December

SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT 01 December 2005

Maintenance records are often neglected and dismissed as a technical issue by aircraft financiers, but how many have considered what their aircraft is worth without them. Alexandra Cain reports.

Babcock & Brown closes warehousing facility 01 December 2005

Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM) has arranged a $1.2 billion warehousing facility to fund aircraft acquisitions

Stone sues Continental then heads for Akerman Senterfitt 01 December 2005

"They were betting that Thatcher Stone was some ignorant [jerk] who didn't know how to get money out of Continental. They picked the wrong guy," says Thatcher Stone, who recently joined law firm Akerman Senterfitt.

ACG bonds get good reception in US and Europe 01 December 2005

Aviation Capital Group's (AGC) portfolio securitization priced in mid-December had been premarketed and were well received, particularly in the US and Asia. The total value of the issuance is $1.866 billion, the biggest lessor securitization since 1996. UBS Warburg is arranging the deal.

JOL market update 01 December 2005

By Robert E Melson, Jr & Hisao Hirose of Latham & Watkins.

November

A DUBLINER'S GUIDE 01 November 2005

Patrick O'Brien, tax partner and Dubliner, guides you through the streets of Dublin and recommends the best attractions and bars if you have a spare afternoon in this famous Irish city.

October

JOLs closing despite tax law uncertainty 01 October 2005

Dim sum and shopping 01 October 2005

Hong Kong is one of the world's most exciting cities. From shopping in The Landmark to sightseeing nd experiencing the bustling harbour and the peacefulness of the countryside, Hong Kong has everything. Emma Casdagli, regional head of asset finance in Asia for Clifford Chance, shares her experiences of her adopted city.

September

Cargolux finances two 747s 01 September 2005

Czech Airlines mandates Natexis and BNP 01 September 2005

South African fined for anti-competitive behaviour 01 September 2005

Class action lawsuits over Air France crash 01 September 2005

Taiwanese Airlines to fly over China 01 September 2005

Government intervenes to end Asiana strike 01 September 2005

August

Clyde & Co merges with Beaumont and Son 01 August 2005

Bosphorus loses war sanctions case 01 August 2005

SAS loses $47 million appeal 01 August 2005

June

Trouble in paradise 01 June 2005

Hawaiian Airlines successfully exited Chapter 11 on June 2, less than two years after it filed for bankruptcy protection. But this was only with a little help from the FBI, reports Victoria Pennington.

Operation China 01 June 2005

Avoid the pitfalls of operating leasing in China with Adam Law and William Ho's essential guide to the regulations.

Aircraft financier sentenced to four years in prison 01 June 2005

May

Court GrantsJetsgo extension 01 May 2005

Deals of the Year 2004: Last year's stars 01 May 2005

Although a shadow is still hanging over the US and fuel prices are steadily rising, the global aviation market rebounded strongly in 2004 – and the deals that closed reflect this.

US appeal judge overturns United Airlines' fight to fend off repossessions on aircraft 01 May 2005

Vietnam Airlines has French assets frozen 01 May 2005

Air Sahara fights back over loss of pilots 01 May 2005

April

Don't blame the workers 01 April 2005

One of the biggest costs for nearly every airline is labour. But this is not why airlines lose money, says Ingo Marowsky,aviation secretary, for the International Transport Workers' Federation, the global trade union federation.

Sultanate of Oman signs Cape Town Convention in time for Ex-Im discount 01 April 2005

UAL wins repossession fight 01 April 2005

US IRS attacks Latin American carriers 01 April 2005

A funny thing happened on the way to the airport 01 April 2005

March

Fast Freeman finished Freshfields 01 March 2005

French suspend tax lease approvals 01 March 2005