Originally Posted by YOWkid
But unlike a few years ago, when anyone who wanted to launch an airline could wander into the Arizona desert and buy used planes from one of several massive open-air depots, these days the global aircraft market is hot. North American carriers may be going out of business like it's 2001, but in the Middle East, India and Asia, airlines are booming. India and China alone have orders pending for at least 60 Dreamliners, while any used aircraft are being snapped up.
Not sure where that conclusion comes from. There are still hundreds of surplus airliners in Arizona & California, and more being added daily (Delta 767s the latest). Now these may not be suitable for HMY's plans, although there are 747s and 777s parked which might serve as an interim type.