The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility: Implications on Financing in the Aviation Sector

presentation | 01-Dec-21

The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility: Implications on Financing in the Aviation Sector

Market: Technology & Mobility, Airports, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Airlines, Business & General Aviation

In the second of a series of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) white papers, Alton focuses the spotlight on the aircraft finance industry. In commercial aviation, aircraft lessors own approximately 50% of all aircraft; yet we have not heretofore seen a similar level of interest in the AAM space. This white paper will explore some of the factors that drive aircraft financing activities in commercial aviation, and also provide some considerations for manufacturers, lessors and lessees.

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The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility: Implications on Financing in the Aviation Sector

2023-2033 Commercial Aircraft and Engine Fleet Forecast

The Connected Cabin

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Entry-Into-Services: Key Milestones Ahead

eVTOL orders: 2022 wrapped

Macroeconomic Assessment and Outlook, Q1 2023

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Commercial Aviation Finance Review

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Aviation Industry & Macro-Economic Outlook

The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility: Implications on Airports

The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility

2021 Post-Pandemic Fleet & MRO Demand Forecast

Low Visibility and Persistent Turbulence: The State of Commercial Aviation and Aircraft Leasing

Introduction to Aircraft and Engine Asset-Backed Securitizations (ABS)

Line Maintenance Sourcing Strategies in the Age of E-Commerce

COVID-19: Implications for Lessors

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