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Outlook 2026: Projected Values, Lease Rates, and Manufacturing Output
As the global aviation industry moves into 2026, the consensus among analysts and industry observers paints a picture of strong underlying demand paired with persistent production constraints and a tightening economic backdrop. For appraisers, lessors, airline management teams, and financiers this means navigating a landscape where aircraft values and lease…

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January 12, 2026
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Testing the Avionics Nervous System
Why next-generation avionics validation is becoming a value driver for aircraft leases. Avionics are the nervous system of the modern aircraft, and the way those systems are tested is evolving almost as quickly as the technology itself. Software-defined architectures, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted functions, rising cybersecurity expectations, and shifting certification standards…

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January 12, 2026
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777X: The Long Game in Boeing’s Turnaround Playbook
As the calendar turns into mid-January 2026, Boeing’s 777X remains a study in patience. Once positioned as a relatively swift successor to the hugely successful 777-300ER, the 777X is now officially not expected to complete certification until sometime in 2026, pushing entry into service into 2027. That places the program…

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January 12, 2026
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The Software-Defined Cockpit Takes Control
If one avionics trend is set to dominate 2026, it is the decisive shift from hardware-led cockpit upgrades to software-defined avionics. The idea has been circulating for years, but this year it’s on pace to become the organizing principle for how flight decks are designed, certified, valued, and kept competitive.…

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January 12, 2026
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2025: A Year of Solid Output, Stubborn Bottlenecks, and Pricing Power That Wouldn't Quit
With the books closed on 2025 and the industry catching its breath in January 2026, the year now reads as one of measured recovery rather than outright acceleration. Production was materially stronger than 2024 and broadly resilient across the major OEMs, even as familiar constraints such as supply chain snags…

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January 12, 2026
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Powering the Skies in 2026: Engine Struggles Continue to Bedevil Lessors and OEMs
As the new year gets underway, the commercial aircraft engine landscape finds itself at a confluence of unprecedented demand, lingering technical and supply chain challenges, and a maintenance infrastructure straining under peak loads. For airlines, lessors, appraisers, and financiers trying to assess asset values and future earnings, understanding how major…

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January 12, 2026
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777X’s Avionics Innovations are Fueling Boeing’s Comeback
The Boeing 777X is a generational leap in long-haul aircraft design that blends proven engineering with cutting-edge avionics, particularly in the flight deck, to help Boeing reclaim its competitive edge. For years, Boeing has faced intense pressure from Airbus in wide-body markets, while internal delays and certification challenges have hampered…

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January 12, 2026
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Spotlight: Why the A321neo Will Continue to Thrive in 2026
The persistent supply squeeze is reshaping narrowbody demand. As 2026 proceeds, one of the most under-reported yet industry-reshaping trends isn’t flashy technology or new routes—it’s a persistent supply-side bottleneck that is tightening global aircraft availability and, in turn, boosting demand, lease rates, and residual values for efficient narrowbody jets. The…

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January 12, 2026
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