The Real Reason Airlines Don’t Own Their Planes

The Hustle May 29, 2025
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Most people assume airlines own the planes they fly. *Want to know more about the tech changing how we travel?* 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/71f100 But in reality, over half of the world’s commercial aircraft are leased from third-party companies—some of which have no direct involvement in flying at all. In this video, we break down how the airline leasing industry works, why it became the standard, and how it quietly reshaped the economics of air travel. From the cost of buying a plane to the role of Irish tax laws, and even how leasing companies avoid liability after major crashes—we trace the story of how airlines gave up ownership to survive. Subscribe to The Hustle: 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3l Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3kln About HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers. #TheHustle #HubSpot

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