Originally Posted by
ChalupaBatman
Yes, I believe you are correct. But leasing companies sell their aircraft all the time. Haven't we been on track to purchase many of the guppies that CAL had on lease? I'm not certain, but I think we do own most of our fleet now.
Slightly old news but shows the purchase off lease of existing aircraft.
https://aviationweek.com/awincommerc...d-airbus-a319s
And from the 2018 annual report: