In the global market context of civil aircraft procurement, analytical processes have been radically refined over the last few years, as a response to ever-growing competitive pressures. Buying the Big Jets is a valuable examination of the current practices in aircraft evaluation and selection. It clarifies the new fleet-planning methodologies and defines decision-making processes relevant to today’s environment. The book offers a practical insight into how aircraft selection decisions are being made for a wide range of airlines and market conditions.