More consolidation in the leasing market

As reports circulate in the media that a bid has been made by one aircraft lessor to purchase another, it seems further consolidation in this space is coming. Although none of the speculation reported by other media channels can as yet be confirmed by any of the parties concerned, the news has the industry talking. Any sale follows on the heels of Avolon’s stake sale to Bohai Leasing, which has had a substantial effect on the sector. Avolon’s IPO and stake sale has effectively repriced the sector and regenerated interest in the US dollar denominated cashflows of the aircraft leasing