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Record number of planes grounded

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The impact of the global economic downturn continues to be felt by the aviation industry, as new figures reveal that a record total of almost 2,300 jet airliners are now parked. 1,167 aircraft were grounded last year, making 2008 the worst year for cutbacks since 2001.

According to data from Ascend, a leading provider of information and consultancy to the global aerospace industry, more than 11% of the global aircraft fleet of 20,293 is now in storage. Taking into account future decommissioning, that figure may even rise to match the 13% reached at the end of 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US. Then, the global fleet comprised only 15,950 planes, so a similar share in 2009 could mean a total of some 3,000 idle airliners.

Chris Seymour, Head of Market Analysis at Ascend, says, “The aviation fleet data shows that at least 400 more aircraft are scheduled to be cut during 2009, with groundings being announced almost daily. This is having a negative effect on aircraft values and lease rates, and creating real challenges for the aircraft financing community.”

Regional breakdowns also suggest that most regions have felt the impact of a weakening global economy. North American carriers have announced fleet reductions totaling almost 800 aircraft since mid-2008, while European carriers have parked over 450 aircraft and Asia/Pacific airlines at least 230. The Middle East region has not been affected to the same degree however, with Emirates airline announcing a planned 14 percent increase in capacity in 2009.

According to Seymour, the severe increase in aircraft groundings is a clear indication of drastic cost-cutting measures by airlines as they adjust to the challenging global economic climate, consumer belt-tightening and reduction in cargo traffic.

Fuente: http://www.avitrader.com/?P=View&K=9979

Aunque la notícia esté en inglés, lo importante es que se está incrementando el número de aviones "aparcados", es decir, que no van a volar. Todo esto, debido a la crisis actual.