Boeing Forecasts Sufficient Capital for Aviation Finance

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Boeing (BA) projects continued funding into aircraft financing despite COVID-19 challenges, emphasizing the aviation sector's resilience. The 2021 Current Aircraft Finance Market Outlook reveals a 40% decrease in delivery funding volume to $59 billion compared to 2019. Key financing sources include cash, bank debt, and capital markets. The report suggests ongoing liquidity for aircraft financing, though stresses in bank debt markets persist. Boeing forecasts passenger traffic growth at 4% annually, with the global fleet expected to reach 48,400 aircraft by 2039.

Positive

• Liquidity remains in the market, indicating investor confidence.
• Capital markets for aviation saw a 70% increase compared to 2019.

Negative

• Commercial aircraft delivery funding volume fell by 40% from 2019.
• Bank debt utilization decreased significantly as a financing option.

CHICAGO, April 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects global and diversified funding will continue to flow into the aircraft financing sector as the aviation sector navigates the global pandemic and vaccine deployment continues to accelerate.

"Financiers and investors understand the industry's resilience and the long-term fundamentals that make aircraft a valuable asset class," said Tim Myers, president of Boeing Capital Corporation. "Despite the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the global aerospace industry, there generally continues to be liquidity in the market for our customers, and we expect it to further improve as travel begins to rebound."

The 2021 Current Aircraft Finance Market Outlook (CAFMO), the first published since 2019, reflects Boeing's near-term view of market dynamics and assesses financing sources for new commercial airplane deliveries. Due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, the 2021 CAFMO excludes its customary one- and five-year industry financing projections.

"Industry fundamentals continue to show varying degrees of strength in different markets depending on the regional trends of the global pandemic," Myers said. "We expect that capital will continue to be routed into the sector by established players and as new entrants seek opportunities during the industry's recovery."

The 2021 CAFMO reports the aircraft financing environment ended 2020 with enough liquidity to finance deliveries, but with stresses particularly in the bank debt and tax equity markets. The 2021 CAFMO, an introductory video and regional financing data is available at www.boeing.com/CAFMO. Select highlights include the following:

- At the industry level, commercial aircraft delivery funding volume totaled $59 billion, a 40% decrease from 2019 levels.

- The top sources of Boeing delivery financing were cash, bank debt and capital markets, and 100% of Boeing deliveries were financed by third parties.

- Aircraft lessors executed a significant volume of sale-leaseback transactions, and the industry-wide leased fleet climbed to 46%.

- Capital markets for aviation volumes were 70% higher than 2019.

- Commercial banks shored up the aviation industry's need for liquidity early in the pandemic, but long-term bank debt became one of the less utilized forms of financing.

- Institutional investors and funds continued to seek aviation exposure, stepping up as some financiers paused and sector credit spreads widened.

- Export credit agencies remain a small but important funding source during the pandemic.

- Credit-enhanced financing saw further progress as a complementary funding source, totaling to 4% of the financing mix for Boeing deliveries.

The Boeing 2020 Commercial Market Outlook, a separate annual 20-year forecast addressing the market for commercial airplanes and services, projects passenger traffic growth at an average rate of 4% per year. The global commercial fleet is expected to reach 48,400 by 2039, up from 25,900 airplanes today.

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Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security systems, and global services. As a top U.S. exporter, the company supports commercial and government customers in more than 150 countries and leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in its people and future growth.

Boeing Capital Corporation is a global provider of financing solutions. A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, Boeing Capital offers asset-backed lending and leasing, concentrating on assets that are critical to the core operations of Boeing customers. Boeing Capital's primary mission is to support the other Boeing business units by ensuring customers have the financing they need to buy and take delivery of their Boeing products.

Contact:
Peter Pedraza
Boeing Communications
1-312-618-8998
peter.p.pedraza@boeing.com

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FAQ

What does Boeing project for aircraft financing in 2021?

Boeing forecasts sufficient capital flow into aircraft financing despite pandemic challenges, as outlined in the 2021 Current Aircraft Finance Market Outlook.

How much did commercial aircraft delivery funding volume decrease?

The funding volume for commercial aircraft deliveries totaled $59 billion in 2020, marking a 40% decrease from 2019 levels.

What are the top financing sources for Boeing deliveries?

The primary financing sources for Boeing deliveries include cash, bank debt, and capital markets.

What is the expected growth rate for passenger traffic according to Boeing?

Boeing expects passenger traffic to grow at an average rate of 4% per year.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected aircraft financing?

The pandemic has created stresses in the bank debt and tax equity markets while maintaining liquidity for aircraft financing.