SMBC chief expects new aircraft to be favoured in recovery despite cheap fuel

PW1100G on A320neo.

Source: Airbus

SMBC Aviation Capital chief executive Peter Barrett expects airlines will resist the temptation to favour older, less-efficient aircraft over new metal in the current low-fuel-price environment as capacity is restored in the recovery.

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