Airplane scarcity in Nigeria may worsen as airlines struggle to access new aircraft from global leasing firms. Aircraft leasing companies are running out of supply as global manufacturers struggle to meet delivery deadlines, forcing airlines to retain their old aircraft instead of renewing them, squeezing lessors’ operations. Leasing firms are releasing their aircrafts to 'highest bidders' and countries with low risk factors, leaving Nigerian airlines competing with global carriers for airplanes. Read also:  Airplane scarcity in Nigeria may worsen as airlines struggle to access new aircraft from global leasing firms. Aircraft leasing companies are running out of supply as global manufacturers struggle to meet delivery deadlines, forcing airlines to retain their old aircraft instead of renewing them, squeezing lessors’ operations. Leasing firms are releasing their aircrafts to 'highest bidders' and countries with low risk factors, leaving Nigerian airlines competing with global carriers for airplanes. Read also: