Welcome to the second edition of Point-to-Point, a quarterly report on financial issues in commercial aviation. Each edition discusses topics relevant to airplane financing and investments, including current market trends, Boeing analysis, product improvements and upcoming events. Please let us know if you'd like to continue receiving this quarterly newsletter designed for aircraft financiers, investors, and operators. We welcome your feedback!


The Trend of Future Air Travel: Growing Frequencies and Nonstops
Point-to-Point Service Gives Passengers More Nonstop Choices
787 - A Superior Investment Value
Investors' & Operators' Poll - A Clean Boeing Sweep
Alternatives to Direct Purchase Help the Industry Grow
Noteworthy Developments
Upcoming Events


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The Trend of Future Air Travel: Frequencies and Nonstops Continue To Grow

While both Boeing and Airbus see a vibrant commercial airplane market, the two companies disagree markedly on the future mix of airplane sizes—producing two different strategies and product lines. Read more >>



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Point-to-Point Service Gives Passengers More Nonstop Choices

Clearly, the growth of point-to-point service does not mean that hubs will disappear. It simply means that airlines gain new opportunities to reduce congestion at hubs and to operate hubs more efficiently. And passengers have more opportunities to fly nonstop to their destinations. Read more >>



Realistic Market View Makes 787 a Superior Investment Value

Asked by Boeing to present the investor's point of view, Tom Hollahan of Citigroup says, "From the standpoint of the financier, Boeing got the development process exactly right in the 787." Read more >>



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Boeing Airplanes Score Clean Sweep With Investors and Operators

Investors and airline operators have validated the Boeing product strategy in the 2005 Airfinance Journal Investors' and Operators' Poll, with Boeing airplanes ranking in the top four spots and in seven out of the top ten positions. Read more >>



John N. Feren
Vice President
Boeing Commercial
Airplanes Leasing and
Asset Management

Alternatives to Direct Purchase Help the Industry Grow

Boeing Leasing and Asset Management is responsible for marketing and placing Boeing products with our customers. The group maintains regular contact with customers in order to be ready to support their evolving business requirements. Read more >>

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