Aircraft & Manufacturers

UTair closes 737 power- by- the- hour deal

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:29:52 GMT

Russian carrier mandates AJW Aviation for component support of 37 737s.

Atlas Air prices US Ex-Im Bond

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:19:06 GMT

Investors oversubscribe a bond backed by the North America ECA to acquire a 747-87F aircraft.

FlyBe sells Gatwick slots

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has sold 25 slot pairs to Easyjet for Â£20 million.

GE Aviation expands Delaware facility

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The company plans to invest $27 million and add up to 70 jobs in the next five years.

Iberia leases three A320s

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:59 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital is set to deliver the aircraft.

Lloyds’ portfolio receives bids

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:26 GMT

The bank has mandated BOC Aviation to sell its remaining 11 aircraft.

Virgin Australia closes 737 s/lb

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:12 GMT

ILFC delivers third of five 737-800s to the carrier.

GE Aviation appoints mature fleet director

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:51 GMT

Engine manufacturer names mature fleet strategy director.

SkyWest orders 40 E175s

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Order includes an additional 60 reconfirmable options and 100 purchase rights.

Update: US Airways prices $1.6 billion term loan

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The deal, which priced inside guidelines, is the first financing to explicitly recognise a potential merger between US Airways and American Airlines.

Oak Hill sells two used jets

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:57:42 GMT

Private equity firm sells A319 and 737-300.

Air India issues engine RFP

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:41:29 GMT

The flag carrier is seeking up to $34 million to purchase three spare CFM engines.

Sukhoi reports rejected take off

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:14:28 GMT

An alarm signalling engine computer failure caused the rejected take off.

Exclusive: Brazil enforces Cape Town Convention

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil has today published the decree to implement the Cape Town Convention,

Southwest converts order to 737 Max-7

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

US airline becomes first customer for Boeingï¿½s 737 Max-7.

Clyde & Co adds MENA partner

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:39:11 GMT

Sidanth Rajagopal joins the firm’s Dubai office from Clasis Law.

Boeing resumes 787 deliveries

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:33:56 GMT

All Nippon Airways receives first modified Dreamliner.

Avia denies selling 737 portfolio to VTB

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:54 GMT

The lessor says it is in discussions with VTB for financing the 737 order.

THY finalises order for 70 737s

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:16:58 GMT

Turkish flag carrier firms $6.9 billion order with Boeing.

Ilyushin agrees Sukhoi contract

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:21:55 GMT

Ilyushin Finance and Sukhoi plan to sign a contract for 20 Superjet 100s at the Paris Airshow.

Pennant Aviation LLC acquires A310s

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:50:57 GMT

Amentum arranges the sale of two A310s on behalf of HSH Nordbank.

US Airways preps $1.6 billion term loan

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:46:30 GMT

US carrier arranges term loan to refinance existing debt.

ANA to resume 787 flights in June

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:42:27 GMT

The Japanese carrier will start flying the Dreamliner from June 1.

Bombardier posts Q1 revenue boost

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:22:38 GMT

Canada-based Bombardier reports profit rise for first quarter of 2013.

Boeing hikes 787 production rate

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:00:17 GMT

The manufacturer rolls out first Dreamliner at increased production rate.

Air Via receives A320

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:17:07 GMT

Awas delivers second A320-200 to Bulgarian charter airline.

Boeing states capital markets will fill ECA gap

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:10:12 GMT

Boeing Capital MD says capital markets will help fund aircraft deliveries as airlines pull back from ECA support.

Analysis: Russia welcomes foreign jets

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:24:56 GMT

Big Russian airlines are aggressively ordering western aircraft, encouraged by a relaxation in regulations and access to more diversified funding. Regional aircraft are still impaired by high fees, reports Yana Palagacheva, but there are hopes this may change soon.

Canada certifies Avro RJ

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:12:29 GMT

Leasing company Falko Regional Aircraft eyes Canadian market.

Airstream arranges 737 sales

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:02:37 GMT

The remarketer has sold five Royal Air Maroc operated 737-500s.

Aerostar posts 30% profit rise

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:18:22 GMT

Aerospace company attributes profits to its commercial aircraft MRO business.

Gates appoints senior executives

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:51:32 GMT

GA Telesis’ Finnish MRO subsidiary adds three new senior executives.

GA Telesis acquires MRO provider

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:48:56 GMT

GA Telesis buys Finnish Engine Services to expand its European MRO offering.

Air Astana receives A320

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:33:18 GMT

The carrier takes delivery of a new A320 with sharlets.

Azerbaijan Airlines receives last A340s

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

AJW Capital Partners delivers two A340-500s to the carrier.

Aer Arann takes first ATR72-600

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:52:24 GMT

Dublin-based carrier receives first of eight ATR72-600s on order.

Shandong leases two 737s

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:56:05 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital is the lessor on the deal.

Qatar Airways resumes 787 flights

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier's five Dreamliners are due to be back in service in mid-May.

Wizz Air receives A320

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:06:33 GMT

The carrier takes delivery of first A320 with sharklets.

Ilyushin- Sukhoi deal delayed

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:46:51 GMT

Ilyushin Finance expects to sign the contract by the end of May.

Boeing wins 737 order

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:33:02 GMT

An unidentified customer has ordered 50 narrowbodies.

AJW buys A340

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:33:02 GMT

AJW Capital Partners has purchased one A340-600.

Aeroflot receives fourth 777

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:39:30 GMT

The carrier takes delivery of its fourth 777-300ER.

KfW IPEX- Bank lends $1.5 billion in 2012

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The bank financed more than 40 aircraft in 2012.

Lufthansa closes Jol financing

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:44:07 GMT

KGAL arranges the financing for one A380 aircraft.

Small Planet Airlines renews fleet

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The charter company is replacing 737s with A320s.

Latam receives A320s

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:03:29 GMT

Lan and Tam take delivery of one A320 with sharklets each.

CAS signs 60 Airbus aircraft deal

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

China Aviation Supplies orders 42 A320 family and 18 A330 aircraft.

New York conference: ECAs expect to do less aviation deals

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:57 GMT

Coface, US Ex-Im, and BNDES confirm engagement with capital market structures.

Update: Boeing to begin modifying 787s

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:39:23 GMT

VP and general manager of the 787 programme sees no ongoing impact on the aircraft value.

Transaero leases Tu-204-100C

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:32:50 GMT

Ilyushin Finance delivers first cargo aircraft to the carrier.

Boeing to begin modifying 787s

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:57:31 GMT

The US FAA has approved battery improvements.

Adria leases two A319 to Jat Airways

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:19:47 GMT

The Slovenian carrier now has 10 aircraft left in its fleet.

Air Berlin renews lease

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:23:27 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital extends Air Berlin’s lease on a 737-800.

Aigle Azur leases A320

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:58:03 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital is leasing the aircraft.

Deals of the Year 2012: Engine deal

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Willis Lease Finance Corporation.

Deals of the Year 2012: Used aircraft deal

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thomas Cook.

Update: GA Telesis signs agreement with Star Air

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:43:16 GMT

GA Telesis signs CF6-80A thrust reverser support agreement with the Danish carrier.

Air Algerie seeks 16 jets

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:24:37 GMT

The carrier published the notice in local newspaper El Moudjahid.

Wizz Air secures A320 financing

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Hungarian carrier agrees PDPs and sale and leasebacks with ICBC Leasing.

Aeroflot leases A320

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:44:05 GMT

Awas delivers third A320- 200 to the Russian carrier.

GA Telesis signs agreement with Star Air

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:45:49 GMT

MRO and financing provider agrees total fleet support program with Danish airline.

Volaris receives A320

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:01:20 GMT

The Mexican carrier takes delivery of first A320 with sharklets.

Icelandair acquires 757s

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:12:29 GMT

The carrier has acquired the two jets for an undisclosed amount.

Aer Lingus leases A319

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:19:47 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital delivered the aircraft.

Update: Airstream remarketing ex-Kingfisher ATRs

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:02:55 GMT

The remarketer has been mandated to sell two 2005 vintage ATR72-500s.

Embraer delivers 17 jets in Q1 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer's backlog stands at $13.3 billion.

Japan conference: ECA Jolcos a niche structure

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:27:47 GMT

Export credit agency backed Japanese operating leases with call options are only viable for about five airlines in the world.

Japan conference: Japanese banks eye ECA debt

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:07:19 GMT

Bank appetite for export credit debt is high, but local currency is preferred.

Aerolíneas Argentinas leases 737s

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:22:44 GMT

Air Lease Corporation is leasing eight 737-800 aircraft to the carrier.

S7 receives A320

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:18:56 GMT

Air Lease Corporation delivered the aircraft to the Russian carrier.

Aeroflot leases A320

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:13:03 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital delivered the aircraft.

Sichuan leases A330

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:14:36 GMT

Air Lease Corporation delivered the widebody.

Falko to expand portfolio over coming weeks

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:41:25 GMT

Regional aircraft lessor expects to close new aircraft acquisitions soon.

Jetstar Japan to lease 11th A320

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:41:07 GMT

The LCC will lease the narrowbody from Jackson Square Aviation

Japan conference: India exposes possible Cape Town weaknesses

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:32:30 GMT

Repossession issues in India have revealed possible weaknesses in enforcing rights under the Cape Town Convention.

Air France considers A380 options

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:19:59 GMT

The flag carrier is set to approach the market in the next two months to discuss financing options for two upcoming A380 deliveries.

Japan conference: 787 brought Japanese lenders back

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:10:45 GMT

Japanese lenders are returning to the air finance market partly due to the fact 35% of the Dreamliner is manufactured in Japan.

Azerbaijan Airlines agrees 787 power-by-the-hour parts deal

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:27:54 GMT

Carrier contracts A J Walter Aviation and British Airways Engineering for Dreamliner component support.

Sideral acquires 737-400SF

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:10:31 GMT

Sideral Air Cargo contracts Aeronautical Engineers to offer converted Boeing 737-400SF.

Embraer sells two E190s

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:58:24 GMT

Aerolineas Argentina buys two E190 jets directly from the manufacturer.

Sky Airline receives A319

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:53:06 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital delivers third A319-100 aircraft to the carrier.

Orix adds six aircraft in Q1 2013

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:49:26 GMT

The lessor replaces six aircraft in the first quarter of the year.

NAC orders Q400s

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:20:08 GMT

Nordic Aviation Capital orders four aircraft from Bombardier.

Airstream remarketing ex-Kingfisher ATRs

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:54:26 GMT

The remarketer has been mandated to sell two 2005 vintage ATR72-500s.

Update: Sberbank orders 12 737s

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:57:55 GMT

Transaero Airlines will receive the aircraft between 2015 and 2017.

Boeing completes 787 battery tests

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:17:28 GMT

The manufacturer has finished final flight tests for its new design 787 batteries.

Airbus begins US assembly line construction

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015.

Sberbank orders 12 737s

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft will be leased to Transaero Airlines.

Spain is "Europe's India"

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Aircraft owner says difficulties he is experiencing in repossessing aircraft from bankrupt Spanish carrier Islas Airways may threaten aircraft financing in the country.

Update: Sukhoi to replace SSJ100s for Aeroflot

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer will repurchase 10 SSJ100s for $19 million each.

Aeroflot receives 777

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:01:51 GMT

The carrier has taken delivery of its third Boeing 777-300ER.

HSH Nordbank sells A310F

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:09 GMT

Amentum arranges aircraft sale to Pennant Aviation LLC.

IAG firms Dreamliner order

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:28:26 GMT

British Airways is set to receive 18 more Boeing 787s.

Aeroflot receives A320

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:53:21 GMT

Awas delivers second A320 to the carrier.

Update: How MRO shops are coping with leased fleets

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:11:55 GMT

The market is tough for commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, and the rise of leased aircraft in airline fleets may not make their life easier. Geoff Hearn reports.

CMS appoints new partner

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Law firm CMS adds Tim Elliot to aviation finance team.

Yangtze River Express closes s/lb

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier is leasing three 737-300Fs from CIB Leasing.

Atlas Air takes 747-8F

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:32:42 GMT

Carrier widely expected to tap the bond market directly to refinance latest delivery with US Ex-Im support after ACMI contract is signed.

Apollo Aviation acquires 737s

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:23:55 GMT

Aircraft Leasing and Management arranged the sale of two 737-800s.

Korean Air acquires Boeing 747-8F

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:55:01 GMT

Airline issues floating rate US Ex-Im backed bond.

Citilink leases A320

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:38:45 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital has delivered a new A320-200 to the carrier.

Airbus and ADNL sign MoU

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:23:46 GMT

Abu Dhabi National Leasing company signs agreement with Airbus.

Boeing forecasts $2 trillion narrowbody demand

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:09:39 GMT

The manufacturer expects demand for more than 23,000 narrowbodies in the next 20 years.

Embraer adds Republic order to backlog

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:47:07 GMT

The manufacturer adds up to 94 E175 jets to Q1 backlog.

Vueling looks to lease more jets

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:48 GMT

The Spanish carrier is looking to renew leases on existing aircraft or take new A320s.

Gol closes 737 s/lb

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital leases aircraft.

Embraer delivers 106 commercial jets in 2012

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:21:10 GMT

The manufacturer triples net profits in 2012.

Analysis: How MRO shops are coping with leased fleets

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:58:07 GMT

The market is already tough for commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul providers, but the rise of leased aircraft in airline fleets is not making their life any easier. Geoff Hearn reports.

Awas closes ECA financing

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:55:45 GMT

The lessor signed a bilateral financing facility for up to eight A320s with KfW IPEX-Bank.

Wizz Air receives new A320

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:54:21 GMT

The carrier takes delivery of its first A320 with sharklets.

Fly sells six aircraft

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:09:39 GMT

Fly Leasing sells six 717-200s to lessor Falko Regional Aircraft.

Dublin conference dates announced

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:05:55 GMT

Bookings are now open for the 16th Annual Global Airfinance Conference to be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin.

Survey confirms aviation credits to diversify funding

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:16:30 GMT

Norton Rose’s transport survey reveals the aviation sector is looking to fund itself through a wider variety of financing structures including private equity.

Ryanair signs deal for 175 737s

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Low cost carrier Ryanair signs $15.6 purchase agreement with Boeing.

Aeroflot receives A320

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:26:21 GMT

Awas delivers first of six A320s to the carrier.

Lion Air orders 234 A320s

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:33:51 GMT

Indonesian carrier places its first Airbus order worth $23.1 billion.

Vietnam Airlines issues RFP

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:15:32 GMT

The carrier is seeking finance for two A321s.

UTair considers turboprop order

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:12:00 GMT

The carrier is looking at placing potential orders for ATR72-600s and Q400s.

THY places 117 Airbus order

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:16:53 GMT

Turkish flag carrier’s order includes A321 Neos, A320 Neos and A321 Ceos.

Jetstar Japan receives A320

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:09:47 GMT

Airbus delivers 100th aircraft in Japan.

Dreamliner could be flying again in ‘weeks’

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:00:38 GMT

Boeing executives aim to return 787s to service in a matter of weeks.

Lufthansa orders 102 aircraft from Airbus

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier posts orders for A320ceo, A320neo, A380, as well as 777 aircraft.

Lufthansa to reveal aircraft choice

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:10:14 GMT

The carrier will tomorrow announce decisions on some of the aircraft it plans to order.

Airbus expects to surpass 2,000 neo orders by month end

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:58:52 GMT

John Leahy is confident the neo will keep the 60/40 split versus the max.

SAS closes s/lb for 19 engines

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:02:01 GMT

Scandinavian Airlines signs sale and leaseback agreement for 19 jet engines with Willis Lease Finance.

Korean Air acquires A330-200E

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:37:32 GMT

Carrier signs secured loan to receive new Airbus A330-200E.

FAA approves 787 battery tests

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

US aviation regulator has approved Boeingï¿½s plan to resign Dreamliner batteries.

SMBC Aviation Capital sells two aircraft

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:41:55 GMT

The lessor has recently sold one 737-800 and one A320-200.

Peach Aviation leases A320s

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:37:06 GMT

The carrier will receive seven A320 aircraft on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital.

Airbus names chief innovation officer

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:35:31 GMT

Yann Barbaux has been appointed to the new role.

Boeing defends production rate rise

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:07:59 GMT

Randy Tinseth says economic life of aircraft continues to hold steady.

Sukhoi to replace SSJ100s for Aeroflot

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:25:20 GMT

Aeroflot will receive 10 SSJ100s with different configuration on lease from VEB Leasing.

India’s misbehaviour undermines Cape Town convention

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:11:56 GMT

Needless delays from the Indian government to deregister Kingfisher’s aircraft will hurt other Indian carriers and also weaken the Cape Town Convention, writes Dickon Harris.

Sukhoi reports SSJ100 incident

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:33:13 GMT

A SSJ100 returns to departure airport due to landing gear failure.

Update: DVB Bank reports 9.7% net income rise

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The bank closed 50 aviation finance deals in 2012.

Bombardier introduces CS300 with 160 seats

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:49:52 GMT

Air Baltic is the first customer of the higher-density CS300.

ALC to lease two A320s to S7

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian carrier is looking at ordering more A320s or 737-800s on operating lease.

CALC places $500 million CFM order

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:35:55 GMT

The lessor has ordered CFM56-5Bs to power 25 A320s.

Aeronautics Fund acquires two 737s

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:32:03 GMT

The ex-Donavia jets will be disassembled by eCube Solutions.

Analysis: Lessor appetite for widebodies increases

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Widebodies are expected to account for about 30% of the global leasing portfolio in the next five to 10 years. Lessors are shifting away from their historic focus on narrowbodies, Yana Palagacheva investigates.

S7 to receive two A320s

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian carrier is looking at ordering more A320s or 737-800s on operating lease.

Citilink leases one A320

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:25:31 GMT

SMBC Aviation Capital is leasing the aircraft to the low cost carrier.

Lufthansa receives Europe’s first A320 with sharklets

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:17:52 GMT

Lufthansa Group expects 239 new aircraft by 2025.

TNT sells two BAe146-200QTs

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:08:30 GMT

KMD Leasing has bought the freight aircraft from the cargo airline.

US Airways’ merger shows why size should not matter

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:59:22 GMT

Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president at Avitas, in his monthly column, provides some initial thoughts on the recent merger between US airlines.

Sukhoi and Kartika negotiate SSJ100 financing

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:35:28 GMT

The manufacturer says it is in discussions with the carrier a day after its Southeast Asia director announced Sukhoi was withdrawing from the deal.

Transaero finalises A380 PDPs

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:57:27 GMT

The carrier has secured pre-delivery payment financing from VEB Leasing.

Exclusive: Andrews quits Pimco to launch aviation fund

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:14:18 GMT

Dave Andrews- the guiding force behind Pimco’s aviation investment team has resigned from the firm.

Bombardier profit tumbles 93%

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:39:13 GMT

The manufacturer’s Q4 profit has plunged over restructuring charge.

Widebody – a size that fits all

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:28:38 GMT

Widebodies are expected to account for about 30% of the global leasing portfolio in the next five to 10 years. Yana Palagacheva looks at what drives lessors to shift away from their historic focus on narrowbodies.

MAS acquires DHC6-400s

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:26:48 GMT

Malaysian carrier has purchased the aircraft from Viking Air.

Sky Aviation receives first SSJ100

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:23:51 GMT

Sky Aviation is the first Southeast Asia SSJ100 customer.

Aeroflot receives second 777

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:37:35 GMT

The aircraft was delivered and put into operations on time.

Airbus forecasts $1.6 trillion Asia Pacific market

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:53:24 GMT

The manufacturer expects a demand for 10,000 new aircraft in the region in the next 20 years.

Boeing delivers first increased rate 777

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:08:56 GMT

The manufacturer is now building 8.3 of the widebodies a month.

Aeronautics Fund acquires A320

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:42:33 GMT

The hedge fund has acquired the narrowobody, which is presently being disassembled by Air Salvage International (ASI).

Sukhoi to compensate Aeroflot

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:56:40 GMT

The manufacturer will compensate the carrier for financial losses stemming from suspended SSJ100s.

Update: Rossiya leases five A320 family jets

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:06:34 GMT

Gecas and CIT are leasing the aircraft to the carrier.

Update: Transaero firms A380 order

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:29:40 GMT

The aircraft are scheduled to deliver between 2015 and 2018.

Avolon issues Neo and Max forecast

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish lessor is bullish on Next Gen residual values, if OEMs stick to disciplined production rates.

Ilyushin appoints international sales director

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:21:30 GMT

The new role is part of the Russian lessor’s strategy to expand globally.

Lufthansa plans $12 billion order

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier plans to order 100 narrowbody and eight widebody aircraft.

Ilyushin firms C Series order

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:06:10 GMT

The Russian lessor has ordered 32 CS300s with ten options.

Rossiya leases five A320 family jets

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:52:20 GMT

The aircraft are set to deliver by the end of 2013.

AJW to set up consignment stock base in Russia

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:51:13 GMT

The stock pool will be for A320 and 737 spare parts.

MAS orders 20 ATRs

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:32:15 GMT

Malaysian flag carrier signs agreement for 20 ATR 72-600s and 16 options.

Garuda issues RFP

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier is seeking financing for five A330-300s.

Industry concern over India "growing"

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

DVB's Bertrand Grabowski says that there is an increasing industry-wide concern that India is not safe for mortgagees and owners.

Ingostrakh names new aviation senior

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Vasily Korsakov has been promoted to head of airlines insurance department.

Lao Central receives SSJ100

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:35:08 GMT

Sukhoi has delivered its first jet to Southeast Asia.

Ilyushin considers SSJ100

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:20:39 GMT

The lessor is in discussions for an order of 20 Superjets from Sukhoi.

Airbus drops lithium batteries

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus will use nickel-cadmium batteries on A350s following Dreamliner groundings

ALC firms five more Max orders

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor now has 80 of the jets on firm order.

Aeroflot’s SSJ100 certificates renewed

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:52:53 GMT

Sukhoi has been working to fix Superjet 100 faults since 2011.

Lot to ground Dreamliners until October

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:21:24 GMT

Polish carrier expects its 787s to remain grounded for the next nine months.

CFM reports record Leap engine production

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:16:06 GMT

CFM logs 898 orders for CFM56 engines and commitments for more than 1,100 Leap engines.

IATA appoints general counsel

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:34:42 GMT

The International Air Transport Association names Jeffrey N. Shane as general counsel.

Sukhoi modifying the SSJ100

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:30:55 GMT

The manufacturer says it is fixing problems found on the Superjet.

AA orders 143 jets

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:29:20 GMT

The Boeing order includes 42 787s

Trent XWB receives certification

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

First A350 flight is expected in the summer.

FAA approves crew-only 787 flight

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:12:44 GMT

This will be the first approved flight since the Dreamliner fleet grounding in mid-January.

NTSB to issue 787 report

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The board will release an interim report on the 787 in the next 30 days.

Sky Airline receives A319

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:08:34 GMT

This is the second out of three A319s the carrier is leasing from SMBCAC.

R.W Pressprich closes $116mn Beacon deal

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:10:48 GMT

The New York based broker assisted Airbus Financial Services in monetizing a previous mortgage financing related to the sale of A330-300s to Delta.

Aeroflot receives 777 certification

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Russian aviation authorities are allowing the carrier to operate the 777-300ER.

JAL to seek Dreamliner compensation

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:25:44 GMT

The 787 grounding will cost the carrier $7.5 million.

TES aviation promotes CFO to COO

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:58:32 GMT

Mathew Burris, TES Aviation’s CFO, is named as the firm’s chief operating officer.

ALC orders 25 A350s

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:34:24 GMT

The lessor has also firmed up 14 neo options.

NAS reveals financing strategy

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:49:53 GMT

The carrier’s CFO says NAS will explore Ex- Im bonds, EETCs and Jolcos.

AA closes 777s/lb

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:35:35 GMT

Avolon is leasing the aircraft to the carrier.

Yakutia expands fleet

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:42:14 GMT

The Russian carrier has ordered three Q400s and leased five 737s.

Yakutia receives second SSJ100

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:33:23 GMT

This is the second Russian carrier to operate the Sukhoi Superjet 100.

Boeing sees 14% Q4 revenue rise

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:02:36 GMT

The manufacturer does not expect significant impact from the 787 grounding.

NAC sells 737 for part-out

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:46:26 GMT

Part-out company Leki Aviation has acquired the 737-500.

Air KBZ receives first ATR 72-600

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:58:52 GMT

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is leasing the turboprop to Myanmar’s domestic carrier.

Dreamliner groundings cost ANA $15mn

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier expects to lose around $15 million in revenue due to January flight cancellations.

Boeing speeds up 737 production

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:34:24 GMT

Production rates have increased 20% over the last two years.

NTSB 787 probe continues

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:23:47 GMT

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is transitioning its investigation from macroscopic to microscopic.

COPA leases four 737s

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has signed a sale/leaseback with SMBC Aviation Capital.

Sky Airline leases A319

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Chilean carrier has leased the aircraft from SMBC.

Thai receives A320

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This is the fifth A320-200 SMBC delivers to the carrier.

Indigo receives A320

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:31:37 GMT

The Indian carrier now has 62 A320s.

SCAC names new president and chairman

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:21:33 GMT

Andrey Kalinovsky is the new president of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft.

Bombardier secures 50 Q400 orders in 2012

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:33:41 GMT

Manufacturer receives orders from seven new customers.

Kahala Aviation to convert 737-400

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:21:04 GMT

Lessor states it is open to future acquisition of 737s for conversion.

ATR enjoys record turnover

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:36:11 GMT

Turboprop manufacturer reports 64 deliveries and a $1.44 billion turnover for 2012.

Final call for 2012 Deal of the Year Awards submissions

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:11:22 GMT

The deadline for submissions is only a few days away. Please send nominations for the best deals of 2012.

Dublin conference: Larger turboprops may replace small jets

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:39:28 GMT

A 100 plus seat turboprop could potentially replace smaller jets on short routes.

NAS remains upbeat about the 787

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 12:12:39 GMT

The carrier is due to receive three Dreamliners in 2013.

Dublin conference: Part out no longer last resort

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Part used to be a last resort.Now it is a financial strategy.

Republic Airways orders 47 E175 Jets

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:16:01 GMT

Republic Airways makes firm order for 47 E175 jets with options for a further 47 E175s.

Ryanair considers 200 jet order

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:03:22 GMT

The low cost carrier is considering placing an order for 200 jets; unlikely to be the Max

Exclusive: Vueling plans order

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The low cost carrier is likely to place an order for around 60 aircraft.

Dublin: 787 is Boeing's biggest priority

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mike Sinnett,787,VP,chief project engineer exclusively phoned in at the 15th Global Airfinance conference about the recent 787 groundings.

Fuel prices creating order bubble

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:52:49 GMT

High fuel prices are potentially causing too many more fuel efficient jets to be ordered.

US Ex-Im may pre-fund Dreamliners

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:29:37 GMT

US export credit agency plans to use its pre-funded bond guarantees to fund newer Boeing aircraft types including B787s and B747-8s.

Atran receives AEI B737-400SF

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:13:21 GMT

ACG has leased the freighter to the Russian cargo airline.

Airbus China names president

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:08:03 GMT

The manufacturer has appointed a new president and COO in China.

A320 lease rates improve

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Market players say lease rates have risen, slightly, from their existing historical lows.

Dublin: Boeing expresses regret over 787

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Randy Tinseth expresses Boeing's regret to customers and passenger over the 787.

Emirates secures A380 financing

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Coface guarantees aircraft deal.

Highlights from Dublin Day 1

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Stories from the 15th Annual Global Airfinance Conference Dublin 2013.

US Safety Board expands 787 probe

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:57:17 GMT

The National Transport Safety Board ruled out excess voltage as causing the battery fire in Boston.

Boeing halts 787 deliveries

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:02:30 GMT

The manufacturer has suspended deliveries of the jet until a battery problem is resolved.

IBA keeps 25-year life assumption

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:56:46 GMT

Appraiser states that the aircraft economic life remains 25 years.

Spring secures A320 financing

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:41:37 GMT

The carrier will use an existing $300 million facility to finance A320s delivering this year.

Lot grounds 787s

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:18:55 GMT

The Polish carrier will seek compensation.

Aldus orders 20 E-Jets

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:12:30 GMT

The firm order is worth $1.56 billion at list prices.

Skymark receives 737

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:45:07 GMT

AWAS has delivered third 737-800 to the carrier.

Vueling leases two A320s

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:21:40 GMT

AWAS has leased the aircraft to the Spanish carrier.

Airbus increases list prices

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:45:49 GMT

The manufacturer has increased list prices by 3.6%.

LIAT places ATR orders

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:27:09 GMT

Caribbean airline signs $100 million order for ATR 42-600s.

Airbus not changing A350

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

CEO says 787 fleet grounding will not affect A350.

Lessors fund 40% of Airbus 2012 deliveries

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturer suffers 23% drop in its market share of total aircraft sales.

US grounds 787 fleet

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

US regulator FAA pulls entire model out of service for first time since 1979; other countries following in kind.

Felix Airways takes MA600Fs

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:46:12 GMT

Yemeni carrier is the launch customer for China’s MA600 freighter.

ANA and JAL ground Dreamliners

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Japanese carriers have grounded their 787 fleets after an emergency landing.

Analysis: ANA and JAL ground Dreamliners

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Insiders stay positive about the aircraft values despite the technical malfunctions.

IBA appoints chief technical manager

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:32:26 GMT

Paul Brooker is joining the appraiser in a newly created role.

AA reaches agreement with Boeing

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

American Airlines confirms orders for 100 Maxs while Dreamliner deliveries will be accelerated.

Above the crowded skies - the rise (and rise) of E-Jets

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

John Slattery, Embraer Commercial Aviation's CCO, shares his views on the prospects for the E-Jet aircraft family, their appeal with lessors and where he sees opportunities amid increasing global competition.

Air Berlin reduces fleet and cuts jobs

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier will cut its fleet to 142 aircraft as part of a restructuring scheme.

Boeing wins first 2013 orders

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:19:17 GMT

Two 737s have been ordered by an undisclosed company.

Embraer delivers 106 jets in 2012

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:44:45 GMT

Brazilian manufacturer has now has $12.5 billion in its order backlog.

AJW Leasing expands engine portfolio

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:32:03 GMT

The company has added nine engines to its lease portfolio.

Event alert: Japan engine roundtable

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

DVB chief sees favourable outlook for 2013

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:37:39 GMT

Bank’s CEO bases optimistic aviation outlook on air passenger growth.

P&W to power new E-jets

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:20:42 GMT

Embraer has selected Pratt & Whitney for its second generation aircraft.

MEA firms up neo order

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:45:27 GMT

The Lebanese flag carrier ordered ten A320neo family aircraft.

Update: Icelandair orders 12 Maxs

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:30:42 GMT

The carrier is considering using US Ex-Im backed financing.

Icelandair receives two 757s

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has purchased the aircraft from American Airlines.

Emirates considers 30 more A380s

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:20:45 GMT

Gulf airline may boost its A380 orderbook from 90 to 120.

Hawaiian signs MOU for 16 neos

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:53:29 GMT

The memorandum of understanding is for 16 A321neos with nine options.

Vueling leases four A320s

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:33:27 GMT

BOC Aviation is leasing the aircraft to the Spanish low- cost carrier.

AJW appoints new finance director

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:23:11 GMT

Steve Hollinshead will head up the finance department at the AJW Group.

GE Aviation forms engine JV

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:31:59 GMT

GE Aviation and SeaCast establish Montana Precision Products, a joint venture to produce jet engine parts.

Boeing reports a year of benchmarks

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:21:51 GMT

The manufacturer has a backlog of 4,373 aircraft, the most in the company’s history.

Aeromexico orders six Dreamliners

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:36:47 GMT

The order is worth more than $1.46 billion at list prices.

Analysis: The cycle again!

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:14:53 GMT

Joseph O’Brien, Engine Lease Finance Corporation’s executive vice president – sales reviews the market for engine leasing and argues that aviation is nothing, if not cyclical.

Bigger turboprops on the horizon

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:55:00 GMT

The commercial turboprop market has recovered sufficiently to increase speculation that a 90-seater will be launched. Geoff Hearn looks at whether engine manufacturers can provide the right powerplant.

Air Baltic firms C-Series order

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:48:22 GMT

The carrier has signed an agreement for 10 CS300 with 10 options.

Bombardier signs LoI for up to 30 C-series

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:05:33 GMT

An undisclosed American carrier plans to order 12 CS100s with 18 options.

Deal analysis: Continental prices super C certificate

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Taking advantage of investor appetite Continental Airlines has priced a super C certificate ï¿½the first junior certificate to combine two EETCs in over a decade.

ATSG agrees 757 deal

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:44:18 GMT

National Air Cargo Group is selling three 757-200s to the group’s subsidiary CAM.

Update: Air Astana secures export credit for A321s

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has received two A321s and is expecting an A320 by the end of the month.

Sukhoi crash concluded to be human error

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:25:02 GMT

Indonesian investigators have blamed pilot for the deadly crash.

Azerbaijan Airlines to operate last A340s

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:54:20 GMT

AJ Walter has sold the two A340-500s to the carrier.

Aeroflot reveals A330 financing

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:39:19 GMT

The carrier has 11 A330s in its fleet on a sale/leaseback or finance lease basis.

ALC places two ATR72s with Kalstar

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:53:27 GMT

The Indonesian carrier will operate the aircraft on long term lease.

MAS signs ATR MOU

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:11:39 GMT

Malaysia’s flag carrier has ordered $981 million worth of turboprops.

Pegasus places first Airbus order

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The $12 billion order is the largest in the history of Turkish Civil Aviation.

Aeroflot receives A330

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:57:59 GMT

The carrier has 11 A330s in its fleet on a sale/leaseback or finance lease basis.

Iraq receives one 777

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:10:09 GMT

Boeing delivers first Iraqi aircraft in thirty years.

Air Astana receives A321

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier now has 11 A320 family aircraft in its fleet.

Atlas Air issues bond for Q4 delivery

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:08:33 GMT

The US operator has issued another US Ex-Im bond for a scheduled 747-8F delivery.

AviancaTaca orders ATR 72-600s

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:53:49 GMT

Latin American airline signs firm order for 15 ATRs and 15 options.

Embraer jets receive Russian certification

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:00:43 GMT

Embraer forecasts some 445 new 30 to 120-seat aircraft orders coming from Russia in the next 20 years.

Avation orders four ATR72s for Virgin Australia

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:32:39 GMT

The lessor has also exercised options for three additional turboprops.

Wizz Air enters into s/lb with MCAP

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MC Aviation Partners will finance three A320s for the carrier.

Cargolux considers 2013 financing options

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:47:05 GMT

The cargo carrier has seven 747-8Fs left out of the original order for 13.

Analysis: EC approves new Spanish finance lease scheme

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New tax scheme can see early aircraft depreciation in Spain

Nominations for 2012 Deal of the Year Awards

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Call for submissions for the best deals of 2012.

Virgin Atlantic to wet lease four A320s

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:06:19 GMT

The UK carrier has signed a preliminary agreement with Aer Lingus.

Update: THY finalizes order for 777s

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:25:51 GMT

Turkish Airlines says it will exercise options to purchase a total of 20 777s.

China Eastern closes Yen-denominated finance lease

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:58:56 GMT

Bocomm delivers third A319 to the Chinese carrier.

Shenzhen Airlines to close s/lb

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:46:55 GMT

Bocomm Leasing has financed the A320 to deliver on Friday.

THY finalizes order for 15 777s

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Turkish Airlines has signed a commitment for a $4.7 billion Boeing order.

Lufthansa transfers aircraft to Germanwings

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:47:51 GMT

Germanwings‘ fleet to grow from 32 to nearly 90 aircraft.

El Al retires last 757

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:17:04 GMT

Israel’s flag carrier streamlines aircraft types in its all-Boeing fleet.

US Senate passes bill boosting export to Russia

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:37:06 GMT

Boeing forecasts Russia will order about 900 commercial aircraft over the next 20 years.

Delta orders 40 Bombardier jets

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:42:01 GMT

The airline is phasing out 60 CRJ200s.

Update: Czech Airlines restructures fleet

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:04:21 GMT

The carrier will retire its 737s and lease more Airbus and ATR aircraft.

Icelandair orders 12 Maxs

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:09:08 GMT

The order is valued at more than$1.2 billion at list prices.

Czech Airlines restructures fleet

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:27:15 GMT

The carrier will retire its 737s and lease more Airbus and ATR aircraft.

Boeing forecasts $104bn market for 2013

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:18:22 GMT

US aircraft manufacturer bullish on availability of funding sources next year.

Mitsubishi Aircraft promotes president

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Hideo Egawa is set to be chairman and CEO.

US regulators to inspect Dreamliners

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:57:23 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a 787 inspection following reports of fuel leaks.

Air Astana secures export credit for A321s

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:11:38 GMT

European ECAs are guaranteeing the delivery of two A321-200s and an A320-200 to the Kazakh carrier.

Dublin delegate list now available

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Head to the Airfinance Network to see who is going this year.

CDB leasing issues $1.5bn bond

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:55:27 GMT

Bond issue attracts eleven-fold oversubscription as investors clamour for record Asian reg-s transaction.

Airbus builds first flyable A350 XWB

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:36:31 GMT

The aircraft’s first flight is scheduled for mid-2013.

Update: ATR 600 to operate in Russia and CIS

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:02:34 GMT

The manufacturer will deliver the first ATR 600 for the region to Nordstar Airlines.

Ethiopian refinances 787s with Ex-Im bond

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:08:57 GMT

African carrier prices bond to refinance the delivery of four Dreamliners.

A320 Sharklets get EASA certification

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:33:33 GMT

Airbus’ fuel saving wing tips are approved by European authorities.

Air Astana phases out Fokkers

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier will finish replacing the Fokker 50 turboprops with E190s by mid 2013.

NAC buys DHC-8 Q300

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:11:29 GMT

The Danish lessor has purchased the aircraft from All Nippon Airways.

XL Airways France leases A330-300

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:01:32 GMT

Gecas has leased the aircraft to the French carrier.

THY yet to mandate

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:06:49 GMT

A financier says the carrier is still quiet on mandating banks on its 21 aircraft RFP.

Analysis: The end of history

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:44:34 GMT

Historical assumptions about residual values and useful economic life are coming under fire. What does that mean for air finance today, asks Jamie Bullen.

Airfinance Journal – November 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the November 2012 print edition of Airfinance Journal.

ATR 600 to operate in Russia and CIS

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rival manufacturer SCAC says it does not see any competition from ATR.

Engine Survey: Steady market despite financing challenges

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This year’s engine poll finds a confident market with a familiar name on top. Yana Palagacheva asks how limited financing and soft lease rates are affecting the industry.

Gol leases eight 737s

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:46:11 GMT

The carrier has signed a sale/leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation.

Conference Report: Tapping Asian liquidity

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Asian carriers are driving profits for the industry but these carriers have had largely to look to the US or Europe to find banks willing to offer long-term debt to finance aircraft deliveries – until now.

Poll reminder: ECA bonds - higher or lower?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With Coface and UK Export Finance set to back bonds before the end of year, the question is how will they compare to US Ex-Im backed bonds.

Possible A330 production hike in 2014

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:01:25 GMT

Airbus is looking at the possibility of increasing A330 production rates.

Airbus Chinese widebody orders still delayed

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:48:45 GMT

35 A330s ordered by Chinese carriers have still not been approved.

TUI Travel receives A330

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:07:55 GMT

KfW Ipex Bank has financed the aircraft.

VistaJet places $7.8bn Bombardier order

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:10:41 GMT

Luxury aviation firm orders142 Bombardier Global business jets.

Estonian Air decides between CRJ900 and E170

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:34:43 GMT

The carrier’s CEO slates CRJ900’s remarketing potential.

Airbus ad targets Boeing claims

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:32:07 GMT

The manufacturer has contested Boeing’s claims about plane performance with a “Pinocchio” advert.

Azerbaijan signs $180mn Embraer deal

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:16:27 GMT

The Baku -based carrier signs a deal for six E-jets from Embraer and ECC leasing.

Embraer promotes Slattery

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

John Slattery will serve as chief commercial officer of the Brazilian manufacturer.

UTair mandates VEB leasing

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:48:39 GMT

The Russian carrier has mandated VEB Leasing for the financing of 20 A321s.

SMBC closes five deals in November

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:33:37 GMT

The lessor has placed jets with Nok Airlines, Gol, Garuda and Ural Airlines.

Bangkok Airways leases two A320s

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:53:36 GMT

Thai carrier signs first deal with BOC Aviation.

TransAsia takes first A330

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:43:29 GMT

The Taiwanese carrier has received its first widebody aircraft from Airbus.

Update: UTair considers financing options

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:06:09 GMT

The Russian carrier will use sale/leasebacks on 20 ordered A321s.

China Eastern places $5.4bn Airbus order

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:48:33 GMT

The carrier orders 60 A320s and sells 18 regional jets to the European manufacturer.

Lion Air leases nine 737s

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:02:10 GMT

The Indonesian carrier has leased the aircraft from BOC Aviation.

UTair considers financing options

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:33:36 GMT

The Russian carrier is looking at different options to finance 20 A321s.

Update: Airbus sells last A340s

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:27:55 GMT

AJ Walter reveals more about its acquisition of the last two A340-500s.

Interjet adds 10 SSJ100 options

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:36:29 GMT

The Mexican carrier has added 10 options to its firm order for 20 SSJ100.

Spirit AeroSystems CEO to retire

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:49:15 GMT

Jeffrey Turner is leaving the aircraft parts supplier in early 2013.

THY places $2.4bn engine order

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Turkish flag carrier chooses GE engines for 30 aircraft on order.

Virgin America defers neo order

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:45:52 GMT

The carrier slashes A320 order from 30 to 10 aircraft.

Qatar Airways eyes expansion

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:38:33 GMT

The Middle Eastern carrier aims to operate 170 aircraft by 2015.

Airbus predicts 2,000 new aircraft for Latin carriers by 2031

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:40:50 GMT

The manufacturer says Latin American airlines will spend $242 billion on new jets by 2031.

Ethiopian set to receive fourth Dreamliner

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:28:38 GMT

African carrier due to receive fourth Boeing 787 this Monday and receives the last of its five 737s.

Aeromar leases two ATR72-600s

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:52:09 GMT

Air Lease Corporation has leased the aircraft.

Airbus sells last A340s

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturer sells the last two A340-500s it plans to produce to AJW Capital.

Avianca orders three Dreamliners

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:13:46 GMT

The order is valued at $620 million at list prices.

Silk Air confirms 54 Boeing order

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:48:20 GMT

Singapore Airlines subsidiary confirms order for 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s.

Hainan Airlines selects GEnx for two 787s

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:44:00 GMT

The Chinese carrier now has 10 GEnx-powered Dreamliners in its fleet.

Analysis: Boeing announces 737 Max design update

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturer says programme is on track for first delivery in 2017.

Maldivian Airlines leases A320

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft was leased by Air Lease Corporation.

Qatar shifts to larger A350 model

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:55:20 GMT

The Middle Eastern airline converts an order for A350-800s to larger model.

Bombardier reports revenue decline

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:02:34 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer’s profit for Q3 2012 has increased to $212 million despite a drop in its revenue.

THY takes 737-900

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:22:28 GMT

The Turkish flag carrier’s fleet now comprises 200 aircraft.

Analysis: When to buy an A320

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Deals Database’s Alfonso Olivas offers a simple analysis of the basic maths behind depreciation curves, and explains why older aircraft still offer good returns for today’s lessors and airlines.

Comac secures 50 C919 orders

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:02:07 GMT

Chinese aircraft manufacturer secures orders from lessor Gecas and two domestic carriers.

Boeing increases Dreamliner production rate

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:56:43 GMT

The US manufacturer is now building five Boeing 787s per month.

Interjet orders 40 A320neos

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:13:22 GMT

The Mexican carrier is considering whether to increase order by 10 additional Airbus aircraft.

CEO interview: Wizz Air eyes Asian financiers

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wizz Air’s CEO tells the Airfinance Network about the carrier’s fleet management strategies and financing needs.

Aeroflot may convert SSJ100s into business jets

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:34:20 GMT

SCAC vice president has said Aeroflot can convert Superjets into business jets and sell them.

Afriqiyah orders A350s

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:48:12 GMT

The Libyan carrier has ordered 10 A350-900s.

Doric receives 17th A380

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:15:51 GMT

This is the third of four A380 to be leased to Emirates.

Precision Air takes ATR42-600

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:30:31 GMT

The Tanzanian carrier has a further four ATR aircraft on order.

Air Botswana sells ATR 72-500

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:43:53 GMT

Airstream International Group is remarketing the aircraft for the African carrier.

BOC Aviation receives 200th aircraft

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:32:37 GMT

The delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 brings the lessor’s fleet size to 200 aircraft.

Royal Brunei to use local banks

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:52:30 GMT

The government owned carrier may finance its 787s through the state and local banks.

AAPA: MAS to reduce fleet age

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:44:39 GMT

The carrier is phasing out older jets in its fleet.

Aeroflot leases A320s

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:22:51 GMT

The Russian flag carrier is leasing five A320 aircraft from AWAS.

TransAsia Airways orders six A321neos

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:23:18 GMT

This is the second neo order for the Taiwanese airline.

AAPA: High fuel prices accelerating plane retirement

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:52 GMT

Airlines are retiring older jets faster as fuel costs rise.

Boeing to convert 767s into freighters

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:58:49 GMT

The aircraft will be delivered to Guggenheim Aviation Partners.

Emirates propose 100 777 deal

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:25:30 GMT

The Dubai-based carrier’s order depends on Boeing upgrading its design of the widebody.

Hello AG flies A320s to lessors’ preferred bases

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:09:52 GMT

Grounded airline continues talks with investors.

Deal analysis: Lot acquires Dreamliners

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Apple Bank funds five Boeing 787s for the Polish carrier.

Avitas hires Burnett

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:36:03 GMT

Avitas hires technical services vice president.

Aeromexico finalizes Boeing order

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Mexican airline has signed a contract for a purchase of up to 90 Maxs.

Air India seeks further bridge loan

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:42:04 GMT

The loan would cover the delivery of the carrier’s fourth and fifth 787s.

Alafco finalizes 737 Max order

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:54:35 GMT

The $2 billion order was first announced at Farnborough.

Air Astana receives E190

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:00:02 GMT

This is the Kazakh carrier’s first owned aircraft.

Aercap signs $160 million credit facility

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:11:56 GMT

The facility will cover five 737-800s to be leased to American Airlines.

IBA sells ERJ-145EP

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:28:03 GMT

Florida-based lessor Regional One has bought the jet.

Deucalion acquires 747

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:27:24 GMT

The widebody will be parted out.

United considers the A350-1000

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This would be the first US order for the European manufacturer’s largest twin-engine type.

Update: Myanmar leases A320

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:08:13 GMT

The carrier is leasing one A320 from ILFC.

Spirit Airlines leases five A320 neos

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:27:09 GMT

The US carrier has entered into the first ever A320neo lease with ILFC.

United Airlines’ 787 delayed

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:59:29 GMT

Delivery of the carrier’s second 787 has been delayed.

Aeroflot receives A330

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:27:20 GMT

This is the 100th Airbus aircraft in the carrier’s fleet.

Russian Technologies orders 35 MAXs

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:11:18 GMT

This is the first MAX order coming from Eastern Europe.

ICBC receives A320

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:55:42 GMT

The delivery is part of a firm order for 42 A320s signed in June 2011.

Croatia Airlines reconsiders Airbus order

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:20:49 GMT

The flag carrier might cancel an order for four A319s.

Myanmar leases A320

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:28:39 GMT

The carrier is leasing one A320 from ILFC.

New part out player enters fray

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An open ended hedge fund is planning on playing the part out market.

Boeing to build Max business jets

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:37:47 GMT

The US manufacturer will be offering the Boeing business jet Max 8 and Max 9.

Kenya Airways to convert 737s to freighters

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:42:32 GMT

The airline aims to expand its cargo operations in order to increase revenues.

The hungriest airlines for air finance

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Deals Database examines Boeing and Airbus' order books to present a list of the top airlines with immediately pending aircraft deliveries.

15 moments that shook airfinance

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As the Dublin Airfinance Conference reaches its 15th anniversary Alasdair Whyte looks back over seminal moments that shaped aviation over the last 15 years.

IBA expands consultancy team

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The appraiser has hired three new analysts.

Boeing boosts Q3 performance

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:09:14 GMT

The manufacturer delivered 149 commercial aircraft in the third quarter.

Embraer secures $65.2mn Q3 profits

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:46:06 GMT

Earnings were reduced by a restructuring agreement with Chautauqua Airlines.

Boeing speeds up 777 production rates

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:43:55 GMT

The manufacturer is now building the aircraft type at a rate of 8.3 per month.

Flynonstop receives E190

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:23:46 GMT

The new Norwegian carrier has chosen the E190 to start its operations.

Latecomers may receive better Dreamliners

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 787 was plagued by delays, but is now in service. However, it may be those customers further down the order line which get a better aircraft, reports Jamie Bullen.

Malaysia Airlines gets 737

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BBAM has delivered the aircraft.

Tyrolean Airways restructures fleet

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:07:51 GMT

The Austrian carrier has leased five A320s and sold three 737s to Macquarie Air Finance.

Feature: Can Icao deliver an alternative?

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:11:14 GMT

Aviation’s major players are demanding that the International Civil Aviation Organization find a global emissions scheme to replace the EU emissions trading scheme. Dickon Harris reports.

Embraer delivers 27 commercial jets in Q3

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:03:43 GMT

The Brazilian manufacturer has delivered 83 commercial aircraft year to date.

Bombardier starts C Series jet assembling

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:46:24 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer looks to start flight testing by year-end.

Finnair transfers E190 fleet to Flybe

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:53:19 GMT

The 12 jets will be transferred from October 2012.

Doric receives A380

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft is leased to Emirates for a period of 12 years.

Alaska Airlines orders 50 737 family jets

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:12:49 GMT

The order is valued at more than $5 billion at list prices.

BAE-EADS merger cancelled

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:45 GMT

European politicians were unable to resolve a dispute over future levels of influence in the firm.

Qatar Airways receives first 787

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:43:56 GMT

The Doha-based carrier has received the jet with a six-week delay.

MNG converts A300-600s to freighter

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:57:19 GMT

Turkey’s MNG Technic has converted three A300-600 passenger aircraft into freighter.

APFL orders two A320s

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:10:30 GMT

Irish lessor Aircraft Purchase Fleet Limited has ordered two Airbus narrowbodies.

Boeing delivers first South Carolina Dreamliner

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:15:37 GMT

The manufacturer delivered the aircraft to Air India.

Turkmenistan orders Boeing narrowbody

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:13:47 GMT

The flag carrier has ordered one 737.

Airbus gains 382 orders so far this year

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:32:07 GMT

The manufacturer also delivered 41 jets in September.

General Electric launches second GEnx investigation

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:52:32 GMT

The engine manufacturer has ordered installation faults inspections.

Boeing reports Q3 deliveries

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:11:04 GMT

The manufacturer delivered 149 commercial jets in Q3 2012.

Avolon “remains to be convinced” by C series

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 11:00:15 GMT

Lessor CEO Slattery admits lack of orders is preventing Avolon investment in the new aircraft type.

Qatar Airways refuses 787 until GEnx engine failure is resolved

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:17:25 GMT

The carrier’s chief executive said Qatar Airways will not take delivery of the Dreamliner until GEnx defect is modified.

Air India to get BCC loan

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing Capital Corporation will provide stop-gap loan for the carrier’s third 787.

Update: Armavia resumes flying Superjet 100

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:17:39 GMT

The carrier will resume flying the jet from 0ctober 4 2012.

Gecas finalizes 737 order

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:39:07 GMT

GE Capital Services has firmed an order for 85 737s with 15 options.

Boeing forecasts 5.2% air cargo annual growth

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:37:53 GMT

The US manufacturer anticipates world freighter fleet to increase to 3,200 airplanes by 2031.

American grounds 757s

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:47:54 GMT

The carrier has grounded eight 757s over loose seats.

Iata revises 2012 global outlook

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:35:26 GMT

The trade body says improved airline performance will cushion a drop in profits.

Boeing teams with NBAD

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:11:02 GMT

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi and Boeing have signed an agreement to develop aircraft financing and leasing opportunities in the Middle Eastern market.

KLM sells 737-400

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GainJet Aviation acquires 20-year old aircraft from Dutch flag carrier.

Boeing sees increased Middle East investment in aircraft

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:07:04 GMT

The manufacturer says the region will increasingly fund aircraft through regional sources of capital.

Boeing threatened by $12 billion annual sanctions

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The EU has asked the WTO for the right to impose the sanctions against Boeing for illegal US subsidies.

Uni Air gets first ATR 72-600

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:27:34 GMT

Taiwan based Uni Air will be the first carrier in Asia to operate the ATR 72-600.

Thai Airways takes delivery of A380-800

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ECAs back the first yen financing for an A380.

Southwest retires 40 737s in 2012

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:07:35 GMT

The US carrier will have retired about 20% of its 737 fleet in 2012.

KeyBank eyeing engine market

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:05:08 GMT

The US regional bank may enter spare engine financing

Dubai Conference: Boeing blames Airbus for soft lease rates

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing’s Tim Myers states Airbus’ overproduction plus excess funding responsible for declining lease rates.

Lion Air might order Airbus jets

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A US analyst has been reported saying that the carrier may order Airbus aircraft

Update: Ryanair CFO unconvinced by the MAX

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ryanair’s CFO Howard Millar denies trying to negotiate aircraft prices through the press.

Istat: Ryanair CFO unconvinced by the MAX

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:31:49 GMT

Ryanair’s CFO Howard Millar says he is not convinced whether increased cost will offset fuel savings.

United Airlines receives first Dreamliner

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:10:33 GMT

United will be the first North American carrier to fly the 787.

Croatia Airlines leases Emb120

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier will take the jet on lease from Budapest Air Services.

Atlas Air places two 747s

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:31:59 GMT

DHL Express will receive two 747-8Fs from Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.

ANA orders 11 787-9s

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:08:30 GMT

The order is worth around $3.3 billion at list prices

Istat: Russia to sell four aircraft for part-out.

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:13:00 GMT

NTE Aviation is buying one 737 and three ERJ-145s from the Russian government.

Bombardier picks China sales financing director

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:32:05 GMT

Manufacturer hires Spring Airlines’ former deputy general manager of financing department.

Istat: Armavia resumes flying Superjet 100

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturer says Armavia will put the aircraft in service from beginning of October.

CCB Financial orders 50 C919s

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:50:27 GMT

Comac now has 330 orders in total.

Aeroflot receives tenth Superjet

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:38:54 GMT

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has delivered the aircraft to Aeroflot.

Emirates mandates JP Morgan for ECA deal

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:25:26 GMT

Carrier is deciding between aircraft types for an imminent deal.

SAS phases out MD-80s

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:54:56 GMT

Scandinavian Airline System is selling four MD-82/87s.

Boeing wins five orders

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:14:54 GMT

The manufacturer has gained five more 747 orders

General Electric investigates GEnx engine failure

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:18:17 GMT

This is the second failure of the new engine in less than two months.

EADS and BAE confirm merger talks

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

EADS would own 60% and BAE Systems- 40% of the potential new company.

Eastern Airways receives third E145

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:59:57 GMT

The UK based regional airline now has five Embraer jets.

Airbus forecast 1,000 aircraft in Germany

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:59:44 GMT

Airbus predicts German airlines will take more aircraft than any other European country over the next 20 years.

Update: Allegiant Air leases A319s from GECAS

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:57:24 GMT

The first aircraft is scheduled for November 2012.

Pilarski: Sweet home Alabama

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There are some good reasons for Airbus's decision to open an A320 final assembly line in the US, writes Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president at Avitas, in his monthly column.

Aeroflot receives A321

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:57:21 GMT

Russian carrier secures finance lease for twenty first A321.

737-900ER surpasses 500 orders

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:04:25 GMT

United Airlines’ decision to convert 737-700s to 737-900ERs brings total number of orders to 537.

Singapore British Engineering faces liquidation

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:38:36 GMT

MRO provider ST Aerospace is to liquidate its joint venture subsidiary, Singapore British Engineering.

Update: Lan takes fifth A320

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Banks close senior debt financing on Awas lease.

ITC looks for joint bids

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:19:45 GMT

Two 737-400s are for sale.

Willis Lease announces $390 million ABS

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The notes will be used to acquire 79 aircraft engines from Willis Lease Finance.

Webinar reminder: Innovations in engine finance and leasing

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:46:29 GMT

Airfinance Journal will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow on 6 September, 2pm BST.

Boeing forecasts 5,260 new aircraft in China by 2031

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:27:01 GMT

Boeing projects China will need 5,260 new jets valued at $670 billion over the next 20 years.

Analysis: Used market starting to balance out

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sellers of older aircraft are starting to accept market prices.

China EU ETS row delays Airbus orders

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus COO Leahy states ICAO solution should replace EU ETS.

Airbus forecasts $4 trillion of deliveries by 2031

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:35:41 GMT

Airbus expects 28,200 aircraft deliveries in the next 20 years.

Chinese domestic travel to overtake US by 2031

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:22:39 GMT

Airbus predicts Chinese domestic air traffic and investment to overtake the US.

LAN receives first Dreamliner

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:58:02 GMT

Lan Airlines is the fourth carrier in the world to receive a 787.

Aeroflot receives ninth SSJ100

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 11:07:26 GMT

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has delivered its tenth production SSJ100 aircraft.

Airbus extends FALC agreement

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:09:01 GMT

Airbus signs extension agreement with Chinese partners for its Tianjin assembly plant.

ICBC signs $3.5bn Airbus deal

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:56:05 GMT

The announcement follows a series of meetings between the Chinese and German governments.

Yamal leases five A320s

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:26:42 GMT

The Russian airline is leasing three of the jets from the Aviation Capital Group and two from CIT Aerospace.

Nordwind leases A321-200

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian carrier has leased the aircraft from AerCap.

GECAS leases two A320s

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:15:25 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services is to lease two A320s to Tyrolean Airways.

Boeing starts 787 surge line

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:53:32 GMT

The manufacturer is looking to increase production rate from 3.5 per month.

Garuda issues 777 RFP

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:58:33 GMT

The carrier is looking to sale/leaseback up to ten widebodies.

AFJ Webinar: Innovations in engine finance and leasing

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal will be hosting a free webinar on 6 September, 2pm BST.

Boliviana receives 737

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:06:41 GMT

AWAS has delivered a third 737-300 to Boliviana.

Aerolineas Argentina gets two 737 NGs

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:18:48 GMT

The carrier is moving to a narrow bodied aircraft fleet.

New MRO to be constructed in Russia

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:23:01 GMT

Avia Solutions Group has started the construction of the facility.

Jetstar Pacific receives A320

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:34:49 GMT

The Vietnam-based airline is phasing out its 737 fleet by 2013.

Qantas cancels 787 orders

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian flag carrier has cancelled 35 and delayed 50 787-9s.

Estonian Air sells aircraft

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:36:55 GMT

The airline is marketing three CRJ900 Next Gen aircraft.

Lion Air receives two 737s

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:52:12 GMT

GE Capital Aviation has delivered the aircraft.

Aeroflot mandates VEB Leasing

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

VEB Leasing is financing four 777s worth $1.26 billion.

AMS remarkets CRJ-200s

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:05:58 GMT

Aircraft Management Solutions (AMS) has remarketed two CRJ-200ERs

Fly places jets after early lease terminations

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 10:58:15 GMT

Fly Leasing has found new homes for its aircraft after two early lease terminations with Kingfisher and Spanair.

Hong Kong Airlines may scrap A380 order

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:48:28 GMT

The carrier is reviewing its $3.8 billion order after cancelling its only intercontinental route.

Comac and Boeing open energy centre

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:56:59 GMT

The manufacturers will work on refining cooking oil into aviation biofuel.

Air Berlin sells aircraft

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline has sold eight jets from its fleet in Q2 2012.

ECAs back Ram’s ATR 72-600 purchase

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sace and Coface guarantee financing for the second batch of ATR 72-600s being delivered to Royal Air Maroc.

Boeing names new commercial airplanes sales leader

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

John Wojick will take over from Ray Conner as the new vice president of sales for commercial airplanes.

Bombardier reports profit fall

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:55:11 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer’s net income suffers a 14% year-on-year decrease.

Operators and Investors 2012 Poll: Now live

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vote for the best aircraft type in the 2012 Operators and Investors Poll.

Boeing gains three orders

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:24:09 GMT

The manufacturer now has 701 net orders for 2012

Boeing updates list prices

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:42:26 GMT

Boeing’s list prices for 2012 have been published.

ASL Aviation Group to acquire three B737-400SF

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers converts ex Qantas B737-400's.

VT Aerospace cancels Pemco's facility purchase

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:27:58 GMT

Singapore-based MRO provider pulls out of American acquisition.

A330 production rate hike put on hold

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Delayed approvals for Chinese orders have made the manufacturer shelve plans to increase production rates.

SilkAir and China Southern to order 94 737s

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:53:13 GMT

Boeing wins $8.3 billion orders from the Asian carriers.

El Al firms order for two 737s

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:07:11 GMT

Israel’s flag carrier now has a total of six 737-900ERs on order with Boeing.

Lufthansa sells 747

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:22:44 GMT

The widebody has gone for part out.

Update: SuperJet-100 threatened by lack of funds

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:29:06 GMT

Sukhoi denies Russian state auditor report and claims it will make a gross profit by 2013.

SuperJet-100 threatened by lack of funds

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:38:26 GMT

Russian state auditor says manufacturer lacks funds for production.

WestJet places Bombardier orders

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:18:02 GMT

The low cost carrier has ordered 20 Q400s from Bombardier.

Irkut names new president

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:29:31 GMT

Oleg Demchenko will replace Alexei Fyodorov as the president of the aircraft maker.

Conviasa orders E190s

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:39:29 GMT

The deal includes six firm orders and 14 purchase options.

Allegiant Air leases A319s

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:10:22 GMT

Allegiant Travel Company will lease 9 aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services and 10 jets from Cebu Pacific Air.

Boeing investigates Dreamliner engine issues

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:38:18 GMT

The investigation follows an incident before a test flight on Saturday.

Boeing wins three 777 orders

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:09:56 GMT

Ethiopian Airlines and Korean Air have ordered the widebody.

Airbus delays A350 XWB

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The delay will cost the manufacturer $152.5 million.

Airbus revenue increases by 13% in H1

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:45:01 GMT

Airbus expects between 600 and 650 gross orders in 2012.

Latam Airlines set to receive 767s

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The first of two new aircraft financed by the first pre-funded US Ex-Im backed bond due to deliver later this month.

Lawyers 2012 Survey: Cast your vote

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vote for the best law firm and rising stars in aviation in the 2012 Lawyers Guide survey.

Rolls Royce reports half-year growth

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:26:54 GMT

The engine manufacturer has enjoyed a 7% profit rise.

Boeing posts $967 million Q2 profit

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:28:27 GMT

The manufacturer has reported a $20 billion increase in commercial airplane deliveries.

Update: Aeromexico orders 100 Boeing aircraft

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mexican carrier also secures US Ex-Im guarantee for 737s acquisition.

Aeromexico orders 100 Boeing aircraft

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:29:56 GMT

Mexican carrier also secures US Ex-Im gurantee for 737s acqusition.

Armavia to buy A320 and 737s

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:03:02 GMT

The Armenian carrier is planning to buy an A320 and two 737s.

Russia 2012 conference photos now online

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:45:20 GMT

Photos now online from Airfinance Journal's recent Russia 2012 conference.

Boeing appoints business leader for Turkey

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:03:18 GMT

Manufacturer names existing Greg Pipin’s replacement.

AJW completes two 737-600 part-outs

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:03:21 GMT

UK spare parts supplier finishes part-out of two aircraft purchased from Austrian Airlines.

Korean Air orders 777s

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:23:45 GMT

The South Korean carrier has finalized an order for two 777-300ERs.

Engine problems grounds five ANA 787s

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rolls-Royce replaces faulty component on the Trent 1000 engine.

Japan conference photos now online

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photos now online from Airfinance Journal's recent Japan conference.

Analysis: Awas bucks market with high volume PDP

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

At a time when PDP financing has been scarce lessor Awas has arranged pre-delivery payments for 20 aircraft.

Evergreen receives 747 converted freighter.

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has delivered its 50th 747-400 converted freighter.

StanChart closes ECA deal for Air Arabia

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Air Arabia secures two A320-214.

Video interview: Phil Seymour, IBA Group

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:52:42 GMT

Free video interview with Phil Seymour, President and COO of the appraiser IBA.

MRJ more successful than similar jets

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:16:14 GMT

The regional jet has more orders than Embraer or Bombardier programmes did before first flight.

Southern Air leases 747SF

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:39:02 GMT

The freighter is on lease from Deucalion Capital.

Manufacturers court Pegasus Airlines

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:50:36 GMT

Airbus and Boeing are competing for a $5 billion potential order.

Air India’s 787 compensation package due

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:27:39 GMT

India’s civil aviation minister Ajit Singh says the compensation is likely to be cleared in 15 days.

Qatar Airways receives A320

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:19:21 GMT

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of one A320.

Video interview: Philippe Poutissou, Bombardier

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Network interviews Philippe Poutissou head of marketing at Bombardier Aerospace, about orders for the C-series.

Tunis Air takes A319

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:54:22 GMT

Tunis Air took delivery of one A319 today.

FAA to fine Boeing $13.57mn

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:51:50 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a $13.57million penalty against Boeing.

Austrian Airlines switches to A320 fleet

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:27:41 GMT

The carrier has taken delivery of two and signed letters of intent for five A320s.

Airbus accuses Boeing of price war

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus CEO Febrice Bregier has accused Boeing of aggressively pricing the MAX.

Leahy expects 60% market share for Airbus

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:34:00 GMT

In a video interview, Airbus COO- customers, John Leahy, defends production rates, slams rising export credits and shares his thoughts on lower aircraft rentals.

Boeing’s Tinseth optimistic about lease rates

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:06:48 GMT

In a video interview Boeing’s Randy Tinseth discusses lease rates and overproduction with Airfinance Journal.

TUI mandates Avinco

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:36:54 GMT

The remarketing firm is selling one A321 for the travel group.

Jetstar Japan completes leases for 24 A320s

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:51:51 GMT

The low-cost carrier will receive the jets in the next three years.

Chorus places Bombardier orders

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:40:21 GMT

Chorus Aviation has placed an order for six Bombardier Q400s.

Avolon: max and neo vital for "top tier lessors"

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:13:01 GMT

Aircraft lessor Avolon states financing secured for existing order book till 2013.

Rolls-Royce to improve Trent 700

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:27:33 GMT

Rolls-Royce looks to increase the engine efficiency by at least 1%.

Avolon orders 15 A320neos

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:36:18 GMT

The order is valued at $1.4 billion.

Synergy Aerospace orders A330s

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:59:51 GMT

Synergy Aerospace has signed a firm order for nine A330s.

UTair orders 20 A321s

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:57:15 GMT

The Russian carrier posts its first order for Airbus aircraft.

MEA orders A320neo

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:54:29 GMT

Middle East Airlines has ordered ten A320neo aircraft.

Farnborough Airshow day 4 highlights

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the fourth day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012.

United Continental Holdings orders 100 maxs

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

United Continental Holdings has placed an order for 100 737max aircraft.

Air Astana orders PW4000-94 engines for 767s

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:44:11 GMT

The deal is valued at $90 million.

SkyWest signs agreement for 100 MRJs

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:59:33 GMT

Jets due to be delivered in 2017.

CIT orders five A330s

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:25:04 GMT

CIT Aerospace converts five A330 options to firm orders.

CALC signs MoU for A320s

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:20:37 GMT

China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 36 A320s.

Airfinance Journal –July/August 2012

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the July/ August 2012 print edition of Airfinance Journal.

Farnborough Airshow day 3 highlights

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012.

NAC orders first ATR 42-600

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) now has a total of 13 new ATR orders.

Interjet orders five more SJ100s

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:42:22 GMT

Sukhoi is in ongoing negotiations with Indonesian carriers.

MRJ program back on track

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:32:38 GMT

Mitsubishi is confident of meeting a revised production for its regional jet.

Alafco plans 737max order

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:46:50 GMT

Alafco has signed a commitment with Boeing for 20 737max-8s.

Gecas plans CFM engine order

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:30:12 GMT

The lessor intends to place a CFM engine order worth $2.4 billion.

Cathay Pacific picks A350

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:45:15 GMT

Cathay Pacific intends to place an order for 10 A350s.

Qatar Airways only to take new A380s

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:54:03 GMT

The Qatari carrier will receive the upgraded version of the A380.

ALC picks LEAP-1B for max order

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:01:23 GMT

The engine order is valued at around $1.9 billion at list price.

Farnborough Airshow day 2 highlights

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012.

Boeing to boost production by 30%

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:15:58 GMT

Boeing chief Ray Conner aims to produce 30% more aircraft in the first half of 2014 compared to present production rates.

AirTran Airways to lease 717 fleet to Delta

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:33:08 GMT

AirTran will lease its 88 717s to Delta and replace them with 737s.

ALC places $7.2bln Boeing order

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:30:36 GMT

Air Lease Corporation first lessor to order 737 MAX.

Adria Airways to downsize fleet

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:24:45 GMT

The Slovenian flag carrier will phase out two A319 and one A320 jets.

Update: Virgin Australia orders 23 737 Max

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:49:27 GMT

All 23 aircraft will use LEAP-1B engines.

Airbus to launch longer-range A330

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The new version of the A330 will have an increased maximum takeoff weight.

Arkia Israel Airlines orders four A321neos

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Arkia Israeli Airlines becomes first Israeli carrier to order the A320neo family.

Farnborough Airshow day 1 highlights

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the first day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012.

First metal cut for the A320neo

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus has started the production of the first A320neo.

Update: DNA2 EETC issue

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Doric Alpha says it will make a similar issue within the next 12 months.

FGL Aircraft Ireland offering two 737s for sale

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:45:43 GMT

The aircraft are on lease to German Sky Airlines.

Russian ECA to insure MC-21 exports

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Exiar signs MoU to begin offering export insurance to Irkut’s MC-21.

Bahrain Air gets new director

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:15:28 GMT

Raju Pillai is the new director of commercial operations at the Bahraini carrier.

Boeing reports Q2 deliveries

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:08:39 GMT

Boeing has delivered 150 aircraft in the second quarter of 2012.

Virgin Australia orders 23 737 Max

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:27:22 GMT

Virgin Australia expects aircraft to be delivered between 2019 and 2021.

China conference photos

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:13:16 GMT

Photos from Airfinance Journal's 10th Anniversary China Airfinance Conference are now online.

AFJ Webinar: Secondary Market Showdown

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A recording of the online discussion Airfinance hosted this week is free to view on the Airfinance Network.

Spring negotiating 2014 slots

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 19:16:50 GMT

The LCC is looking to secure two additional A320s.

FastJet announces Airbus fleet plan

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:02:53 GMT

New African carrier FastJet intends to operate 15 leased aircraft within a year.

Boeing forecasts $4.5 trillion global market

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:25:08 GMT

Boeing expects the global aircraft fleet to double over the next twenty years.

ABC signs Comac deal

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:18:33 GMT

The Agricultural Bank of China will buy 45 C919s.

Jordan Aviation buys A320

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:10:32 GMT

Aircraft Leasing and Management arranged the sale of the aircraft.

Airbus confirms A320 factory in US

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:48:33 GMT

Airbus anticipates the assembly plant to produce between 40 and 50 aircraft per year.

Azul gets two Embraer E190s

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:51:58 GMT

Avolon is leasing the jets.

AFJ Webinar: Secondary Market Showdown

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An online discussion on the market for secondhand aircraft market will be broadcast tomorrow (Tuesday 3rd July 2012) at 2:00pm (BST).

Boeing responds to Airbus’ potential factory in US

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:13:08 GMT

Boeing says such a move would not compensate for the jobs destroyed by illegal subsidies.

Avolon delivers E190 to Virgin Australia

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:14:19 GMT

Virgin Australia has received a second E190 from the aircraft lessor Avolon.

Japan Airlines receives 737

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:12:07 GMT

Avolon has delivered a second 737-800 to Japan Airlines.

MAS receives first A380

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:48:26 GMT

This is the first of six A380s on order from Airbus.

AviancaTaca closes ECA financing

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:27:12 GMT

The airline has funded one A319.

Moscow Conference: Exiar to work with Russian and foreign banks

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:58:51 GMT

The newly set up export credit agency will support Superjet sales.

Airbus considers opening factory in US

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:48:47 GMT

The European manufacturer says no final decision has been taken.

Awas places 737s with Enerjet

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:13:12 GMT

Enerjet has taken delivery of two 737-700s from aircraft lessor Awas.

Moscow conference: ETS row may halt A330 production hike

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:39:05 GMT

Chinese orders that have been delayed may make the manufacturer shelve plans to increase production rates.

Hong Kong Airlines receives third A330-200

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:11:25 GMT

Airbus has delivered third A330-200 out of an order of 10.

Boeing gets new CEO

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:03:35 GMT

Ray Connor is to replace Jim Albaugh as CEO and President of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Kenya Airways mandates Afreximbank

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:40:28 GMT

The carrier will purchase five Boeing and five Embraer jets.

Eznis Airways gets first 737

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:32:03 GMT

Mongolian airline Eznis Airways has received its first 737 from ILFC.

Nordic Aviation Capital orders 12 CRJ1000s

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:54:22 GMT

Nordic Aviation Capital has ordered 12 Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGens

THY to order 15 new aircraft

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:49:19 GMT

Turkish Airlines has said it will order at least 15 jumbo jets next month.

ECAs to cover pre-funded bonds

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:21:00 GMT

Sources reveal US Ex-Im pre-funded bond deal pipeline.

Transaero Airlines firms A380 order

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:02 GMT

The airline is the first A380 customer in Russia and Eastern Europe.

Virgin Australia receives A330

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier now has five Airbus aircraft in its fleet.

Lufthansa receives A380 and A320

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:11:03 GMT

German flag carrier expects a total of 180 new aircraft by 2016.

NetJets places record private aviation order

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:01:23 GMT

NetJets’s purchase from Cessna and Bombardier totals $9.6 billion.

Feature: JOL survey 2012

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New aircraft, new credits, new geographies and new investors - this year's survey shows that airlines clearly like the flexible financing structure. But are the banks willing to keep funding Japanese operating leases?

InterJet mandates Superjet financing

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Coface, Sace and Vnesheconombank are guaranteeing a loan which will finance 15 SuperJet 100s.

Jazeera mandates A320 financing

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The narrowbody is due to deliver in July.

Thai mandates A380 financing

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Two A380s will be financed under a UK Export Finance-backed loan.

PIA seeks 10 jets

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:37:48 GMT

The carrier is looking for eight 737s and two 777s to add interim capacity.

Royal Jordanian gets A321

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:37:28 GMT

Royal Jordanian airlines has received a third A321

DVB completes TES stock sale

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:14:01 GMT

DVB has sold 60% of its shares to Mitsubishi Corporation and the Development Bank of Japan.

Pressure between Airbus and Boeing tightens

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:06:50 GMT

Boeing will cut costs and target Airbus’ customers to defend its market share.

ALC considers 737 Max order

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:55:54 GMT

Air Lease Corporation may buy up to 100 new 737 Max

A380 repairs cost Emirates $30 million a month.

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier lost $90 million in profit for three months during which six of the A380s were grounded.

Tam Linhas Aereas receives A320-200

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:22:50 GMT

Avolon has delivered the aircraft to the Brazilian airline.

A380s repairs unlikely to affect future sales

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:46:52 GMT

A380s may be grounded for up to 8 weeks if repairs are done in one go.

Lan Airlines receives A320

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:45:08 GMT

Awas has delivered the third out of five Airbus A320 to Lan.

Africa improves safety record

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:36:22 GMT

The number of crashes and hull loses is at a record low , says IATA.

Star Flyer gets new A320

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:28:08 GMT

Japan’s Star Flyer receives one A320 from GECAS

SSA to host 2013 IATA AGM

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:26:16 GMT

The International Air Transport Association 69th meeting will be held in Cape Town.

Avolon gets 737 from Boeing

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:09:51 GMT

Avolon has received its first of 12 737-800s from Boeing

THY looks at larger jets

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:28:01 GMT

THY in talks with Airbus and Boeing to decide on new aircraft

IATA predicts global airlines to earn net profit of $3 billion

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airlines' profits on "knife edge" says IATA chief as it projects a 0.5% net margin for 2012.

Lion Air to launch premium carrier

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:08:25 GMT

Boeing confirms the Indonesian carrier has ordered Dreamliners.

Norwegian orders 100 A320neos

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:53:44 GMT

The carrier also has a further 50 options for the type

Boeing wins six orders

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:19:01 GMT

Two carriers have ordered six 777s.

Atlas Air places 747 with DHL

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Atlas Air will operate one 747-400 for DHL Express

ALC firms A320neo order

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:16:15 GMT

Air Lease Corporation has 36 of Airbus’s re-engined narrowbody on order.

Embraer: Contract changes to shift market.

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 09:21:57 GMT

The manufacturer sees large US orders for 60-90 seaters as US pilot unions relax scope clauses.

Boeing appoints new president

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

George Maffeo will replace Mike Denton as Boeing president in Japan.

SpiceJet gets second 737-800

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:32:27 GMT

This is the second of five 737-800s the Indian carrier will lease from AWAS.

Airfinance Journal – June 2012

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the June 2012 print edition of Airfinance Journal.

Editor's letter: An Indonesian tragedy

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A review of the Sukhoi Superjet programme in light of the recent tragic crash in Indonesia, by Airfinance Journal editor Dickon Harris.

Funding Africa's steady ascent

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The African aviation market has seen new lessors emerge, new airlines and more aircraft orders. Dickon Harris asks, who is financing this recent African aviation growth?

Spring eyes more JVs

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The low cost carrier’s proposed Japanese JV may be replicated.

Embraer appoints new CFO

Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer appoints third chief financial officer in less than a year.

Lion Air to order 10 787s

Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The deal is expected to be signed June 8 2012.

Apollo’s Olympic A340s delayed

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:20:58 GMT

The Greek government is delaying delivery of the widebodies to Apollo.

Airbus agrees A330P2F programme

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:55:24 GMT

Airbus, ST Aerospace and EADS EFW are to covert the A330 into a freighter.

Aeroflot takes eighth Superjet

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:45:55 GMT

The Russian carrier will start flying the jet on May 23 2012.

Pinnacle Airlines gets DIP approval

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:46:19 GMT

The airline will get $74.3 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing.

A380 repairs to cost €263mn

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:25 GMT

Fixing 71 A380s has caused production rates to fall from 2.7 to 2.3 aircraft per month.

Update: Senate approves US Ex-Im reauthorisation

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:11:19 GMT

Following last week’s vote by the US House of Representatives the US Senate has voted to renew the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, as well as raise its lending cap.

Natixis advising Sukhoi

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The bank is helping the manufacturer understand long term financing possibilities.

Webinar reminder: Irish lessors panel today

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:55:53 GMT

The free webinar, hosted by Airfinance Journal, will be held today, 15 May, at 15.00 IST (GMT+1).

Air Canada orders three 777s

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:58:34 GMT

Boeing’s orders and deliveries website had attributed the order to an unidentified customer.

House votes on raising US Ex-Im lending cap

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:33:30 GMT

After a successful vote by US House of Representatives, the US Senate will now decide whether to reauthorise the Export-Import Bank of the United States and raise its lending cap.

ANA sells four widebodies

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Haneda Leasing has acquired four 747s and 30 CF6-8 engines for disassembly from the Japanese airline.

Sukhoi Superjet 100 goes missing on demo flight

Wed, 09 May 2012 18:29:14 GMT

A Sukhoi Superjet 100 airliner has gone missing on a demonstration flight in Indonesia.

Ethiad cancels orders for seven A350s

Wed, 09 May 2012 15:59:09 GMT

Etihad Airways axes order for seven A350-1000s.

New York conference photos

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

See if you were snapped at Airfinance Journal's recent New York event and awards dinner.

Webinar: Industry remains bullish for Indian aviation

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:45:19 GMT

Aviation specialists praise India’s long-term growth prospects but highlight key challenges.

Gecas delivers 737-900ER to Jet Airways

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:38:25 GMT

The lessor delivered a 737-900ER aircraft to India's Jet Airways.

ATR delivers 1,000th aircraft

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Spanish carrier Air Nostrum takes delivery of an ATR 72-600.

787 to make A330 obsolete

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kostya Zolotusky, managing director, Boeing Capital says the 787 will do to the A330 what the 777 did to the A340.

Update: US Airways prices secured bond

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

US Airways prices secured bond

Boeing increases Max’s fuel efficiency

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:18:51 GMT

The aircraft manufacturer has designed a more efficient winglet.

Chinese airlines: Airbus orders still delayed

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:22 GMT

The news comes as China Eastern agrees to buy 20 777-300ERs.

A380 Jolco financing

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:54:24 GMT

Lufthansa closed the first ever in March. More are on the way.

Qantas places $2bn engine order

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Australia's flag carrier has chosen CFM's Leap-1A to power 78 Airbus A320neos.

Embraer announces Q1 deliveries

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:24:11 GMT

The manufacturer delivered one more jet than the same period last year.

Pilarski says: How is this cycle different from all the others?

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The bubble will burst and a reduction in announced orders will spill out, writes Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, in his monthly column.

Pilarski says: Unbundling guided by tax considerations leads to misleading statistics

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Extra costs onboard an aircraft may be more calculated than the passenger thinks.

Boeing wins three orders

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:26:25 GMT

Three 777 orders attributed to an unknown buyer/buyers.

Boeing reports Q1 deliveries

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:27:04 GMT

Narrowbodies make up 72% of all of Boeing’s deliveries in the first quarter of 2012.

Boeing wins 47 orders

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:58:44 GMT

Airlines placed orders with US manufacturer, Boeing, for almost 50 aircraft in March.

BOC Aviation mandates finacier for Airbus jet

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A German bank will finance an Airbus narrowbody with a commercial loan.

CFM appoints vice president

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Raymond Scodellaro, formerly with Safran, has a new role at engine manufacturer CFM

Dublin 2012 conference photos

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photos from the 14th Annual European Airfinance Conference held in Dublin

Atlantic Airways gets one A319

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:45:51 GMT

The Faroe Island’s flag carrier is a new Airbus customer.

Embraer posts Q4 loss

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:27:53 GMT

The manufacturer’s exposure to American Airlines leads to a $91.8 million loss for Q4 2011.

Estonian Air gets third Embraer

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:24:56 GMT

Estonia’s flag carrier plans to operate an all Embraer fleet by 2014.

RwandAir orders Bombardier CRJs

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The regional jets are expected to deliver to the Rwandan carrier this year.

Embraer looks to improve sales in Africa

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:52 GMT

Brazilian regional jet manufacturer, Emrbaer, Afrexim and Rand Merchant Banks are in talks to increase Ejet sales with African airlines.

Lloyds mandates IBA to remarket E145

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:23:17 GMT

The Embraer regional jet is up for sale.

Indian carriers require $145bn of aircraft

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:30:12 GMT

Airbus’s latest global market forecast predicts the region will demand 1043 aircraft over the next 20 years.

Asiana to lease one Boeing 747

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:01:52 GMT

The Boeing widebody will be converted into a freighter for the South Korean carrier.

Estonian Air gets E170

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:25:13 GMT

The aircraft is the second Emrbaer regional jets the airline will leased from Finnair.

El Al closes PDP financing

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The $46 million PDP is for two Boeing 737-900ERs due to deliver next year.

Boeing and Comac sign agreement

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:04:30 GMT

The Chinese and US manufacturers have agreed to collaborate to promote commercial aviation in China.

Air Taraba buys one ERJ145

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airstream International arranged the sale of the Embraer jet.

Air India expects first 787 in May

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

India’s flag carrier is in sale/leaseback discussions with lessors for the delivery of seven Boeing Dreamliners.

RwandAir considers Ejets

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Rwandan carrier is looking at replacing its retired Bomabrdier aircraft with E170s.

Airphil leases three A320s

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) delivered the Airbus narrowbodies to the Philippines-based carrier.

China Southern places $3bn Boeing order

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Chinese carrier has ordered 10 Boeing widebodies.

Estonian Air firms Embraer order

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The national flag carrier will take delivery of four new Embraer jets.

Awas acquires Gecas portfolio

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Dublin lessor has acquired 12 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies on lease to seven separate carriers.

Fly Leasing acquires two 737s

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft are on lease to Gol Airlines in Brazil.

Doric Capital to issue bonds

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Luxembourg-based company will raise up to €65 million to finance one Airbus A380 to be leased to Emirates.

Feature: Ready to dominate regional jet sales

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The resurgence in popularity of the turboprop is fuelling speculation that manufacturers will enter the 90-seat market.

Kahala Aviation acquires two 737s

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft are on lease to Aerosvit in the Ukraine and Swiftair in Spain.

PIA orders five Boeing 777s

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:32:04 GMT

The firm order includes options for additional widebodies.

Ethiopian orders Q400s

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has ordered five Q400s from Bombardier.

JAL firms 787-9 order

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has ordered 10 new 787-9s and converted 10 -8 options to -9s.

Obama emphasizes Ex-Im’s importance

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

US President Barack Obama calls on congress to reauthorize Ex-Im’s lending capacity.

Etihad issues RFP

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline has issued a request for proposals to finance two Boeing 777s.

Horizon Air places $60m Bombardier order

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Alaska Air Group subsidiary has ordered two Q400s.

Iran Aseman Airlines acquires A340

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Iranian airline acquired the aircraft from Rajshahi Air in Bangladesh.

ICBC signs agreement with EDC

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:12:37 GMT

ICBC Financial Leasing has signed an agreement with Export Development Canada to finance Bomardier aircraft.

Drukair signs MOU with Airbus

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:47:22 GMT

Bhutan’s flag carrier’s has signed a memorandum of understanding for one A319.

Bombardier names Garuda as customer

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Indonesian national carrier has firmed orders for six CRJ1000 jets and options for 18 aircraft.

Pratt wins A320neo engine orders

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

India’s GoAir and TransAsia of Taiwan have ordered PW1100G-JM engines.

Volotea to lease 717s from Boeing

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The new European low-cost carrier will have an all-Boeing 717 fleet.

Alafco orders 35 A320neos

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:52:29 GMT

The Kuwaiti lessor's firm order brings its total A320neo backlog to 85.

BOC Aviation commits to C919s

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Martin, CEO, BOC Aviation says he is not worried by the lack of pricing information for the China-manufactured aircraft.

Bombardier opens Asia-Pacific office

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer’s new office will be in Singapore.

Lion finalises $22.4bn order

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing’s largest commercial order consists of 201 Boeing 737Maxs and 29 737-900ERs.

Tam trims A320 fleet

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline will cut three A320s in 2012 on top of fleet changes announced last year.

Thai Airways issues RFP

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline is seeking export credit agency (ECA) financing for five Airbus widebodies.

BOC Aviation exercises A320 options

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Singapore-based lessor will take two additional A320s from Airbus in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Bombardier wins $160m order

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An anonymous airline has placed an order for five Bombardier Q400s.

IATA: EU ETS must change

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline trade body says that aviation cannot afford a trade war over the EU Emissions Trading Scheme

China Express places $491m CRJ900 order

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier had previously attributed the order to an unidentified Chinese customer.

Update: Estonian Air to operate all-Embraer fleet

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier aims to phase out its existing fleet within two years.

A380 wing crack update

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:01 GMT

The European Aviation Safety Agency has released an updated airworthiness directive. The entire A380 fleet in service will be checked.

Lan takes delivery of two A320s

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft were financed with a European ECA loan.

Pegasus closes Ex-Im loan

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Turkish low-cost carrier will take delivery of two new Boeing 737-800s.

Air China sells two 767s

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing widebodies will be consigned for part-out

APFL transfers A330-200 orders

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus has placed eight of Aircraft Purchase Fleet Limited’s 12 A330-200 orders with other leasing companies.

Avolon delivers five aircraft

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish lessor closed sale/leaseback deals with five carriers.

EasyJet considers new aircraft types

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline is open to the 737Max, A320neo and C Series.

Air Namibia orders two A319s

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:50 GMT

The Airbus narrowbodies will replace the African operator’s Boeing 737-500s.

Air Astana places $1.3bn Boeing order

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Kazakh flag carrier has ordered four Boeing 767-300ERs and three 787-8s.

China rejects ETS

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chinese airlines banned from paying the EU's emissions trading scheme(ETS) charge

Feature: More than a blip?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Persistently low lease rates for factory-new aircraft give investors cause for concern.

ING: ECA finance for all

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Terina Golfinos, head of structured export finance, ING, says the Air France ECA deal should not be the exception to the rule

Estonian Air to expand fleet with Embraers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Estonia's national carrier says it needs 12 Embraer jets to support its growth plans.

Gol leases 737 from Awas

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing narrowbody is part of a sale/leaseback deal for five aircraft.

Atlas Air closes $865m Ex-Im loan

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 12-year term-loan will finance the lessor’s last Boeing 747-8 freighter deliveries.

Editorial: Delegates talk danger in Dublin

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Speakers and delegates came together at the 14th annual European Airfinance conference to discuss the challenges ahead for aircraft financing in 2012.

Emirates mandates Islamic finance leases

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Three UAE banks will arrange financing worth AED1.9 billion ($517 million).

Spirit firms $6.7bn Airbus order

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The US carrier has firmed an order for 75 Airbus narrowbody aircraft.

KV Aviation buys two 737-400s

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing aircraft are leased to Jetstar Pacific until 2014.

Mitsubishi targets 200 regional jet orders by first flight

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Japanese manufacturer sets sights on US as economic slowdown in Europe causes airlines to delay purchase decisions.

Rockton Aviation acquires 18 turboprops

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The special purpose company, managed by Rockton aircraft manager, has acquired 18 Saab aircraft.

AMR Holdings: Decision day moves closer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It is still unclear how the new-look American Airlines will be structured when its parent, AMR Holdings, emerges from bankruptcy.

Royal Air Maroc leases three 737s

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) delivered three new Boeing narrowbodies to the Moroccan flag carrier.

Virgin America leases one A320

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Awas delivered the first of two Airbus narrowbodies.

Dublin Conference: ECAs to take greater share of 2012 financing

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus and Boeing executives talk to Airfinance Journal about this year’s $95 billion financing requirement.

New CEO for Airbus

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fabrice Bergier to replace Tom Enders, who will head up Airbus's parent company EADS.

Aerolineas Argentinas leases two 737s

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Macquarie AirFinance delivered the two Boeing narrowbodies in December and January.

Airbus clarifies A380 wing issues

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The European manufacturer spoke exclusively at the European Airfinance Conference to address technical issues with the A380.

AviancaTaca firms 51 Airbus aircraft

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Latin American carrier will take delivery of 51 A320 family aircraft.

InterSky sells DHC-8 Q300

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Airstream International arranged the sale of the aircraft on behalf of the Austrian regional carrier.

Norwegian orders 222 new aircraft

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Airbus and Boeing aircraft order is one of the largest orders placed by a European carrier and is worth NOK127 billion ($21.5 billion).

Air New Zealand closes Jolco

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Four banks arranged the Japanese operating lease with call option (Jolco) for one Boeing 777-300ER.

Chavez announces plan to grow state carrier

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:06:42 GMT

The Venezuelan government is in the market for new Embraer and used Airbus aircraft.

Aldus delivers three new Ejets

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The three Embraer jets were financed with a $375 million credit facility from Brazil’s development bank.

CFM announces record 2011 year

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The engine manufacturer recorded 4,556 engine commitments in 2011 worth $51.7 billion at list prices.

Cathay places Airbus order

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Hong Kong airline has ordered six A350-900s delivering in 2016 and 2017.

PrivatAir orders CSeries

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Swiss business aviation group has ordered up to 10 CS100s.

Etihad gets Ex-Im approval for two 777s

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The two Boeing 777-300ERs will deliver in January and February.

Etihad trims A350-1000 order

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has cut six firm orders for the aircraft type.

Airbus releases 2012 list prices

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Average aircraft price rises 3.9%; A320neo rises 6.1%

AMR affirms 20 Boeing aircraft and 87 engines

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The company has also filed to reject 18 additional aircraft and six engines.

Record sales for ATR

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The regional aircraft manufacturer ATR achieved its best-ever annual sales figures in 2011.

Airbus expects over 50% drop in orders

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer had a record year in 2011 with 1419 orders but says there will be less in 2012

Falko sells Avro RJ1000

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Qinetiq, a UK defence technology and security company, purchased the 12-year old jet.

Bombardier appoints new commercial aircraft president

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Michele Arcamone will replace Gary Scott, who retired in October 2011.

Embraer chairman resigns

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Mauricio Novis Botelho, Embraer’s CEO between 1995 and 2007, has left the company.

US Ex-Im/Air India case will go to court

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Judge rejects preliminary injunction in US Ex-Im/Air India case.

Boeing wins 787 orders

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:43:05 GMT

The US manufacturers website shows 10 orders for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

AerCap reports 2011 figures

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Dutch lessor delivered 30 aircraft and purchased 13 new aircraft last year.

TAP closes finance lease

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The facility finances nine late 1990s vintage Airbus narrowbodies.

AMR to keep 85 Boeing aircraft

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:33:17 GMT

The aircraft include narrowbodies and widebodies which were financed with three separate issuances.

Air India to sell Boeing freighters

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian national carrier is also inviting tenders for eight JT8D-17A engines

Volaris signs $3.8bn Airbus order

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The agreement includes order for 44 Airbus narrowbodies.

Egypt Air closes $370m ECA loan

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Egyptian carrier secured funding for three A330s in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Emirates secures $396m for two widebodies

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline closed two separate financings for one A380 and one 777-300ER.

Air France-KLM finalises 787 order

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The order is for 25 787-9s with an undisclosed number of options.

Feature: Financing sources to evolve in 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Banks, export credit agencies and lessors stepped up to finance aircraft deliveries in 2011. Next year will hold much of the same formula.

TUI closes Jolcos

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The UK travel group will take delivery of three 737-800s this year.

US Airways closes sale/leasebacks

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) delivered two Airbus narrowbodies to the US carrier in December.

Icelandair acquires two 757s

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Icelandic airline purchased the aircraft from an affiliate of Lloyd’s Bank.

Spring Airlines closes $33m finance lease

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Chinese airline will take delivery of one new A320 in January.

Boeing misses 2011 delivery target

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:58:42 GMT

The US manufacturer delivered 477 aircraft last year falling three aircraft short of its goal to delivery 480 jets.

AMR to pay $10.2m to keep Bombardier jets

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft are operated by AMR’s low-cost subsidiary, American Eagle.

Andes leases two A320s

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Avinco arranged the wet-lease of both aircraft from Spanish carrier Vueling.

Evergreen to lease a new 747 converted freighter

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The airline will take delivery of the aircraft in May or June of this year.

Sonair sells Fokker 50

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation arranged the sale of the aircraft to Indonesia’s TransNusa Aviation Mandiri.

Gecas orders two ATR 72-600s

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The US lessor will begin taking delivery of turboprops in late 2012.

TAM closes finance lease

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The facility finances four older Airbus aircraft and one engine.

Transaero orders four 787s

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian airline has also acquired two 777s from Singapore Airlines.

Precision Air orders five ATRs

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:09:30 GMT

The $98 million order will make the airline Africa’s largest ATR operator.

Eva Airways closes freighter s/ls

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Aircastle closed sale/leasebacks on two MD-11 freighters with the Taiwanese carrier.

KLM closes Jolcos

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:36:59 GMT

The Dutch airline has financed two Embraer E190s.

NAC acquires A320

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The regional aircraft lessor acquired a 1994-vintage Airbus narrowbody.

Southwest's retirement plan

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The low-cost carrier has talked to Boeing about retiring its fleet of 88 Boeing 717s early.

Emirates mandates ILFC for s/ls

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier will take delivery of five Boeing widebodies beginning in 2012.

FedEx places $5.1bn Boeing order

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US freight company is also delaying 11 777F deliveries.

Atlas Air closes $240m debt facility

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The loan finances two Boeing freighters.

Fly Leasing acquires two 737s

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor has also sold two Boeing aircraft from its portfolio.

Skywest to lease ATRs

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Avation Plc, a Singapore-based lessor, will lease the turboprops to Skywest Airlines.

Southwest places first firm 737Max order

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US low-cost carrier placed a $19 billion order which includes Boeing's 737NG and 737Max.

Amentum places 747F for HSH

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

HSH Nordbank has sold the Boeing frieghter aircraft to a US cargo carrier.

China Southern's first 787 delayed again

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Guangzhou-based carrier will begin taking delivery of its 787s in 2013.

Feature: Extracting value at a younger age

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The fact that several aircraft have gone to part out earlier than expected might worry investors that the economic life of aircraft is changing.

Feature:Extracting value at a younger age

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The fact that several aircraft have gone to part out earlier than expected might worry investors that the economic life of aircraft is changing.

Ryanair secures €370m Ex-Im loan

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish low-cost carrier will take delivery of 18 Boeing narrowbodies through April 2012.

Global Knafaim Leasing mandates IBA

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:48:17 GMT

International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) will remarket one Boeing 757-200.

CALC orders C919s

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Chinese manufacturer Comac has secured another lessor commitment for its 156 to168-seater jet.

Copa adds two 737-800s to fleet

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Panama-based carrier leased one aircraft and financed the other narrowbody with export credit.

ALC firms $1.2bn Boeing order

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor firmed an order for four widebodies and exercised options for four narrowbodies.

Malev SSJ100 order shelved

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Hungarian airline, which is seeking new investors, has suspended an order for 30 Sukhoi Superjets.

Cobham extends leases

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian airline has extended leases for two jets with Falko.

Cyprus Airways mandates Cabot Aviation

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation will remarket two Airbus narrowbodies for the airline.

Hawaiian orders $350m Rolls-Royce engines

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Trent 700 engines will power five Airbus A330s.

Transaero firms A320neo order

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian airline firmed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus.

Pefco funds $2b aircraft loans in FY2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Private Exporting Funding Corporation (Pefco) financed 17 Boeing aircraft transactions.

Virgin Australia finances new 737-800

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing narrowbody is the first of 10 deliveries through 2012.

RPK anticipates debt financing opportunities

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

RPK Capital is in advanced discussions with airlines to provide debt finance.

Armada Aviation Capital appoints technical advisor

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Whittaker joins the consultancy company as technical and asset management advisor.

Exiar to support Superjet sales

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:15:04 GMT

The newly created Russian export credit agency is looking to support Superjet sales in Latin America and South East Asia.

China Airlines to lease two A330s

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) will deliver the widebodies beginning in 2013.

ACG orders 35 737 Max aircraft

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Aviation Capital Group is the first lessor to place an order for Boeing’s re-engined narrowbody.

ALC signs 8 lease agreements

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The deals include the acquisition of two narrowbodies with leases attached.

BoComm Leasing to quadruple fleet size with Comac order

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Chinese leasing company, owned by China's Bank of Communications, has ordered 30 Comac C919s

Airbus: Nordic region requires over 420 aircraft

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:21:58 GMT

Airbus forecast Nordic carrier will need $38.6 worth of aircraft over the next 20 years.

Doric mandated to remarket two A319s

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:43:08 GMT

Doric Asset Finance is negotiating with several airlines as it looks to remarket two narrowbody aircraft.

BOC Aviation orders 15 Embraer jets

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Bank of China-owned leasing company is the latest lessor to buy Embraer’s large regional aircraft.

Lion Air places largest ever Boeing order

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The low cost carrier is Boeing's second announced 737Max customer with a $21.7 billion order.

Ex-Im Bank in court over $1.3 billion guarantee

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has taken Ex-Im Bank to court over a guarantee for Air India's Boeing financing.

Hawaiian Airlines signs $1 billion Airbus deal

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order for five A330s is part of the carrier’s fleet replacement plans.

Feature: Managing Asia's Megafleets

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The CEOs of two of Asia's largest airlines talk to Airfinance Journal about traffic demand and financing new aircraft orders.

Thai reviews 787 and A350 as traffic slows

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Thailand’s flagcarrier, which is battling floods and empty seats, may order another batch of 787s or A350s this year.

Qatar’s two Dubai deals worth $7 billion

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:58:33 GMT

The Qatari flag carrier has signed deals with Boeing and Airbus worth around $7 billion at list prices.

Avolon closes first ECA deal

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The transaction finances two Airbus A320s on lease to Avianca.

Alafco sells six 787s to Oman Air

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Oman Air becomes a Boeing Dreamliner customer at the Dubai Air Show after buying six slots from Alafco leasing company.

CFM wins engine orders worth $2.55bn

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The engine manufacturer will power a total of 109 A320 and A320neo Family aircraft.

Emirates places record Boeing order

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai carrier will add 50 777s to its fleet starting in 2015.

Rolls Royce wins three engine deals

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The engine orders will power up to 12 Airbus A330s and six Boeing Dreamliners for three separate carriers.

Awas acquires two A319s

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The narrowbodies are on lease to Shenzhen Airlines.

CT Aerospace buys 737

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft is on lease to easyJet.

Germany to buy stake in EADS

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The state-owned KfW bank group will buy a 7.5% stake in EADS next year.

EADS announces delay to A350

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Late availability of key parts means Airbusï¿½s rival to the Dreamliner will not enter service in 2013.

Embraer scraps plans for larger aircraft

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian manufacturer will now focus on developing next generation regional jets.

Pegasus close to final decision on aircraft order

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pegasus Airlines's new aircraft order could be tipped in favour of the 737Max after Boeing provided more details on its re-engined aircraft.

SAS sheds 13 MD-80s

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sunrise Asset Management has purchased the 13 aircraft and 12 engines.

Russian lessor files for bankruptcy

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Avialeasing has filed for bankruptcy and the lessor's 24 SSJ100 order positions have been transferred to VEB Leasing.

Air China airfinance head moves to Embraer

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Wang Tao, former head of aircraft finance at Air China, has joined Embraer’s sales financing team.

Republic firms A320neo order

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order includes up to 80 A320neo family aircraft.

Transaero orders four 747-8Is

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing and the Russian carrier sign a deal for four 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft.

"Hundreds" of additional 737Max orders

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing executive is optimistic about additional commitments for the 737Max before year end.

China Airlines to double narrowbody fleet

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Taiwanese airline’s President Huang-Hsiang Sun says the airline wants up to 10 additional 737-800s to develop routes to China and Japan.

Spring leases two A320s

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) delivered the new Airbus narrowbodies to the Chinese airline.

Thameside Aero Spares buys MD82

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft was impounded by the UK Civil Aviation Authority one year ago.

DAE cancels five 747-8Fs

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The orders for five Boeing 747-8Fs will be converted into 777 freighters.

Slosar speaks about 747-8F

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific’s CEO says Boeing and GE are working hard to bring the manufacturer’s new freighter to the promised specification.

Feature: Age concern

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Restrictions on importing older aircraft could become a troubling issue for lessors and financiers.

Boeing CFO retires

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:48:49 GMT

James Bell will step down in April 2012.

Record year, but uncertainty remains

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Export credit pricing is rising, but it is still lower than one year ago.

RMB mandates Skytech

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Skytech-AIC will manage seven Bombardier turboprops on lease to South African Express Airways.

Southern Air to lease two new 777Fs

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing freighters are on long-term lease from a special purpose vehicle owned by Oakhill Capital Partners.

Feature: Production overheats

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Industry players question demand for narrowbodies as manufacturers ramp up production rates.

Pilarski says : Extending the philosophy of overbooking to manufacturers

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Overbooking is prevalent not only in flights but also in aircraft orders. Just hope you are not the ugly one, writes Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, in his monthly column.

Chinese airline orders six CRJ900s

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order from the unidentified carrier also includes options for five additional CRJ900s.

Feature: Counting the cost

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What is the real price of a 787 after applying escalation?

Air Berlin delays deliveries

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The German airline has rescheduled deliveries for 19 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies until 2015 and 2016.

Leahy calls for more ECA bonds

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus' chief operating officer, customers, wants the European export credit agencies to help fund more new deliveries in the capital markets as bank liquidity shrinks.

ICBC Leasing orders C919s

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:26:45 GMT

Mark Jiang, managing director, ICBC Leasing, speaks to Airfinance Journal about the leasing company’s first order for Chinese aircraft.

Jet Airways gets 737

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) delivered the new Boeing narrowbody to the Indian carrier.

Boeing ramps up 737 production

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer has begun building 35 737NGs a month, up from 31.5 a month.

DNA2 takes delivery of first A380

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft, which is managed by Doric Asset Finance, will be leased to Emirates for 12 years.

Novus to focus on widebody acquisitions

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Geneva-based leasing company will focus on sale/leasebacks for widebody aircraft during the next year.

Pratt & Whitney buys Rolls Royce’s share of IAE

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:46:01 GMT

Rolls Royce has sold its stake in the company that builds Airbus A320 engines.

Hawaiian closes 12-year term loan

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US carrier secured financing for one new Airbus twin-engine jet.

Airbus forecasts Russia demand for more than 1000 aircraft

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The twenty year forecast comes as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls for global standards to be the ï¿½cornerstone for Euro-Russian aviation.ï¿½

GA Telesis sells 757

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 1992-vintage Boeing jet is on lease to a US carrier.

Aeromexico takes delivery of E190

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Mexican carrier has secured financing from BNDES to finance 10 Embraer EJets.

AviancaTaca to close Brazilian export credit

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier will take delivery of one Embraer jet this month.

ECA guarantees for all China-built Airbus aircraft

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The European export credit agencies will guarantee financing for all Airbus aircraft assembled in Tianjin, China.

Gecas AMS buys A340

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AMS Aircraft remarketed the 18-year-old Airbus widebody on behalf of a special purpose company.

Crane Aircraft purchases 767

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new aviation investment firm has closed its second transaction since launching in May.

Gecas orders six E190s

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order also includes options for an additional six Embraer jets.

Royal Jordanian gets A320

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Awas delivered the second of seven aircraft to be leased from Awas.

Emirates secures $650 million finance lease

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The financing covers four widebodies.

Ethiopian orders 777 freighters

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The airline is the first African carrier to place an order for Boeing’s twin-engine freighter.

AerCap closes PDP facility

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The pre-delivery payments (PDPs) will cover four Airbus narrowbodies to deliver in 2013.

Cabot Aviation to remarket converted freighter

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:52:38 GMT

The UK company will remarket one Airbus aircraft which will be ready for sale in Dececmber.

Analysis: Is there a secondary market for the superjumbo jet?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

There will be a secondary Market for the A380 writes, Mark Lapidus, managing director, Doric Asset Finance.

China Eastern seeks financing for Airbus aircraft

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Three banks have confirmed receiving the request for proposals (RFP) for aircraft delivering in the first half of 2012.

NAC orders two ATRs

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Danish leasing company will take delivery of two ATR 72-500s by the end of the year.

ALC converts two ATR options

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) will take delivery of two ATR 72-600s in 2013.

IAG acquires 12 used aircraft

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Floridaï¿½s International Aerospace Group (IAG) has also purchased 80 spare engines.

Lufthansa to place ï¿½1bn aircraft order

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The German flag carrier will expand its fleet with 12 new Airbus and Embraer aircraft.

Alitalia leases A330 from Intrepid

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010-vintage widebody is on an 11-year operating lease from Intrepid Aviation.

Avolon closes its first PDP financing

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish lessor has secured pre-delivery payments (PDP) for five Boeing narrowbodies.

NAC closes four turboprop deals

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Danish lessor has purchased two aircraft, while closing two additional deals with two separate carriers in Latin America.

ACG to order 30 A320neos

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor is also in discussions with Boeing for 737Max orders.

Emirates mandates ECA financing

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai-based carrier will finance four Airbus and Boeing widebodies.

Atlas Air cancels three 747-8Fs

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

American cargo operator cancels Boeing freighters after launch customer Cargolux rejects delivery of first two 747-8Fs.

China will demand 1000 regional jets

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer says about 1000 regional jets will deliver in China over the next two decades.

NAC acquires ATR turboprop

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 1998-vintage ATR 42-500 was previously operated by Macair in Australia.

Airbus: World passenger fleet to double by 2030

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:21:43 GMT

The French manufacturer forecasts strong demand for commercial aircraft with the Asia Pacific region leading the way over the next 20 years.

Bombardier to cut CRJ production rate

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Canadian aircraft manufacturer will begin production cuts in 2012.

RIL Aviation sells 747 aircraft

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) remarketed the 19-year-old Boeing aircraft on behalf of the special purpose company (SPC).

Titan Airways buys two 757s

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing aircraft will be leased to a European lessee, making Titan Airways a first-time lessor.

TUI orders Rolls-Royce engines

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The travel company has ordered Trent 700s for its subsidiary, Corsairfly.

Air France KLM announces aircraft orders

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The European airline group’s board of directors have approved an order for 110 A350s and 787s.

SASOF purchases three 747s

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sciens Aviation Special Opportunities Fund (SASOF) purchased the Boeing aircraft from TUI Aviation.

Azul mandates banks for ATR financing

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian airline will finance 10 ATR turboprops with export credits.

SIA firms order for 15 A330s

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Singapore Airlines will take delivery of the Airbus widebodies between 2013 and 2015.

Bangkok Airways cancels A350s

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Thai carrier has cancelled an order for four A350-800s.

Crane Aircraft closes first transaction

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new aviation investment firm purchased a 22-year-old Boeing widebody.

Customers pushed Boeing to launch 737 Max

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The market could not wait for a new narrowbody forcing Boeing to launch its latest variant the 737 Max.

Boeing gets approval for re-engine

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:42:42 GMT

CFM will provide engines for the new Boeing 737 variant.

Management changes at Boeing

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

US manufacturer, Boeing, announces sales appointments.

Air Nostrum to fund CRJ1000s in KG market

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The three Bombardier CRJ1000s are scheduled to deliver in the fourth quarter.

Analysis: Delta’s narrowbody order

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Air Lines executive sheds light on the reasoning behind the carrier’s selection of Boeing’s 737-900ER.

ILFC seeks to repossess two A320s

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Russian low-cost carrier AviaNova owes International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) more than $3 million in lease payments.

SpiceJet denies TPG rumours

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian low cost carrier rejects media reports about a possible tie up with Texas Pacific Group (TPG) Capital.

Analysis: Boeing loses another customer to A320neo

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Can Boeing prevent more customers, like American Airlines and now Transaero Airlines, from switching to the A320neo?

Deadline extended to participate in Operators and Investors Poll

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Download the Operators and Investors survey from our homepage to participate.

Exclusive: HKAC negotiates Embraer order

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor owned by HNA Group is close to reaching an agreement with Embraer for up to 15 E-jets.

Ilyushin finance to order CSeries

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian leasing company is in talks with Bombardier to purchase up to 20 CSeries aircraft.

European carrier orders Q400s

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier has won an order for up to eight Q400 NextGen turboprops.

Transaero signs MOU for A320neos

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier is the first airline in Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe to order the Airbus A320neo.

Embraer delivers first E190 to CDB Leasing

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Six more Embraer regional jets will delivered to the Chinese company this year.

Air Astana firms orders for Ejets

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Kazakhstan airline will take delivery of two Embraer 190s in 2012.

Pilarski's Paris Air Show

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Paris provided an air show with little substance, writes Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, in his monthly column.

Gecas firms order for 10 Boeing aircraft

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order, worth $2.9 billion at list prices, includes eight 777-300ERs and two 747-8 freighters.

ALC delivers E190 to TRIP

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Embraer E190 is the first of six to be leased to the Brazilian airline.

MTU record best ever half year results

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:31:15 GMT

MTU Aero Engines had a 14% increase in operating profit for first half of 2011.

Boeing H1 net income up 17%

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft manufacturerâ€™s Q2 net income rose 20% from the same quarter in 2010.

Embraer increases forecast, after steady Q2

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft manufacturerâ€™s revenues increased for second quarter, while the company revises its revenue forecast for the year.

Korean Air orders two 737s

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

At list prices Korean Airï¿½s order for two Boeing 737-900ERs is worth $171.6 million.

Korean Air firms order for CSeries

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier firmed an order for 10 Bombardier C300s and has options for an additional 10 of the aircraft type.

Tiger to add six new A320s

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft are part of the Singaporean low cost carrier’s 2007 order with Airbus.

Lufthansa firms 30 A320neo order

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The German legacy carrier is one of many customers set to receive Airbus’s re-engined A320.

Transaero adds one Boeing 747

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The widebody is the first of a deal for five 747-400s the Russian airline will add to its fleet.

Jetstar to add seven Airbus aircraft

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian low-cost carrier will introduce five new A320s and two A330s this year.

AA to get manufacturer financing

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus and Boeing have committed to finance a total of $13 billion in aircraft deliveries for the US carrier between 2013 and 2017.

Boeing to launch 737 variant

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

American Airlines has signed a commitment for up to 160 of the new aircraft type, which will be powered by Leap X engines.

Emirates mandates three financiers

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai-based carrier will take delivery of three Boeing 777-300ERs between July 2011 and January 2012.

HSH Nordbank to exit aviation

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The German Landesbank will look to sell its €5.5 billion aircraft portfolio after closing its aviation lending business.

DAE cancels $2.4bn Boeing order

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The cancellation for 35 Boeing 737 aircraft follows the lessor’s cancellation of 45 Airbus orders last week.

Embraer names Marques as CFO

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The appointment is effective from July 18.

Flight Options secures $167m financing

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The deal is the first time Brazil’s development bank, BNDES, provides financing for a fractional jet company for Embraer Phenom jets.

AMS to remarket two A319s

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

While there is demand for the aircraft type funding remains limited, according to a source at Aircraft Management Solutions.

DAE cancels remaining Airbus orders

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai-based lessor has cancelled orders for 45 Airbus aircraft worth $5.6 billion at list prices.

Alliance acquires four Fokker aircraft

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian charter carrier has acquired two Fokker F100 twinjets and two F70s.

Boeing forecasts $150 billion India demand

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer says India's largest demand will be for single-aisle aircraft in a 20-year forecast.

Wings Aviation acquires Boeing 757

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation exclusively remarketed the Boeing 757-200ER for Flycraft II, a special purpose company.

DVB refinances A330-200

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DVB Bank provided the refinancing facility worth $27 million for MALC-MC.

Garuda orders four A330s

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Indonesian airline has also converted three previous orders for A330-200s into A330-300s.

Hawaiian secures $326m in loans

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Hawaiian Airlines has secured $326 million in loans for new aircraft, to purchase 15 Boeing 717s and to lease three more 717s.

Oak Hill closes financing for two 777Fs

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The transaction also includes pre-delivery payments for the two Boeing 777 freighters delivering next year.

Analysis: First direct order for Chinese lessor

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICBC Leasing's direct order with Airbus is a breakthrough for Chinese aircraft leasing.

Russian ECA to be established by 2013

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Export credit will be available for Sukhoi’s Superjet as Russia establishes an export credit guarantee program.

SIA orders A330s

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Singapore flag carrier has signed a firm order with Airbus for 15 A330-300s.

China Aviation Supplies orders 88 A320s

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICBC Leasing will purchase 42 of the Airbus A320s as part of the agreement with Airbus.

StarPeru buys BAe 146QT freighter

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BAE Systems Asset Management arranged the sale of the aircraft for Titan Airways.

Azul orders 10 ATR 72-600s

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian carrier will take delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop in October.

Eighth CSeries customer for Bombardier

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An unidentified customer has placed an order for 10 Bombardier CS100 aircraft.

AirAsia orders 200 A320neos

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order, worth $18.2 billion at list prices, is Airbus' largest ever by number and the manufacturer's third largest by value.

Analysis: A320neo is a hit at Le Bourget

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus makes a splash with 667 commitments from lessors and airline for its new engine option aircraft at the Paris Air Show.

AviancaTaca signs A320 MOU

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new aircraft will support AviancaTaca’s expansion in new Latin American markets.

Nordic signs $450 million ATR deal

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Danish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has ordered 10 ATR 72-600s with ten options.

Skymark orders two A380s

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Japan’s first A380 customer now has six of the aircraft on order with Airbus.

IndiGo firms orders for 180 Airbus narrowbodies

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian low-cost carrier has firmed orders for 150 A320neos and 30 A320 aircraft.

Republic Airways to buy 80 A320neos

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US airline group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for 40 A319neo and 40 A320neo aircraft.

Sky Aviation to order SSJ100s

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Indonesian charter carrier, Sky Aviation, has signed an agreement for 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100s.

Tame to purchase three ATR 42-500s

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ecuador’s national flag carrier looks to expand services to remote regions.

UTair to order 737s

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian carrier has announced that it will order 40 737NGs from Boeing.

Aeroflot announces 777 order

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Russia’s national carrier has announced a firm order for eight 777-300ERs, previously attributed by Boeing to an undisclosed customer.

ATR enters Paris with $2.4bn worth of orders

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer has received 78 firm orders and 32 options since the start of 2011.

CIT to order 50 A320neos

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor has signed a memorandum of understanding for 50 A320neo-family aircraft at the Paris Air Show.

Garuda signs MOU for 25 A320s

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Indonesian airline is to purchase 25 A320 family aircraft.

Mongolian Airlines orders Boeings

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order for two 737-800s and one 767-300ER is worth $245 million at list prices.

Norwegian orders 737-800s

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Norwegian Air Shuttle has signed a firm order for 15 737-800s and finalized a deal for three 787s at the Paris Air Show.

Boeing announces 747-8 orders

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US aircraft manufacturer has signed a firm order and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the 747-8 intercontinental with two undisclosed customers.

Bombardier gets order for 10 CS100s

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An undisclosed carrier has ordered 10 of Bombardier's CSeries aircraft.

First ATR order for Gecas

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has ordered 15 ATR 72-600s with 15 options worth about $680 million at list prices.

Gecas signs firm order for A320neo

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor has signed a firm order for 60 A320neo family aircraft, powered by CFM’s LEAP-X engines.

ILFC firms P&W engine order

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

International Lease Finance Corporation has signed a firm order with Pratt & Whitney to power 60 Airbus A320neos family aircraft.

P&W powers Aerosud aircraft

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pratt &Whitney Canada to provide engines for new aircraft from Aerosud, the South African civil and aviation company.

Qatar announces 777 order

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Doha-based airline has signed a firm order for six 777-300ERs in Boeing’s first announced sale at the Paris Air Show.

SAS orders A320neos

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus records another order for the A320neo as Scandinavian carrier SAS orders 30 of the aircraft type.

Malin to join A J Walter

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:08:46 GMT

The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm looks to strengthen commercial and business capabilities

GoAir to order A320neo

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian carrier says it will place an order with Airbus in order to meet rising demand in the region.

Boeing says world fleet to double by 2030

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft manufacturer forecasts a demand for 33,500 new aircraft buy 2030.

First international customer for MRJs

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ANI Group Holdings, a Hong Kong based lessor, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Aircraft for five regional jets.

First order for CFM’s Leap engine

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CFM, a joint-venture between General Electric and Snecma, has received its first order for its new Leap engine to power Airbus’s A320neo.

UPDATE: Boeing to increase 737 production

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US aircraft manufacturer confirms it will ramp up 737NG production over the next few years.

Feature: Financiers return to turboprops

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With increasing oil prices, operators are turning to turboprops for their operating efficiency on short distance routes. Financiers speak to JoAnn DeLuna about a revival in interest to finance this asset class.

Bombardier receives order for CSeries

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:05:57 GMT

An unidentified customer has placed an order for three CS100s and has options for three more aircraft.

Feature: Is the Neo worth it?

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The A320neo has amassed a significant number of orders. What efficiency gains will be offered by the new engines?

Lufthansa sells 737-500 to US company

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:35:06 GMT

The seven Boeing 737-500s will be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2011.

New CEO and chairman at Iata

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:16:15 GMT

Tony Tyler will take over as CEO of the International Air Transport Association (Iata), while Peter Hartman will be chairman of the board of governors.

Airbus stops P2F conversion program

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:48:12 GMT

As passenger traffic grows, European manufacturer, Airbus, will halt the A320 freighter conversion program.

Pilarski: Organizational forgetting–reality or lazy analysis?

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Learning curves are crucial in aircraft production, writes Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, in his monthly column.

Avinco to remarket one 737NG

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:39 GMT

FGL Aircraft Ireland (FGLAI), a subsidiary of Japanese firm Fuyo General Lease, has appointed Avinco as sole remarketer for one Boeing 737-800.

MCAP mulls large narrowbody order

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Japanese lessor MC Aviation Partners (MCAP) says it is in talks with Boeing and Airbus about placing a narrowbody order in the near future.

Editorial: All eyes on Boeing at Le Bourget

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier wins 10 CSeries orders

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Braathens Leasing places an order for 10 Bombardier CSeries aircraft, with options for an additional 10 aircraft.

Air France closes KG financing for A380

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The French carrier closed a 10-year, euro-denominated operating lease arranged by Dr Peters and funded in the KG market.

ATR 72-600 gets EASA certification

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The first aircraft is expected to deliver in 2011.

Bombardier has a good first quarter

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

But orders and deliveries for commercial aircraft remain slower than business jets.

China Southern orders Boeing freighters

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Chinese carrier has placed an order for six Boeing 777Fs in a deal worth about $1.58 billion.

ANA to receive first 787 in August or September

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier is the launch customer for the 787 and has 55 Dreamliners on order.

Vietnam Airlines signs loan agreement

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:35:16 GMT

Vietnam Airlines signed a loan agreement with three separate banks to finance eight Airbus aircraft.

Jet Airways leases aircraft to Thai Airways

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian carrier will lease two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Thai Airways.

Bombardier predicts 13,100 aircraft demand over 20 years

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer has released its annual market forecast predicting deliveries worth $639 billion over the next 20 years.

SuperJet delivery to Aeroflot delayed

Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The first of 30 Sukhoi SuperJets will be delivered to Aeroflot by the end of May after several setbacks.

Editorial: Upgrading the US fleet

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US majors are in a better position than in previous years. Each one has a relatively strong cash balance and most are hedged. However, they have to upgrade the US aircraft fleet to more efficient aircraft.

Airbus considers increase to A320 production

Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EADS, parent company of Airbus, announces first quarter results and alludes to increase in A320 production.

DHL Express acquires 13 A300-600s

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

EADS' EFW in Germany will convert passenger jets to freighter aircraft.

Lan to order five Boeing widebodies

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Chilean carrier has signed a purchase agreement with the US manufacturer Boeing worth $870 million.

Xiamen orders Boeing 787s

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

China Southern’s subsidiary places an order for six 787s.

Air Astana leases three aircraft from ALC

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Kazakhstan’s national carrier signed eight-year leases with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for three aircraft.

TAM closes SOL for A321

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft is the first delivery of four financed through Spanish operating leases (SOLs).

Boeing reports mixed results for Q1

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has released its financial results for the first three months of the year reporting that total revenue fell by 2% compared with the same period last year.

Feature: Oil prices to impact older fleets

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Carriers with ageing fleets will want to consider their replacement strategies as oil prices increase.

Pluna to add three CRJ900s to fleet

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:57:20 GMT

The national airline of Uruguay has signed a follow-on order for three Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets

Citi mandated for two ECA financings

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:28:31 GMT

AerCap and Oman Air mandate Citi for export credit financing for Airbus A330s.

Ethiopian issues RFP for 15 aircraft

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ethiopian Airlines is looking for about $1.45 billion to finance 15 Boeing aircraft.

Sukhoi delivers first Superjet to Armavia

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Armenian airline, Armavia, has taken of the first Superjet 100 after delays.

Embraer delivers 28 aircraft in Q1

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Embraer’s firm order backlog stands at $16 billion after it delivered 20 commercial and eight executive aircraft in 2011.

Star Flyer orders A320s

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Japanese carrier has ordered two new Airbus A320s, the airline's first direct order with a manufacturer.

Chinese carriers to get $1.25 billion Embraer jets

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Embraer wins up to 30 Chinese orders after agreeing deals with CDB Leasing and Hebei Airlines.

Garuda leases A330 from Awas

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Awas delivered an Airbus A330-200 to Garuda Indonesia.

Merpati to lease 737 Classics

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Merpati Nusantara Airlines will plans to lease seven Boeing 737 Classics in 2011.

GE Aviation launches CF6 TRUEngine

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The programme expands the TRUEngine designation from CFM56 engines to GE's engines beginning with CF6.

Sky Regional hires Lufthansa Technik

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sky Regional Airlines has signed a deal with Lufthansa Technik to support for five Bombardier Q400 aircraft.

UTair buys 20 ATRs

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order will make the Russian carrier Europe’s largest operator of ATR aircraft.

Aerolineas Argentinas signs deal with ILFC

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Argentinean carrier has signed a deal with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to lease 10 Boeing Next Generation jets for five years.

Qatar to purchase five more 777s

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has placed a $1.4 billion order for five Boeing widebodies.

Norwegian selects Rolls-Royce for 787s

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order includes a $450 million TotalCare long-term service deal.

Avolon selects engines for A320s

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Irish aircraft lessor will equip its new A320s with CFMI engines.

Lufthansa chooses engines for A320neo

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The German flag carrier, Lufthansa, has selected Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower engines to power its 30 Airbus A320neo order placed last month.

KLM Cityhopper firms $214m Embraer order

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The KLM subsidiary firmed options for five Embraer 190 jets.

ALC acquires 777 from Air France

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing 777-300ER, 2008-vintage, was financed by KfW IPEX-Bank.

Gol agrees sale/leaseback for five 737s

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian carrier has agreed a sale/leaseback with Awas for five Boeing 737NGs and will return two 767s early.

Porter Airlines firms $61m Q400 order

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Canadian airline exercised two options for Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft.

Awas mandates European banks

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Dublin lessor mandated two European banks for export credit financing.

Good fourth quarter 2010 for Embraer

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian manufacturer grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter 2010 and anticipates positive results for 2011.

Bombardier and Comac partner up

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The two manufacturers will collaborate in marketing, customers and support.

Embraer and ABC Leasing sign financing MOU

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This is Embraer’s third memorandum of understanding (MOU) for aircraft financing with a Chinese lessor.

Avianca-Taca mandates BAE Systems

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

BAE Systems will initially remarket six Fokker 100 jets for the Latin American carrier.

Turkish signs $200m Rolls-Royce order

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has ordered Trent 700 engines to power three A330-200 freighters.

First flight for Boeing 747-8

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US manufacturer's delayed 747-8 Intercontinental program completes first test flight, with the first delivery set for fourth quarter.

Boeing looks to increase production of 737

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US manufacturer is looking to produce up to 42 737 Next Generation aircraft per month.

Korean Air orders two 747-8 freighters

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The order is worth $639 million at list prices.

New Danish lessor finances first ATR

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Lighthouse, in Denmark, secured financing from Erste Bank for one ATR 72-200.

Asiana selects A380 engines

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rolls-Royce will supply Trent 900 engines for Asiana’s Airbus A380s.

Lufthansa orders 35 aircraft worth $4bn

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The orders include: 30 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and five Boeing 777 freighters.

Air Austral sells 737 classics

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Avinco arranged the sale of two 737 classics and a spare engine to Aircraft & Engine Support LLC for Air Austral.

Etihad reshuffles Boeing orders

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways cancels four Boeing 787s but orders an additional three Boeing 777s.

John Slattery joins Embraer

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The former CEO of Greenstone Aviation will head sales finance and lessor sales at Embraer.

Aeroflot orders eight Boeing 777s

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian airline’s order includes six Boeing 777-300ERs and two 777-200ERs.

Cathay Pacific places $6 bn aircraft orders

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Hong Kong carrier has ordered 25 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and will lease two more from ILFC.

Air China orders Boeing 747-8s

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The agreement with Boeing must first be approved by the Chinese government.

Hong Kong Airlines signs $8.5 bn MOU with Boeing

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) consists of 777 and 787 family aircraft.

ILFC orders 133 aircraft worth $11.6bn

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft include orders for 100 Airbus aircraft and 33 Boeing aircraft.

Archway Aviation finances three A320s

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Airbus A320-200s will be leased to Turkish Airlines.

Carpatair mandates Cabot Aviation

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation will remarket three Fokker F100 aircraft.

Myanmar Airways buys used A320

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation arranged the sale of one Airbus A320-200 on behalf of Cyprus Airways.

TAM to place $3.2 billion aircraft order

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian carrier will purchase 34 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Atlas Air secures finance for two 747-8Fs

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The debt financing for the two Boeing freighters is being underwritten by a club of banks.

Wings Air orders 15 ATR aircraft

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Lion Air subsidiary converted options for 15 ATR 72-500s from a deal signed in 2009.

VIDEO INTERVIEWS: speaking from Dublin

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A selection of industry leaders give their views on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry over the coming year from the European Airfinance conference.

Bmi Regional leases Embraer ERJ-145

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft is on lease from Aircraft Solutions.

Emirates, Rolls-Royce agree $2.2 billion services contract

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new agreement follows a $1.2 billion engine services contract agreed between the Dubai flag carrier and British manufacturer last year.

El Al orders 737s

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Four Boeing 737-900ERs will begin delivering in 2013, replacing the carrier’s fleet of 757s.

BAE Systems announces new deals; delivers market outlook

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The regional aircraft manufacturer says the secondary market is slow, but there are opportunities for sales in emerging countries.

Trans States Holdings signs for 100 MRJs

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The American private regional airline holding company signed a purchase agreement for 100 Mitsubishi regional jets (MRJs).

Titan Airways buys BAe Avro RJ100

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The UK charter carrier added a 10-year-old Avro RJ100 to its fleet.

Boeing: marginal business case for NEO

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft manufacturer will continue to look at all options, but says the business case for a re-engined aircraft is marginal right now. Instead, customers want a new airplane.

UTC reports $7.97 billion profit in 2010

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) also reported $54.32 billion in consolidated net sales for 2010 and expects sales to rise by 3% to 5% in 2011.

AEI mandated for Boeing 727 conversion

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An undisclosed customer mandated Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) to convert a Boeing 727-200.

Gecas orders A330s

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Gecas has firm ordered 12 Airbus A330-300s, due to customer demand.

ATR CEO predicts growth for turboprops

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Turboprob manufacturer, ATR, reports solid 2010 performance and sees signs of recovering economic outlook

China confirms order for 200 Boeing aircraft

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Chinese government has confirmed a $19 billion order for 200 Boeing aircraft.

Interjet orders Superjets worth $650 million

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mexican carrier Interjet has signed a firm order for 15 Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100). Jet manufacturer Sukhoi now has 170 orders for the Superjet.

Airbus ups list prices

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new list prices are effective from January onwards.

Nasair gets export credit for Embraer 190

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Saudi Arabian airline secured financing from Natixis Transport Finance backed by the Brazilian Export Credit Agency (SBCE).

Airbus sets records and expects more export credit in 2011

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft manufacturer said in a press conference that it expects export credit to support 30% of its deliveries in 2011 after delivering a record number of aircraft last year.

Virgin America signs firm order for A320neos

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US carrier has signed a firm order for 60 aircraft; 30 A320s and 30 A320neos.

A320neo launch customer signs MOU for 180 jets

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Indian carrier IndiGo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 180 aircraft including 150 A320neos.

CDB Leasing orders 10 Embraer jets

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Embraer 190 jets, delivering in the second half of this year, will be leased to China Southern.

50% price drop for certain older aircraft

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MD-80s and Boeing 737 classics prices have fallen by 50% in the last few years, say industry consultant and aviation services company.

AJW enters engines market

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Spare parts supplier A J Walter Aviation has set up a new division to purchase and part out commercial jet engines.

Asiana orders six A380s

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has signed a firm order for six Airbus A380s, worth over $2 billion at list prices.

BA firms $5 billion engines contract

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

British Airways has signed a contract for Rolls-Royce engines to power up to 61 widebodies.

Boeing achieves 2010 delivery target

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The American manufacturer delivered 462 aircraft in 2010.

EasyJet places $1.1 billion aircraft order

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The low-cost carrier converted options for 15 Airbus A320s into firm orders, and secured new options for 33 more aircraft.

Feature: Frozen aftermarket

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Residual values are dropping much faster than book values, and financing vintage aircraft is harder than ever.

Feature: Making money with older equipment.

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Parts trading is a profitable business. Patrick Winters speaks to key players in the market to find out what is influencing the cost of spare parts.

Analysis: DNA, a blueprint for success

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The first A380 delivery to a UK-listed aircraft investment company, Doric Nimrod Air One (DNA), proves to be a huge success for UK investors.

Ex-Im and ICBC Leasing sign MOU

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The agreement signals the return of Ex-Im to the Chinese airfinance market, after a 10-year hiatus.

Boeing to ramp up 777 production rate

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing will increase the production rate of its 777 programme to 100 aircraft per year in 2013.

Avolon in $600 million Airbus order

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Dublin-based lessor has ordered eight Airbus A320s, worth more than $600 million at list prices.

Southwest signs firm order for 20 Boeing 737s

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 20 737-800 aircraft will replace the low-cost carrier’s initial order for 737-700 aircraft.

One Boeing 737 for TUIfly

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The German travel firm took delivery of one Boeing 737-800 with new Sky Interior.

SpiceJet orders Bombardier turboprops

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

First Indian order takes Bombardier's Q400 backlog to 82 aircraft.

Lufthansa to get Embraer jets

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The German carrier has ordered eight Embraer E195 jets to be operated by its regional network.

Airbus launches Neo

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has launched a new engine option (Neo) for the A320 Family.

Mixed reactions to Airbus’s Neo

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Irish leasing company, Awas, criticizes Airbus’s decision to re-engine its narrowbody aircraft family, while others raise concerns about impact on residual values.

BOC Aviation orders engines for new A320s

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The lessor, owned by Bank of China, has ordered International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500s to power 25 Airbus A320s.

Hawaiian firms orders for six A330s

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hawaiian Airlines to take delivery of six more Airbus A330s between 2012 and 2015.

Emirates agrees $1.2 bn Rolls-Royce service package

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The long-term engine servicing agreement covers Trent 700 and Trent 800 engines on 50 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Air China orders 20 aircraft

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The $4.49 billion order is for 10 Airbus A330s and 10 A350s.

Air China in $1.8 billion engines order

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Rolls-Royce engines will power 20 new Airbus aircraft which Air China ordered last week.

AerCap to order 15 Boeings

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dutch Lessor AerCap announces letter of intent for 15 737-800s.

Embraer partners with AVIC Leasing

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The memorandum of understanding signed today is worth up to $1.5 billion.

Gecas to order ten C919s

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Gecas signs a letter of intent to buy 10 jets from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) at the Zhuhai Air Show in China.

TransAsia orders eight Airbus aircraft

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Taiwanese carrier has signed a firm order for two Airbus A330s and six A321s.

AJW partners with Chinese MRO

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A J Walter (AJW) signs deal with Chinese MRO provider for access to inventory.

Feature: Small aircraft, big costs

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Keeping maintenance costs under control can be the difference between making a profit or a loss for a regional airline.

Saudi signs for 30 Boeings

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed firm orders for 20 Boeing aircraft, with options for 10 more.

China Aviation Supplies signs for 102 Airbus

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CASC) has ordered 66 additional Airbus aircraft, and has signed firm orders for 36 A330s.

Republic firms order for six Embraer jets

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Republic Airways Holdings has signed a firm order for six Embraer 190 jets, following a letter of intent announced in July.

Editorial: The re-engining game

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To re-engine or not to re-engine – that is the game.

Boc Aviation orders 30 Airbus A320s

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Asia-based lessor has signed a firm order for 30 Airbus A320s.

Feature: new engine options

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Engine manufacturers are developing technologies that will have a huge cost-saving impact for operators.

Embraer announces Q3 results

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian jet manufacturer sold 37 jets and delivered 20 aircraft in the third quarter.

Flydubai gets new Boeing 737

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai-based low-cost carrier has taken delivery of a Boeing Next Generation 737 with new Sky interior.

China Cargo Airlines gets new Boeing 777F

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing 777F freighter is on lease from Gecas.

Delta defers Boeing 787 orders to 2020

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Delta Air Lines has agreed with Boeing to defer delivery of 18 B787-8 Dreamliners. The aircraft will now deliver from 2020 to 2022.

Fuji Dream signs deal for Embraer 175

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Japanese airline confirmed an order for one Embraer 175 aircraft.

Cam mandates Precision for Boeing 757-200 combi

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cargo Aircraft Management (Cam) has mandated Precision Conversions to design a Boeing 757-200 combination passenger/cargo, or combi, aircraft.

Krull to head Embraer’s US assembly plant

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Phil Krull is named managing director of Embraer’s first US assembly plant to be completed in 2011.

GMT Global mandates BAE Systems

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:34:40 GMT

GMT Global Republic Aviation has mandated BAE Systems to remarket eight Airbus A340 family aircraft.

GE engines to power new Bombardier jets

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier’s Global 7000 and Global 8000 business jets will be powered by GE Tech X engines.

Gatwick Airport gets A380 permission

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The UK airport begins talks with airlines. Emirates is the most likely operator.

SkyWest leases four Bombardier CRJ900s

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SkyWest Leasing, a subsidiary of SkyWest Airlines, has taken delivery of four Bombardier CRJ900s from Waha Leasing.

West Atlantic leases first converted Airbus A320

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AerCap has placed the first converted Airbus A320 freighter with West Atlantic European cargo operator.

Jetstar Pacific Airlines gets one Airbus A320

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Airbus A320 is on lease from Awas, the Irish lessor.

Saudi Arabian Airlines gets first Airbus A321

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of a single Airbus A321, the first of fifteen on order with Airbus.

Feature: is the Neo worth it?

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Where do lessors, airlines and manufacturers stand on the re-engining debate? Delegates at the Istat conference in Munich discuss the new engine option - the Neo.

Aeronautical Engineers mandated for 737 freighter conversion

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An 11-pallet passenger to freighter configuration was ordered for a 1989-vintage Boeing 737-400SF aircraft.

Feature: another kind of investment

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Find out which aircraft engines are most appealing in this year's engine poll.

Report from Munich: Istat conference

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After the first day of Istat's annual European conference the mood has improved compared with 2009. While the industry appears to be returning to health, as always, challenges lay ahead.

Jetscape takes delivery of two Embraer 190

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DVB Bank provided the debt financing for two Embraer 190 aircraft for Jetscape.

Protecting the asset

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Financiers could decide the physical location of aircraft in deals under English law, say top aviation lawyers.

Export credit agency to support LCCs

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

UK Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD) says it is a myth that it is more difficult for low cost carriers to access export credit.

Feature: a guide to title insurance

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Whether or not to take out title insurance when buying an aircraft can be a difficult decision. Hugh Garety, solicitor, Bird & Bird, writes about title insurance and when it should be considered.

Dynamic Aviation buys one MD-88

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Meridian Aerospace arranged the sale of the regional jet.

Deucalion acquires two Boeing 747s

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The two Boeing 747-400 aircraft will be converted into freighters.

Lufthansa to order $4.3 billion in Airbus aircraft

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lufthansa Group is to order 40 Airbus aircraft worth about $4.3 billion.

Phoenix Aircraft acquires one Airbus A320

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation arranged the sale on behalf of Cyprus Airways.

Libyan Airlines gets new Airbus A320

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The A320 is the first of seven on order from Airbus.

Airlink gets four RJ85s from BAE Systems

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The South African regional airline acquires four Avro RJ85s from BAE Systems.

Feature: What is a CRJ700 worth?

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2006-vintage CRJ700 powered by CF34-8C5 engines.

2010 Investors Poll

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

See which aircraft topped the charts this year.

Mba to manage two more Airbus A320s

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Consulting firm Morten Beyer & Agnew (mba) is to manage two Airbus A320-200 aircraft for unnamed customer.

New Tibet Airlines orders Airbus A319

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Newly established carrier has ordered three Airbus A319 aircraft.

Sete Aviation mandates BAE Systems

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BAe Systems to remarket one Boeing 767-300ER.

Deucalion mandates four banks for financing

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Deucalion has mandated four banks for the financing of two Airbus A330s.

Air Via to lease two Airbus A320s

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Bulgaria-based airline is to lease two new Airbus A320s from Awas.

Small Planet Airlines takes delivery of Boeing 737

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Awas delivered the Boeing 737-300 to the Lithuania-based charter airline.

Aerologic takes delivery of Boeing 777-200LRF

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft is the fourth freighter Deutsche Capital Management (DCM) leases to Aerologic.

TAM Airlines gets one Airbus A319

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Credit Agricole-CIB has provided the export credit financing for the Brazilian carrier.

Tam Airlines signs firm order for 25 Airbus aircraft

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian carrier has converted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) into a firm order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Feature: What is a 777-300ER worth?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2004-vintage 777-300ER powered by GE90 engines.

AeroSur takes delivery of one Boeing 767

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Awas has delivered one Boeing 767-200ER to the airline based in Bolivia.

Garuda Indonesia orders six Airbus A330s

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The national carrier has placed a firm order for six Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Qatar orders two Boeing 777

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The deal is worth $501 million at list prices.

Thai Airways signs MOU with Airbus

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for seven Airbus A330s.

Emirates orders 30 777s at Farnborough

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai carrier places $9.1 billion order on the first day of the Farnborough Air Show.

Gecas orders 40 Boeing Next Generation 737s

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft leasing company with the largest fleet in the world announces a $3 billion Boeing aircraft order at Farnborough Air Show.

Lessors to place aircraft orders at Farnborough

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Air Lease Corporation announced an order for 51 Airbus narrowbodies today at the 2010 Farnborough Air Show. Other aircraft leasing companies are expected to follow with large orders this week.

AeroUnion acquires three Airbus freighters

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation arranged the sale on behalf of TNT Airways.

Hawaiian Airlines gets Airbus A330

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DVB Bank financed one A330-200 for CIT Aerospace.

Emirates takes delivery of A380

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Dubai carrier, Emirates, uses export credit to finance Airbus A380.

News analysis: Boeing's 777 orderbook

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has lost seven 777 orders this week, but it picked up 30 orders in April from an unidentified customer.

Lion Air celebrates with two 737-900ERs

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:37:32 GMT

Lion Air, based in Indonesia, uses export credit to finance two Boeing jets.

DAE in negotiations with Boeing and Airbus

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A senior Dubai official has confirmed that Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is in negotiation with manufacturers about its aircraft orders.

Avinco to remarket one Boeing 737

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft will be available for lease in March 2011.

Lufthansa finances two A320s with Jolco

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The German carrier has closed financing for two Airbus narrowbodies.

Exclusive: DAE restructures aircraft orderbook

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is restructuring its orders by moving aircraft orders to Emirates and flydubai.

Air France refinances Airbus widebody

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The airline refinances one Airbus A330-200 in the Japanese market.

Nordic Aviation Capital sells ATR 72-500

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Borajet acquires fourth ex-Alitalia aircraft from lessor.

Finnair orders Airbus A321s

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Finnish national carrier becomes first customer of Airbus aircraft equipped with sharklets.

AEI mandated to convert Boeing 737-200SF

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has been mandated to convert a Boeing 737-200SF aircraft for Transmile Air Services.

Cargoitalia takes delivery of third MD-11F

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Italian cargo operator takes delivery of converted MD-11F from Boeing Capital.

Feature: What is a 747-400 worth?

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 1996-vintage 747-400 powered by CF6-80C2B1F engines.

Société Générale finances Lufthansa's first Airbus A380

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, which was financed by Société Générale.

TAM orders 25 Airbus aircraft

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Brazilian carrier has placed a mixed order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft and A350s.

World Aviation Services takes delivery of two MD-81s

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US aviation services provider receives two McDonnell Douglas MD-81s from Republic Holdings.

Luxair to acquire additional Boeing 737-800

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Luxembourg’s national carrier has placed an order for a second Boeing 737-800.

Royal Brunei Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-200ER

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The first of six Boeing 777-200ER aircraft on lease from Singapore Airlines has been delivered to Brunei’s national carrier.

Thai Airways leases three Boeing 777s

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing widebodies will be used to increase capacity on certain routes.

Hawaiian Airlines takes delivery of one A330

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Natixis Transport Finance and KfW were lead arrangers and Helaba was senior lender.

UTair Ukraine leases one Boeing 737

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has leased one Boeing 737 to UTair Ukraine.

Volga-Dnepr gets first IL-76

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Volga-Dnepr Airlines took delivery of the first of three Ilyushin IL-76TD-90VD freighters.

CT Aerospace buys Boeing 737 from IBA

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Boeing 737-600 was part of Scotland’s bankrupt FlyGlobespan.

Kenya Airways to lease two aircraft

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jetscape to arrange the lease from Finnair Aircraft Finance worth nearly $20 million.

AEI to convert first MD80SF

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) is to convert an MD-80SF (specialist freighter), which was purchased from GA Telesis.

Feature: Replacement options for narrowbodies

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Frank Pray, Awas's chief executive officer, considers what customers really want from airframe and engine manufacturers for next generation aircraft.

Airbus predicts 20 A380 sales in 2010

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus says it has a 33% share of the 201 orders announced so far this year by Airbus and Boeing.

Cargoitalia to lease third freighter

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Italian cargo operator is to receive a third McDonnell Douglas MD11F.

Jeju Air and Boeing sign maintenance deal

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing is to provide C-checks for Jeju Air’s 737s.

Air Moldova takes delivery of Embraer 190 jet

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Air Moldova gets one regional jet.

Royal Brunei Airlines to lease six Boeing 777s

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bruneian flag carrier signs a lease with Singapore Airlines for six Boeing 777-200ERs.

El Al cancels four Boeing 777s

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing says Israel's El Al carrier has cancelled an order for four Boeing 777 aircraft because of difficult economic environment.

FedEx to buy six more Boeing 777Fs

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

American air freight carrier, FedEx Express, increases orders for Boeing 777 freighters.

MASkargo to lease three Boeing freighters

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Southern Air is to wet lease three freighters to Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo).

Turkish Airlines to lease three Airbus A320s

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, is to lease three Airbus A320s from three different lessors.

Sideral mandates AEI for freighter conversion

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has been mandated by Barzil’s Sideral Air Cargo to convert a Boeing 737-300 aircraft.

Atlas Air closes PDP financing for freighters

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

US air cargo carrier, Atlas Air, has arranged a revolving credit facility for nine new Boeing 747 freighters.

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of Airbus A330

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Singapore Airlines is now Awas's largest customer with the delivery of the airline's sixth Airbus A330-300.

Strategic Airlines receives Airbus A320

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Irish lessor Awas has delivered an Airbus A320-200 to Australia’s Strategic Airlines.

Aviation Capital Solutions gets five BAe aircraft

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aviation Capital Solutions, a UK aviation services provider, will use the aircraft for aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) charter contracts.

Jazz Air orders for 15 Bombardier Q400s

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Canada’s Jazz Air airline has signed a firm order for 15 Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners.

Finnair uses ECA financing

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB) arranges the export credit agency financing for Finnair.

Value Focus - What is a 757-200 worth?

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 1998-vintage 757-200 powered by RB211-535 engines.

Refinancing for two 737-700s

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DVB Bank is refinancing two Boeing Next Generation aircraft for a fund managed by Guggenheim Aviation Partners.

Pluna signs $120 million Bombardier deal

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Pluna Lineas Areas Uruguayas, Uruguay's flag carrier, has signed a firm order for three Bombardier regional jets.

BNP Paribas wins two mandates

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AerCap and Korean Airlines mandate BNP Paribas aircraft financings.

Wallis Trading mandates Avinco

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Avinco will remarket an Airbus A320 for Wallis Trading.

CA-CIB closes two aircraft deals

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Credit Agricole CIB finances one Embraer ERJ 190 and one Airbus A330 for different customers.

First Superjet to deliver in November

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:30:02 GMT

Aeroflot will be the launch customer for the first Sukhoi SuperJet.

Pilarski: Re-engining and its many complexities

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The oligopolists will be forced to re-engine their old narrowbodies if realistic competition becomes available, says Adam Pilarski,senior vice-president of Avitas, in his monthly column.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines to get three IL-76s

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Volga-Dnepr Airlines will invest $90 million for three Ilyushin IL-76TD-90VD aircraft.

Aires gets fourth 737

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Columbian airline Aerovías de Integración Regional (Aires) will lease one Boeing 737-700 from Awas.

Egyptair gets it first 777

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing delivers the 777-300ER, which is on lease from Gecas, to Egyptair today.

Feature: What is a 737-900ER worth?

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2010-vintage 737-900ER powered by CFM56-7B27 engines.

AEI completes 737 freighter conversion

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) converts a Boeing 737-400SF for a Turkish airline.

IBA to sell FlyGlobespan assets

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:04:05 GMT

The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) will remarket and sell one Boeing 737-600 and spare parts.

TAM closes $112m deal

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TAM takes delivery of three Airbus A319s backed by European credit agencies.

BAE to market RJ85s to Russian Airlines

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BAE Systems Asset Management will target airlines in Russian for 13 RJ85s that come off lease in March.

AEI launches new conversion programme

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) will convert older aircraft to freighters.

Focus Aviation remarkets two 767-300ERs

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One Boeing 767-300ER has been sold to Guggenheim.

Comac seeks C919 orders

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), maker of China’s first narrow-body aircraft, seeks 100 C919 orders by year-end.

HSH sells six A330s to Hong Kong Airlines

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong places an order with Airbus for six new Airbus A330s, which it will purchase from German bank, HSH Nordbank.

Kenya Airways buys 767

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AMS Aircraft arranged the Kenya Airways’ cash purchase of a Boeing 767-300ER.

Tiger Airways advances deliveries

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Singapore carrier Tiger Airways will have four Airbus aircraft deliver in 2011.

Jet2.com leases a 737 Classic

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIT Aerospace delivered a Boeing 737-300 to British carrier Jet2.com.

Airbus increases list prices

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus increased its aircraft prices, the first increase since January 2008.

DVB closes two refinancings for core clients

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

European bank, DVB Bank, refinanced aircraft for two airlines in December, but financing older equipment will remain difficult in 2010.

Calyon closes two export credit deals

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Calyon funded Boeing and Airbus aircraft for Travel Service Airline and Aegean Airlines.

MNG Airlines mandates AEI

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) will convert a Boeing 737 aircraft into a freighter for MNG Airlines.

Two A340 SAS aircraft available

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SkyWorks Leasing will remarket two Airbus aircraft for sale or lease.

BNP closes several deals and wins AirTran mandate

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

French bank, BNP Paribas, closes six aircraft transactions and wins a commercial loan mandate.

Air Asia takes delivery of two Airbus aircraft

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Barclays Capital was lead arranger for the ECA-financing of one Airbus A320 and one A330.

CCM Airlines gets one new A320

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The French airline has taken delivery of one new A320. Another will deliver later this month.

KLM takes delivery of 737NG

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Citi was sole arranger and security agent for the US Ex-Im Bank guaranteed financing of the Boeing Next Generation aircraft.

All Nippon Airways orders 10 Boeing aircraft

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The deal is worth more than $2 billion at list prices.

Turkish Airlines orders 20 A320s

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Turkish Airlines signed a firm order for 20 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

easyJet closes deal for seven A320s

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Calyon, CIC and KfW were joint underwriters.

VALUE FOCUS: What is an E190 worth?

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2007-vintage E190 powered by CF34-10E engines.

FEATURE: Show me the financing

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conversion house operators say now is the time to convert older passenger aircraft into freighters at affordable prices. However, finding the financing is the challenge, writes JoAnn DeLuna.

Ryanair ends negotiations with Boeing

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ryanair will reduce growth and distribute a dividend to shareholders.

INV mandates Cabot Aviation

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

INV 747-320 Leasing Company mandated Cabot Aviation to remarket three Boeing 747-400s.

Luxair mandates BAE Systems

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BAE Systems to remarket one Boeing 737-500.

United Airlines orders 50 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

United Airlines ordered its first aircraft since 1998.

Air Algérie orders four ATR 72-500s

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Air Algérie orders four ATR 72-500s valued at $82 million.

Korean air orders five 747s

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Korean Air orders five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners worth $1.5 billion.

American Eagle exercises options for 22 CRJ700s

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

American Eagle increases its firm orders for 22 CRJ700 regional jets.

Transnusa Air Services gets a BAe 146

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PT Aviastar Mandiri purchases a BAe 146-200 to be operated by Transnusa Air Services.

UK Ministry of Defence leases BAe 146-300

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The UK’s Ministry of Defence will lease one BAe 146-300 from UK lessor Titan Airways for a short period.

Niki exercises two E-Jet options into orders

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Austrian airline Niki increases its firm orders for Embraer 190 jets.

Royal Air Maroc mandates Airstream

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airstream to remarket four Airbus A321-200s.

US Airways defers 54 Airbus aircraft

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Deferment is part of plan to improve liquidity by $150 million for year-end 2009.

Dynamic Aviation buys MD-88

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sale arranged by Meridian Aerospace Group.

Aero Inventory goes into administration

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The parts wholesaler goes into administration last week but is attracting potential buyers.

PAL leases 777 from Gecas

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

US lessor Gecas leases a 777-300ERs to Philippine Airlines for a relief mission.

Nepal Airlines signs MOU for Airbus aircraft

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The national airline of Nepal signs an MOU worth £250 million for one A330 and one A320.

Libyan Airlines and Tunisair choose CFM

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:59:08 GMT

Two airlines select CFM56s for narrowbody orders at the Dubai Airshow.

Ethiopian and Yemenia announce orders at Dubai Airshow

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ethiopian Airlines signs a deal for A350s and Yemenia Airlines signs an MOU for A320s.

flydubai and Macquarie Airfinance sign sale/leaseback

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Macquarie AirFinance will lease the aircraft on a medium term basis to flydubai.

Wings Air orders 15 ATR 72-500s

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The deal worth $600 million also includes options for 15 ATR 72-600s.

Tiger Airways gets A320

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft is the second delivered as part of Tiger’s 66 firm orders with Airbus.

ECA loan to finance two A321s for Aeroflot

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Russian airline has taken delivery of two A321s in November.

Turkish places fourth aircraft order in 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Turkish Airlines places an order for another three Airbus aircraft.

BAe Systems to deliver Avro Business Jet

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gill Group acquires an Avro Business Jet for corporate use.

Egyptair mandates DVB

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DVB to remarket three 777-200ER.

Air New Zealand orders 14 A320s

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The flag carrier also placed purchase options for 11 more A320s.

Astraeus adds first A320

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Astraeus acquires first Airbus from DVB Bank.

Air France gets A380 delivery

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Calyon and Natixis Transport Finance jointly arranged the financing.

IBA introduces new online valuation system

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jet Values 2 makes valuing aircraft accessible to investors 24-hours a day.

Cabot Aviation delivers two Boeings

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft were remarketed from Cargolux and delivered to United Parcel Service (UPS).

What is an A330-200 worth?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2000-vintage A330-200 powered by Trent 772B-60 engines.

RBS closes deal for 11 A320s

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Calyon and SMBC were jointly mandated for the financing.

Republic mandates AIG

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airstream International Group will remarket nine Dornier 328 Jets.

Boeing Shanghai expands capabilities

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer’s Chinese joint venture has opened a new MRO facility at Pudong Airport

Embraer sells three jets to SEAA

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian jet maker has sold two ERJ 135s and an ERJ 145 to the African start-up through subsidiary ECC Leasing Company

Archipelago of Saint Pierre receives first ATR 42-500

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft was delivered by Air Saint Pierre and was ordered in 2008 by SAEMAI

Focus wins 767 remarketing mandate

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Focus Aviation has been appointed remarketing agent for the sale of two 767-300ERs

Ryanair to order 200 aircraft

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chief executive Michael O’Leary says he is looking to conclude an order with either Boeing or Airbus for 200 aircraft by the end of the year

Transaero takes delivery of new Tupolev 214

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The delivery is part of a contract the Russian carrier signed with Financail Leasing Company for ten of the aircraft type

Embraer’s Q3 deliveries rise 19%

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 18.8% increase compared to last year’s quarter was helped by growing demand for the Phenom 100

Airbus delivers 38 aircraft in September

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The monthly figures bring to 358 the number of aircraft delivered in the first nine months of the year

Boeing to recognise a $1 billion third-quarter charge

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The charge is mainly due to increased production costs for its 747 programme.

Boeing to recognise a $1 billion third-quarter charge

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The charge is due to increased production costs for its 747 programme.

Airstream sells 767 to Aero Africa

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Arbor Finance owned 767-200ER was previously operated by Kras Air

ATR signs deal with Libyan Airlines

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The deal for two 42-500s marks the first time ATR enters the Libyan market

Airbus predicts 25,000 deliveries by 2028

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The French aircraft manufacturer said that emerging economies, low cost carriers and mega-cities would drive new passenger demand

SOAR and Sabena technics sign partnership

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:31:24 GMT

The two maintenance companies have teamed up to provide AOG repair services for the aftermarket aviation industry

Future of globalization and outsourcing is determined by trade-offs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing cannot blame outsourcing for the mess surrounding the latest delay in the 787, writes Adam Pilarski, senior vice- president, Avitas, in his monthly column.

Lion Air takes delivery of 737-900ER

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The delivery is the sixth and final aircraft financed under a commercial loan facility arranged by DVB Bank, Natixis and BNP

New Aircraft Leasing Agent, CB Aviation Launches

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The broker claims innovative, international marketing strategies

First Citation X delivered by Cessna

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cessna delivers business jet retrofitted with winglets

SAS closes 737-800 Japanese operating lease

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:11:37 GMT

SAS closes 737-800 Japanese operating lease

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:58:13 GMT

Boeing’s deliveries drop 22%

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing’s deliveries for the month of August fell 22% compared with last year and its orders dropped by 11%, but the manufacturer says it is on track to deliver between 480-485 aircraft by the end of the year

BA receives first E-170

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The delivery is part of an E-Jet order by BA for subsidiary BA CityFlyer

BAE Systems wins Titan remarketing mandate

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BAE Systems Asset Management will remarket one of Titan’s BAe freighter 146s and is optimistic about selling in regional markets such as Asia, Africa and Latin America despite the downturn in the airfreight industry.

747-8 Freighter on track

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has installed the new GEnx-2B engine on the freighter, which is expected to make its first flight in the fourth quarter

Gecas delivers two 737s to flydubai

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft are part of a sale/leaseback deal for four 737-800s

BA takes delivery of first steep approach A318

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft makes BA the first to offer transatlantic services from London City Airport

BA takes delivery of first-ever A318

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft makes BA the first to offer transatlantic services from London City Airport

Boeing executive retires

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Scott Carson, head of commercial jets, steps down to be succeeded by head of defence business Jim Albaugh

Bombardier feels pinch of business jet downturn

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace has released its second quarter results and said a fall-off in business jet deliveries accounted for a drop in revenues

Turkmenistan Airlines orders three 737s

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The national carrier orders three Next Generation 737-700s worth $192 million

Airbus delivers 4,000th A320 family aircraft

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The landmark delivery of an A319 to Brazilian flag carrier TAM is marked by an act of charity which will see goods for handicapped children distributed in Brazil.

ATR to introduce first -600 aircraft series

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The regional aircraft manufacturer has 59 ATR series orders

Bombardier inks spare parts deal with Magellan

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier Services Corporation has signed a spare parts agreement with Magellan Aircraft Services, initially covering 10 CRJ100s

Cabot arranges sale of a Dornier 328-100

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation has arranged the sale of a Dornier 328-100 to DASI, Innsbruck

Lufthansa Technik and Felix Airways sign 7-year deal

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The agreement will see Lufthansa Technik provide engineering and repair and overhaul services to the Republic of Yemen carrier

Boeing: 787 first flight by end of year

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer says the first flight of the Dreamliner is expected by the end of 2009 with first delivery in the fourth quarter of 2010

Air Berlin signs sale/leaseback for 3 A320s

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The airline has signed a sale/leaseback deal with Gecas for three A320s which will deliver in 2010

MiniLiner takes delivery of Fokker50Freighter

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Italian cargo operator takes delivery of the fourth Fokker50Freighter from AircraftConversions

Air France closes on A330 and 777-300ER

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The French carrier closes on financing after starting its search in March

Embraer delivers Legacy 600 to vibroair

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The German jet charter company becomes a new Embraer operator

WestJet expands 737 fleet

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WestJet orders 14 Boeing Next-Generation 737-700s, boosting its orders to 54

Bombardier’s CSeries on track

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier has taken delivery of a fuselage test barrel for its CSeries from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation in China

Eclipse Aviation to be purchased for $40 million

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eclipse Aerospace will purchase the company after a bankruptcy judge approved the deal

Bombardier cancels agreement with Jet Republic

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer has terminated an order agreement with Jet Republic for 110 Learjet 60 XRs

VEB to finance Aeroflot Superjets

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Russia’s state bank will finance ten Sukhoi Superjets for Aeroflot through its leasing subsidiary as the state ramps up its support for the aerospace industry

Wizz Air takes delivery of A320

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gecas has delivered an A320-200 to Wizz Air in a sale/leaseback deal

Airbus set for market leadership

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new report says Airbus can “leapfrog” Boeing into a position of market leadership – as long as it delivers the A350 on time

UK government commits £340 million to Airbus

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus will be given £340 million by the UK government to help fund its A350 XWB programme.

AirVolga launches CRJ200 jet service

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Volgograd-based carrier will start operating two used CRJ200 LRs acquired from a third party

Bombardier terminates purchase deal with MyAir

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Canadian manufacturer has terminated its firm order purchase agreement with Italy’s MyAir.com owing to uncertainty regarding the airline’s future

Avinco wins mandate to remarket two A320s

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dublin and Monaco based company, Avinco, has been mandated to remarket and sell young vintage A320s.

Astraeus leases 757 from GKL

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Air Exchange is arranger of the lease of a 757-200ER to Astraeus on behalf of GKL

What is a A340-300 worth?

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 1999-vintage A340-300 powered by CFM56-5C4/P engines

Bombardier wins $159 million turboprop order

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer has agreed an order with an undisclosed carrier for five Q400 NextGen turboprops

Emirates becomes largest 777 operator

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As Boeing hails the landmark widebody delivery, rival Airbus celebrates the 1,000th delivery of an aircraft from the A330/A340 family with a ceremony in Toulouse

Shaheen Air takes delivery of 737-200

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Karachi-based airline is leasing the aircraft from KAL Aviation, which purchased seven 737-200s from Aerotrans Leasing in a deal arranged by Cabot Aviation

Airbus set to deliver 1,000th widebody aircraft

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The European manufacturer will deliver a landmark 1000 widebody aircraft when Thai Airways takes delivery of an A330

Etihad looking for 777s and A330 financing

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Etihad Airways has issued a request for proposals for two 777-300ERs and one A330-300.

Qatar mandates banks for two 777s

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:23:33 GMT

Qatar has mandated a pool of five banks for the commercial debt financing of one 777-300ER and one 777-200LR.

Solution found for 787 problem, says Boeing

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer said a “technical solution” has been found for the side-of-body problem which caused further delay to the long-awaited Dreamliner, but failed to give a new date for a test flight. Meanwhile, its commercial aircraft division recorded a 30% drop in operating revenues for the first half of the year.

Airclaims makes new appointments in restructuring

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Paul Clark becomes group director, claims, whilst David Bickerton is appointed principal surveyor.

Three A320-200s sell in slow market

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Asset management company, Avinco, has arranged the sale of three A320-200s, despite complex market conditions.

Albanian wet leases BAe 146 to Jetlink

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:40:11 GMT

Jetlink Express becomes the first Kenyan carrier to operate the BAe 146.

Rolls wins Air New Zealand order

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The engine manufacturer has signed an order to power Air New Zealand’s 787-9s with Trent 100 engines.

Tassili to purchase four 737-800s

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Algerian carrier said a deal to acquire three E190s had been cancelled

Toto leasing subsidiary signs $400m engine deal with GE

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aircraft Purchase Fleet Limited signs $400 million engine order with GE Aviation to power 12 A330s.

Airbus up on Boeing for orders

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus racked up 58 new orders in June, mostly stemming from the Paris Air Show, but the number of aircraft sold this year is way down compared to the first half of 2008.

Embraer Q2 deliveries up

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian manufacturer delivered 56 aircraft in the second quarter of 2009, showing a slight increase from this time last year - owing, in part, to the new Phenom 100.

Boeing to buy Vought 787 facility for $580m

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Vought Aircraft Industries will sell its South Carolina plant where it makes component parts of the Dreamliner to Boeing for $580 million in a deal which Moody’s says will improve its liquidity position.

Aircraft deliveries down by 41%

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, deliveries of aircraft fell by 41.1% for the first three months of 2009.

Focus to remarket two A320s for Air Jamaica

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The deal will support the restructuring initiative of the airline, which aims to reduce its fleet size, as the Jamaican government pushes ahead with plans to privatise the national carrier.

BAE sells two BAe146s to two Indonesian airlines.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BAE sells regional jets to Nusantara Air Charter and Aviastar Mandiri.

flydubai signs sale/leaseback deal with Gecas

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dubai’s first low cost carrier has agreed a sale/leaseback deal with Gecas for four 737-800s.

Bombardier to sell 2 Q400s

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Porter Airlines of Toronto has placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGens, valued at $54 million.

AWAS leases 737-700 to Aires in Colombia

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Irish aircraft leasing company AWAS has signed a lease agreement with Colombian airline Aires for a 737NG

Qantas cancels and defers 30 787 orders

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian flag carrier cancels 15 787 orders and delays delivery of a further 15, days after Boeing said it was again postponing the aircraft’s first flight.

Wizz Air takes delivery of A320

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Hungarian airline has acquired the aircraft through a sale/leaseback deal with Gecas

Gecas delivers A320 to Aeroflot

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:06:58 GMT

The A320-200 is one of 31 aircraft Gecas leases to the Russian carrier.

787 delayed again

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has postponed the first test flight of the 787 because it needs to reinforce a side-of-body section of the aircraft, with a new flight schedule not available for several weeks.

First Chinese-assembled A320 delivered to Dragon

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first A320 assembled at the Final Assembly Line China, Tianjin, was today delivered to Dragon Aviation Leasing, which will lease the aircraft to Sichuan Airlines.

ICBC to offer $3 billion for Chinese carriers

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China will help domestic airlines finance Airbus aircraft assembled in China.

Virgin commits to ten new A330s

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The British-based carrier has signed a firm contract to purchase six A330-300s and will lease a further from AerCap.

Turkish Airlines signs MOU for 7 A330s

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:50:09 GMT

The five A330-300s and two A330-200s will be used on regional and long-haul routes.

Bombardier wins $224 million order

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacture has signed an order with MIG Aviation 3 for eight Q400s, to be operated by Pantheon Airways.

Paramount signs MOU for 10 A321s

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian airline will use the aircraft to launch international operations from South India.

Turkish Airlines signs MOU for 7 A330s

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The five A330-300s and two A330-200s will be used on regional and long-haul routes.

Wizz Air signs MOU for 50 A320s

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Hungarian low cost carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy 50 A320s which will be used to expand its central and eastern European network.

Air Asia X orders 10 A350s

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The long haul affiliate of Air Asia has ordered ten A350-900s to expand its international footprint, with founder Fernandez hailing the deal as the realisation of his vision.

Royal Air Maroc to buy six ATRs‘-600s

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The deal makes Royal Air Maroc the first operator of the ATR’-600 series in the Mediterranean. The Moroccan flag carrier will use the aircraft to expand its regional operations and promote national tourism.

Vietnam Airlines orders 16 A321s

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In addition to the order for 16 A321s, valued at $1.4 billion, the airline signed an MOU for two A350 XWBs.

What is a 747-400F worth?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2002-vintage 747-400F powered by CF6-80C2 engines.

Etihad places $7 billion engine order

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Focus Aviation sells 15 Fokker 100s on behalf of KLM

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The aircraft are being sold to the Evsen Group for short haul operations in the Middle East.

Boeing revises aircraft forecast down

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has revised down its 20-year market forecast because of the impact of the downturn. Whilst the expected market value over the next two decades remains unchanged from last year at $3.2 trillion, the number of new deliveries forecast has shrunk to 29,000.

New CEO takes over at Greenwich AeroGroup

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AeroGroup has appointed Jim Ziegler to build its business

Embraer sells 20 E190s to Austral

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The deal with a subsidiary of Argentina’s recently nationalised flag carrier is being 85% financed by Brazilian state bank BNDES and marks the first time the country will operate E-jets.

Skyways leases ERJ, remarkets ATR

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The remarketing firm has leased an ERJ 145 to a Spanish airline, and has been mandated to re-market an ATR 42-500.

Boeing assembles first fuselage for 747-8 F

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has completed assembly of the forward fuselage of the first 747-8 Freighter.

Norwegian regional carrier receives first Q400 NextGen turboprop

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:32:10 GMT

Wideroe has taken delivery of Bombardier’s latest turboprop , the first of a six aircraft order

First A320 made in China makes maiden flight

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The FALC-assembled aircraft took off from Tianjin to complete a maiden flight ahead of Dragon Aviation Leasing taking delivery of the A320 in June.

Airbus profit down 85% as orders dwindle

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2009 at Airbus has plunged to €83 million ($113 million) as orders dry up, and the company anticipates supporting customer financing in 2009.

NIKI takes first E190

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Austria’s NIKI, owned by former Formula One driver Niki Lauda, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190 regional jet.

GA Telesis to part out first ever 767-300s

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The American firm is to disassemble and remarket the first ever 767-300s, having already recycled one million tonnes of aircraft metal in a record first half.

Boeing delivers first 777F to AeroLogic

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AeroLogic takes delivery its first of eight 777Fs from Boeing in Seattle

Tarom takes delivery of ATR 72-500

Fri, 08 May 2009 17:27:26 GMT

The deal marks the first 70-seater turboprop to be introduced to Romania

Cabot busy with KLM; sells mystery 737

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cabot Aviation has been mandated to remarket KLM’s remaining 737 Classics and a fleet of Fokker 50s. The British remarketer has also sold a 737 for an undisclosed seller to an unknown buyer.

Airbus reduces A380 delivery schedule

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In response to customer deferrals the European aircraft manufacturer is to alter its A380 delivery schedule for 2009 and 2010.

Turkish Airlines orders 5 777s

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The airlines has ordered five 777-300ERs, valued at $1.36 billion.

Hainan slashes half of its Embraer orders

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Chinese airline has cut its order for ERJ 145s from 50 to 25 and pushed the delivery date to 2011

Qantas in market for 3 737-800s

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leasing companies are looking at the RFP, with BNP Paribas understood to be interested in providing debt once a lessor has been mandated.

Cessna suspends Columbus development

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the business jet market suffers in the recession Cessna puts its next generation high-end project on hold.

Gulf orders CFMs for A320s

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gulf Air will power its new A320s with CFM56 engines in a deal worth $270 million.

Global airline capacity drops 3%

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:43:59 GMT

Global airline capacity is set to decline 3% in April, with a 6% fall in the number of flights. But the latest figures from the OAG also point to a growing polarisation between Europe and the US on the one hand and the Middle East and Africa on the other.

Boeing Capital to increase activity in 2009

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing Capital Corporation’s revenue and income are down from last year but the company will meet its customers’ needs

Gulf Air scraps plans to dry lease 777s

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Bahrain based carrier was due to dry lease 4 777-300ERs once their wet leases from Jet Airways expire, but has abandoned the plan after upping its 787 order

Skyways to remarket Saabs

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The British remarketing company is to place two MacAir Saab 340s, and closes a deal on its 100th Fokker.

Boeing first quarter income halves

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The airframe manufacturer reports quarterly net income of $610 million, and revises down its full year earnings forecast.

Cargo market to recover by Q3

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With cargo growth plunging dramatically over the last few months, the bottom of the market will likely be reached by the third quarter with a recovery thereafter.

BAE to remarket Avianca 767 and MD83s

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Colombian carrier Avianca has mandated BAE Systems to remarket a 767 and a fleet of eight MD83s.

Macquarie buys two A321s from Aercap

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Irish aircraft leasing company acquires Airbus aircraft on lease to Thomas Cook Scandinavia

Airstream mandated to remarket RJ-70

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Airstream International has been mandated by Braathens Leasing to remarket an RJ-70 which is currently operated by Transwede

Boeing cuts widebody production

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The manufacturer said it will cut 777 production by two a month and is scrapping a planned increase in 747-8 and 767 production due to “unprecedented global economic conditions”.

Embraer Q1 deliveries down

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian manufacturer, which recently said it will cut 20% of its workforce and revised down its delivery forecast for 2009, delivered five fewer jets in the first quarter compared to last year.

Rolls-Royce to power Saudi A330s in $900 million deal

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Saudi Arabian Airlines will operate Trent powerplants on up to 12 new A330s.

Eclipse 500 owners in running to purchase manufacturer’s assets

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eclipse Owners Group is looking to buy the assets of the fallen VLJ manufacturer and has signed a maintenance agreement with HBC to keep the aircraft flying prior to a purchase

Finmeccanica buys quarter share of Sukhoi

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Italian conglomerate has bought 25% plus one share in the Russian manufacturer.

ST Aerospace begins construction of new Chinese engine facility

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The new facility in Xiamen will be operational by 2010 and will have an expected capacity of 300 engines per year.

CAE sells three simulators and is to receive C$250 million government investment

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The flight simulator manufacturer closes three deals with first-time customers, and the Canadian government is to part fund a C$700 million investment in research and development.

ALM remarketing Flybe’s BAe 146 fleet

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aircraft Leasing & Management has sold a BAe 146 to Star Perú, one of six aircraft the firm is remarketing on behalf of Flybe. ALM is also remarketing Comair’s fleet of Bombardier CRJs.

Bombardier slashes 10% of its workforce

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier Aerospace is cutting 3,000 jobs worldwide as deteriorating economic conditions force production cuts

SR Technics to close Dublin plant

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The MRO provider is to wind down operations at its Dublin Airport base, where it employs 1,135 workers.

Aircraft utilisation to drop 4% in 2009

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to a new OAG report, the US will be worst affected but Asian operators’ market share will increase by 2018, marking a shift in aircraft utilisation trends.

Royal Air Maroc orders six ATRs for new regional airline

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Moroccan flag carrier has placed an order for six ATR regional aircraft for its new start up, Royal Air Maroc Express.

GA Telesis to part out Boeing Capital 737

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GA Telesis has bought a Boeing Capital 737-300 to be disassembled and remarketed.

Airstream to sell Jeju Q400s

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jeju Airlines has mandated Airstream International to sell the carrier’s four Bombardier Q400s as it upgrades to a jet-only fleet.

Lufthansa and Bombardier sign purchase agreement for CS100s

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lufthansa, launch customer for Bombardier’s CS100, has made a firm order for 30 of the new aircraft, with 30 further options.

Embraer cuts delivery forecast and jobs

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturer Embraer cuts its 2009 delivery forecast and plans to shed a fifth of its workforce in response to the global economic downturn.

Business jet deliveries set to tumble

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association reports shipments down for the first time in five years, with business jets set to follow a 20% drop in piston aircraft deliveries.

The new regional jet manufacturers

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Several new aircraft types could enter the regional aircraft market in the next five years. Geoff Hearn looks at whether the industry can support another three manufacturers.

Boeing swings to fourth-quarter loss

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two A330s for Investec's aircraft fund

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

HSH Nordbank fund buys Emirates' 777

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hazy: Boeing and Airbus to cut output 35% by 2010

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Manufacturers set to reduce output amid falling demand and escalating deferrals, says head of ILFC

Transaero redeems debut bond

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Russia's second-largest passenger carrier redeems bond and looks to future loans to fund expansion

Repossessions and remarketing after the repo

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aircraft financiers planning to repossess aircraft or expecting them returned should be prepared. New research suggests that aircraft will be parked for between three months to over a year, on average, and cost owners more than $780,000 before they earn new lease rentals. Sophie Segal reports.

2008 - A year to forget

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The past 12 months were not the best of times, although aviation can largely claim its innocence in the financial catastrophe.

A new era

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Janet Du Chenne finds out about a changing market from some of its leading players.

Why export credit agencies make good banks

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A $1.5 billion order for 110 aircraft shows that Jet Republic means business despite the credit crunch.

Eclipse expands very light jets into Russia

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The light jet manufacturer is moving into new territory. By Will Roberts.

People news in brief

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deal news in brief

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Investors make fuel efficient choices

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This year's results have been influenced by the twin factors of increasing fuel prices and concerns over the environment, writes Janet du Chenne.

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mergers rarely solve problems, writes Adam Pilarksi

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hazy's clear outlook

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It has been 35 years since ILFC completed the first operating lease. Steven Udvar-Hazy, its chairman, talks exclusively to Sophie Segal about how the market has evolved and what the future holds.

An expert's perspective on aircraft orders: John Plueger, ILFC

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Plueger, ILFC's president and chief operating officer, talks about aircraft orders and the lessor's plans to acquire new aircraft.

Breaking new ground - Etihad

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Etihad's financing for its A340-600 was a first for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, earning it the Middle East Deal of the Year award.

Business is booming - financing corporate jets

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Pilarski says

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After a well-attended address at this year's European Airfinance conference, Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president at Avitas, starts a regular column on the state of the airfinance market.

2007 – a good year for EETCs

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The market might be going through uncertain times, but innovation remains high, as this year's Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year awards will testify.

Allco rides high in a rough market

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent drop in its share price should not take the gloss off Allco's successful past couple of years, writes Will Roberts.

Hard sell ahead for Embraer

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal invited some leading players in the industry to discuss credit insurance.

Down but not out

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The US securities regulator says that BCI Aircraft Leasing has defrauded investors. BCI says it just wants to get back to business. Sophie Segal investigates

Rough times ahead

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The new aircraft sector understanding will change the landscape for export credit deals.

Battle intensifies for 100 club

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Financiers are looking more to engines, and engine manufacturers are looking more to the environment. Airfinance Journal's 2007 investors' poll has some interesting results.

Time to adjust

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Legal News In Brief

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

ING and BNP Paribas close financing for El Al

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Avocet launches aircraft credit insurance against non-payment

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Taking the next step

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Siqalane Taho looks at the instruments that are proving to be the trendsetters in the aviation industry.

Ready to deliver

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The difficulties in the later stages of the A380's development have had far-reaching effects on Airbus and its parent company. But the manufacturer remains optimistic, writes Geoff Hearn.

TPG pays $450 million for Midwest Air Group

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Landing on Terra Firma

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Landmark deal is an overused term, but Terra Firma's acquisition of Pegasus Aviation Finance is definitely one. By Natasha Yazdabadi and Alasdair Whyte.

AJW appoints new director

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Dream come true

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.

Delta's restructuring fees make history

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Life after qantas

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The other growing market

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

South America has put its troubles behind it and is a market worthy of investment, with Brazil leading the way. Alex Lennane reports.

A nearly done deal

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Rossa McPhillips and Tom Zaitsev

Engines in the spotlight

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Interest in engines is the new fashion. Natasha Yazdabodi reports from Airfinance Journal's latest roadshow.

Roundtable: Investing in China

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

There is no doubting China's potential for aircraft and engine investors, but there are a variety of challenges to consider.

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus and boeing in the ring

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

John Leahy of Airbus and Boeing's Randy Baseler provide a post-match analysis of the Farnborough Airshow and where they see the market heading.

How to move on

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The past few months have taken their toll on Eads, but the group is determined to press ahead. Siqalane Taho and Janet Du Chenne report.

Family affair

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Widebody aircraft have traditionally been the main beneficiaries of freighter conversions, but there are signs that a market for narrowbody aircraft is developing, writes Geoff Hearn and Janet Du Chenne.

Scott Wilson: For the record

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Scott Wilson of Pratt & Whitney addresses the fundamental premise at the core of the Cape Town Registry's ability to record international interests.

Raising the bar

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Airlines' safety levels have increased following the introduction of a global standard. But what is new about this standard?

Hail Dexter — new airline for Russia

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Reopening the debate

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Andrew McGuinness asks whether there is any real difference between manufacturer and independent conversions.

Boeing picks up Bombardier's Myers

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Pollock joins IBA to develop its leasing business

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

2005 Awards: Welcome back innovation

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The 2005 Airfinance Journal Airline Deal of the Year awards demonstrate how lenders were prepared to be more creative and take more risks. Airport Finance Deal of the Year awards will be published in the March issue.

A stretch too far: 747-800

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing has finally launched the 747-800. Its predecessor was a revolutionary aircraft, but there are doubts that this stretch will be able to compete with the A380.

Aeroflot's long-haul dilemma

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Politics may be the deciding factor in Aeroflot's decision on which long-haul aircraft to purchase. Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace (www.concise.org), the leading Russian aviation newswire, reports.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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

BCI acquires aircraft

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Babcock & Brown closes warehousing facility

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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

THY' mandate delayed

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Sirocco airspace secures EBRD loan

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

AirNZ closes joint export credit deal and mandates JOL

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Great Games in Central Asia

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace, the leading Russian aviation newswire, looks at the development of airlines in the central Asian states.

The man who ordered 10 new Russian Jets

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Bombardier closes securitization

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Emirates finances last of its A340-500s

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

2005 AIRFINANCE JOURNAL INVESTORS' AND OPERATORS' POLL 2005: THE REAL BATTLEGROUND

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

FREIGHTER FORTUNES

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Air cargo is thought to be the most stable area of aviation, particularly in Asia but growth is slowing. Dominic Jones reports.

BOEING BITES BACK

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Like all Boeing executives, Scott Carson, vice-president of sales, is proud of his company and is confident of its future.

AIRBUS STAYS SHARP

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus looks set to launch the A350. But can it compete with the 787. By Geoff Hearn.

What about existing aircraft?

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

AirNZ chooses commercial debt for Dash 8s

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Deals of the Year 2004: Last year's stars

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Export Development Canada supports Delta in purchase of Bombardier jets

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

ESCALATION: The great industry scam

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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?

Boeing plans new structure for 787s

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing's Stonecipher resigns

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Cutting metal

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

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.

IBA hires airline and leasing expert

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Airbus expands in Tokyo

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Transaero signs Tu-214 deal

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Citigroup closes 737 JOLs for China Southern

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT