Current Financial Considerations in Airline Aircraft Acquisitions

Better profits, improved image on the stock market, and the better financing position with these basic conditions, are the outstanding financial considerations today. Other aspects include the benefits of investment tax credits, the continuing opportunity to benefit therefrom, with the substantial purchase commitments running into 1968 and 1969. Leasing as a vehicle is getting greater consideration, with advantages and disadvantages. Financing assistance by manufacturers is increased evidence of the strong competition in a buyers’ market. A continuing strong economy is key to airline realization of potential heavy cash flow adequate to service the sizable purchase commitments.