So, I just read that Loong Air is going public, and it turns out they're pretty reliant on leased aircraft. Makes me wonder how this is gonna play out for them. Leasing can be a smart move for some airlines - you get flexibility without the huge upfront costs. But on the flip side, it could be risky if the market shifts or if leasing costs rise.
I mean, we saw what happened with some other airlines that leaned too heavily on leasing. They got into trouble when their cash flow couldn't keep up. But maybe Loong Air's got a solid plan here? Hard to say without more details, especially since the full article's behind a paywall.
Anyone else got thoughts on this? Do you think Loong Air's doing the right thing by depending so much on leases? Or could this bite them later if things don't go as planned? I'd love to hear what you guys think about how leasing impacts an airline's long-term stability.
I mean, we saw what happened with some other airlines that leaned too heavily on leasing. They got into trouble when their cash flow couldn't keep up. But maybe Loong Air's got a solid plan here? Hard to say without more details, especially since the full article's behind a paywall.
Anyone else got thoughts on this? Do you think Loong Air's doing the right thing by depending so much on leases? Or could this bite them later if things don't go as planned? I'd love to hear what you guys think about how leasing impacts an airline's long-term stability.