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Airports, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory, Airlines, Business & General Aviation

2022 MRO Latin America

Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan Berger was invited to provide the opening keynote presentation at Aviation Week’s annual MRO Latin America conference where he shared his insights on the major aviation and MRO industry trends and their impact to the Latin American regional competitive dynamics.

Presentation | 10-Feb-22

The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility: Implications on Airports

In the third of its series of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) white papers, Alton turns the spotlight on AAM ground infrastructure. In the report, Alton's experts identify some of the similarities and differences in ground infrastructure required to support conventional aircraft and eVTOLs, examine the role vertiports play in cities...

Presentation | 20-Jan-22

Airports, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory, Airlines, Business & General Aviation

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

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...

Presentation | 01-Dec-21

Airports, MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory, Airlines, Business & General Aviation

The Rise of Advanced Air Mobility

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) has been a hot topic in the aviation industry. Significant investments have been made as technology, societal trends and ESG goals converge to make AAM a reality. While the aircraft technology may be revolutionary, incorporating AAM into our aviation ecosystem will be more of an evolutionary...

Presentation | 15-Nov-21

MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Transaction Advisory

2021 Post-Pandemic Fleet & MRO Demand Forecast

Alton Aviation Consultancy has recently updated its global commercial air transport fleet and MRO demand forecast to reflect the postpandemic industry trends and dynamics. As a leading independent advisor to the aviation industry, Alton’s annual MRO forecast has become globally recognized as the commercial aviation investment community’s most trusted data...

Presentation | 01-Nov-21

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

Low Visibility and Persistent Turbulence. The situation in the commercial aviation industry has continued to evolve with the ever-changing Covid-19 pandemic that has dominated life since early 2020. As of the writing of this report in late August 2021, it has become clear that historical trends have limited applicability...

Article | 01-Oct-21

MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Airlines

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

At a recent ISTAT Learning Lab session, Alton Aviation Consultancy managing director John Mowry, alongside Evan Wallach, President & CEO of Global AirFinance Services presented an introduction to aircraft and engine asset backed securitizations (ABS). The session was designed for those seeking a foundational understanding of the aircraft and engine...

Presentation | 14-Sep-21

Line Maintenance Sourcing Strategies in the Age of E-Commerce

In a recently published a white paper entitled, Line Maintenance Sourcing Strategies in the Age of e-Commerce, Alton’s MRO Practice explores how the exponential growth of e-commerce, and the increased market power of industry behemoths such as Amazon and Alibaba, will further disrupt traditional air cargo operators’ business models, and...

Article | 23-Apr-21

Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory

COVID-19: Implications for Lessors

NEW YORK - December 14, 2020: Commercial aviation continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, with scheduled flights down 46% in the second week of December 2020. At the same time, 38% of the global lessor-owned passenger fleet is currently grounded, and the sharp decline in airline revenues...

Article | 14-Dec-20

Airports, MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory, Airlines

Flying Unfriendly Skies: Alton Aviation Consultancy Looks at the State of Commercial Aviation and Aircraft Leasing

Flying unfriendly skies. The performance of the commercial aviation industry has historically been tied to the world’s macroeconomic environment. However, 2020, in the grip of a global pandemic, has demonstrated that economic activity alone is but one driver of air traffic demand and that historical trends have limited applicability to...

Article | 05-Oct-20

Airports, MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory, Airlines, Business & General Aviation

COVID-19: Implications for the Commercial Aviation Industry

NEW YORK - June 2, 2020: The ‘New Normal’ for the aviation industry is 18-24 months away and key players must prepare for an extended ‘Covid overhang’ period and a long, turbulent journey to recovery, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy. The global aviation advisory firm today released its independent...

Article | 02-Jun-20

2020 MRO Latin America

MRO Latin America is the premier event in the region for the commercial air transport maintenance, repair and overhaul industry, providing a world-class venue for all those involved in the MRO sector to exchange ideas and best practices, share experiences, debate issues and challenges and gather knowledge. Alton Aviation Consultancy...

Presentation | 24-Jan-20

Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Airlines, Transaction Advisory, MRO & Aftermarket

Fundamentals of Aircraft Leasing

At the 20th Anniversary Airfinance Journal Asia Pacific Conference & School in Hong Kong, Alton Aviation Consultancy Director Bradley Dailey made a presentation on the Fundamentals of Aircraft Leasing. The comprehensive presentation provided (i) a background on aircraft leasing, (ii) industry drivers, (iii) industry fundamentals, (iv) a review of...

Presentation | 28-Oct-19

Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Industry Altimeter 2019-2020

Clear skies ahead? In a special white paper authored for the Airfinance Journal’s 2019-2020 Annual, Alton Aviation Consultancy looks at the state of commercial aviation and aircraft leasing, and the outlook for the year ahead. The paper explores air traffic demand trends and drivers, aircraft supply outlook including new technology...

Article | 15-Dec-19

MRO Forecast & Industry Trends

Jonathan Berger, Managing Director with Alton Aviation Consultancy, recently presented an assessment of the current MRO market and industry trends, together with an outlook for the industry. The Global Aircraft Maintenance Forum, held in Amman, Jordan, is a highly interactive conference that features presentations from and discussions with relevant...

Presentation | 03-Nov-19

MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory

Aircraft Leasing Maintenance Reserves

At Deutsche Bank's 9th Annual Aircraft Finance & Leasing Conference, Alton Aviation Consultancy's Managing Director John Mowry provided ABS debt and equity investors with a presentation on aircraft operating leasing maintenance cash flows. The presentation covered (1) an introduction to aircraft maintenance, (2) aircraft maintenance-related lease provisions, and (3)...

Presentation | 03-Sep-19

2019 MRO Industry Trends: Asia-Pacific

At the MRO Asia conference held in Singapore, an annual conference hosted by Aviation Week Network, Alton Aviation Consultancy Regional Manager Joshua Ng led a session regarding commercial aviation MRO trends. The presentation included data-driven analysis with regards to global aircraft MRO demand and key drivers of growth, in addition...

Presentation | 24-Sep-19

MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Transaction Advisory, Airlines

The Power of “Little Data” and the Evolution of MRO

At the annual IATA Maintenance Cost Conference, Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan Berger gave a speech entitled The Power of “Little Data” and the Evolution of MRO. The presentation highlighted how the aviation industry has evolved over the past several decades and the substantial progress achieved with regards to...

Presentation | 12-Sep-17

Trends in Aircraft Line Maintenance MRO

At the MRO Europe conference held in London, an annual conference hosted by Aviation Week Network, Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan Berger led a session regarding Trends in Line Maintenance MRO. The presentation included data-driven analysis with regards to global Line Maintenance MRO demand and key drivers of growth,...

Presentation | 03-Oct-17

Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory

The Impact of Industry Downturns on Aircraft Leasing

Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director John Mowry led a session focused on the how a downturn would impact lessors and investors in aircraft leasing at the Investing in Aviation Finance conference hosted by Ishka in New York, a conference forum focused on connecting institutional investors to the aviation finance market....

Presentation | 16-Oct-17

Aircraft Leasing Maintenance Cash Flows for Asset-Backed Securitizations (ABS)

At the Airline Economics: Growth Frontiers Dublin 2018 conference, Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Managing Director Laetitia Achille led a session focused on aircraft lease maintenance cash flows. The presentation introduced the audience to aircraft maintenance, selected maintenance-related provisions customary in aircraft operating lease agreements, base case maintenance cash flows, and stress...

Presentation | 18-Oct-17

Technical Analysis of Aircraft Leasing Maintenance Cash Flows

At the Investing in Aviation Finance conference hosted by Ishka in New York, a conference forum focused on connecting institutional investors to the aviation finance market, Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Laetitia Achille delivered a presentation on the technical analysis of maintenance cash flows. The presentation provided new investors in...

Presentation | 18-Oct-17

MRO & Aftermarket, Airlines

Global Commercial Fleet and MRO Dynamics & Trends

At the North American Airline Maintenance & Engineering Conference held in Miami, Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan Berger led a session regarding Commercial Airline Fleet Dynamics and Trends. The presentation included data-driven analysis with regards to global aircraft fleet demographics, potential risks to fleet growth, and the corresponding implications....

Presentation | 19-Oct-17

2018 Engine MRO Forecast & Industry Trends

At the MRO Asia conference held in Singapore, an annual conference hosted by Aviation Week Network, Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan Berger led a session regarding commercial Engine MRO Forecast & Industry Trends. The presentation included data-driven analysis with regards to global engine MRO demand and key drivers of...

Presentation | 30-Oct-17

Aircraft Valuations for Today’s Transactions

Laetitia Achille, Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director, made a presentation on how today’s aircraft transactions should be valued at the Airfinance Journal’s annual Dublin conference. The presentation outlined recent trends in aircraft sale transactions, and documented that the vast majority of commercial aircraft transactions in the secondary market are with...

Presentation | 23-Jan-18

Technology & Mobility, MRO & Aftermarket, Aerospace, Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Transaction Advisory, Airlines

Factors Influencing Aircraft Operating Lease Economics

At the Airline Economics: Growth Frontiers Dublin 2018 conference, Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Managing Director John Mowry led a session focused on the aircraft operating leasing economics. The presentation reviewed the expanding market for aircraft operating leases, and then explored the wide range of cash flows that influence economics, including acquisition...

Presentation | 24-Jan-18

Aircraft/Engine Fleet & Retirement Developments

John Mowry, Managing Director at Alton Aviation Consultancy, delivered a presentation titled “Retirements and Inductions – How are Fleet Demographics Changing?” at the Aero-Engines Americas conference, an annual event hosted by Aviation Week Network in Miami. The presentation analyzed historical fleet dynamics and review of aircraft and engine retirements, and...

Presentation | 10-Feb-18

Aircraft Leasing & Financing, Airlines

Impact of Lessee Defaults on Aircraft Leasing

Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director John Mowry presented an assessment of the impact airline lessee defaults have on the economics of an individual leased aircraft and on a portfolio of leased aircraft at the Investing in Aviation Finance conference hosted by Ishka in London, a conference forum focused on connecting...

Presentation | 12-Apr-18

Aircraft Engine Investment Considerations

Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Managing Director John Mowry presented at Airfinance Journal’s roundtable entitled “Financing and Investing in Aircraft Engines”, held at The Peninsula Tokyo, on April 18, 2018. The presentation outlined some of the key considerations in engine selection from a range of perspectives, including airlines, aircraft lessors, engine lessors,...

Presentation | 17-Apr-18

Transaction Advisory, MRO & Aftermarket

Busting the Myth, East & West

John Mowry, Managing Director, recently presented an assessment of certain characteristics of the Top 10 aircraft lessors at Ishka’s Aviation Finance Festival held in Dublin on June 26, 2018. The presentation compared and contrasted the Top 5 lessors having owners in Greater China with the Top 5 lessors having ownership...

Presentation | 26-Jun-18

2019 Engine MRO Forecast & Industry Trends

Alton Aviation Consultancy Managing Director Jonathan Berger was invited by Aviation Week to provide the keynote presentation at the annual MRO Asia Aero-Engine conference. The presentation included data-driven analysis with regards to global engine MRO demand and key drivers of growth, in addition to highlighting industry trends specific to the...

Presentation | 07-Nov-18

Untangling the Growing Web of Aircraft Transactions and Values

There are many factors that influence aircraft values, but these factors can be complex. In a special white paper authored for the Airfinance Journal’s 2018-2019 Annual, Alton Aviation Consultancy authored a multi-part paper providing: An overall assessment of the aviation, airline, and aircraft leasing industry; Analysis of observed trends...

Article | 15-Jan-19