The AirAsia A220 Order: A Masterclass in Southeast Asian Fleet Strategy
150 aircraft, one bold move, and a complete shift in regional valuation. The announcement on May 6, 2026, that AirAsia has firmed up 150 Airbus A220-300s sent shockwaves through the regional market. But this isn’t just a fleet expansion; it’s a technical pivot. By opting for a 160-seat high-density configuration, AirAsia is effectively bridging the […]
The Scarcity Premium: Why Mid-Life Narrowbodies are the New Gold in 2026
In a world waiting for new aircraft, the old guard is proving its worth. The traditional 25-year depreciation curve for aircraft has officially been rewritten. As of May 2026, we are witnessing a phenomenon I call the “Supply Chain Squeeze.” With major OEMs still struggling to clear a massive backlog of 17,000 aircraft, the “mid-life” […]