered guidance and advice to help financiers prepare for unscheduled returns and defaults, outlined how to secure aircraft and engines whilst maintaining asset value and how to navigate both the legal requirements and the practical/pragmatic considerations. Phil Seymour, IBA's Company President and ISTAT Senior Appraiser Fellow, and Oliver Hipperson, Partner at Clifford Chance, were joined by a panel of experts to share and provide insight, best practise and guidance to the finance community on managing unscheduled early redeliveries. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Peter Walter

The Technical Records Of Your Assets: How Would You Fare In A Friendly Hand Back Or Repossession Situation?

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The Technical Records Of Your Assets: How Would You Fare In A Friendly Hand Back Or Repossession Situation?

A complete and concise set of service records, properly identifying all required maintenance and modification events, is the indication of an aircraft's condition and the quality of its continuing airworthiness management. It clearly demonstrates the aircraft's compliance with all appropriate safety and lease requirements and its suitability for flight. Service records are essential if the aircraft is to be sold at its maintenance adjusted value or placed on lease with a new lessee.

Covid-19 Drives Aircraft Oversupply And Reductions In Airline Fleet Sizes, May 2020

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Covid-19 Drives Aircraft Oversupply And Reductions In Airline Fleet Sizes, May 2020

As many of you will know, the effects of Covid-19 are going to change the size and makeup of airline fleets, and do so quickly. In the next 20 months, it's possible that many older aircraft types could be universally withdrawn from service, along with significant numbers of older variants of current generation aircraft including the Boeing 777, A330 and A380. IBA, the leading aviation consultancy, estimate there will be an aircraft oversupply of up to 2,500 narrow and widebody aircraft in the market, with global demand, once the current restrictions are lifted, possibly declining by 20% by the end of 2021.

IBA's Webinar - Maintaining and Protecting Asset Values, March 2020

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IBA's Webinar - Maintaining and Protecting Asset Values, March 2020

IBA's Asset Management and Technical team share some best practice, and provide guidance that can help to protect aircraft and engine values and ensure that early or unscheduled redeliveries are carefully managed. In the current climate this session is a must for financiers and leasing companies looking to further mitigate investment risk and preserve asset values. Following further restrictions on travel, airlines across the globe are cutting capacity, reducing utilisation and parking aircraft, as well as laying off staff in a bid to reduce costs and weather the repercussions of Covid-19. IBA's Asset Management and Technical team share some best practice, and provide guidance that can help to protect aircraft and engine values and ensure that early or unscheduled redeliveries are carefully managed. In this short and punchy 'how to' session, Phil Seymour, IBA's President, and Ross Armour, IBA's Technical Manager, share best practice, flag watch outs and share war stories. The slide deck is also available to download. If you have further questions, please contact: Phil Seymour

IBA's Redelivery Whitepaper: The Picture in 2018

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IBA's Redelivery Whitepaper: The Picture in 2018

IBA recently updated its analysis around overspend in relation to redeliveries. As the infographic on page 9 highlights, overspends have increased since 2016, with engine costs being the key driver.

Transitions

3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

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3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

As the world's widebodies return to the skies, we explore the key challenges of RTS processes, and specific implications for widebody aircraft.

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Emerging trends and new challenges for redelivering aircraft in 2022

Join IBA's asset management and tech experts as they review and discuss new and emerging trends in aircraft and engine leasing redelivery. This session has been produced to provide airlines and lessors with guidance and examples of trends and best practice, the panel will discuss the following topics: What is the forecast for Lease End activity in 2022 and beyond and how does this impact airlines and lessors? To what extent has maintenance reserve claims and exposure increased? Are we seeing new redelivery challenges in the wake of the pandemic? How have transition trends changed? Documentation and Records - what is the future? The slide deck is available to download here. To watch the webinar on demand, click here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour. Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

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Narrowbody Aircraft Reconfiguration Trends

We investigated aircraft reconfiguration trends through the lens of two narrowbodies, the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320.

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Widebody Aircraft Reconfiguration Trends

We examined widebody aircraft reconfiguration to identify key trends for popular Airbus and Boeing types.

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Is the clock ticking for Power by the Hour deals?

The last year has, even for the aviation industry, been very unusual; traumatic, in fact, for some businesses. The number of high-profile insolvencies at a time of very low demand for aircraft has given rise to a situation where the usual recourse available to lessors, that is repossession of aircraft and then re-leasing or selling the asset, is not available. As IBA reported in October 2020, this environment has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of PBH arrangements being negotiated as an alternative to repossession by lessors and/or rejection or abandonment by airlines. Will the demand for PBH deals persist as the aviation market recovers?

IBA Webinar: How To Approach Transitions And The 737 MAX Return To Service In 2020

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IBA Webinar: How To Approach Transitions And The 737 MAX Return To Service In 2020

To help reduce the impact from limited resources, technical representation and access difficulties, IBA provide an unmissable webinar session that will offer our best practice advice on how to approach transitions in the current market conditions. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the aviation industry. For the first time in history aircraft lease ends will exceed lease starts. High levels of lease ends, fleet exits, and the challenges of the global pandemic requires more planning and earlier engagement around transitions. Our senior Asset Management team share their unrivalled expertise on the following areas: Current market trends in fleet divestiture, aircraft supply and lease ends How to approach lease re-negotiations and current market rates Managing the 737 MAX return to service Working through redeliveries in 'the new norm' and reviewing best practice The impact on shop visit forecasts and MRO demand This session is a must for Financiers, Lessors and Airlines. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please get in touch via our contact form.

Economic Crises and Average Aircraft Downtime Between Lease End Events and Placements; Can the Industry Maintain Downtime's Falling Trend During and After Covid-19?

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Economic Crises and Average Aircraft Downtime Between Lease End Events and Placements; Can the Industry Maintain Downtime's Falling Trend During and After Covid-19?

In recent years, the number of aircraft involved in lease end transactions has been increasing in line with growth of the global aircraft fleet. The volume of aircraft connected with operator failures has also risen over the last couple of years.

Covid-19 Drives Aircraft Oversupply And Reductions In Airline Fleet Sizes, May 2020

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Covid-19 Drives Aircraft Oversupply And Reductions In Airline Fleet Sizes, May 2020

As many of you will know, the effects of Covid-19 are going to change the size and makeup of airline fleets, and do so quickly. In the next 20 months, it's possible that many older aircraft types could be universally withdrawn from service, along with significant numbers of older variants of current generation aircraft including the Boeing 777, A330 and A380. IBA, the leading aviation consultancy, estimate there will be an aircraft oversupply of up to 2,500 narrow and widebody aircraft in the market, with global demand, once the current restrictions are lifted, possibly declining by 20% by the end of 2021.

Aircraft Interiors During Lease Return: The Inside Story, February 2020

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Aircraft Interiors During Lease Return: The Inside Story, February 2020

Why were commercial passenger aircraft ever invented, built, bought and sold or operated? The clue's in the name: the passenger. Many if not most travellers spare scant thought to the feats of engineering behind an aircraft's take-off and landing, not to mention keeping it airborne in between. What they will notice and expect when flying, however, is how the aircraft looks inside and whether it is clean, tidy and comfortable. So, having interiors in the best condition throughout the life of an aircraft is paramount for most operators.

Revisiting Redeliveries in 2019

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Revisiting Redeliveries in 2019

Poorly managed redeliveries are a staggering waste of money. Every narrowbody and widebody whose redelivery is inefficiently handled can cost $USD 2 million and $USD 4.5 million respectively. Putting that into context, the unnecessary expenditure would be enough to fund six to eight months' lease rental for each aircraft, a Heavy C Check, or even an engine shop visit.

Why Regular Inspections Are A Good Idea, October 2018

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Why Regular Inspections Are A Good Idea, October 2018

As you would expect, aircraft and engines that are well looked after, maintained and inspected regularly will inherently hold their value more than those that are less well managed. To protect and maximise the value of an aircraft or engine, inspections are an essential element of asset management. A thorough inspection should always include an examination of the metal and its associated technical records, since it is the combination of the physical condition and historical records that create the overall value.

IBA's Redelivery Whitepaper: The Picture in 2018

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IBA's Redelivery Whitepaper: The Picture in 2018

IBA recently updated its analysis around overspend in relation to redeliveries. As the infographic on page 9 highlights, overspends have increased since 2016, with engine costs being the key driver.

How do OEM Engine Maintenance Contracts Affect the Ability to Remarket Aircraft? September 2017

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How do OEM Engine Maintenance Contracts Affect the Ability to Remarket Aircraft? September 2017

Aviation commentators have often remarked on the increasing presence of OEMs in the engine aftermarket. This is especially the case when it comes to engine maintenance, and the declining independent MRO solutions available. OEM maintenance contracts offer maintenance stability for operators, but can the widespread adoption of these affect resale values or leasing demands? Charlotte Daniels provides an assessment.

Helicopters

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Helicopter Values Guide 2021-22

The commercial helicopter market is a resilient one, founded with well established and experienced stakeholders who are well practiced at managing the inevitable peaks and troughs the industry faces. The phrase 'Keep Calm and Carry On' is well versed, but requires intuition to sense and feel. Whilst 2020 was a year of challenge, it was also a year that the commercial helicopter sector rose to that challenge. Covid19 removed 99% of the fixed wing transport aircraft revenue stream. In contrast, only a fraction of this loss impacted the rotary wing world. Many contracts continued undisturbed despite hygiene requirements and protective screens on helicopters. Sectors such as law enforcement, air ambulance sectors, fire support, SAR, Border Control, Offshore utility and private/VIP continued to operate. Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic doesn't yet have an eradication policy, it Is coming under increasingly effective control that is slowly allowing all to ease back into business unscathed. New helicopter may have slowed, but the need to replace, renew or expand fleets of in-service helicopters continues. Whilst a helicopter might have up to 40 years of revenue earning capacity, it may only be suitable for its primary role for part of this time. Adaptable helicopters (that can be reconfigured economically and with limited time on the ground) are at a premium, and we can see that played out though the popularity of brands and types entering service. Medium helicopters are notably popular as they can be re-configured for secondary roles at minor expense. These are more commonly known as multi-versatile, multi-role assets. Annual totals of new Helicopter deliveries in 2020 were at a 15-year low, yet have recovered by more than 25% by Q3 of 2021. The value of these units delivered has also increased by 25%. Click the link below to download a copy of our Helicopter Values Guide 2021-22 report. Download a Copy

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Aviation Intelligence - India's First Gift City Leasing Company

Vman aviation services have launched in India. Read our analysis of the first aircraft leasing company in the 'Gift City'.

IBA's Helicopter Market Update, October 2020

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IBA's Helicopter Market Update, October 2020

Our helicopter team are regularly being asked challenging questions about the helicopter market and the impact of Covid-19. In this short market review, Alastair Fallon (IBA's Helicopter Aviation Analyst) shares our latest insight on: • The composition of the global commercial helicopter fleet - leased Vs owned • Helicopter deliveries - actual and forecast • Helicopter deployment • Current Market Values for a selection of key helicopter types • Future developments The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please contact: Alastair Fallon

How is Covid-19 Impacting the Helicopter Market Worldwide? June 2020

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How is Covid-19 Impacting the Helicopter Market Worldwide? June 2020

IBA's Alastair Fallon, Helicopter Aviation Analyst, joined the Helicopter Investor Town Hall Forum on Tuesday 9th June. Within the 60-minute session, the panel of industry experts assessed the health of the helicopter market and discussed how Covid-19 is affecting the different heli markets worldwide.

Will Covid-19 and Oil Price Cuts Send the Helicopter Market into a Spin?

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Will Covid-19 and Oil Price Cuts Send the Helicopter Market into a Spin?

The WHO has declared the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) a global pandemic and we are all bearing the brunt of an information overload from multiple sources via the media advising us how to live, work and travel. BA today announced it will cancel 75% of its flights with Easyjet grounding 100 of its 344 aircraft across Europe. Scheduled and charter fixed wing passenger flights the world over cannot operate.

How Will the Helicopter Market Evolve In 2019?

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How Will the Helicopter Market Evolve In 2019?

With the current levels of turmoil and change in the helicopter sector, IBA is regularly being asked challenging questions about the future of the market. Owen Geach, IBA's Chief Commercial Ofﬁcer takes a look at the future of leasing in the helicopter market.

Business Jets

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IBA's Business Jet Market Report January 2022

The global business jet fleet numbers almost 23,000 operational aircraft. With the abnormalities seen in business aircraft supply and demand since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic having a significant effect on the market, IBA's Business Jet report shine a light on current market trends in business aircraft. Some key takeaways include: Though slow and cautious at the start of the pandemic, the Bizjet market has proven resilient andprosperous whilst wider commercial aviation has suffered There is high demand for business jets, and we find ourselves in a fast-paced environment in 2022 This high demand, coupled with low supply, has led to a seller's market Inflated Bizjet values are likely to return to normal as commercial aviation continues to recover ESG targets are likely to prove a key challenge to the market over the coming years Download the full report

Lease Rates

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Is the clock ticking for Power by the Hour deals?

The last year has, even for the aviation industry, been very unusual; traumatic, in fact, for some businesses. The number of high-profile insolvencies at a time of very low demand for aircraft has given rise to a situation where the usual recourse available to lessors, that is repossession of aircraft and then re-leasing or selling the asset, is not available. As IBA reported in October 2020, this environment has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of PBH arrangements being negotiated as an alternative to repossession by lessors and/or rejection or abandonment by airlines. Will the demand for PBH deals persist as the aviation market recovers?

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IBA Sees Least Dilution In New Gen Aircraft Values With A320neo Outpacing 737 Max

New generation widebody and narrowbody aircraft have seen only modest declines in their market values despite the enormous challenges of Covid-19, according to leading aviation industry consultant IBA.

Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

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Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

- Airlines remain loss-making, but some quarter on quarter improvements - - Fleet exits continuing, but younger aircraft value drops limited - - Modest recovery in some domestic markets, but load factors low - - OEM production rates constrained, with MAX return set to shift market dynamics -

IBA Launches New Aviation Intelligence Platform, InsightIQ

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IBA Launches New Aviation Intelligence Platform, InsightIQ

2nd November, 2020: IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory company, today announces the launch of its new one-stop aviation intelligence platform, InsightIQ. The platform combines speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation to deliver actionable insight from comprehensive, integrated aviation data.

Power by the Hour Lease Rates

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Power by the Hour Lease Rates

What are PBH lease rates and are they a good thing? The origins of PBH are from the 1960's when Rolls Royce leased engines by the hour to airlines. Aircraft leasing PBH has appeared before, more often for a short term if an airline was subject to seasonal fluctuations in traffic. Forward 60 years and PBH agreements are trending once again with more and more airlines seeking additional support from lessors. This short article looks at both the benefits and the shortcomings of the PBH revival.

IBA Appointed ARJ21 Programme Appraiser By COMAC

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IBA Appointed ARJ21 Programme Appraiser By COMAC

16th October, 2020: The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has appointed IBA as the appraisal firm for its ARJ21 programme.

Over 1,000 Aircraft Set To Return To Lessors In 2021 Without New Homes Says IBA

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Over 1,000 Aircraft Set To Return To Lessors In 2021 Without New Homes Says IBA

- Incident-free return to service crucial for 750+ MAXs currently on ground - 18th September, 2020: The commercial aircraft leasing market is set for considerable turmoil in 2021 with over 1,000 aircraft set to be returned to lessors without clear options for onward placement.

Depressed Outlook for 737 MAX Lease Rates

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Depressed Outlook for 737 MAX Lease Rates

Whilst 737 MAX sale and leaseback rates look set to strengthen in the near term, the future looks bleak for direct lease rates. As far back as the mid 2018s, lessors were experiencing difficulty placing the MAX, resorting to placements with weaker credit airlines at increasingly softer rates. By the end of the 2018s, rates had dipped as low as $270,000 - $280,000 and, as 2019 dawned, even before its grounding many lessors and operators were questioning the MAX's value against the comparative attraction of its 737-800 sibling.

IBA Highlights Resilience of Regional Jet and Turboprop Aircraft Values but Performance Variation Due to Secondary Market Supply

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IBA Highlights Resilience of Regional Jet and Turboprop Aircraft Values but Performance Variation Due to Secondary Market Supply

29th May, 2020: IBA, the leading independent aviation consultancy, is optimistic about the resilience of regional jet and turboprop aircraft values, but expects value and lease performance to vary based on secondary market supply for specific models.

IBA Webinar: Covid-19 - Regional and Turboprop Aircraft Values and Lease Rates: What are my aviation assets worth?

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IBA Webinar: Covid-19 - Regional and Turboprop Aircraft Values and Lease Rates: What are my aviation assets worth?

The panel shared their opinion on likely market performance in the near and long term, identified which asset types are more vulnerable and flagged those that are more resilient to current conditions. Our senior ISTAT appraiser team reviewed the impact from Covid-19 on future asset performance for specific Regional and Turboprop aircraft.Session highlights included reviewing market supply and demand, fleet plans, scope clauses plus values and lease rate guidance for aircraft and engines. The session also allowed for 20 minutes of Q&A, enabling our audience to put their burning questions to the panel. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Mike Yeomans or David Archer

Historical Lease Rate Performance - 777-300ER. January 2020.

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Historical Lease Rate Performance - 777-300ER. January 2020.

As production draws to a close and the line moves over to the 777X, IBA's award winning appraisal team looks at the long term Lease Rate Performance for the 777-300ER. As of 30th January 2020, IBA's data intelligence platform IBA.iQ shows the 777-300ER fleet with 800 active aircraft, 18 parked/stored/damaged and 37 on backlog with zero part-outs.

IBA's Lease Rate Analysis - A330-300. December 2019

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IBA's Lease Rate Analysis - A330-300. December 2019

The widebody leasing market is less fluid than that for narrowbodies and is heavily controlled by sale leasebacks for new deliveries. The market started its recovery from a post 9/11 slump in 2003 and this resurgence was affected by the global financial crisis only slightly. Since 2015, however, excess capacity has exerted immense pressure on rates in the market. Bankruptcies, fleet management decisions and lease ends, particularly young lease ends, have each played a part.

Historical Lease Rate Performance - A320ceo v 737-800. December 2019

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Historical Lease Rate Performance - A320ceo v 737-800. December 2019

Historically, new delivery market lease rates have correlated well with 5-year swap rates, usually with a 6 to12-month lag. However, recent IBA research revealed that, despite rate increases since 2016, market lease rates have in contrast declined. We examined lease performances of the A320ceo and 737-800 both when new and at 10 years and summarise our key findings as follows:

How Low Will A330 Lease Rates Go?

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How Low Will A330 Lease Rates Go?

The A330ceo is now in its replacement phase. Secondary market availability and storage are relatively high and the A330-200 in particular has been in oversupply for some time. Powered by IBA.iQ, our advisory teams have seen lease rates soften in recent years. The wave of pre-GFC delivered aircraft have returned from their initial leases which has put downward pressure on rentals in the market.

What to Look for When Valuing an Engine, March 2018

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What to Look for When Valuing an Engine, March 2018

Determining the value of an engine at different phases of its life-cycle requires consideration of a variety of factors, particularly engine maintenance value and engine core value. Depending on the phase of the engine's life, options to the owner include repair or overhaul to put value back into the asset; or, alternatively, green-time sale, tear-down and part-out of used serviceable material in order to extract remaining value from the engine. Maintenance value accounts for the value of life-limited parts (LLPs) and the value associated with the on-wing time before requiring a performance restoration.

IBA's Redelivery Whitepaper: The Picture in 2018

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IBA's Redelivery Whitepaper: The Picture in 2018

IBA recently updated its analysis around overspend in relation to redeliveries. As the infographic on page 9 highlights, overspends have increased since 2016, with engine costs being the key driver.

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Aviation Intelligence - Does a Global Crisis Drive Airline Start-ups?

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Aviation Intelligence - Does a Global Crisis Drive Airline Start-ups?

While it is becoming clear that the post-pandemic market is providing an opportunity, are global crises in general a breeding ground for brave and bold start-ups?

What is the Future of Korean Aviation Post Covid and is There the Potential of a Monopoly Mega Airline?

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What is the Future of Korean Aviation Post Covid and is There the Potential of a Monopoly Mega Airline?

2021 started weakly for the Korean aviation market, revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) in January were 72% lower than the same month in 2019 according to IATA and our own InsightIQ Flights analysis. In this detailed report, Finlay Grogan, IBA airlines analyst, uses InsightIQ data to research and evaluate Korean airline performance, including financial reviews, fleet structures, utilisation levels, carbon emissions and future performance and consolidations.

How Will Enduring Flight Restrictions Cloud Performance Of Wizz Air's Planned Schedule?

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How Will Enduring Flight Restrictions Cloud Performance Of Wizz Air's Planned Schedule?

The pandemic's disruption of planned airline operations has returned in recent weeks, a number of countries in Western Europe entering their second lockdown of the year. In this short piece, we leverage Flight data from IBA's powerful new intelligence platform, InsightIQ, to examine the extent to which Wizz Air (UK & Hungary) has fulfilled its published schedule.

Failure Rates For Airlines Has Remained Flat To The End Of October But What Does The Future Hold?

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Failure Rates For Airlines Has Remained Flat To The End Of October But What Does The Future Hold?

Using InsightIQ's analytics, in this analysis we have focused on airlines with aircraft having more than 25 seats and the primary concern is with fixed costs. A combination of cash reserves, payment holidays and government aid is being used for survival. Inevitably, as the crisis persists, the ability to repay debt becomes more remote.

Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

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Aviation Shifting From Initial Covid Impact To Longer Term Survival Strategies, Says IBA

- Airlines remain loss-making, but some quarter on quarter improvements - - Fleet exits continuing, but younger aircraft value drops limited - - Modest recovery in some domestic markets, but load factors low - - OEM production rates constrained, with MAX return set to shift market dynamics -

Will Government Support Stave Off Second Wave Operator Casualties?

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Will Government Support Stave Off Second Wave Operator Casualties?

Using IBA's Operator Score for a sample of operators, we spotlight COVID-19's influence on the aviation industry and analyse government support for airlines as a proportion of their net profit, comprehensive margin and cash position. Below, IBA shares its opinion on government intervention to help airlines overcome the risks associated with COVID-19's downturn.

Q3 of 2020 Will Bring More Airline Failures Once Lifelines and Cash Reserves are Depleted

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Q3 of 2020 Will Bring More Airline Failures Once Lifelines and Cash Reserves are Depleted

Using data from IBA.iQ, the chart below illustrates the impact of the current crisis on airline failure rates. For 2020, failures have intensified and survival of the fittest now depends on factors such as cash reserves, payment holidays and government aid until such time as the market re-opens and passenger demand returns.

IBA's Operator Risk Assessment - Aerolineas Argentinas December 2019

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IBA's Operator Risk Assessment - Aerolineas Argentinas December 2019

Full visibility of an asset's performance and value is essential in order to maximise returns. Oversupply, residual concerns and high fuel prices are all contributing to a more fluid picture than in recent years, making asset selection more critical.

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3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

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3 Challenges faced when returning stored aircraft to service

As the world's widebodies return to the skies, we explore the key challenges of RTS processes, and specific implications for widebody aircraft.

An image showing a yellow Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo aircraft on the ground at an airport

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Low cost airline capacity to grow past pre-Covid levels in 2022

IBA has forecasted a sharp recovery in capacity and demand in our recent commercial aviation market update.

Tracking the global recovery - Narrowbody and Widebody values update

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Tracking the global recovery - Narrowbody and Widebody values update

What is the trajectory of commercial aircraft values around the world? In our upcoming webinar, our experts will be sharing their views plus the latest market intelligence from InsightIQ on the speed of recovery, future value performance and what the implications are for aviation finance globally. Listen in to our panel of experts; Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: Regional Recovery Commercial Aircraft: How will aircraft values and lease rates move across narrrowbody and widebody aircraft? What are the driving forces behind future market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen for Q3/4 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

IBA's Aviation Market Update - July 2021

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IBA's Aviation Market Update - July 2021

The start of the aviation recovery is proving to be inconsistent. Some markets are being constrained by a combination of new virus variants, continued local restrictions, infection rates and the varying pace of vaccine rollouts, whilst other regions are experiencing solid levels of domestic traffic recovery. Join IBA, the 2021 Appraiser of the Year, for an update on current and future market trends across the globe. Listen in to our panel of experts; Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and Phil Seymour, Company President, as they uncover, review and discuss global trends across aviation finance. Using intelligence from InsightIQ, topics covered include: How fast are markets recovering? How are OEMs performing and are we seeing order swaps? What are the latest transactions trends? What are the lease expiry dates forecasting? How are aircraft values and lease rates performing? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Phil Seymour Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Rows of grounded aircraft

News & PR08Jul

Aviation Recovery Slowly Gathering Momentum, But Substantial Fleet Remains Grounded

The recovery in air traffic is starting to gather momentum on both international and domestic routes, according to data revealed today by IBA at its half year Market Update.

Airline Industry Analysis: The Impact of Oil Prices & Coronavirus

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Airline Industry Analysis: The Impact of Oil Prices & Coronavirus

The historic correlation between high oil prices and airline failures is a proven trend. Combined with Coronavirus, they represent a clear and present danger to airlines.

Aviation Trends: Booking Spike Shows High Demand For Travel

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Aviation Trends: Booking Spike Shows High Demand For Travel

Data from IBA's InsightIQ platform has revealed strong regional variations in flight data and recovery of load factors.

3 Impacts of Covid-19 on Aircraft Repossession and Remarketing Timelines

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3 Impacts of Covid-19 on Aircraft Repossession and Remarketing Timelines

IBA's Phil Seymour investigates 3 key impacts that Covid-19 has had on the speed and efficiency of aircraft repossession and remarketing. This information was taken from IBA's submission to the report 'Aircraft Repossession Planning - Practical Considerations' produced for Internal Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) 2021.

IBA & KPMG's Webinar: State of the Industry Debate; Will the Northern Hemisphere be clear for take off this summer?

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IBA & KPMG's Webinar: State of the Industry Debate; Will the Northern Hemisphere be clear for take off this summer?

IBA in partnership with KPMG, join forces to explore key market indicators for the aviation industry. Together, the panel discuss global market performance and the outlook for the coming months. Will the traditionally busy Northern Hemisphere summer deliver for the industry? Using InsightIQ aviation intelligence, join Phil Seymour, Mike Yeomans from IBA, and Kieran O'Brien from KPMG, as they discuss the following questions: What are the current key industry trends across regions? Will we see more consolidation in the leasing space? What is the outlook for airlines in the next 6 month? Will the "new" ABS structures improve credit risk and cash retention? Are asset values stabilising? Is the industry preparing for tighter ESG within aviation? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Mike Yeomans Discover what makes InsightIQ the leading aviation intelligence platform. Book a demo

Sandstorm Fails to Blow China's Post-Covid Recovery Off Course: But Aviation Manufacturers Must Develop Equipment More Resistant to Harsh Conditions

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Sandstorm Fails to Blow China's Post-Covid Recovery Off Course: But Aviation Manufacturers Must Develop Equipment More Resistant to Harsh Conditions

Denesz Thiyagarajan, Engine Analyst, IBA Advisory, uses InsightIQ intelligence to explore the potential impact of weather conditions in Northern China on Engine performance and utilisation.

Airport Landing Slot Values; Heathrow Pre- and Post-Covid and the Battle for Airport Slots

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Airport Landing Slot Values; Heathrow Pre- and Post-Covid and the Battle for Airport Slots

Senior Aviation Analyst Youcef Berour Minarro investigates the airport slot market, the impact of Covid-19 at London Heathrow, and the outlook for future slot values. This paper has been prepared to give an overview and insight into the current airport slot market, with specific emphasis on LHR as one of the most traded airports in the world. This article will review the impact COVID has had on LHR and what the IATA slot waiver extensions mean for slot values. IBA are one of only a very few appraisers recognised for airport slot valuations having completed a variety of assignments at airports including London LHR, London Gatwick and New York JFK. In 2015, IBA was involved in Europe's first ever bond tied to airport slots where Virgin Atlantic Airways secured a £220 million secured note transaction using the airline's take-off and landing slots at London Heathrow Airport. The bond was used to invest in new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The bond had a tenor of 15 years. The notes were split between two tranches: £190 million A1 notes and £30 million A2 notes. The A1 notes have a weighted average life of 12 years, while the A2 notes have a weighted average life of 10 years. This was the first time in European air travel history that airport slots have been leveraged in this way, claiming the Deal of the Year in 2016. In 2020 alone, IBA have been heavily involved in performing a range of valuations for various purposes including slots securitisations, balance sheet purposes and for disposal/acquisition of slots. Download the full report

The Evolving Structure of Japan's Aviation Market

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The Evolving Structure of Japan's Aviation Market

Lewis Leslie, Senior Aviation Analyst, IBA Advisory, uses InsightIQ Fleets and Values intelligence to explore the structure of the Japanese aviation market. Executive Summary 19% of the Japanese in-service aircraft fleet remains either parked or stored. Aircraft utilisation by Japanese airlines has not yet recovered to pre-Covid levels, in line with global utilisation trends. However, the Japanese aviation market is robust and well-placed for growth opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region in coming years. Large scale fleet renewal is expected within the next 10 years, but the rate of replacement is uncertain due to delays to the Boeing 737 MAX. Sale and Leasebacks accounted for the majority of secondary market transactions in 2020 through to March 2021, with nine recorded. The volume of JOLCO transactions fell last year but is expected to recover as demand for new aircraft returns.

IBA Outlines Global Aviation Trends To Japanese Investment Community

News & PR29Apr

IBA Outlines Global Aviation Trends To Japanese Investment Community

IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory consultancy, has delivered a presentation on the key trends impacting the global aviation sector to the Japanese investment community.

IBA's Aviation Market Update Webinar - Japan

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IBA's Aviation Market Update Webinar - Japan

IBA, the 2021 Appraiser of the Year, provide an overview of the Japanese aviation market. In this session IBA discuss trends across aviation finance in Japan and Asia Pac. Using analysis from InsightIQ, join Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Yeomans, Director - Valuations and John Duley, Business Development Manager - Asia, as they discuss the following topics: Aircraft value performance The changing face of Airline Fleets Possible Airline Failures OEM activity What are the changing trends in Retirements? Transactional Activity - Trading Sales and Capital Activity The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: John Duley

How Does the Covid-19 Crisis Compare to Previous Downturns, and What Does the Future Hold?

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How Does the Covid-19 Crisis Compare to Previous Downturns, and What Does the Future Hold?

The impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic has been unprecedented, affecting all aspects of the aviation industry, but how does this compare to previous downturns? Using InsightIQ Fleet, Values and Trends data, IBA's Jie Zhou, Senior Aviation Analyst, compares the impact of Covid-19 to previous downturns (including 9/11, the SARS crisis and the global financial crisis) and discusses future market opportunities. Topics covered include; the impact on orders by region, composition, retirement trends, market values and deliveries. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback, please contact: Jie Zhou

Aircraft Engine Market Regaining Revs, But Lengthy Recovery Timefame Says IBA

News & PR12Mar

Aircraft Engine Market Regaining Revs, But Lengthy Recovery Timefame Says IBA

The aircraft engine market is showing early signs of recovery from the worst effects of the Covid-19, but is not set to return to pre-pandemic levels until the mid-2020s, according to leading aviation data and advisory company IBA.

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Will The Embattled DHC8-400Q Fleet Survive Covid-19?

Finlay Grogan, an aviation analyst at IBA advisory, looks back at the historic performance of the DHC8-4000 fleet and how the programme has been challenged in more recent times. What does the future hold for this Canadian built aircraft?

Stationary Freighter Fleet

News & PR26Feb

IBA Sees Sustained Growth In Freighter Aircraft Demand But Suppressed Values

Demand for freighter aircraft continues to grow strongly as a result of Covid-19, but values and lease rates remain suppressed by an oversupply of feedstock aircraft, according to leading aviation industry consultant IBA.

The engine of an aircraft

Webinars

IBA's Webinar: All you need to know about Freighter values in 2021

Gain a clearer understanding of the value of your freighter assets and the driving forces behind value and lease rate changes. Join IBA's experienced and award-winning valuation specialists for our new webinar series. In the second of three sessions, our ISTAT qualified appraiser panel will focus on the freighter market. The panel discusses the following questions and topics: How have IBA's asset values and lease rates moved for freighter aircraft? What are the driving forces behind IBA's recent market movements? How strong is conversion demand across the different programmes? What feedstock is available and how competitive is the pricing? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen in 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. We hope you find the session insightful and relevant to your operations. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Jonathan McDonald

Domestic plane travelling over new year

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China's Strong Domestic Air Travel Has Stalled Over The Lunar New Year

InsightIQ data revealed China has experienced a drop in domestic air travel in the fifteen-day period prior to the Lunar New Year compared to the same period in 2020. Following the resurgence of new Covid-19 cases in early January, new travel restrictions and subsequent lower demand for domestic travel have meant deep capacity cuts from local airlines.

Aviation Market Analysis

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Managing Your Aircraft Asset in a Lockdown Situation

The traditional asset management practice of a financier or lessor performing an annual inspection of an aircraft and its records has been severely impaired since the pandemic took a grip of the World.

Aeroplane flying over city

News & PR12Feb

IBA Sees Least Dilution In New Gen Aircraft Values With A320neo Outpacing 737 Max

New generation widebody and narrowbody aircraft have seen only modest declines in their market values despite the enormous challenges of Covid-19, according to leading aviation industry consultant IBA.

IBA's New Webinar Series: All you need to know about Aircraft Values in 2021

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IBA's New Webinar Series: All you need to know about Aircraft Values in 2021

Gain a clearer understanding of the value of your aircraft assets and the driving forces behind value and lease rate changes. Join IBA's experienced and award-winning valuation specialists for our new webinar series, 'Rising To The Challenge of Covid-19'. The panel discusses the following questions and topics: How have IBA's aircraft values and lease rates moved across the asset classes- narrowbody, widebody and turboprops? What are the driving forces behind IBA's recent market movements? How and why have different ages and generations of aircraft been affected differently? What are the justifications for IBA's Base Value changes? What is IBA's opinion on what might happen in 2021? The slide deck is available to download here. We hope you find the session insightful and relevant to your operations. If you have any further questions, comments or feedback please get in touch: Mike Yeomans

Key Aviation Themes For 2021: Where To Find Signs Of Optimism

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Key Aviation Themes For 2021: Where To Find Signs Of Optimism

In our 2021 forecast for the year ahead, Dr Stuart Hatcher, Chief Revenue Officer at IBA, shares IBA's opinion on traffic, transactions, asset values and airline failures in 2021. 'Now that 2020 is behind us, we can begin to look forward to 2021 and beyond; we can consider whether there are signals we can be optimistic about. A long, slow vaccination process is underway but, although this is a positive development, when do we realistically foresee the current market's harsh conditions will start to ease?'

What Will Transatlantic Flights Look Like Post-Recovery?

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What Will Transatlantic Flights Look Like Post-Recovery?

In mid-January 2021, Norwegian announced it will refocus its operations on European routes and cease long-haul operations as part of its plans to exit the insolvency court. Ever since it started servicing routes between Europe and the United States with its fleet of 32 Boeing 787s, the airline became known for offering customers the opportunity to travel on modern and fuel-efficient aircraft very cheaply.

IBA Forecasts Partial Aviation Recovery In 2021 With Major Regional Variations

News & PR19Jan

IBA Forecasts Partial Aviation Recovery In 2021 With Major Regional Variations

- Significant changes in OEM order and delivery shares, storage levels, market levels and lease rates - The advent and rollout of vaccines will start to drive a partial recovery in the aviation sector in 2021, but with significant variance between global regions, according to new data from IBA.

US Airlines Record Strong Increase In Capacity

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US Airlines Record Strong Increase In Capacity

Using data from IBA's intelligence platform InsightIQ, we can research and analyse flight data to show changing trends in capacity across regions, operators, city pairs and by aircraft type.

IBA's Market Update Webinar Jan 2021

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IBA's Market Update Webinar Jan 2021

Significant uncertainty will remain in 2021, but the global aviation industry remains agile and resilient to weather future challenges in 2021 and beyond. Join IBA, the 2020 Appraiser of the Year, for a Market Update as we uncover, discuss, and predict trends across aviation finance for the year ahead. This webinar is a must for the aviation community looking for comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date market insight. Topics covered include: IBA's aircraft values The changing face of airline fleets Possible airline failures The road to recovery OEM activity What are the changing trends in retirements? Transactional activity Trading sales and capital activity The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions or comments, please contact Mike Yeomans.

Aircraft Fleet Evolution - Lufthansa and Delta

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Aircraft Fleet Evolution - Lufthansa and Delta

Using fleet data from IBA's intelligence platform InsightIQ, it's possible to review how airline fleets are evolving and changing over time. Using Lufthansa and Delta as examples, our analysts explore and illustrate the size of the in-service fleet in January 2020 compared to 2021.

What Are the Current Utilisation Levels for the 777 Family and Predicted Attrition?

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What Are the Current Utilisation Levels for the 777 Family and Predicted Attrition?

As you will be aware, the withdrawal of passenger capacity from the market has driven extraordinary demand for dedicated freighters. Some passenger aircraft have been temporarily converted and freight movements have strengthened. Using flight data from IBA's Intelligence platform InsightIQ, we can illustrate the utilisation of the 777 Boeing Family.

IBA's Webinar - How To Build Resilient Engine Management Programmes For The Road To Recovery

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IBA's Webinar - How To Build Resilient Engine Management Programmes For The Road To Recovery

The positive news of several Covid-19 vaccines and various testing regimes have spread optimism that travel restrictions will soon ease, passenger confidence will return and the economic impact dissipates quickly in 2021. Whilst we hope for all of these things, it's likely there will be further challenges ahead and there will certainly be a variety of recovery patterns across the globe. Join speakers from IBA for a review of how to effectively manage engine assets to build a resilient and cash preserving strategy that supports the road to recovery. Topic discussed include: Shop visit forecasts Differing scenarios How resilient is the engine market? The importance of spare engine ratios Do maintenance reserves need to be reviewed? Engine SV options Material use and build standards? What is the trade-off between cash preservation v time on wing Impairments - IFRS16 and 36 issues What will fuel aviation's green future? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have any further questions or comments please contact: Mal Cowley or David Archer

Will Blue Skies Greet Flybe's Re-Emergence?

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Will Blue Skies Greet Flybe's Re-Emergence?

Flybe was one of the earliest airline victims of the Coronavirus pandemic, ceasing commercial operations in March 2020. With recent news of a potential revival, IBA explores the former Flybe fleet in terms of redeployment, asset value and the status of the restart.

IBA's Webinar: Aviation Finance Deals Are Happening, But At What Price?

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IBA's Webinar: Aviation Finance Deals Are Happening, But At What Price?

Covid-19 continues to challenge the aviation market and, in many cases, the market is adapting and changing to the current climate. When it comes to aircraft financing, levels of commercial liquidity have dropped with limited bank debt and cash, but capital markets are still providing available options for the right deals. The price and type of transactions and the motivation behind them is also changing. In this session our panel explores available sources of finance, airline restructuring, changing residual values and LTV rates, cost of deals and lease rates. Topics covered include: What are the available sources of finance and what transaction types are we seeing? Airline restructuring: assessing cash flow and unencumbered assets What is the motivation behind deals and what is the cost for airlines, lessor and banks? Residual values, what is realistic and what is a good LTV rate? Do we need a new model for valuations based on lease life and airline credit? The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Phil Seymour

High Aircraft Storage Levels Will Continue Throughout 2021

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High Aircraft Storage Levels Will Continue Throughout 2021

The shocking outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of 2020 initiated events that would rock the commercial aviation industry and guarantee the restructuring of even the largest airlines.

Will a Covid-19 vaccine change what's in store for the A380?

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Will a Covid-19 vaccine change what's in store for the A380?

The Airbus A380 is one of the aircraft types worst affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, 87% of the fleet currently parked or stored according to InsightIQ, IBA's online intelligence platform. The following chart illustrates the A380's present fleet status:

Failure Rates For Airlines Has Remained Flat To The End Of October But What Does The Future Hold?

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Failure Rates For Airlines Has Remained Flat To The End Of October But What Does The Future Hold?

Using InsightIQ's analytics, in this analysis we have focused on airlines with aircraft having more than 25 seats and the primary concern is with fixed costs. A combination of cash reserves, payment holidays and government aid is being used for survival. Inevitably, as the crisis persists, the ability to repay debt becomes more remote.

Is Capacity Growth Improving in Russia and China?

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Is Capacity Growth Improving in Russia and China?

Over the last 12 months, passenger flights experienced some resurgence as we approached the Northern Hemisphere's summer. Many people managed to get a summer holiday and the freight market remained solid.

IBA's Market Update Webinar, October 2020

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IBA's Market Update Webinar, October 2020

The global aviation marketplace will continue to encounter stress and multiple challenges in 2020 and beyond. Join IBA, the 2020 Appraiser of the Year, for a Market Update as we uncover, discuss and predict market trends across the industry and aviation finance. This webinar is a must for the aviation community looking for comprehensive, accurate and up to date market insight. Topics covered include:• The changing face of Airline fleets• Possible Airline Failures• How are fleets being deployed• Will the MAX make a strong recovery?• OEM update• What are the changing trends in retirements• Transitional activity - trading sales and capital activity• What to expect in IBA's next major value update The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Phil Seymour

Helicopter

Videos & Podcasts

IBA & LCI Podcast: The Helicopter Market and the Impact of Covid-19

Phil Seymour, IBA's President and Head of Advisory, and Crispin Maunder, Executive Chairman of LCI, come together to discuss the helicopter market and the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic. With a combined experience of nearly 100 years in aviation, the pair discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the helicopter sector, drawing comparison to the fixed wing market. If you have any further questions, comments, or feedback on the topics discussed please contact Phil Seymour.

Man looking at engine

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Engine Shop Visit Demand

Pre-Covid, IBA forecast strong growth across the entire aftermarket: narrowbodies, widebodies and regional aircraft. There was an expanding fleet, heightened utilisation and increased demand for shop visits. The situation has evidently altered enormously and the most vulnerable assets, mature widebodies, will be the first to be withdrawn from shop visits.

Wing of plane mid flight

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Narrowbody Engine Market Performance

When it comes to recovery, the short haul market will be first and there are some positive signs, many engines re-entering service in North America, Europe and Asia. However, despite increased flight volumes and resultant higher engine utilisation, load factors remain low. Border restrictions persist across all regions and passenger confidence to travel continues to challenge.

Will Government Support Stave Off Second Wave Operator Casualties?

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Will Government Support Stave Off Second Wave Operator Casualties?

Using IBA's Operator Score for a sample of operators, we spotlight COVID-19's influence on the aviation industry and analyse government support for airlines as a proportion of their net profit, comprehensive margin and cash position. Below, IBA shares its opinion on government intervention to help airlines overcome the risks associated with COVID-19's downturn.

Aircraft Values In Distress Says IBA As Covid Drives Down Demand

News & PR07Oct

Aircraft Values In Distress Says IBA As Covid Drives Down Demand

- Airline commercial aircraft fleet drops $60 billion in value - 7th October, 2020: There is a growing divergence between aircraft base and market values as the global effects of the Covid-19 pandemic drive down demand, according to data from leading independent aviation consultancy, IBA.

IBA Webinar: The New Curve; Engine Market Update

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IBA Webinar: The New Curve; Engine Market Update

IBA's Engine Market Update is designed specifically around the business needs of Investors, Lessors, Operators and Financiers looking to understand the performance of the Engine market and the flight path to recovery. This session provides valuable insight to help the aviation community identify market opportunities, structure deals and mitigate risk in the wake of COVID-19. IBA's Phil Seymour, President and Head of Advisory, David Archer, Senior Engine Analyst and Jamie Davey, Engine Analyst, share their insight on: Engine value resilience and the flight path to recovery Shop Visit Forecast modelling and the impact on the aftermarket, values and lease rates How have OEMs been supporting the industry Fleet trends of the most popular engine types during COVID-19 Engine performance - Value and Lease Rate update The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: David Archer

Asian Aviation In Conversation with Phil Seymour of IBA

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Asian Aviation In Conversation with Phil Seymour of IBA

Phil Seymour, IBA's Company President, had the pleasure of joining Matthew Driskill from Asian Aviation for a discussion on the industry and a deep dive into the impact of the unprecedented global Covid-19 pandemic. If you have any further questions or comments on the topics mentioned please contact Phil Seymour.

IBA's Masterclass: Asset Values Explained

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IBA's Masterclass: Asset Values Explained

Aviation Asset Valuation is often a thoroughly debated and complicated subject - no matter where the industry is in the aviation cycle. The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented downturn in air traffic. As such, it is even more important to consider valuation definitions and the correct and valid use of them for pending transaction and for year-end audit purposes. Designed for airlines, lessors, financiers alike, strengthen and build understanding of valuation methodology by joining IBA, the 2020 Appraiser of the year. Combining our specialist valuation skills, with commercial and industry expertise, our Masterclass covers: All you need to know about Base Value and Market Value and how they should be used - IFRS/IAS 36 Impairment of Assets Should impairment of the airline book value be considered and how market or base value should be applied International Standard on Auditing ISA 620 Voted Appraiser of the Year in 2012, 2018, 2020 and with over 30+ years of knowledgeable market experience, we have a deep understanding of the market. This session is a must for those looking to refresh, build or renew their understanding of Valuations. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please contact: Mike Yeomans

Over 1,000 Aircraft Set To Return To Lessors In 2021 Without New Homes Says IBA

News & PR18Sep

Over 1,000 Aircraft Set To Return To Lessors In 2021 Without New Homes Says IBA

- Incident-free return to service crucial for 750+ MAXs currently on ground - 18th September, 2020: The commercial aircraft leasing market is set for considerable turmoil in 2021 with over 1,000 aircraft set to be returned to lessors without clear options for onward placement.

IBA Webinar: How To Approach Transitions And The 737 MAX Return To Service In 2020

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IBA Webinar: How To Approach Transitions And The 737 MAX Return To Service In 2020

To help reduce the impact from limited resources, technical representation and access difficulties, IBA provide an unmissable webinar session that will offer our best practice advice on how to approach transitions in the current market conditions. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the aviation industry. For the first time in history aircraft lease ends will exceed lease starts. High levels of lease ends, fleet exits, and the challenges of the global pandemic requires more planning and earlier engagement around transitions. Our senior Asset Management team share their unrivalled expertise on the following areas: Current market trends in fleet divestiture, aircraft supply and lease ends How to approach lease re-negotiations and current market rates Managing the 737 MAX return to service Working through redeliveries in 'the new norm' and reviewing best practice The impact on shop visit forecasts and MRO demand This session is a must for Financiers, Lessors and Airlines. The slide deck is available to download here. If you have further questions please get in touch via our contact form.

Preparing Stored Aircraft For Return To Service (RTS)

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Preparing Stored Aircraft For Return To Service (RTS)

The grounding of hundreds of aircraft in the last 7 or 8 months has led to a wave of issues concerning extended periods of parking and storage.

IBA & KPMG Podcast: Aviation Asset Impairments and the Impact of Covid-19

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IBA & KPMG Podcast: Aviation Asset Impairments and the Impact of Covid-19

Phil Seymour, IBA's President and Head of Advisory, and Killian Croke, Partner at KPMG Ireland, come together to discuss how the Covid-19 global pandemic will impact aviation asset impairments in the future. This short podcast is a precursor to the IBA Asset Values Masterclass webinar we are running tomorrow (Thursday 24th September). Designed for airlines, lessors, and financiers, this complementary webinar is a must attend for anybody looking to refresh, build or renew their understanding of Valuations. If you would like to attend, secure your place here. If you have any further questions, comments, or feedback on the topics discussed please contact Phil Seymour.

Aftermarket & Parts

A group of Aeroflot aircraft at the gates of Moscow airport

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How long can Russian airlines maintain their aircraft?

IBA's experts examine how long Russian operators can keep aircraft flying with a limited supply of parts.

A view from the wing of a Boeing 747-400 aircraft showing wingtip and jet engines

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Freighters buck the trend in latest widebody aircraft engine values

The latest trends in aircraft engines you need to know, powered by IBA Insight.

Is There a Bright Future for Green Time Engines?

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Is There a Bright Future for Green Time Engines?

An aircraft or engine approaching its operational twilight years tends to require closer condition monitoring and increased maintenance investment. For many years, one option lessors and operators have used to achieve a good return on their asset is to part out the aircraft or engine for feedstock or to sell them into the aftermarket. Engines with little green time remaining are typically the best option for teardown.

How Has Covid-19 Affected Material Fair Market Values?

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How Has Covid-19 Affected Material Fair Market Values?

This month Adil Slimani, IBA's Head of Aftermarket Advisory shares his opinion on Covid and material Fair Market Values. 'Unprecedented' and 'Covid' have become synonymous with 2020 and the pandemic's tragic human cost has been the gravest many have experienced in generations. Numerous industries have also suffered and aviation has been one of the worst hit. Every step of the supply chain from financing, manufacturing, operation, maintenance and recycling has had to adapt to survive and, fundamentally, there are several market forces that have yet to play out. Here I'll try to share some insight into the causes and effects of a reduction in aircraft material fair market values (FMV). For many entities, common strategies to protect capital, be they mothballing fleets, leveraging assets or furloughing staff have largely been played out and restructuring is underway. Various support mechanisms adopted by stakeholders such as renegotiating lease rates, payment holidays and deferred aircraft deliveries or redeliveries have enabled operations to continue at minimal levels and undoubtedly been a lifeline.

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Istanbul, Turkey

Events15Jun

MRO BEER

MRO BEER is touching down in Istanbul this year. IBA's Senior Commercial Manager, Adil Slimani, will be attending, and is available for meetings throughout the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Adil at the event, please contact Marketing@iba.aero

Singapore

Events14Jun

Aviation Festival Asia

Aviation Festival Asia will be taking place in Singapore this year. IBA's Regional Sales Manager - APAC, Mei Ping Liew, will be attending, and is available for meetings throughout the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Mei Ping at the event, please contact Marketing@iba.aero

Miami Florida

Events07Jun

Aviation Festival Americas

Miami Beach Convention Center will be hosting the Aviation Festival Americas this year. IBA'S Head of Sales - Americas, William Jimenez, is pleased to be attending and will be available for meetings throughout the conference. If you would like to arrange a meeting with William at the event, please contact Marketing@iba.aero

London

Events06Jun

Engine Leasing Trading & Finance Europe

Engine Leasing Trading & Finance Europe will be taking place in London. David Archer, IBA'S Head of General Aviation and Aftermarket Value, Denesz Thiyagarajan, Engine Analyst, and Jamie Davey, Manager - Commercial Engines, are pleased to be attending and is available for meetings throughout the conference. David will be moderating a panel discussing the Engine Leasing Market Landscape, to be held Tuesday, June 07: 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM. If you would like to arrange a meeting with David Archer at the event, please contact Marketing@iba.aero

Passengers boarding aircraft in an airport

Events26May

How is the airline industry performing in 2022?

In our upcoming webinar, IBA's award-winning experts share the latest market intelligence from IBA Insight and provide their views on the state of the market, aircraft valuation trends, trading activity and much more. Register here Listen in to our panel of experts; Dr. Stuart Hatcher, Geoff van Klaveren, Mike Yeomans and Finlay Grogan as they reveal, review and discuss global trends. Topics covered include: Macro-economic update – How are the changes in inflation, interest rates and oil prices impacting operators? Airline failures – How is the landscape changing? Capacity – How does this summer’s capacity compare to pre-pandemic levels? What is the outlook going forwards? Aircraft valuation trends and trading activity – How are aircraft assets performing in 2022? ESG - What are the latest trends for the industry? IBA's webinars are open to all free of charge, but please register to attend. Who should attend? This is a free and open session available to all our current and future global clients, partners and industry colleagues. Register here Can't make it?Register anyway, all registrants will receive a copy of the materials after the session. The data used in this webinar is from IBA Insight, our leading intelligence platform for aviation finance. IBA Insight combines speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation to deliver actionable insight from comprehensive, integrated fleet, values, flight, carbon and market aviation data. More information can be found here.

News & PR13May

IBA named "Appraiser of the Year" for the fifth time

IBA, the award-winning aviation analytics and advisory company, has been honoured as Appraiser of the Year 2022 in the renowned Airline Economics Aviation 100 Awards. This is the fifth time that IBA has won the prestigious award, having previously received it in 2012, 2018, 2020 and 2021. The Awards were decided upon by a panel of expert judges. This year, Airline Economics asked the industry to consider companies’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic including their ability to raise additional funds, manage a new operating environment as well as its overall crisis response and future resilience. Throughout 2021, IBA performed over 8,000 appraisals and portfolio valuations, and continue to appraise over 90% of asset backed security (ABS) and enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) structures. During the year, the company strengthened its valuations offering with the appointment of Geoffrey van Klaveren as Managing Director, Advisory, to oversee all of IBA’s professional services, along with additional team members in the USA, China and Hong Kong . Phil Seymour, President of IBA, says: “Valuations have been at the heart of what IBA does since our foundation, and we are deeply honoured that this has been recognised by our clients with this prestigious award.” Over the past 12 months, IBA’s InsightIQ data and intelligence platform provided integrated and intuitive flight analysis, tracking over 35 million flights and over 65,000 commercial aircraft per year. The platform contains over 65 years of commercial aircraft and engine proprietary fleet data, values, flight utilisation information, market data, carbon emissions modelling and aviation news. IBA launched several enhancements to the platform in 2021, including the Carbon Emissions Calculator which enables users to analyse and compare airlines' and lessors' Scope 1 emissions profiles. Additionally, IBA delivered a range of industry-attended webinars led by their ISTAT-certified experts. Topics included the implication of Aviation’s Net Zero 2050 target and tracking the global recovery of widebody and narrowbody aircraft and engine values. These webinars support appraisers by providing a comprehensive market perspective. For more information about IBA’s Advisory and Valuations services visit: https://www.iba.aero/advisory-and-valuations/valuations/ About IBA IBA has over 30 years’ experience in delivering independent, expert business analysis and intelligence on the aviation sector. Established in 1988, it provides a wide range of services including InsightIQ, a one-stop intelligence platform combining speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation. IBA advises prominent investment funds and banks, aircraft leasing companies, operators, manufacturers and MROs. In March 2021, IBA was named ‘Appraiser of the Year’ by Airline Economics for the fourth time. For more information, visit www.iba.aero IBA media contacts Charlie Hampton / Faye Clarke Email: charlie@pembrokeandrye.com / faye@pembrokeandrye.com Mobile: +44 (0)7884 187297

News & PR03May

IBA launches new era of aviation intelligence

3rd May, 2022 – IBA today unveils a new brand that re-launches the business as an aviation intelligence provider with a full-service consultancy offering. IBA’s new strapline Insights In Flight encapsulates its decades of industry experience, combined with its cutting edge analytics and innovation. It reflects a business fuelled by world-class aviation intelligence, but driven by its people and the partnerships they create. This bold new identity reflects IBA’s commitment to improving aviation clients’ outcomes, and to its core values of being: Aviation fanatics - a team of real experts who are passionate about the aviation industry, and have dedicated their professional lives to improving it. Restless innovators – with challenging the status quo in its DNA, IBA is constantly looking to improve, and thriving on being at the forefront. People people – focused on building robust, long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships that don’t just signal commercial success, but are a better all-round way to work. Fiercely independent – enabling IBA to always make the right recommendations to its customers – free from outside influences or biases. Ian Beaumont, Chief Executive Officer of IBA, says: “IBA’s re-launch demonstrates our belief that we are a 30-year-old start-up. We have decades of aviation industry experience, and a proven track record to match, but that hasn’t diminished our determination to continually innovate, and bring transformational new products to the marketplace that help our clients succeed.” “Every element of our consultancy services are fuelled by world-class aviation intelligence, delivered by our experienced team and leverage our IBA Insight platform. Providing comprehensive and accurate market intelligence coupled with expert analysis and a personalised service is what IBA is all about.” IBA is today launching five sub-brands that crystallises the breadth of its products and services: IBA Insight IBA Valuations IBA Consulting IBA Asset Management IBA Technical Since 2020, IBA has been investing significantly in its data fidelity, online products and consultancy services. IBA Insight, the company’s intelligence platform (formerly known as InsightIQ) continues to innovate with a range of new products including soon-to-launch flight scheduling data, emissions projections, and a wider range of market intelligence reports. IBA Insight has an exciting roadmap of additional new modules and functionality planned for quarterly releases over the coming years. IBA Consulting is expanding its ESG offering, building on the success of IBA’s Carbon Emissions Calculator, and is launching services to help with green financing origination and monitoring as well as providing ESG ratings for airlines. IBA Asset Management and IBA Valuations are strengthened by a new commitment to ISTAT’s training programme. This will see the number of certified appraisers grow across the business, ensuring the company’s award-winning expertise as an aircraft valuer can be offered more widely then even before. The re-launch comes as IBA expands its global footprint with the opening of new offices in China and Japan, and the expansion of its team in the Americas, and at its UK HQ. Notes to Editors To view a video about IBA’s re-launch, click here About IBA IBA delivers the best of all worlds - deep aviation consultancy expertise, and cutting edge and actionable data insights, all delivered by a proven, expert team with a strong customer focus. An independent, innovative and forward-thinking business, IBA has over 30 years of heritage and experience in aviation. Named 'Appraiser of the Year' by our clients for five years, and most recently winning the Sustainable Technology award for its Carbon Emissions Calculator, IBA prides itself on its integrity, fierce independence, and continual innovation. The key to IBA’s success is its people – some of the best in the industry, based in multiple locations across the globe – real experts who are passionate about aviation and go the extra mile for their clients. For more information, visit www.iba.aero IBA media contacts Charlie Hampton / Faye Clarke Email: charlie@pembrokeandrye.com / faye@pembrokeandrye.com Mobile: +44 (0)7884 187297

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IBA's Carbon Emissions Index shows aircraft emissions decrease slightly in March

CO2 intensity per-seat per-mile in commercial aviation decreases by 2% between March 2021 and March 2022

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Mixed outlook for aircraft engine values as traffic recovery slows

Mixed outlook for aircraft engine values, as the recovery in air traffic is expected to slow due to the conflict in Ukraine, inflation rates and rising oil prices.

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Aviation emissions rise slightly, IBA data shows

Average 144.2g of CO2 per-seat per-mile in February 2022 - an increase of 0.3% since January 2022.

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News & PR10Feb

Aviation emissions at record low IBA data shows

Average 143.7g of CO2 per-seat-per mile in January 2022 - the lowest recorded since January 2018.

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News & PR18Jan

Aviation emissions fell year on year in 2021, IBA data shows

Overall CO2 emissions reduced by -2.1% from 2020 to 2021.

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News & PR14Dec

IBA's Carbon Emissions Index shows overall global aviation CO2 emissions down

The latest data from IBA found that the average global aviation CO2 emissions are down month-on-month.

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News & PR22Nov

IBA expands ESG compliance offering as external reviewer

1 November, 2021 - IBA, the leading aviation data and advisory consultancy, has expanded its ESG compliance offering by becoming an external reviewer aligned with the Guidelines for Green, Social, Sustainability, and Sustainability-Linked Bonds External Reviews published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). As the first aviation-focused external reviewer, IBA will now be able to provide its clients with the second party opinion, and verification, that they are following the External Reviews' Guidelines when implementing ESG-focused financial products. These include Green and Social Bond Principles, the Sustainability Bond Guidelines, and the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles (available on ICMA's website). This will enable IBA to provide support and guidance to its client organisations, such as banks and other sources of finance, aircraft lessors and airlines, in conducting ESG-focused fleet and financial planning, and in ensuring compliance with their ESG programmes. External Review services provided by IBA are also described in the Overview of the External Review Service Mapping on ICMA's website. Phil Seymour, President of IBA, says: "ESG compliance is an integral goal of organisations in the aviation and related sectors and, as an external reviewer, IBA can help them deliver these important commitments." IBA's position as an external reviewer is the latest in a series of services it has rolled out to provide the aviation community with authoritative, independent insights and guidance on the environmental footprint of their operations. Earlier this year, it launched a Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) which is now used by companies across the aviation sector for independent carbon emissions analysis. The CEC is the first of its kind, and integrates IBA's proprietary fuel-burn assessments with real-world flights and fleets data from its InsightIQ intelligence platform. It is the only finance-focused carbon modelling tool currently available that enables users to calculate and compare the emissions of airlines and lessors, entire aircraft fleets and regions over different periods of time, in addition to supporting analysis of specific commercial aircraft models and routes. About IBAIBA has over 30 years' experience in delivering independent, expert business analysis and data on the aviation sector. Established in 1988, it provides a wide range of services including InsightIQ, a one-stop intelligence platform combining speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation IBA advises prominent investment funds and banks, aircraft leasing companies, operators, manufacturers and MROs. In January 2021, IBA was named 'Appraiser of the Year' by Airline Economics. For more information, visit www.iba.aero.IBA media contactsCharlie Hampton / Alisha PyzerEmail: charlie@pembrokeandrye.com / alisha@pembrokeandrye.comMobile: +44 (0)7884 187297 / +44 (0)7557 528922 About IBAIBA has over 30 years' experience in delivering independent, expert business analysis and data on the aviation sector. Established in 1988, it provides a wide range of services including InsightIQ, a one-stop intelligence platform combining speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation IBA advises prominent investment funds and banks, aircraft leasing companies, operators, manufacturers and MROs. In January 2021, IBA was named 'Appraiser of the Year' by Airline Economics. For more information, visit www.iba.aero.IBA media contactsCharlie Hampton / Alisha PyzerEmail: charlie@pembrokeandrye.com / alisha@pembrokeandrye.comMobile: +44 (0)7884 187297 / +44 (0)7557 528922 International Capital Market Association (ICMA) ICMA promotes well-functioning cross-border capital markets, which are essential to fund sustainable economic growth. It is a not-for-profit membership association serving around 600 member firms in 60 countries. Among its members are private and official sector issuers, banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, pension funds, insurance companies, market infrastructure providers, central banks & law firms. It provides industry-driven standards and recommendations, prioritising four core fixed income market areas, primary, secondary, repo & collateral and sustainable finance. ICMA works with regulatory and governmental authorities, helping to ensure that financial regulation supports stable and efficient capital markets. www.icmagroup.org@ICMAgroup The Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Sustainability Bond Guidelines and Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles The green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bond market aims to play a key role in funding projects that contribute to environmental sustainability or/and socio-economic challenges globally. The Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, Sustainability Bond Guidelines and Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles (the "Principles") promote integrity in this market through guidelines that recommend transparency, disclosure and reporting. The market initiative supporting the Principles consists of over 400 members and observers. Members are institutions that have issued, underwritten, placed, or invested in a green, social or sustainability or sustainability-linked bond. Members elect the Executive Committee, decide on changes to governance, and provide input to updates to the Principles. Observer status is designed to welcome organisations that are active in the field of sustainable finance, such as but not limited to NGOs, universities, auditors, and service providers, or are not yet active in the market. Observers are included in consultations regarding updates to the Principles and participate in working groups. The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) operates the Secretariat for the Principles and provides advice on governance and other issues. https://www.icmagroup.org/sustainable-finance/membership-governance-and-working-groups/

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News & PR18Nov

IBA reveals new InsightIQ upgrades including advanced carbon reporting and analysis

18th November, 2021: IBA, the award-winning aviation data and advisory company, has today unveiled major upgrades to InsightIQ - its aviation intelligence platform. These include significant enhancements to its industry-leading Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC), including advanced carbon reporting and analysis for fleets and asset portfoliosFollowing the launch of the CEC in March 2021, IBA consulted with over 100 companies from all aviation sectors to understand their current and future needs for carbon reporting and analysis. This has enabled IBA to enhance its platform with new functionality that specifically addresses the requirements of current and prospective InsightIQ customers across the aviation industry and beyond. IBA's InsightIQ version 1.6 now enables users to build and compare scenarios for real and hypothetical fleets - providing the most accurate analysis of airline and competitor emissions. The InsightIQ update also allows users to forecast reductions in fleet carbon emissions utilising the CEC - the world's most advanced and accurate commercial aviation carbon emissions tracking model.This latest InsightIQ upgrade now also provides IBA's aviation intelligence in Japanese, Mandarin and Chinese. InsightIQ is the first and only aviation data programme currently available to offer these global translations, with additional languages to be added in the coming months.InsightIQ's new features now enable professionals across all sectors to access a comprehensive range of new insights. These include: For Aircraft Lessors: Demonstrating to investors, banks and operators how their fleet renewal programme will positively impact their carbon footprints Understanding the quantum of offsets required to reduce carbon emissions by specific amounts Providing independent metrics to support green financing and access lower costs of capital For Banks: Reporting on carbon emissions within their loan books and modelling new deal impacts on their portfolio Meeting reporting requirements and loan monitoring for ESG compliance Providing equity and credit analysts with a comprehensive market overview including per airline and lessor comparisons to evaluate ESG considerations For Airlines: Modelling fleet scenarios to understand and forecast the emissions impact from fleet evolution and emerging technology Sense checking sustainability reports and utilising the CEC as the independent basis for reporting for smaller airlines who don't have their own reporting capability Benchmarking against peers using a consistent, independent and accurate methodology For Aviation Investors: Evaluating and demonstrating carbon emissions from their investments Monitoring annual investments for ESG compliance and checking actual performance compared to management stated intentions Providing deal specific carbon information, alongside benchmarking and assessment This upgrade to InsightIQ provides the industry's latest and most accurate CO2 emissions tracking to date. This has been illustrated by recent data from InsightIQ's Carbon Emissions Calculator (CEC) that highlights trends in overall CO2 emissions reductions at International Airlines Group (IAG)*.CO2 emissions data from InsightIQ's CEC was on average accurate to operator figures with an average variance of just 1.28% in 2018 and 2019.IBA's latest figures show that IAG achieved a 12.3% reduction in carbon emissions across the entire fleet between 2019 and 2021 on a per-seat per-mile 'PSPM' basis. This represents a strong performance compared to a global CO2 reduction of 2.3% in the same period. The global CO2 PSPM average in September 2021 was measured at 145g, whilst IAG's measured at 144g. IBA's CEC also demonstrates how British Airways has seen a 26.2% reduction in CO2 emissions on transatlantic flights since 2019, making BA the second most improved airline in the reduction of CO2 emissions from transatlantic flights globally.Ian Beaumont, Chief Executive Officer of IBA, said: "Our clients need to show direction of travel and be able to confidently project the impact of fleet retirements and new aircraft coming into service. The CEC now not only tracks historical emissions accurately but also allows clients to project future emissions and model different scenarios. Being able to provide a clear message on the path of future emissions is key to communicating with their stakeholders."IBA's upgrade marks the sixth set of enhancements to the InsightIQ platform since its launch in November 2020. Since then, IBA has seen accelerating subscriptions to the platform, from leading organisations in the aviation and related industries including Societe General, AVIOCAP, Floreat, CDB Aviation and many more.Beaumont added: "These CEC enhancements show our commitment to continued InsightIQ development as we build in our clients' wish list for new and unique functionality in a single, integrated, web-based package."More information about IBA's InsightIQ is available here. Notes to Editors Images Download image of the IAG and InsightIQ comparison chart here. Further comment / interviews Ian Beaumont, Chief Executive Officer of IBA, is available for interview to offer further comment and insight. About IBAIBA has over 30 years' experience in delivering independent, expert business analysis and data on the aviation sector. Established in 1988, it provides a wide range of services including InsightIQ, a one-stop intelligence platform combining speed, accuracy, visual analytics and intuitive navigation IBA advises prominent investment funds and banks, aircraft leasing companies, operators, manufacturers and MROs. In January 2021, IBA was named 'Appraiser of the Year' by Airline Economics. For more information, visit www.iba.aero.IBA media contactsCharlie Hampton / Alisha PyzerEmail: charlie@pembrokeandrye.com / alisha@pembrokeandrye.comMobile: +44 (0)7884 187297 / +44 (0)7557 528922

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News & PR15Nov

IBA Reveals latest Global Aviation Efficiency data with Carbon Emissions Index

Average CO2 per seat per mile remains flat, despite growing global aircraft

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News & PR21Oct

Sustained Demand for Passenger to Freighter Aircraft Conversions, Says IBA

IBA Forecasts 1,000 conversions in next ten years

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News & PR30Sep

IBA Launches Aviation Carbon Emissions Index in association with KPMG

IBA has partnered with KPMG to launch the Aviation Carbon Index

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News & PR01Sep

IBA Sees Regional Jet Recovery Outstrip That Of Turboprops

IBA has highlighted the difference in the rate of recovery from the pandemic of turboprops and regional jets.

Asia and North America Lead Cautious Aviation Recovery While Other Markets Stall

News & PR01Jun

Asia and North America Lead Cautious Aviation Recovery While Other Markets Stall

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IBA Announces Changes to its Senior Leadership Team

News & PR11Mar

IBA Announces Changes to its Senior Leadership Team

London / Dublin / Tokyo, March 11th 2020: IBA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Beaumont to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IBA Group effective from 11th March 2020. Phil Seymour, IBA's former CEO will continue to serve as Company President.

Award winning Aviation Consultancy IBA Group crowned 'Appraiser of the Year' for the second time in three years at the Aviation 100 Awards in Dublin

News & PR21Jan

Award winning Aviation Consultancy IBA Group crowned 'Appraiser of the Year' for the second time in three years at the Aviation 100 Awards in Dublin

London / Dublin / Tokyo / Los Angeles - January 21st 2020: IBA Group, the awardwinning specialist aviation consultancy, has won the coveted Appraiser of the Year 2020at the Airline Economics Aviation 100 awards held last night. This is the second time inthree years that IBA has won this prestigious award, having previously won in 2018, andis testament to its best practice and strategic focus. The firm was voted for by industrypeers in the aviation banking, leasing and brokerage sectors in recognition of itsindependent valuation expertise and significant depth of experience.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel offtake agreements ramp up after 2021 peak

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