My point (in response to a previous post highlighting the high cost of purchasing new aircraft), was nothing more than leasing being an alternative to outright purchase.
My point: Leasing a new airplane is as expensive if not more expensive than buying and financing a new airplane. Why take on expensive assets that you don't use in the winter....
who in the mind of the travelling public is associated with ageing aircraft
No, that is only put in the mind of the travelling public by
people scaremongering on "professional" pilot forums. At the same time curious
pax is spot on that a lot of airlines fly older airplanes. It is all down to economics and maintenance. Airlines don't buy new fleets based on the planespotter comments as mentioned in this thread.
Rant over
