The industry downcycle caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant drop in air traffic and an increased demand for aircraft parking. In this article, ACC’s experts revisit some of the solutions operators have adopted for aircraft storage, as well as key considerations and associated costs.

Since the onset of the pandemic, airlines have sought to tackle liquidity issues by leveraging unencumbered assets to raise the capital necessary to help them get through the downturn. One avenue in particular has gained traction among airlines that own assets and are looking to raise additional capital: a sale and leaseback (SLB).