Originally Posted by Marin 1K
Teh engines were'nt borrowed, they were repossesed; engines are typically leased separately from A/C. When Swiss Air ceased operating, ZRH aprons were crowded with A/C that had their engines repoed by the leasing companies.
It this really true? The a/c lease is seperate from the engine? Seems like the bank/leasing company would provide the financing for 100% of the plane? Could someone explain the thinking behind this? (i am serious, I just don't get it)
Also, FWIW I did look and SFORUNNER is correct 3 different banks/leasing companies own the 744's that are left at VCV.
Finally... back to one of my original questions.... If UA did have the capital (and need) to do this... about how long to get a airplane out of the desert and flying again?