December

Boullioun: and then there were four.... 01 December 2004

WestLB's decision to sell Boullioun has led to a fierce bidding competition ? and opened up the market for other leasing companies, including debis Airfinance. Alasdair Whyte analyses the last four.

A different sort of investor 01 December 2004

Steve Rimmer is well known as an aircraft and engine trader through Curtis & Company, Curtis Power and XS Aviation. But as he explained to Airfinance Journal, he is now working under an even better known brand: Guggenheim.

Malaysia lessor closes JOL 01 December 2004

Aircraft Management Services a new captive leasing company for Malaysia Airlines has closed a $105 million Japanese operating lease for a used 777-200ER.

Emissions trading 01 December 2004

Although the aviation downturn has delayed legislation, airlines will eventually have to find a way of paying for emissions, says Colleen Nelson, partner and head of UK law-firm asb's environmental practice.

BNP closes tax leases 01 December 2004

Gecas helps US Airways out 01 December 2004

US Airways has reached an agreement with Gecas and GE Engine Services for its aircraft leasing, financing and engine maintainance. The deal will provide the airline with short-term liquidity and reduce its debt.

Currency outlook: the rise and fall of a great currency 01 December 2004

Mike Halls reports on what the decline and fall of the world's mightiest currency will mean to aviation financiers.

Aeroflot signs $150m loan 01 December 2004

Calyon, ABN Amro, Société Générale and WestLB have been mandated to provide a three-year $150 million for Aeroflot. Some $100 million of the loan will be used to finance the first stage of the long-anticipated third terminal at Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Russia's largest airport.

Boeing and Northwest face pension probe 01 December 2004

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a handful of companies, including Boeing and Northwest Airlines, to provide information related to their pension accounting practices.

Debis AirFinance up for sale with Rothschild as advisor 01 December 2004

Debis AirFinance is looking for a new owner, with the lessor already in talks with a number of private equity companies. Rothschild is advising debis AirFinance's owners on the sale.

Export Credit survey 01 December 2004

Whether you love it or hate it, export credit has dominated the last 12 months, but this is just the beginning. By Victoria Pennington.

FedEx ordered to repay terrorism compensation 01 December 2004

After a two-year long skirmish, the US Department of Transportation has issued a final order to FedEx to repay about $29 million of the compensation it received under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act for financial loses arising from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the US.

Last word: The year ahead 01 December 2004

Airfinance Journal has consulted palms, tarot cards, tea leaves, crystal balls, horoscopes, goat entrails and even some economist forecasts to give you an exclusive peak at what will happen in 2005. (Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this forecast, we do not accept legal responsibility for consequences that may arise from anyone relying on it.)

US court rules against Aeroflot for contract breech 01 December 2004

The US Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling recognizing a 2002 Swiss arbitration decision against Aeroflot for $13 million plus all interest and litigation expenses.

May

Americas Deal of the Year – Aviation Capital keeps trying 01 May 2004