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December
Airfinance Journal presents an overview of 2007 from the perspective of the banks, airlines and lessors. Despite the credit crunch, the growth of European airlines shows no signs of slowing down. Siqalane Taho and Janet Du Chenne report.
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The credit crunch might be affecting liquidity levels, but airfinance banks are going back to basics in order to get through the storm. Janet Du Chenne reports.
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Despite volatility in the capital markets, bankers are feeling positive. Sophie Segal went to New York to find out what they think of the airfinance market and what they expect for the year ahead.
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Banks in the region have emerged almost without a blemish from the US sub-prime mortgage crisis, reports Will Roberts. But that does not mean it is a time for celebration.
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Two new clauses are set to change the insurance rules for financiers and lessors. Andrew Littlejohns and Jeffrey Wool explain.
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Airfinance Journal invited some leading players in the industry to discuss credit insurance.
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November
The enhanced equipment trust certificate is enjoying a good spell of popularity in the US. Sophie Segal finds out why.
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The new aircraft sector understanding will change the landscape for export credit deals.
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October
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September
It is time to find out what investors and operators think of today's commercial and regional aircraft.
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Export credit deals have always varied from one country to another, but the new aircraft sector understanding aims to change that. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.
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Siqalane Taho looks at the instruments that are proving to be the trendsetters in the aviation industry.
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The debt markets may be on shaky ground, but this does not stop airlines from taking advantage of a range of products to finance their fleets. Bankers share their thoughts on which structures are most popular and how they will fare in the coming years.
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July
The demise of Swissair is a saga that refuses to go away
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When an airline needs some tender loving care, Seabury Group answers the call. Chief executive John Luth spoke to Rossa McPhillips.
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How much capacity do monoline insurers have for wrapping capital markets deals?
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Russian aviation is investing a lot in Sukhoi's regional jet, but can it compete in the international market?
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June
Orders for regional aircraft have gone through the roof in the last year. But are financiers happy with the residual value of these aircraft?
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Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York, is impressed with London's ability to attract global financial institutions. Is the city more than just a financial centre of excellence? Natasha Yazdabadi, Rossa McPhillips and Janet Du Chenne investigate.
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May
Airfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.
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The contested Qantas takeover drama has finally come to an end. Natasha Yazdabadi has a behind the scenes look at the deal.
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South America has put its troubles behind it and is a market worthy of investment, with Brazil leading the way. Alex Lennane reports.
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By Rossa McPhillips and Tom Zaitsev
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Corporate jet sales are expected to boom in the next 20 years, although it might come at a price.
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Interest in engines is the new fashion. Natasha Yazdabodi reports from Airfinance Journal's latest roadshow.
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April
There is no doubting China's potential for aircraft and engine investors, but there are a variety of challenges to consider.
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Last year was a good 12 months for operating lessor initial public offerings, but several airlines also tapped the capital markets for funding. Natasha Yazdabadi reports on airlines that have opened up in the past year.
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About 12 months ago, the sound of popping champagne corks were heard in India as a growing middle class began to take to the skies in infinite numbers. Now that the bubbles have all but disappeared, the market is trying to turn explosive growth into profitability and is becoming more realistic about its ambitions.
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Airlines and lessors are diversifying their sources of funding through Shariah compliant deals. Janet Du Chenne reports
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The tendency towards airline credit has met its match in the form of asset risk. Rossa McPhillips reports.
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March
Aircraft demand for the next 20 years can count on support from the industry's leading banks. Natasha Yazdabadi reports on banking excellence in 2006 and reveals how these firms are best placed to meet airlines' ambitious expansion plans.
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A year since it was acquired by Terra Firma, a leaner and meaner Awas feels it is ready to become a top five aircraft lessor. Franklin Pray tells Janet Du Chenne how it will get there.
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A new day has dawned on the Indian aviation industry. Ritesh Gupta investigates the changes in this booming market.
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February
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2006 was the year of the lessor. Investor appetite for these companies was at its peak and acquisitions and IPOs were the norm. The Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year beholds a great year for aviation financing.