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December
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.
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US Airways' merger with America West was a great accomplishment for both airlines. Doug Parker, president and CEO, is confident that it will succeed.
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Eight countries have ratified the Cape Town Convention, which will be implemented in March. Victoria Pennington speaks to some of the people who made it happen.
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UK banks remain a force in the aviation finance market in the face of growing European competition. Three of the UK's most prominent bankers shared their views in a roundtable discussion.
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Iberia has three A340-600s due for delivery in 2006 and is hoping to finance them using Spanish operating leases (SOLs). Other Spanish banks are keen emulate the success of Caja Madrid and Royal Bank of Scotland, which arranged the first SOL for Iberia in September.
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A Japanese operating lease (JOL) for one Air Europa 737-800 was one of the first transactions closed by Natexis Transport Finance (NTF), the new subsidiary bank of Natexis Banques Populaire, that focuses solely on air finance
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Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM) has arranged a $1.2 billion warehousing facility to fund aircraft acquisitions
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There are 11 banks bidding for THY Turkish Airlines' mandate to provide financing for 22 A330s, A321s, A320s and 737-800s. Even though the request for proposals was issued in March, THY's Boeing deliveries have been delayed because of the machinists' strike, and the airline is taking its time to make a final decision on the Airbus aircraft.
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Air New Zealand (AirNZ) has closed an export credit financing for two 777-200ERs and a spare Rolls-Royce Trent 895 engine. BNP Paribas was sole mandated lead arranger.
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Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace, the leading Russian aviation newswire, looks at the development of airlines in the central Asian states.
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There were lots of orders at the Dubai Airshow, but one letter of intent was far more intriguing than the others. On the fourth day of the show, by which time many journalists and exhibitors had left, Sukhoi, the Russian aircraft manufacturer, announced a $500 million order for 20 Russian Regional Jets (RRJ), with a further 20 options.
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Transmile Air, the Malaysian freight, air cargo and aircraft services company, has raised $115 million in five-year loans from mandated lead arranger HSBC. HSBC took $16 million.
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British Airways (BA) has closed a Yen facility to help it finance maturing Japanese leverage leases (JLLs).
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Four banks were involved in the financing of the recently concluded lease between China Southern Airlines (CSA) and Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (Sale).
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There were a few large orders announced at the Dubai Airshow this year, and while Low-Cost Aircraft Leasing's (LCAL) order for six 787s was not the biggest, it arguably was the most interesting.
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November
While manufacturer financings are never easy, Bombardier's Raspro 2005 succeeded in making more than a billion dollars of finance. Alexandra Cain examines the deal.
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Steve Thompson, editor of Concise Aerospace, the leading Russian aviation newswire, looks at how Russian airlines are paying import taxes.
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Bankruptcy meant that the Fairchild Dornier 328 Jet never really found a market, and with Delta parking aircraft, its value is unlikely to recover.
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Demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the Middle East is set to expand significantly over the next few years. External MRO providers are eager to win their share of the enlarged market but they will face tough local competition. Alison Tucker reports.
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Rising fuel prices are increasing pressure on manufacturers to improve engine efficiency. Geoff Hearn looks at how IAE and CFM are reacting to the problem.
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October
Converted passenger aircraft are becoming more popular with financiers to help bolster residual values. Geoff Hearn reports.
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Renewed interest in 747 freighters has made it likely that Boeing will launch the 747 Advanced. Geoff Hearn examines how the compares to the A380F.
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JetBlue's order for 100 ERJ 190s endorsed Embraer's promise that the aircraft will be the highlight of the 100-seater market.
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As the popularity of engine leasing increases, existing players are becoming wary of market saturation but that is good news for airlines. Andrew McGuinness reports.
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September
It was close competition between the big two major manufacturers for the 2005 Airfinance Journal Investors' and Operators' Poll, but this year Boeing is the victor.
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Air cargo is thought to be the most stable area of aviation, particularly in Asia but growth is slowing. Dominic Jones reports.
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Like all Boeing executives, Scott Carson, vice-president of sales, is proud of his company and is confident of its future.
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Airbus is involved in a price war with Boeing, and the battle for orders is looking close. None of this, though, seems to worry John Leahy, Airbus' chief operating officer.
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August
Airbus looks set to launch the A350. But can it compete with the 787. By Geoff Hearn.
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June
In the first of two articles, Adam Pilarski of Avitas deconstructs the idea that there is too much capacity in the market and argues that consolidation is not the answer.
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Asian start-ups are finding it difficult to find fleet financing. As more airlines are muscling in on the lucrative Asian markets, this is set to become much worse. Airfinance Journal reports.
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Latin American airlines are upbeat and looking for investment. Alexandra Lennane reports from Panama and Brazil.
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In the first of a new regular section looking at aircraft values, Victoria Pennington asked three appraisers to consider one of the original middle-of-the market aircraft.
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The two South Korean airline securitizations will not be the only Asian deals closed this year. Dominic Jones reports.
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May
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.
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April
Escalation formulas mean that many aircraft being delivered are costing far more than their market value. How long, asks Alasdair Whyte, can manufacturers can keep taking money from their most loyal customers?
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March
The world air cargo market is growing and much of this growth will be reliant on converted aircraft. But as Alexandra Cain discovers, knowing which conversions to finance and when, can be a tricky process.
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February
Engine leasing is the trendy new market for banks and lessors. Alexandra Cain takes a look at the new entrants and asks the old guard what their chances of success are.
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Proposed reforms may close the Japanese operating lease to airlines. Dominic Jones reports on a pessimistic group of arrangers.