The Lingering Effects of Airline Bailouts w/David Yu

<p>Despite receiving billions in government bailouts, the world’s airlines are struggling and will continue to do so.    </p> <p>Bank bailouts and state financial assistance have certainly done their part to provide lifelines, but this path is not the most sustainable path forward.   </p> <p>Will the aid and bailouts do more to help the industry or hurt it? Are there any viable alternatives?  </p> <p>In this episode, renowned airline, finance expert, and author of Aircraft Valuation, David Yu returns to the show to share how financial assistance will impact our industry moving forward.</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Instead of relying on financial assistance, airline carriers need to take the pain now. Get into a more sustainable state to set yourself up for long-term growth. -David Yu</p> <p style="text-align: center;"></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode </p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <ul> <li>Why leaning on aid isn’t a long-term solution:  Financial assistance and bailouts are attractive options, but they cannot be relied upon for too long. Waiting on aid will only delay the inevitable for many airlines and leasing companies.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Why we shouldn’t expect a second round of bailouts:  While airlines have received a lot of financial assistance, other industries have not. Governments are now being forced to look at a wider swath of bailout needs.  </li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Why banks will become less accommodating:  Banks have been generally amenable in the wake of COVID-19, but that might not always be the case. There is only so much the financial institutions can do.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Guest Bio- </p> <p>David Yu is the Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, and co-founder of aviation investing and financing firm, Inception Aviation Holdings. A recognized expert in cross-border finance and investing, David is also the Executive Director Asia of IBA Group, a