Commercial Aircraft Leasing: Market Research Report

April 2018 | 245 pages | ID: C2CC5DDA377EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Commercial Aircraft Leasing in US$ and Units by the following Types: Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft, and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 119 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• AerCap Holdings N.V.
• Aviation Capital Group Corp.
• Avolon Aerospace Leasing Ltd.
• BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management
• BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
• BOC Aviation Limited

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW & OUTLOOK

Aviation Industry – A Rudimentary Overview
Aircraft Leasing – A Prelude
Opportunity Indicator:

Table 1. Global Aircraft Leasing Market (2016): Percentage Share of Leased Fleet for Select Airlines (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Rationale for Airline Operators to Opt for Leased Aircraft
Conserving Capital
Flexibility in Fleet Maintenance
Tax Benefits
Serving Immediate Operational Needs
Risk Mitigation
Leasing – Currently the Best Financing Option Available for Aircraft Deliveries

Table 2. Aircraft Delivery Financing Mix: Percentage Share Breakdown of Financing Contribution by Financing Source for 2013, 2015 & 2016 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Global Aircraft Leasing Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Source of Bank Debt by Region for Aircraft Purchase (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Overview

Table 4. Worldwide Aircraft Fleet: Percentage Share Breakdown of Fleet Size by Aircraft Category - Leased or Owned for Years 2008, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession in Retrospect
Outlook

2. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

Healthy Commercial Aerospace Outlook Drives Demand for Leased Aircraft
Growing Middle Class Population to Drive Air Travel
Opportunity Indicator:

Table 5. Global Middle Class Population by Geographic Region: Percentage Share Breakdown for 2010, 2020P & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Global Air Traffic Flow in Trillion Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) for the Years 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 & 2030P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Continued Rise in Number of LCCs to Boost Aerospace Activity, Bodes Well for Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market
Opportunity Indicator:

Table 7. Global Low Cost Carrier Landscape (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Operating Low Cost Carriers (LCC) by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Improvement in Trading Activity to Fuel Demand for Leased Freight Aircraft
Opportunity Indicator:

Table 8. World Air Cargo Traffic by Destination - International and Domestic Independently Analyzed in Billion Freight Ton Kilometers for the Years 2010, 2013 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Developing Countries – The Current Hotspots for Growth

Table 9. World Aviation Industry: Projected Compounded Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) for Air Passenger Traffic (RPKs) for the Period 2011-2030 by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Aviation Routes Ranked by Annual Air Travel Growth Rates (2010-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Global Aviation Market - Passenger Volume Growth (CAGR) by Region Routes (2015-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. Global Aviation Market - Aircraft Fleet Growth Rate (CAGR) by Region (2016-2035) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Sale and Leaseback to Benefit Airlines and Lessors
New Generation Aircraft Increase Leasing Activity
Fuel Costs – the Major Driver
Lower Maintenance Costs Drive Airlines to Embrace New Aircraft
Customer Preferences Drive Airlines to Embrace New Aircraft
Demand for Leasing Narrow Body Aircraft Continues to Remain High
Regional Jets Market – A Review
Leasing – Not a Mainstay in Regional Jets Market
Access to Credit – A Key Defining Factor in the Industry

Table 13. Global Aircraft Leasing Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown by Lessor Credit Source for Aircraft Purchase (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Aircraft Leasing Companies to Bank on Capital Markets for Funding
Operating Leases to Score Over Finance Leases
Risks and Challenges
High Dependency on Passenger Traffic
Payment Defaults
Lease Convergence Project
Depreciation of Aircraft Value
Reclaiming Aircraft
Stable Return on Investment Prospects Attract New Market Participants

3. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Structure
A Fairly Consolidated Industry
Rise of the Asian Giants
Key Market Share Findings

Table 14. Global Market for Aircraft Leasing (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown Aircraft Fleet Value by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Global Market for Aircraft Leasing (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Leased Aircraft Fleet by Leading Players (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. AIRCRAFT LEASING – A REVIEW

Introduction
Aircraft Leasing
Aircraft Owned or Leased
Key Advantages of Aircraft Leasing
Aircraft Leasing Services
Structure of Aircraft Leasing
Process of Aircraft Leasing
Fundamental Strategies Adhered by Lessors
Classification of Aircraft Leasing
Classification based on Ownership
Classification based on Services
Classification based on Type of Aircraft Leased
Slot Swaps

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

DAE and Vueling Sign Lease Agreement for Two Airbus A320 Aircraft
GIC Acquires Minority Stake in BBAM
DAE Acquires AWAS
SMBC Delivers Second Airbus A350 XWB to Asiana Airlines
AerCap and Air Transat Sign Lease Agreement for 10 Airbus A321neo LR Aircraft
FLY Acquires New Aircraft
AerCap Signs Lease Agreement for 2 Airbus A321 LR Aircraft with Primera Air
Monarch Leases 13 Boeing 737 MAX-8 Aircraft from BOC Aviation
AerCap and Neos Sign Lease Agreement for 2 Boeing 737 AX Aircraft
GECAS and West Atlantic Sign Lease Agreement for 4 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters
Corrum Capital Acquires Stake in Wings Capital Partners
Philippine Airlines and SMBC Aviation Sign Lease Agreement for 2 Airbus A350-900 XWB Aircraft
BOC Aviation Adds First Airbus A320NEO Aircraft to its Fleet
ACG and Interjet Sign Lease Agreement for 10 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft
ACG and EL AL Israel Airlines Sign Lease Agreement for Boeing 787 Family of Aircraft
AerCap and Austrian Airlines Sign Lease Agreement for Boeing 777-200ER Aircraft
AerCap and Germania Sign Lease Agreement for Airbus A319 Aircraft
AerCap and Wamos Air Sign Lease Agreement for Airbus A330-200 Aircraft
BOC Aviation Signs Purchase-and-Leaseback Agreement with Turkish Airlines for Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft
CIT Divests Commercial Aircraft Leasing Business to Avolon Holdings
Vietnam Airlines Leases 6 New Airbus A321neo Aircraft from ACG
ACG Signs Sale and Lease-Back Agreement for 10 New Airbus A320-200 Aircraft with Jetstar Pacific
ACG and LOT Polish Airlines Sign Lease Agreement for 3 New Boeing 787-9 Aircraft
AerCap and Loong Air Sign Lease Agreement for 20 New Aircraft
Chorus Aviation Establishes New Aircraft Leasing Company, Chorus Aviation Capital
SMBC Aviation Capital Completes Delivery of Last Aircraft to Volaris
AVi8 Air Capital Commercial Aircraft Leasing Company Launched
SMBC and Jeju Air Sign Lease Agreement for 4 Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
BOC Aviation and Juneyao Airlines Sign Lease Agreement for 5 New Airbus A321-200 Aircraft
SMBC Aviation Signs Lease Agreement with Ural Airlines for Airbus A320-200 Aircraft
AerCap Delivers First of Seven Airbus A320neo Aircraft to Volaris
ALAFCO Acquires Nine Aircraft from GECAS
ALC Places Order for 6 New Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft
Bohai Financial Acquires 45 Aircraft from GECAS
ACG, Chow Tai Fook and NWS Holdings Establish New Aircraft Leasing Joint Venture
ALAFCO and Aegean Airlines Sign Sale and Leaseback Agreement for New Airbus A320-200 Aircraft

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

AerCap Holdings N. V. (Ireland)
ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company KSCP (Kuwait)
Aviation Capital Group Corp. (USA)
Avolon Aerospace Leasing Ltd (Ireland)
BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management (USA)
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (USA)
BOC Aviation Limited (Singapore)
Boeing Capital Corporation (USA)
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. (UAE)
GE Capital Aviation Services (USA)
Macquarie Aircraft Leasing Services (Ireland)
SMBC Aviation Capital (Ireland)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Value Analytics

Table 16. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World Historic Review for Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. World 14-Year Perspective for Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

By Aircraft Type

Table 19. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. World Historic Review for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World 14-Year Perspective for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Regional/Short Haul Aircraft by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. World Historic Review for Regional/ Short Haul Aircraft by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World 14-Year perspective for Regional/Short Haul Aircraft by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 25. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Historic Review for Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World 14-Year Perspective for Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. NORTH AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Unique Market for Aircraft Leasing
Steady Improvement in Aviation Bodes Well for Aircraft Leasing Market
Regulatory Setup in the US Aviation Industry
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 28. North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. North American Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. North American 14-Year Perspective of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 31. North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. North American Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
A Mature Market for Aircraft Leasing
Continued Rise in LCCs Sustains Demand for Aircraft Leasing
Ireland – A Hub for Global Leasing Industry
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 33. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. European Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. European 14-Year Perspective of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 36. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. European Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview of Aircraft Leasing in Asia-Pacific
Indo-China Open Sky Policy Propels Aviation Industry
Focus on Select Regional Markets
China
India
Strategic Corporate Developments
BOC Aviation Limited (Singapore) – A Key Global Player
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 38. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. Asia-Pacific Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 41. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. Asia-Pacific Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview of the Aviation Market in the Middle East
Aircraft Leasing Market in the Middle East
Industry Structure
Emergence of Aviation Hubs Leads to Evolution of Major Leasing Companies
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 43. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 44. Middle East & Africa Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Middle East & Africa 14-Year Perspective of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 46. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Middle East & Africa Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics
Value Analytics

Table 48. Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. Latin America Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets Independently Analyzed with Leased Asset Portfolio Value in US$ Million for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Latin America 14-Year Perspective of Commercial Aircraft Leasing by Aircraft Type - Percentage Breakdown of Leased Asset Portfolio Value for Long Haul & Medium Distance Aircraft and Regional/Short Haul Aircraft Markets for the Years 2011, 2017 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 51. Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 52. Latin America Historic Review of Commercial Aircraft Leasing Market Analyzed with Leased Aircraft Fleet in Operation (Units) for the Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 119 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 122)
The United States (62)
Canada (6)
Japan (3)
Europe (31)
  France (2)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (8)
  Rest of Europe (19)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (10)
Middle East (6)
Latin America (2)
Africa (2)