The economics of acquiring used 727s, Issue 5 May/Jun 1999
Issue 05 May/Jun 1999
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The age of 727s about to be retired by the US majors means lessors
investors may only be able to make a business case for freighter
conversion with younger and higher-powered aircraft. The older examples
will have to find other markets where weaker lease rates for passenger
aircraft can support their lower capital costs.