Question

You work in a Finance department and are asked to analyze the economics of an existing jet, which would be retired in four years. A new jet is purchased each time a jet is retired because the CEO travels regularly. If other managers use the existing jet, the company would save $1,000,000 each year on commercial airline flights, however, operating costs (e.g. fuel, maintenance) for the existing jet would be $700,000 greater each year, and the jet would need to be replaced at the end of three years instead of four. Assume the company does not pay taxes. The opportunity cost of capital is 8%. Assume a new jet costs $10 million and has a life of ten years. Assume GE would not allow other managers to use a new jet.

Should the company allow other officers to use the existing jet (i.e. allow managers to use the existing jet for three years, but not use the new jet)?

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