Roland BergerTransport & Logistics25 min6 steps
Acquisition of the A321 XLR
Profitability analysis of the acquisition of a new aircraft for an airline.
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The brief
Your client is AeroFly, a European airline specializing in regional and domestic routes. The CEO has contacted you because they are considering the acquisition of the Airbus A321XLR, a new narrow-body aircraft with an extra-long range. This aircraft would allow for connecting secondary hubs to long-haul destinations with a limited passenger capacity.
The air transport market is constantly evolving, with strong pressure on profitability and a search for new growth opportunities.
The client's question
The CEO would like you to evaluate the strategic relevance and profitability of such an acquisition, with a target return on investment (ROI) within 3 years.
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