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Old 30th Sep 2019, 14:09
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foxcharliep2
 
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Originally Posted by Smooth Airperator
Since when do you have to BUY aircraft. More aircraft are leased than not. The brand and its reputation is worth something irrespective of fleet ownership
Exactly again - the brand name and reputation ( plus the slots ) are excellent for Condor and a big bonus, the ageing fleet of 75 and 76 is not.
And I don't see Condor buying or leasing newer aircraft anytime soon.
The "bridge loan" is only valid for 6 months and the buyers are not lining up outside their HQ....
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