http://www.airfinancejournal.comhttp://feeds2.feedburner.com/afj_airlines©2009 Airfinance Journal60AirlinesThe airline will continue to cut capacity and jobs as it predicts lower annual revenue. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1nOto_KaSAs/British-Airways-reports-292-million-loss.htmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2333388/British-Airways-reports-292-million-loss.htmlBNP Paribas has arranged a Japanese operating lease with call option for the Malaysian carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3c7Bw2Xo9jc/Malaysian-closes-JOLCO-for-two-turboprops.htmlFri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2333093/Malaysian-closes-JOLCO-for-two-turboprops.htmlEven though revenues are down, profits are up for the Dubai based carrier which has reported a good year so far. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/exLGkhtMQ6M/Emirates-announces-six-month-results.htmlThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2332237/Emirates-announces-six-month-results.htmlCalyon was arranger and agent on the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VYJeYO108jg/KLM-closes-JOLCO-for-ERJ-190.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2329245/KLM-closes-JOLCO-for-ERJ-190.htmlCalyon and SMBC were joint arrangers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hskjrunxoR4/Air-France-receives-one-of-three-A320s.htmlThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2327348/Air-France-receives-one-of-three-A320s.htmlThe national carrier has taken delivery of its first A320.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uybq1nLtlZA/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-gets-first-A320.htmlWed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2326257/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-gets-first-A320.htmlVueling’s third quarter results up from the same period in 2008, after the airline completes its merger with ClickAir.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MmsPpVyv31Q/Good-results-for-Vueling-post-merger.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2325017/Good-results-for-Vueling-post-merger.htmlAs more airlines struggle to make a profit, more aircraft owners are switching to digitizing records to ensure they are safe and complete, writes JoAnn DeLunahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KDXISTyT9Ak/Lessors-go-digital-and-airlines-follow.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323983/Lessors-go-digital-and-airlines-follow.htmlCiti prices second ever 12 year Ex-Im bond inside Emirates’ first deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dtUpADUkG4Q/Gol-tightens-Ex-Im-bond-pricing-via-Citi.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2324311/Gol-tightens-Ex-Im-bond-pricing-via-Citi.htmlThe low cost carrier has signed an agreement for six Next-Generation 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7rM9oSV5AfY/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-signs-deal-for-six-Boeings.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2009 17:15:49 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323289/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-signs-deal-for-six-Boeings.htmlSale is part of cash-raising plan to raise up to CZK 5 billion ($286 million).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/07py5ga0H88/Czech-Airlines-to-sell-five-Boeing-aircraft-to-raise-liquidity.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:15 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2314260/Czech-Airlines-to-sell-five-Boeing-aircraft-to-raise-liquidity.htmlSale is part of cash-raising plan to raise up to CZK 5 billion ($286 million).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hkloeMeElug/Czech-Airlines-to-sell-five-Boeing-aircraft-to-raise-liquidity.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 11:57:43 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2314238/Czech-Airlines-to-sell-five-Boeing-aircraft-to-raise-liquidity.htmlSale is part of cash-raising plan to raise up to CZK 5 billion ($286 million).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rx6dRi8WDVE/Czech-Airlines-to-sell-five-Boeing-aircraft-to-raise-liquidity.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 11:45:45 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2314216/Czech-Airlines-to-sell-five-Boeing-aircraft-to-raise-liquidity.htmlGregg Saretsky, who started his career at Canadian Airlines, brings 23 years of experience to the role http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PlBjHp7vhck/WestJet-names-new-executive-vice-president-operations.htmlFri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2313253/WestJet-names-new-executive-vice-president-operations.htmlThe aircraft leasing company, owned by Bank of China, will use export credit to finance 16 Boeing and Airbus aircraft between October and March.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4HKKF1U9JYM/BOC-Aviation-mandates-Citi-for-export-credit.htmlThu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2312348/BOC-Aviation-mandates-Citi-for-export-credit.htmlBA will cut 1,700 cabin crew jobs and Aer Lingus will slash nearly 800 positions as both carriers look to cut costs and improve efficiencieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/A1MXUje1uig/BA-and-Aer-Lingus-to-slash-jobs.htmlWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2311398/BA-and-Aer-Lingus-to-slash-jobs.htmlGood pricing for Emirates on the first Ex-Im aircraft bond of 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GFlBbKmzSQk/Emirates-prices-Ex-Im-Bond.htmlWed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2311324/Emirates-prices-Ex-Im-Bond.htmlThe aircraft are part of the sale/leaseback deal for three A320s signed in August.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bcOz-4p_9dE/Gecas-delivers-two-A320s-to-Air-Berlin.htmlTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2310484/Gecas-delivers-two-A320s-to-Air-Berlin.htmlPassenger numbers in August increased by 2.7% from the same month last year, according to ALTAhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8zZyMAUoj70/Latin-carriers-buoyed-by-positive-passenger-numbers.htmlTue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2310487/Latin-carriers-buoyed-by-positive-passenger-numbers.htmlThe Malaysian budget carrier is delaying the delivery of eight A320-200s which means the carrier has now delayed a third of its deliveries for 2010/11. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_dAu3S3_peI/Air-Asia-delays-more-deliveries.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2309913/Air-Asia-delays-more-deliveries.htmlThe Italian airline will upgrades its fleet by sign operating leases for four newer narrowbodieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PoLjPUV_GLs/Export-credit-for-A320s-leased-to-Alitalia.htmlMon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2309981/Export-credit-for-A320s-leased-to-Alitalia.htmlThe export credit financing will help the airline fund deliveries for the remainder of 2009 and 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QE96d1PoaUE/Export-credit-deal-worth-13-billion-for-Etihad.htmlFri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2308389/Export-credit-deal-worth-13-billion-for-Etihad.htmlThe backing will centre around a government-led turnaround plan to avert bankruptcy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v6sCpGKzZ4A/Government-pledges-support-to-JAL.htmlThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2307290/Government-pledges-support-to-JAL.htmlThe airline will ask for 777 proposals in November and 787 financing in January.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/k02IeAFLcV4/Ethiopian-planning-Ex-Im-for-777s.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2009 10:30:14 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2306300/Ethiopian-planning-Ex-Im-for-777s.htmlThe BA chief executive said he expects the long-awaited tie-up with Iberia to be completed by the end of the year and is also considering a bid for bmihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8kpedF-9okI/Walsh-hopeful-of-Iberia-deal.htmlWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2306493/Walsh-hopeful-of-Iberia-deal.htmlThe spare parts-sharing programme will enable the Israeli carrier to make savings.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AarK74Z1b6w/Arkia-Israeli-Airlines-and-Embraer-sign-five-year-service-contract.htmlTue, 29 Sep 2009 12:26:46 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2305481/Arkia-Israeli-Airlines-and-Embraer-sign-five-year-service-contract.htmlImproved passenger demand for August is offset by rising costs and falling ticket prices, with profitability remaining “ever distant” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7wQiL0XwVfM/IATA-Demand-improvements-fail-to-lift-gloom.htmlTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2305498/IATA-Demand-improvements-fail-to-lift-gloom.htmlFrench banks arrange finance leases for two Boeing aircraft delivering this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OyOSPUY8UUU/Qatar-finds-financiers-for-two-777s.htmlTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2305763/Qatar-finds-financiers-for-two-777s.htmlJapan Airlines has requested its fourth government bail-out as it looks to pay off debts and restructurehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZnoyyXSh1Ks/JAL-requests-another-bail-out.htmlMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2304945/JAL-requests-another-bail-out.htmlThe French bank has also closed an export credit deal in September. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yPbF5offmm8/Calyon-wins-mandates-for-two-deals.htmlFri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2303924/Calyon-wins-mandates-for-two-deals.htmlFour aircraft will be added to the support contracthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SsUGcnhLozk/Czech-Airlines-extends-contract-with-AJ-Walter-Aviation.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2009 14:29:45 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2301698/Czech-Airlines-extends-contract-with-AJ-Walter-Aviation.htmlThe airline has selected an arranger for the financing of three planes delivering in 2009 and 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eyf67agvmGI/Emirates-mandates-Citi-for-three-A380s.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2301721/Emirates-mandates-Citi-for-three-A380s.htmlThe shuttle air carrier signed a three year contract with Waviatech to digitise their technical recordshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mXsg8Ps1Z7E/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-goes-paperless.htmlTue, 22 Sep 2009 17:16:18 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2301032/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-goes-paperless.htmlAMR shores up cash and new aircraft financing through combined actions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d5YrUm-zyCM/AMR-secures-29-billion-liquidity.htmlMon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2300097/AMR-secures-29-billion-liquidity.htmlSkyEurope’s collapse speeds Wizz Air’s entry into Czech Republic markethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p_eMrQ5i2K0/Wizz-Air-flies-into-SkyEuropes-market-share.htmlWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2296781/Wizz-Air-flies-into-SkyEuropes-market-share.htmlThis year is set to be the most expensive year for aviation insurers, as a result of several large losses, a new report by Aon has revealedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rfaHjlJB3vs/Airline-premium-to-rise-after-expensive-2009.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2009 17:20:55 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2294772/Airline-premium-to-rise-after-expensive-2009.htmlThe International Bureau of Aviation will begin selling extra aircraft, tooling and equipment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1tlbFe2f93A/IBA-to-begin-selling-Alitalia-assets.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2294669/IBA-to-begin-selling-Alitalia-assets.htmlThe Latin American Airline reports a 6.6% increase in passenger traffic for August http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZS08-Ilw938/Copa-Holdings-traffic-growth-up-66.htmlThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2292292/Copa-Holdings-traffic-growth-up-66.htmlIn its market outlook, Boeings says the Asia Pacific region will be the largest aviation market over the next 20 years, accounting for 40% of all traffic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p3NsO59DvOE/Boeing-Asia-Pacific-will-be-worlds-largest-market.htmlWed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2291137/Boeing-Asia-Pacific-will-be-worlds-largest-market.htmlThe loss-making Russian start-up files for bankruptcy after amassing considerable debtshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EHbrb6yg1oQ/KD-Avia-ceases-operations.htmlWed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2291544/KD-Avia-ceases-operations.htmlThe Committee on Climate Change says the UK and other developed countries need to take the lead in pushing for a “new and ambitious policy on aviation”, with a target of reducing emissions to 2005 levels by 2050http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AOXqwpVJ-1E/UK-urged-to-push-for-aviation-emissions-cap-prior-to-UN-summit.htmlWed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2291699/UK-urged-to-push-for-aviation-emissions-cap-prior-to-UN-summit.htmlThe airline plans to close its European base, citing unfair airport chargeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oh3ZCWZJWQE/easyJet-relocating-to-European-base.htmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2290075/easyJet-relocating-to-European-base.htmlThe Air Transport Association’s report reveals the full extent of a grim year in which airlines were burdened by economic challenges and surging fuel prices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WzOCvxS6gMA/US-carriers-lost-95-billion-last-year.htmlTue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2290400/US-carriers-lost-95-billion-last-year.htmlThe carrier is looking to cut capacity on the back of declining passenger demand http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PTKY8rtVG1U/Air-France-to-cut-its-workforce.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2289638/Air-France-to-cut-its-workforce.htmlEight of the carrier’s A380s will be delivering between six and 12 months later than scheduledhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lPCDs74mOcQ/Singapore-delays-A380-deliveries.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2289514/Singapore-delays-A380-deliveries.htmlLufthansa will hold more than 90% of Austrian’s shares and will pay shareholders approximately €166 million http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x_4WbTuu3xU/Lufthansa-completes-Austrian-takeover.htmlFri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2288426/Lufthansa-completes-Austrian-takeover.htmlSpectrum Capital arranges funding for all 2009 and 2010 deliveries. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QFmt6CHVED0/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-uses-PEFCO-for-seven-737-800s.htmlFri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2288713/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-uses-PEFCO-for-seven-737-800s.htmlIATA has said the industry is likely to lose more than $6 billion in the first half of the year – more than double the amount forecast for the whole year in December http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0HgcGAFNJHU/Industry-to-lose-6-billion-in-first-half-of-year.htmlWed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2286152/Industry-to-lose-6-billion-in-first-half-of-year.htmlAgreement still needs US government approvalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wcLmxsZhWr4/Lufthansa-and-JetBlue-sign-code-share.htmlWed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2286446/Lufthansa-and-JetBlue-sign-code-share.htmlThe budget carrier files for bankruptcy after six years of no profit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZTI8RPT-opM/SkyEurope-files-for-bankruptcy.htmlTue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2285527/SkyEurope-files-for-bankruptcy.htmlChinese airlines are looking to domestic banks, awash with liquidity on the back of the government stimulus package, to finance aircraft deliveries http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VTkznAhLcXY/Chinese-airlines-turn-backs-on-foreign-banks.htmlWed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2281940/Chinese-airlines-turn-backs-on-foreign-banks.htmlThe Latvian national carrier has won a bid for tenders organised by the Finnish government to transport its representatives on eight routes over the next three yearshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_2H2K_T-hs8/airBaltic-wins-Finnish-government-contract.htmlTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2280928/airBaltic-wins-Finnish-government-contract.htmlThe Bahrain-based carrier, which recently put in place a restructuring plan, has signed a $70 million Ijara facility with Bahrain Islamic Bank to partially finance eight A320s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hX7G5QXbnaU/Gulf-Air-signs-70-m-facility.htmlTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2281016/Gulf-Air-signs-70-m-facility.htmlNorwegian Air Shuttle has completed its first purchase and delivery of a new 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z_3R5WQQNYA/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-in-landmark-737-800-delivery.htmlTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2280945/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-in-landmark-737-800-delivery.htmlThe European Union has published a list of airlines that could face a ban unless they reduce their emissions in line with EU targetshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jAD07my3yaU/EU-draws-up-list-of-airlines-facing-ban.htmlMon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2280364/EU-draws-up-list-of-airlines-facing-ban.htmlJapan Airlines is holding talks with Nippon Yusen Kaisha to merge their cargo divisions and create Japan’s single-largest cargo transport providerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/khSenqUqUXE/JAL-and-NYK-to-merge-cargo-operations.htmlFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2279338/JAL-and-NYK-to-merge-cargo-operations.htmlEurope’s largest carrier said it was withdrawing from the privatisation tender because of the impact of economic conditions on the airline industry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AJg30TZZ4RQ/Air-France-pulls-out-of-CSA-deal.htmlThu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2278034/Air-France-pulls-out-of-CSA-deal.htmlRussia’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 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wH68TNEfDRQ/VEB-to-finance-Aeroflot-Superjets.htmlThu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2278227/VEB-to-finance-Aeroflot-Superjets.htmlQantas reports an 87% drop in full-year profit, but the airline remains bullish, saying it was one of the few carriers to make a full-year profit in the face of unprecedented economic challengeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gpLRoxYceLo/Qantas-profits-fall-87.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2277151/Qantas-profits-fall-87.htmlGlobal airline capacity grows by 0.2% in August, marking the first increase for a year, according to the OAGhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O6u0NUFrpuM/Global-capacity-grows-for-first-time-in-a-year.htmlTue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2276512/Global-capacity-grows-for-first-time-in-a-year.htmlThe agreement marks the first time the airline has ordered the A330-300http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VmfbpCItWqo/Turkish-signs-order-for-7-A330s.htmlTue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2276461/Turkish-signs-order-for-7-A330s.htmlRepublic Airways will buy Frontier after a deal with Southwest fell through because of a failure to reach agreement on pilot securityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2Ud3-nl13zg/Republic-win-Frontier-bid.htmlMon, 17 Aug 2009 17:19:13 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2275736/Republic-win-Frontier-bid.htmlSouthwest Airlines has put in a bid of $170 million for bankrupt carrier Frontier Airlines, while Virgin America CEO tells Bloomberg that his airline could be interested in purchasing Frontier’s Airbus fleet if the Southwest deal goes through http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5LugbHnhUiA/Southwest-eyes-new-Frontier.htmlThu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2273758/Southwest-eyes-new-Frontier.htmlThe Tripoli-based carrier has taken delivery of its first A330-200 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7brOLALmx68/Afriqiyah-receives-first-A330.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2272845/Afriqiyah-receives-first-A330.htmlSkywest says positive travel figures for last month suggest the Australian domestic market could be about to recoverhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/a-cZxZm-AQc/Australian-market-set-for-recovery.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2272902/Australian-market-set-for-recovery.htmlAfter expanding its domestic footprint with a number of new routes, Transaero – Russia’s second largest airline internationally - becomes the country’s second largest carrier overall http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sXxy2v6B92s/Transaero-on-domestic-high.htmlTue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2272063/Transaero-on-domestic-high.htmlEgyptAir has converted a previous order for two 777s into an order for eight 737-800s as it looks to grow its regional traffic and establish Cairo International Airport as key hubhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hla59Tig_0A/EgyptAir-swaps-777s-for-737-800s.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2269980/EgyptAir-swaps-777s-for-737-800s.htmlThe carrier said the weak economy and swine flu fears led to slumping ticket sales http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mvClMkbsAk4/JAL-posts-1-billion-quarterly-loss.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2270069/JAL-posts-1-billion-quarterly-loss.htmlAn upturn in the global financial markets and a surge in European airline stocks raises hopes of an imminent recovery for the airline industryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/crrHhRY0GmA/Industry-on-brink-of-recovery.htmlThu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2269061/Industry-on-brink-of-recovery.htmlThe Dublin-based airline is deferring five Airbus widebody deliveries and prematurely terminating the leases on a further two as it looks to cut costs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lp4sJaBEI58/Aer-Lingus-cuts-transatlantic-fleet.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2268271/Aer-Lingus-cuts-transatlantic-fleet.htmlThree European banks have been mandated to arrange the refinancing of two aircraft for Air Francehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8qSDZcut6CI/Air-France-mandates-banks-for-refinancing.htmlMon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2266248/Air-France-mandates-banks-for-refinancing.htmlBritish Airways has reported a pre-tax loss of £148 million ($245 million) for the three months to the end of June and says more aircraft will be parked as it puts in place a revised business plan to stem losseshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IYAZrPuAsJg/BA-posts-148-m-loss.htmlFri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2265562/BA-posts-148-m-loss.htmlEthiopian Airlines orders five 777s and 12 A350 XWBs, worth a combined value of $4.2 billion, as the carrier eyes rapid expansion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/i7AqEiKFVI4/Ethiopian-in-bumper-42-billion-order.htmlWed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2262762/Ethiopian-in-bumper-42-billion-order.htmlThe value of the order is $1.9 billion at list prices and comes on the back on an order in April for five of the same aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pMx-GHvjYoQ/Turkish-orders-seven-more-777-300ERs.htmlTue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2261833/Turkish-orders-seven-more-777-300ERs.htmlEurope’s largest budget carrier reports a Q1 profit of € 136.5 million but warns that lower fares will eat into full-year profits, while O’Leary accuses the UK government of killing British tourism.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KXNL8Pp7LDE/Ryanair-cautious-despite-profit.htmlMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2261172/Ryanair-cautious-despite-profit.htmlBA has signed a contract with the Oxford Aviation Academy for the provision of pilot training for its new fleet of Embraer jets to be operated by subsidiary CityFlyer.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/E81YFv8aQNI/BAs-pilots-get-Embraer-training.htmlThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2258650/BAs-pilots-get-Embraer-training.htmlThe Brazilian carrier took delivery of the aircraft from Embraer subsidiary ECC Leasing as part of a leasing agreement. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6o9Et-jqj88/TRIP-takes-delivery-of-E-175.htmlThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2258576/TRIP-takes-delivery-of-E-175.htmlThe Houston-based airline said a decline in premium demand and the impact of swine flu had adversely affected its results and announced a revenue-generating and cost-cutting programme in response.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/54fOgdOkcXY/Continental-reports-213m-Q2-loss.htmlTue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2257269/Continental-reports-213m-Q2-loss.htmlThe airline has taken delivery of the first of ten A321s which will initially be deployed on domestic routes.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2D0YCkIF18I/Shanghai-Airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-Airbus-aircraft.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 17:32:23 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2255650/Shanghai-Airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-Airbus-aircraft.htmlThe carrier is understood to be looking for a regional airline to provide know-how and expertise as part of its recapitalisation planhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p7tJwVsm_KE/Uruguayan-carrier-Pluna-seeking-airline-investor.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 17:47:53 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254634/Uruguayan-carrier-Pluna-seeking-airline-investor.htmlThe aircraft will operate on routes between Shanghai and tourist destinations in China.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sUR9eBAzpzg/Juneyao-takes-delivery-of-first-purchased-A320.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254646/Juneyao-takes-delivery-of-first-purchased-A320.htmlFigures released by the OAG showing a stabilisation in capacity reductions are a “clear and very welcome upward trend” says the aviation data business. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9yLXXwcxbnY/OAG-figures-reveal-glimmer-of-hope-for-industry.htmlTue, 14 Jul 2009 18:06:02 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2252944/OAG-figures-reveal-glimmer-of-hope-for-industry.htmlChina Eastern will purchase regional rival Shanghai Airlines in an all-share deal which will increase its market share in China’s financial hub and make it the second largest airline in the country by fleet size.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/15kAL1hYNVs/China-Eastern-to-buy-Shanghai-Airlines.htmlTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2252887/China-Eastern-to-buy-Shanghai-Airlines.htmlBritish Airways is understood to be on the verge of raising £500 million in a rights issue as reports coming out of Spain say the carrier is set to agree a 50/50 merger deal with Iberia.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_wIdWChRYjY/BA-plans-500-million-rights-issue.htmlMon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2251899/BA-plans-500-million-rights-issue.htmlThe German carrier has posted a 14.1% decline in cargo traffic for June, with the North and South America regions particularly hard hit. Passenger traffic also slowed for the month, but the carrier vows to achieve profitability for the year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sCSjDe3GY7E/Lufthansa-cargo-traffic-falls-sharply.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2249980/Lufthansa-cargo-traffic-falls-sharply.htmlAccording to reports in the Jamaican media, Spirit Airline’s owners Oaktree Capital and Indigo Partners have bought struggling national carrier Air Jamaica.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LV1JdTwzmpM/Spirit-to-buy-Air-Jamaica.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2248092/Spirit-to-buy-Air-Jamaica.htmlThe two Barcelona-based carriers will merge this week, with the combined carrier called Vueling. Iberia will own a 45.85% shareholding in the new entity.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4BzodjvCMjs/Vueling-and-Clickair-to-merge.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 13:29:45 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2247237/Vueling-and-Clickair-to-merge.htmlTwo French banks underwrite loan for Southwest Airlines to finance five aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_4iy8E1CZM4/Southwest-secures-a-123-million-loan.htmlThu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2245382/Southwest-secures-a-123-million-loan.htmlA new software tool has been launched to help airlines comply with the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h4nW7sh7CYQ/Sita-designs-system-to-help-airlines-monitor-emissions.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2244711/Sita-designs-system-to-help-airlines-monitor-emissions.htmlThe chief executive of British Airways says a rise in the price of oil will favour the early introduction of the A380.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4F070jVPtbA/Willy-Walsh-speaks-to-Airfinance-Journal-about-A380.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2244819/Willy-Walsh-speaks-to-Airfinance-Journal-about-A380.htmlDespite what some airlines might think, higher oil prices are better than recession for airlines writes, Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas in his monthly column.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Llr7kiOEKVc/Pilarski-says-What-can-airlines-do-to-prosper-or-at-least-survive-in-todays-environment.htmlTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2243741/Pilarski-says-What-can-airlines-do-to-prosper-or-at-least-survive-in-todays-environment.htmlThe Indian government is set to provide the national airline with a rescue package following losses of $800 million for the last financial, but any bail-out is conditional upon the carrier undergoing a cost-cutting programme.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rh4iNnrOHjM/Air-India-in-line-for-government-bail-out.htmlThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2241125/Air-India-in-line-for-government-bail-out.htmlThe airline is due to find out today if lenders will agree to waive a covenant in the loan term requring its cash flow be a certain percentage of fixed charges.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BoZ_LmnWarg/American-seeks-amendment-on-435m-loan.htmlThu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2241221/American-seeks-amendment-on-435m-loan.htmlThe debt-ridden privately owned Chinese carrier said it will sell an 85% stake in the company to a group of outside investors who will provide at least RMB 500 million. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ma63gEf4XZo/East-Star-to-sell-85-stake-to-investors.htmlTue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2239135/East-Star-to-sell-85-stake-to-investors.htmlThe European Commission has given the go-ahead for Lufthansa to purchase Brussels Airlines after the German carrier agreed to remedies addressing competition concerns.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CNotjU3C12Y/EU-clears-Lufthansa-purchase-of-Brussels.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2238563/EU-clears-Lufthansa-purchase-of-Brussels.htmlPanic is not the best reason for changing policies, wirtes Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, in his monthly columnhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1gHNCte95M4/Pilarski-says-Patching-up-the-bubble-that-burst-and-other-follies.htmlWed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234908/Pilarski-says-Patching-up-the-bubble-that-burst-and-other-follies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Di1-nPQ2nz0/Calyon-closes-ECA-financing-for-Aer-Lingus.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234169/Calyon-closes-ECA-financing-for-Aer-Lingus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sVbCoXoP3h4/Cebu-Pacific-places-Airbus-narrowbody-order.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234170/Cebu-Pacific-places-Airbus-narrowbody-order.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CKpodYOQtUY/Etihad-places-7-billion-engine-order.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234320/Etihad-places-7-billion-engine-order.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3WKfFD_EyhI/777F-delivered-to-Air-France-in-Paris.htmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2233435/777F-delivered-to-Air-France-in-Paris.htmlMiddle East carrier Qatar Airways, places order for new aircraft and converts purchase options to firm orders at Paris Air Showhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fQE4lTbDs1E/Airbus-books-order-with-Qatar.htmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2233372/Airbus-books-order-with-Qatar.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C7a2KQUz5YY/Gulf-Air-places-15-billion-engine-order.htmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2233465/Gulf-Air-places-15-billion-engine-order.htmlAccording to figures from the OAG, the decline in global airline capacity has fallen below 3% for the first time since October 2008, offering a “glimmer of economic confidence”. But the OAG cautioned that it is too early to start speaking of a recovery. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DZBxGffD3F4/Decline-in-global-capacity-falls-below-3.htmlFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2232371/Decline-in-global-capacity-falls-below-3.htmlChina Eastern Airlines is understood to be planning a merge with Shanghai Airlines in a bid to become the dominant airline in hub Shanghai and compete with the likes of Air China and China Southern. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yPRSZx4YF0g/China-Eastern-to-merge-with-Shanghai.htmlTue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2229683/China-Eastern-to-merge-with-Shanghai.htmlIATA says airlines are expected to post losses of $9 billion this year, with a 15% fall in revenues, and urges the industry to fundamentally restructure and resize in the face of unprecedented challenges.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RT4x2g3ehVg/Airlines-set-to-lose-9-billion-this-year.htmlMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2226858/Airlines-set-to-lose-9-billion-this-year.htmlCiti has been mandated as sole arranger for the Ex/Im guaranteed financing of two 777-300ERs for Emirates. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Q7ek-6FwFKM/Citi-wins-Emirates-mandate.htmlMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2228910/Citi-wins-Emirates-mandate.htmlThe plan to reduce capacity comes on the back of news that Asia’s largest carrier is in line to receive a $1 billion government-arranged loan as it struggles amid a slump in demand.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gFfuqWrY8Bo/JAL-to-cut-capacity-by-10.htmlMon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2228886/JAL-to-cut-capacity-by-10.htmlNigerian carrier Afrijet Airlines has signed a heads of agreement deal worth $80 million for the purchase of four ATR 72-500s, marking the first time the Lagos-based airline will operate turboprops. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dGLxIae9xUU/Afijet-to-buy-4-ATRs-for-80m.htmlFri, 05 Jun 2009 11:16:50 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2224904/Afijet-to-buy-4-ATRs-for-80m.htmlUnited has approached the manufacturers but might opt for an equity raise following the examples of US Airways and JetBluehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qldHfeBZXYg/JP-Morgan-comments-on-Uniteds-search-for-liquidity.htmlFri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2224993/JP-Morgan-comments-on-Uniteds-search-for-liquidity.htmlAirbus has confirmed to Airfinance Journal that it has received an RFP from Untied Airlines which, according to market speculation, is looking to order 150 Boeing and Airbus aircraft as part of a fleet replacement programme. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rUZY9AJzjn8/United-to-place-150-aircraft-order.htmlThu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2217121/United-to-place-150-aircraft-order.htmlDAE Capital has delivered the first 777 Freighter to Emirates SkyCargo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Gw7TCeCcFkY/DAE-delivers-first-777F-to-Emirates.htmlWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2216109/DAE-delivers-first-777F-to-Emirates.htmlThe ratings agency has said airlines face an increasingly tenuous position as weakening demand caused by the worst recession in 70 years and limited access to banks and capital markets combine to create a grim picture. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JSJnyCXRhTE/Moodys-outlook-for-airlines-is-negative.htmlWed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2216065/Moodys-outlook-for-airlines-is-negative.htmlThe airline will set up a joint venture with the government of Yunnan province in a bid to boost its business in the southwest region.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yExbEtCZ6jM/China-Eastern-to-form-joint-venture.htmlMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2214087/China-Eastern-to-form-joint-venture.htmlThe specialist arranger has been mandated by Air Atlanta to arrange the financing of two 747-400s, which will be wet leased to Saudi Arabian Airlines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/z4tG3IxX2JM/Air-Atlanta-mandates-Siglo-for-747s.htmlFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2213033/Air-Atlanta-mandates-Siglo-for-747s.htmlThe Moscow-based airline takes delivery of its first Western-built aircraft, adding to a fleet of Tupolevs and Antonovs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Vs3J2kqT4Y0/Awas-delivers-first-737-to-Moskovia.htmlFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2212987/Awas-delivers-first-737-to-Moskovia.htmlThe Chinese carrier is to remove 23 inefficient aircraft from its fleet early, booking a sizeable impairment as a result.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4wYgjDeOu58/China-Southern-to-retire-aircraft-early.htmlWed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2211077/China-Southern-to-retire-aircraft-early.htmlXiamen airlines has issued an RFP for three 737 NGs, a 757 and a 737-700, with most Chinese banks putting in a bid.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YtMxSJNj4bQ/Xiamen-in-market-for-737s-and-757s.htmlWed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2211133/Xiamen-in-market-for-737s-and-757s.htmlThe Dubai-based airline has mandated Calyon and Goldman Sachs as arrangers of an Ex/Im guaranteed bond to finance the deliveries of three 777-300ERs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FJWfPhZw5Yg/Emirates-to-close-ExIm-guaranteed-bond.htmlTue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2210381/Emirates-to-close-ExIm-guaranteed-bond.htmlChinese carrier Hainan Airlines is to raise up to RMB3 billion ($437 million) by issuing shares to its parent company and the Hainan provincial government.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/scSYgBhik-E/Hainan-to-get-cash-from-parent-and-govt.htmlTue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2210332/Hainan-to-get-cash-from-parent-and-govt.htmlThessaloniki based Astra Airlines has taken delivery of a second regional jet to expand its charter servicehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0744v62Y2Lw/Second-aircraft-for-Greek-charter-Astra-Airlines.htmlTue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2210377/Second-aircraft-for-Greek-charter-Astra-Airlines.htmlThe German carrier wants BMI to inject more money into the struggling airline amid fears it could walk away from the deal, as BMI chairman Michael Bishop issues legal proceedings.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kxF_PR2MqDs/Lufthansa-gets-cold-feet-over-BMI.htmlFri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2209582/Lufthansa-gets-cold-feet-over-BMI.htmlBritish Airways returns a £400 million ($635 million) pre-tax annual loss on the back of high fuel prices, and says the financial outlook remains bleak.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ojD6xe27jC8/BA-posts-record-loss-no-dividend.htmlFri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2209224/BA-posts-record-loss-no-dividend.htmlThe operating loss for the period was smaller than expected as the airline put in place a cost-cutting plan, slashed capacity and scrapped its dividend.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lDNtxw8Vmms/Air-France-posts-574-million-fourth-quarter-loss.htmlThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208435/Air-France-posts-574-million-fourth-quarter-loss.htmlThe Dubai-based company has posted a 72% decline in net profit for the year ending March 31, citing the negative impact of the global recession and high fuel prices. But the airline will continue with its fleet expansion plans and has financed half of its deliveries for the coming year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Y3Fez6bUS_g/Emirates-profits-fall-by-72.htmlThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208234/Emirates-profits-fall-by-72.htmlDespite fears that swine flu would dent passenger demand, with the virus evoking memories of the devastation caused by SARS, the year-on-year decline in capacity slowed in Mayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/j4ppEyTE3CU/Global-airline-capacity-steady-for-May.htmlThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208155/Global-airline-capacity-steady-for-May.htmlAsiana draws down another ¥4.5 billion from ticket securitisation, extending Japanese ticket deal with a second tranche http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aKB0ECIsKmY/Second-securitization-for-Asiana-Airlines.htmlThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208265/Second-securitization-for-Asiana-Airlines.htmlAs it books fourth quarter losses on its investment in Virgin Atlantic, Singapore Airlines says it is not renewing its interest in China Eastern.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/F0jSIQAlX78/Singapore-Airlines-no-China-Eastern-interest.htmlThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208113/Singapore-Airlines-no-China-Eastern-interest.htmlThe European and American carriers will cooperate on their transatlantic routes in a partnership expected to generate $12 billion annually.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z35Iq226wi0/Air-France-KLM-and-Delta-in-transatlantic-tie-up.htmlWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2207537/Air-France-KLM-and-Delta-in-transatlantic-tie-up.htmlFuel prices might have come down, while capacity reduction is helping, but US airlines should prepare for a tough year as business travel plummets, according to Seabury Grouphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/b7D0ooo8JlQ/US-airlines-face-a-difficult-year.htmlWed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2207178/US-airlines-face-a-difficult-year.htmlDespite plummeting demand and extensive capacity cuts, Singapore Airlines says it will still take delivery of its five A380s scheduled for 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MVlIrAV_nBM/Singapore-to-keep-to-A380-schedule.htmlMon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2205547/Singapore-to-keep-to-A380-schedule.htmlThe German carrier said that it needs more time before taking full control of the British airline after the EU gave the thumbs up to the deal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QPrif4cOfEw/Lufthansa-BMI-purchase-will-happen-in-time.htmlFri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2204677/Lufthansa-BMI-purchase-will-happen-in-time.htmlThe Spanish carrier has had a poor first quarter and expects a loss for the full year, but is hopeful of a tie-up with BA and a return to profitability in 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xtaTd71-AdE/BA-merger-still-on-says-Iberia.htmlThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2203484/BA-merger-still-on-says-Iberia.htmlDelta's 2008 merger with Northwest created the world's largest airline. One of the deal's most impressive features is that it happened at all.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PDMLP_-W9Ao/2008-Airline-of-the-Year.htmlThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2203032/2008-Airline-of-the-Year.htmlAfter repurchasing 800,000 of its AIM-listed shares, the Australian regional carrier plans a dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange to increase liquidity in the company’s shares.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/seseH1VBnpw/Skywest-Airlines-to-list-on-the-ASX.htmlWed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2201909/Skywest-Airlines-to-list-on-the-ASX.htmlThe German carrier’s takeover bid for Austrian Airlines has been accepted by holders of over 85% of the company's shares, clearing the Austrian Takeover Commission’s regulatory hurdle.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oD_kAOd1vtE/Lufthansa-wins-over-Austrian-shareholders.htmlTue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2199063/Lufthansa-wins-over-Austrian-shareholders.htmlLed by Gerry Laderman, Continental Airlines’ treasury team in 2007 laid the foundations for a fantastic performance in 2008.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VAkBnOvpedg/2008-Treasury-Team-of-the-Year.htmlMon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2198499/2008-Treasury-Team-of-the-Year.htmlWithout a near-term improvement in revenues and credit access, American airlines will suffer another bout of liquidity problems, according to the rating agency.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WceIboeOnnQ/US-airlines-need-quick-rebound-says-Fitch.htmlThu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2196458/US-airlines-need-quick-rebound-says-Fitch.htmlAfter a strong first quarter for China’s major airlines following a rebound in passenger demand and continued support from the government, all indications point to an industry on the road to recovery. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H_nYicqfdBg/Are-Chinese-carriers-poised-for-recovery.htmlTue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2194496/Are-Chinese-carriers-poised-for-recovery.htmlBangladesh’s first private international carrier is looking to sell 35% of its equity to private investors when it lists at the end of the year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NMLaoDUpVcM/GMG-Airlines-looking-to-sell-35-stake.htmlFri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2192812/GMG-Airlines-looking-to-sell-35-stake.htmlXiamen takes delivery of a new 737-800 from Gecas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SGCoTrjGK7A/Xiamen-takes-delivery-of-737.htmlFri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2192640/Xiamen-takes-delivery-of-737.htmlNew Australian carrier Strategic Airlines has leased two A320s from AerCap and an A330 from Swiss.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oufTRCtda6Q/Strategic-leases-from-AerCap-and-Swiss.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2191635/Strategic-leases-from-AerCap-and-Swiss.htmlCharter carrier Bremenfly prepares for launch with a 737-400 leased from Aircastlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wb41Pn-5kMk/New-German-carrier-readies-for-launch.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2191627/New-German-carrier-readies-for-launch.htmlThe Irish flag carrier will reconsider its Airbus orders as long-haul demand drops by over 10%.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FV7x-mp7Ozg/Aer-Lingus-reviews-Airbus-long-haul-order.htmlTue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2189951/Aer-Lingus-reviews-Airbus-long-haul-order.htmlThe state-run carrier’s first quarter results takes the gleam off the recent rebound in traffic and casts doubt on analysts’ forecasts that Chinese airlines will return to profitability this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p6f_e8CCxyc/China-Southern-reports-71-drop-in-profit.htmlTue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2189861/China-Southern-reports-71-drop-in-profit.htmlThe loss was far higher than forecast and the airline said it expects to remain in negative territory for the full year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/E3ZuEdMB9Ak/Finnair-posts-62-million-Q1-loss.htmlTue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2189915/Finnair-posts-62-million-Q1-loss.htmlA new report by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation says LCCs looking for fresh injections of capital will lead the M&A process, which will be more strategic in nature than the last spate of mergers in 2007.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RNkYSaa90Ik/India-set-for-new-round-of-consolidation.htmlMon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2188780/India-set-for-new-round-of-consolidation.htmlIata’s latest figures show another huge drop in premium ticket sales, with February down over a fifth on 2008.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MCZrTdBZRbw/Premium-travel-slump-deepens.htmlMon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2188550/Premium-travel-slump-deepens.htmlThe airline, which reported a dramatic decline in load factors for March, says the move is in line with a previous commitment to cut capacity by 11% and it will look to sell, lease or park the aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pPHgS9f3e08/Singapore-to-decommission-17-aircraft.htmlMon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2188518/Singapore-to-decommission-17-aircraft.htmlThe Czech government has rejected Aeroflot’s bid for CSA because of security and safety concerns, but Russia’s largest airline says a tie up was not in its interests anyway.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AgQ5Xvwj8ys/Aeroflot-ruled-out-of-CSA-take-over.htmlFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2187769/Aeroflot-ruled-out-of-CSA-take-over.htmlThe international shipping company retired its entire fleet of DC-8s in the first quarter, and posted a $718 million profit.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mcmImWNPgV0/UPS-retires-DC-8s-profit-halves.htmlFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2187628/UPS-retires-DC-8s-profit-halves.htmlThe Australian carrier has deferred two Boeing deliveries for its V Australia subsidiary.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5DbKvE55hgc/Virgin-Blue-defers-aircraft.htmlFri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2187506/Virgin-Blue-defers-aircraft.htmlChina’s flag carrier receives its first 747-400 converted freighter – an aircraft poised to play an important role in the recovery of the cargo market. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v7Ror4-fQ-k/Air-China-receives-747-400-converted-freighter.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2186808/Air-China-receives-747-400-converted-freighter.htmlUS Airways posted better earnings than expected while JetBlue benefited from lower fuel prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZUxx9KY5aeE/US-Airways-posts-loss-JetBlue-profits.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2186914/US-Airways-posts-loss-JetBlue-profits.htmlContinental joins competitors reporting a first quarter loss due to a weakened economy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0YXr84hQxxo/Continental-reports-136-million-loss.htmlWed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2185826/Continental-reports-136-million-loss.htmlFitch has reported that LAN Airlines will retain its BBB rating due to its strong liquidityhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/59SgyZB3M-I/LAN-keeps-investment-grade-rating.htmlWed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2185544/LAN-keeps-investment-grade-rating.htmlDespite reporting losses for the first quarter of 2009, Delta will work to improve profitability throughout the year http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/w7RIsPiJrbA/Delta-reports-loss-expects-full-year-profit.htmlTue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2185051/Delta-reports-loss-expects-full-year-profit.htmlAfter cancelling its loan agreement with DVB and ING, Ethiopian Airlines will finance its pre-delivery payments with cashhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9iJT1lPHAsQ/Ethiopian-to-finance-787-PDPs-with-cash.htmlTue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2184932/Ethiopian-to-finance-787-PDPs-with-cash.htmlThe Hong Kong carrier is selling and deferring aircraft, cutting capacity and offering staff unpaid leave.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/n5_MpwhfXmg/Cathay-launches-cost-cutting-measures.htmlFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2183026/Cathay-launches-cost-cutting-measures.htmlSouthwest reports third quarterly loss due to falling demand for air travelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z6JR1mY13N4/Third-consecutive-quarterly-loss-for-Southwest.htmlFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2183280/Third-consecutive-quarterly-loss-for-Southwest.htmlBNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and SMBC close €200 million club deal for Air France http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G0u2GlAkChM/Air-France-finances-three-Boeing-777s.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2182375/Air-France-finances-three-Boeing-777s.htmlThe Shanghai-based carrier swings into the red as wrong-way bets on fuel and declining demand take tollhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KPZzXLSzB_A/China-Eastern-posts-2-billion-loss-for-2008.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2182113/China-Eastern-posts-2-billion-loss-for-2008.htmlFollowing news that Qantas will slash 5% of its workforce, Europe’s largest carrier said it will cut between 2,500-3,000 jobs as airline employees feel the pinch of the downturn http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uJOAGOUEwzA/Air-France-KLM-to-cut-up-to-3000-jobs.htmlWed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2181425/Air-France-KLM-to-cut-up-to-3000-jobs.htmlChina’s largest carrier is postponing delivery of 13 787s and five A380s to 2011 as it struggles with mounting debt and falling demand http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Gqj6c_wu18g/China-Southern-defers-787-and-A380-orders.htmlWed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2181515/China-Southern-defers-787-and-A380-orders.htmlThe airline will ground up to ten aircraft and defer A380 and 737 orders as it issues a dire profit warning that could see it suffer its worst year since listing as a public company http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TSf9aF1muoQ/Qantas-to-ground-aircraft-and-defer-orders.htmlWed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2181228/Qantas-to-ground-aircraft-and-defer-orders.htmlThe Karachi-based airline receives the first of seven 737s from KAL Aviation in a transaction arranged by Cabot Aviation earlier in the yearhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5qWx1tIWUr4/Shaheen-Air-takes-delivery-of-737-200.htmlTue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2180434/Shaheen-Air-takes-delivery-of-737-200.htmlThe airline, a member of Sky Team, has won approval to join the likes of United Airlines and Air Canada in rival Star Alliancehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4G-dqVSwv5E/Continental-wins-preliminary-approval-to-join-Star-Alliance.htmlThu, 09 Apr 2009 18:44:28 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2178889/Continental-wins-preliminary-approval-to-join-Star-Alliance.htmlMember airlines of ALTA carried 3.5% fewer passengers in February compared to last year as the region feels the pinch from the global recessionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lWjJrPGyuhw/Latin-American-carriers-suffer-passenger-decline.htmlWed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2177714/Latin-American-carriers-suffer-passenger-decline.htmlNigeria’s largest carrier will use the funding for the purchase of four aircraft as part of its fleet expansion planshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/e1EvLZjVW2g/Arik-Air-closes-106-million-ECA-backed-bridge-financing.htmlWed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2177636/Arik-Air-closes-106-million-ECA-backed-bridge-financing.htmlMesa Air Group is to sell its investment in the joint venture with China’s Shenzhen Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eUkPpvOIgeI/Mesa-to-sell-share-in-Kunpeng-Airlines.htmlWed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2177492/Mesa-to-sell-share-in-Kunpeng-Airlines.htmlThe industry association says whether the G20 meeting in London will lead to an expansion in financing facilities remains to be seen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HMUVA_u2f-g/BAR-UK-Impact-of-G20-remains-to-be-seen.htmlTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2176673/BAR-UK-Impact-of-G20-remains-to-be-seen.htmlEurope’s largest airline posts a 9.4% decline in passenger traffic for the month, with Asia the worst affected regionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tf9EYMddSRI/Air-France-KLM-records-sharp-traffic-slump-for-March.htmlTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2176632/Air-France-KLM-records-sharp-traffic-slump-for-March.htmlIn an unprecedented move, five airlines have banded together and called on the UN to adopt a global carbon trading scheme for the aviation industry. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5D1mJk35tJo/Airlines-call-for-global-carbon-trading-scheme.htmlTue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2176985/Airlines-call-for-global-carbon-trading-scheme.htmlChairman Colm Barrington takes over temporarily as Dermot Mannion leaves the Irish carrier after four years.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FJ1pGc4d0as/Mannion-steps-down-as-Aer-Lingus-CEO.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2176102/Mannion-steps-down-as-Aer-Lingus-CEO.htmlAmerica’s Federal Aviation Administration predicts a sharp drop in air traffic in 2009, but a return to growth for the duration of its 16-year forecast.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FrEjVedQUN0/FAA-forecasts-short-term-pain-but-long-term-growth.htmlThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2173712/FAA-forecasts-short-term-pain-but-long-term-growth.htmlEuropean regional airlines recorded a sharp fall in growth last year and all indications point to a deepening trough in 2009http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fnl6OMrtghk/Passenger-demand-slumps-for-regional-airlines.htmlThu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2173493/Passenger-demand-slumps-for-regional-airlines.htmlA surprise boardroom shake up sees Air Canada CEO Montie Brewer stand down, to be replaced by former chief restructuring officer Calvin Rovinescu. Chief operating officer and executive vice president Bill Bredt is also to retire.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zU6IlOl_dBE/Brewer-resignation-hints-at-Air-Canada-restructuring.htmlWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2172540/Brewer-resignation-hints-at-Air-Canada-restructuring.htmlLegal precedents set by the European Court of Justice and the rise of LCCs have been damaging to airline staff, academics will tell delegates at the European Transport Workers Federation conference tomorrow.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FT4m632Ou_E/Outlook-for-airline-staff-bleak.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2171991/Outlook-for-airline-staff-bleak.htmlAir Berlin concludes a cross ownership deal with TUIfly that will see it increase its European network in the latest round of European consolidationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v1YkowRyylY/TUI-buys-199-stake-in-Air-Berlin.htmlMon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2171203/TUI-buys-199-stake-in-Air-Berlin.htmlCargo and passenger volumes continue to drop in February 2009 according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v1gHcQUmgY8/Cargo-and-passenger-traffic-down-drastically-from-2008.htmlThu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2168334/Cargo-and-passenger-traffic-down-drastically-from-2008.htmlIATA’s new figures reflect the deepening economic downturn, with Asia taking the biggest hit as the region is expected to make a loss of $1.7 billion this yearhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zErkoKfqC7Y/Bisignani-says-airline-industry-is-grim-as-IATA-adjusts-2009-forecast.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2166313/Bisignani-says-airline-industry-is-grim-as-IATA-adjusts-2009-forecast.htmlGreek private investment group buys Olympic, rescuing a bidding process that looked all but doomed, but the airline’s workers face an uncertain futurehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aYDW7uz4FZs/Olympic-Airlines-to-be-privatised.htmlTue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2166596/Olympic-Airlines-to-be-privatised.htmlAeroflot bids for the Czech national carrier as it looks to expand its footprint in Europehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YEIW_wVdjz4/Aeroflot-bids-for-CSA.htmlMon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2165594/Aeroflot-bids-for-CSA.htmlAir Canada has closed a $38 million sale/leaseback deal with Gecas, the final tranche in a $193 million financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/T_FxF_BL2VY/Air-Canada-closes-saleleaseback-for-777.htmlThu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2162702/Air-Canada-closes-saleleaseback-for-777.htmlCebu Pacific has closed the ECA financing for a second ATR72-500. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aY36pZvaasg/Cebu-uses-ECA-financing-for-ATR72-500.htmlWed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2143552/Cebu-uses-ECA-financing-for-ATR72-500.htmlSourcing finance is a task for all airlines in 2009, and those based in India are no exception. Financiers are confident that this year’s deliveries will be financed through different kinds of funding.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/24Rv6ZY1AX8/Focus-on-India-Awaiting-Delivery.htmlFri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2125532/Focus-on-India-Awaiting-Delivery.htmlThe world’s largest airline will cut international capacity by a further 10% with possible impact on jobshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JLtspCvaKrY/Delta-to-further-slash-capacity.htmlTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2122869/Delta-to-further-slash-capacity.htmlEmirates says it will find funding in the downturn, although some industry insiders believe the carrier has to be more realistic.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WG65E5sxq3E/Emirates-will-find-finance.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114391/Emirates-will-find-finance.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nEvjAW_-n3w/Chinese-deliveries-covered-by-domestic-finance-in-2009.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114417/Chinese-deliveries-covered-by-domestic-finance-in-2009.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-Fk0cKJfXWQ/Ryanair-reports-third-quarter-loss.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114394/Ryanair-reports-third-quarter-loss.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RAuhF_x8B8A/Chinese-finance-fleets-domestically.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114395/Chinese-finance-fleets-domestically.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/J4hJBTmllFY/BA-heading-for-junk-rating.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114397/BA-heading-for-junk-rating.htmlBrad Tilden promoted to president, Glen Johnson step-up as CFO of Alaska Airlines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ilG5sOBum80/Alaska-names-Johnson-as-CFO.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114382/Alaska-names-Johnson-as-CFO.htmlGoldman Sachs closes a $400 million bond for Southwest Airlines secured on 17 737 aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/e_Sn1rgO3K4/Southwest-Airlines-sneaksin-a-400-million-aircraft-bond-for-737s.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114404/Southwest-Airlines-sneaksin-a-400-million-aircraft-bond-for-737s.htmlRay export credit deal for start-up, long-haul low-cost carrierhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JHIUjhcuP8U/Air-Asia-X-uses-export-credit-to-finance-two-A330s.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114406/Air-Asia-X-uses-export-credit-to-finance-two-A330s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d6EZbdT6pys/KLM-closes-export-credit-financing.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114407/KLM-closes-export-credit-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UijY98FWiyk/Air-Canada-closes-two-loans-worth-112-million.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114412/Air-Canada-closes-two-loans-worth-112-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qq_EaN1pBsc/HSH-Nordbank-fund-buys-Emirates-777.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114413/HSH-Nordbank-fund-buys-Emirates-777.htmlRyanair has mandated Calyon and Deka Bank for the Ex-Im Bank financing of 15 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Iy983YpG_ww/Ryanair-uses-Ex-Im-for-15-737s.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2102509/Ryanair-uses-Ex-Im-for-15-737s.htmlAir Canada completes a $37 million deal with NordLB and a second tranche of financing with GE Capital Corporation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/waEO0bAyWdA/Air-Canada-closes-deals-with-NordLB-and-GE-Capital.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2102514/Air-Canada-closes-deals-with-NordLB-and-GE-Capital.htmlRating agency downgrades British Airways to non-investment grade as airline spends above its meanshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6ymDMUsaVsE/Moodys-puts-BA-on-junk-heap.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101642/Moodys-puts-BA-on-junk-heap.htmlThe Irish low-cost carrier is to reduce jobs and flights at Dublin Airport in response to declining traffic and the introduction of a new tourist tax.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d0HpYfxkJTo/Ryanair-to-cut-flights-and-jobs-at-Dublin.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101840/Ryanair-to-cut-flights-and-jobs-at-Dublin.htmlThe European Commission is to investigate the privatisation of Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa's purchase of the Austrian state's stake in the carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3YDZ_jWgw30/EC-investigates-Lufthansas-Austrian-purchase.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101870/EC-investigates-Lufthansas-Austrian-purchase.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Q7G_YL7thrU/Aviaimport-uses-VEB-export-loan-for-Tu-204-purchase.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101872/Aviaimport-uses-VEB-export-loan-for-Tu-204-purchase.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sGWuMSoxpOc/Air-France-closes-65-million-financing-for-777.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101967/Air-France-closes-65-million-financing-for-777.htmlAircraft 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cpA_vYYladk/Repossessions-and-remarketing-after-the-repo.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101938/Repossessions-and-remarketing-after-the-repo.htmlThe past 12 months were not the best of times, although aviation can largely claim its innocence in the financial catastrophe.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zJ3ae-krnOs/2008-A-year-to-forget.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101936/2008-A-year-to-forget.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qBwCuuy4kk8/Air-Asia-closes-Islamic-French-Malaysian-lease-for-eight-A320s.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101947/Air-Asia-closes-Islamic-French-Malaysian-lease-for-eight-A320s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tTLMfOro72U/The-year-ahead-for-aviation-finance.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101930/The-year-ahead-for-aviation-finance.htmlAs the global economy struggles, aviation will also suffer. But, as always, the industry will recover, says Adam Pilarski, senior vicepresident of Avitas, in his monthly column.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JK2iFqjvsxU/The-newest-version-of-the-perfect-storm-is-finally-here.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101946/The-newest-version-of-the-perfect-storm-is-finally-here.htmlSouthwest Airlines has closed sale and leasebacks on five 737-700s with an unnamed aircraft leasing company and will sell another five 737s to the same lessor in 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9anOrgyCU9M/Southwest-closes-sale-and-leasebacks-on-five-737-700s.htmlWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2075983/Southwest-closes-sale-and-leasebacks-on-five-737-700s.htmlThe airfinance market, particularly banks and airlines, has been frustrated about Airbus's claw-back clause on predelivery payments. There might be a solution in sight, by Sophie Segal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2-Bp1oQJq74/The-risk-in-PDP-financings.htmlThu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048717/The-risk-in-PDP-financings.htmlMaybe history will not repeat itself. Adam Pilarski puts the case for fluctuating oil prices and their impact on aviation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WP_7qp8R2qk/High-oil-prices-so-what.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048718/High-oil-prices-so-what.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z_oBr3kGrE4/Vietnam-and-US-sign-open-skies-pact.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048735/Vietnam-and-US-sign-open-skies-pact.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JrZ_l44XWJw/Zoom-Airlines-undergoes-financial-scrutiny.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048734/Zoom-Airlines-undergoes-financial-scrutiny.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dz2OmVT09ic/Italian-Chamber-of-Deputies-clear-way-for-Alitalia-sale.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048733/Italian-Chamber-of-Deputies-clear-way-for-Alitalia-sale.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2veQaGXsyu4/Carriers-object-to-EU-emissions-scheme.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048731/Carriers-object-to-EU-emissions-scheme.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vgQkRDt-YLw/Argentina-to-renationalizeAerolineas-Argentinas.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048730/Argentina-to-renationalizeAerolineas-Argentinas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1ETum6wS90E/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048732/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlAviation funds are becoming important sources of alternative financing. Will Roberts looks at some of the big hitters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-lFDEYu_OU0/Call-for-capital.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048723/Call-for-capital.htmlThe mood at Airfinance Journal's annual conference in Dubai was surprisingly upbeat. Will Roberts reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ywxqf_2DXNw/Message-from-the-east.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048737/Message-from-the-east.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UnRdy36vfn8/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048726/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZK3pFgXMu2w/Mechtronix-gets-39-million.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048727/Mechtronix-gets-39-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7iBr2CgU-os/SpiceJet-names-Aggarwalas-new-chief-executive.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048712/SpiceJet-names-Aggarwalas-new-chief-executive.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AGipazlY0j8/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048724/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/K8rHLFF4G7M/Bailouts-have-a-price.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048736/Bailouts-have-a-price.htmlWith markets in turmoil, Airfinance Journal spoke to two leading aircraft finance banks.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wIHxw7BBsk8/Is-there-anyone-out-there.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048761/Is-there-anyone-out-there.htmlJanet Du Chenne finds out about a changing market from some of its leading players.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jSv2aZrIGwk/A-new-era.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048763/A-new-era.htmlExport credits might be one ray of sunshine through the big cloud that hangs over the financing market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G8IIdN92n8o/Why-export-credit-agencies-make-good-banks.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048764/Why-export-credit-agencies-make-good-banks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mIREJq3S0vk/China-Southern-mandates-banks-for-two-Boeings.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048772/China-Southern-mandates-banks-for-two-Boeings.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rt3Zr_eURQA/JetBlues-Barger-gets-new-fleet-operations-role.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048739/JetBlues-Barger-gets-new-fleet-operations-role.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CwH7YGTwMcE/UAE-implements-Cape-Town.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048747/UAE-implements-Cape-Town.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EhmTZq6hDHA/Antitrust-regulators-to-review-Northwest-Delta-merger.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048748/Antitrust-regulators-to-review-Northwest-Delta-merger.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ARlCIeAF3g0/Turner-joins-Delta-as-president-of-DAL-Global-Services.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048754/Turner-joins-Delta-as-president-of-DAL-Global-Services.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YtBH4AcX70I/Air-India-closes-5486-million-Ex-Im-Bank-financing.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048775/Air-India-closes-5486-million-Ex-Im-Bank-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fhNyhHi2oEk/Frontier-Airlines-seeks-union-contract-changes.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048749/Frontier-Airlines-seeks-union-contract-changes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wB4TRLeBy8M/Oman-appoints-Nokkala-as-vice-president-planning.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048755/Oman-appoints-Nokkala-as-vice-president-planning.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pX_5L6rfuwQ/Canadians-back-Kuwaits-seizure-of-Iraqi-aircraft.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048750/Canadians-back-Kuwaits-seizure-of-Iraqi-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/D1kZl52CJq0/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-closes-pre-delivery-payments.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048776/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-closes-pre-delivery-payments.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qKs8MAlPWbo/Alitalia-resumes-talks-with-investors.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048751/Alitalia-resumes-talks-with-investors.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Un7eTUqf8ho/Avianca-closes-ECA-financing.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048777/Avianca-closes-ECA-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IobJoBndOYk/American-Airlines-raises-294-million.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048740/American-Airlines-raises-294-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ghOxkvbrh_k/Oasis-Hong-Kong-continues-liquidation.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048752/Oasis-Hong-Kong-continues-liquidation.htmlThe last wave of major restructurings has happened in the US. The next could be more global. Sophie Segal reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yoGr8al2Lzw/Preventative-surgery.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048765/Preventative-surgery.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TS70aT0JuEU/Kuah-named-new-president-of-Great-Wall.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048760/Kuah-named-new-president-of-Great-Wall.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LiuFIjvCjr8/JetBird-closes-PDP-dealfor-25-Embraer-Phenoms.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048743/JetBird-closes-PDP-dealfor-25-Embraer-Phenoms.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-Bhz98ysqWo/China-Eastern-closes-finance-lease-worth-35m.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048745/China-Eastern-closes-finance-lease-worth-35m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ijAmAbS7u0g/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048768/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlA $1.5 billion order for 110 aircraft shows that Jet Republic means business despite the credit crunch. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fmybXHM_JQk/Learjet-order-launches-carrier.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048766/Learjet-order-launches-carrier.htmlThe light jet manufacturer is moving into new territory. By Will Roberts.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3o1ZT3-bELg/Eclipse-expands-very-light-jets-into-Russia.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048767/Eclipse-expands-very-light-jets-into-Russia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HyrTMhQ5tXI/People-news-in-brief.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048738/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QkSh__ichUs/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048773/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/el62h-CoMaI/Austrian-Airlines-increases-share-capital-by-74-million.htmlSat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048774/Austrian-Airlines-increases-share-capital-by-74-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CpWQ-nK-I6U/Presbury-to-strengthen-VietJetAir-operations.htmlSun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048866/Presbury-to-strengthen-VietJetAir-operations.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5ugZ_QjFPyk/SAS-Scandinavian-Airlines-closes-JOLCO-for-737-800.htmlSun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048887/SAS-Scandinavian-Airlines-closes-JOLCO-for-737-800.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DlK_jNuTiSg/China-Airlines-refinances-one-747-400F.htmlSun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048891/China-Airlines-refinances-one-747-400F.htmlThe Middle Eastern aviation industry is gradually growing into the most powerful in the world, with its two leading carriers crucial to that shift. Will Roberts reports from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/L4JcCb8PbBA/The-new-order.htmlSun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048881/The-new-order.htmlJanet Du Chenne talks to Kassim Geresu, executive vice-president, finance and strategic planning, Ethiopian Airlines, about the carrier's winning formula.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3IC1vcSZPPA/Ethiopian-wins-in-Africa.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048915/Ethiopian-wins-in-Africa.htmlWill Roberts analyses how lessors in the Middle East are affected by liquidity issues in the West.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mhEfbO_vjbM/Capital-gains.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048913/Capital-gains.htmlAs airlines struggle to cope with the increasing price of fuel and a softening economy, Sophie Segal finds out how they plan to cut costs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H5h2eCPUqb4/Five-ways-to-cut-costs.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048916/Five-ways-to-cut-costs.htmlAs jetBlue founder David Neeleman prepares to launch a low-cost service in Brazil, Sophie Segal looks at how conducive the model is to the market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GmJUYzfyMis/a-market-ripe-for-low-costs.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048917/a-market-ripe-for-low-costs.htmlAs customer unrest grows, Geoff Hearn analyses delays to the 787 and how this is impacting other aircraft values.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-1NTWb6wJI4/Late-arrivals-of-the-787.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048918/Late-arrivals-of-the-787.htmlCan the low-cost carrier model work in China? Yong Qiu finds out from Wang Zhenghua, chairman of Spring Airlines, the country's only LCChttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/izl-UrBs9fc/Springs-New-Era.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048919/Springs-New-Era.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nuyl9SFDYTg/News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048920/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/66kPhdvyuWs/Chinese-and-Middle-Eastern-airlines-perform-well.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048921/Chinese-and-Middle-Eastern-airlines-perform-well.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZdpPPWxuyfE/European-carriers-show-improvement-in-results.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048922/European-carriers-show-improvement-in-results.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PtC1c93oKXg/Mixed-performances-in-the-US.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048923/Mixed-performances-in-the-US.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HGy5K4eIznk/People-news-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048897/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QMG1cWRGGzY/Promotions-at-CIT-Aerospace.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048898/Promotions-at-CIT-Aerospace.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/c5yKQx8CUNM/Cowan-is-Aviaretos-new-managing-director.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048908/Cowan-is-Aviaretos-new-managing-director.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_inBfafxOUs/Lawyers-move-up-atA-O.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048909/Lawyers-move-up-atA-O.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bt2lnvy68rY/Subramaniam-moves-to-Reed-Smith.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048910/Subramaniam-moves-to-Reed-Smith.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cm5jDDm4jYc/Qantas-mandates-BOC-HK-to-syndicate-loan.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048930/Qantas-mandates-BOC-HK-to-syndicate-loan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_4qIfWqpRWA/SIA-A380-800-aircraft-fully-syndicated.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048899/SIA-A380-800-aircraft-fully-syndicated.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cOPhFYfqYUY/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048901/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/K2tzIm-ltkk/More-US-airlines-file-for-bankruptcy-protection.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048902/More-US-airlines-file-for-bankruptcy-protection.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gQ2OO7CCZWs/US-appeals-court-strikes-down-passenger-rights-law.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048903/US-appeals-court-strikes-down-passenger-rights-law.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8WqTHbkpgMU/Delta-and-Northwest-CEOs-testify-before-US-Senate-judiciary.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048904/Delta-and-Northwest-CEOs-testify-before-US-Senate-judiciary.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x08id35T370/Brazil-considers-doubling-foreign-ownership-limit.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048905/Brazil-considers-doubling-foreign-ownership-limit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/U2L0qQ0hQDo/EC-cautions-Italy-over-emergency-Alitalia-bailout-loan.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048906/EC-cautions-Italy-over-emergency-Alitalia-bailout-loan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x2xj-m4J3Vk/The-dreaded-word.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048907/The-dreaded-word.htmlMergers rarely solve problems, writes Adam Pilarksihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-WcBevwW6jc/Guide-for-the-perplexed-Do-we-really-need-mergers.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048914/Guide-for-the-perplexed-Do-we-really-need-mergers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WemZ6W3fMvA/Deal-watch.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048924/Deal-watch.htmlLow-cost carriers have put the skids under the charter market, leading to some tough decisions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gchkmDNswYw/Astraeus-to-focus-on-leasing.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048951/Astraeus-to-focus-on-leasing.htmlIndia's aviation market has great potential not only for the country's domestic airlines but also for the industry worldwide. Will Roberts reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Mk77zeS85OY/Reaching-for-the-skies.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048952/Reaching-for-the-skies.htmlWith the repayment of its loans due soon, the future of Allco Finance Group is in doubt, although the firm is confident its aviation fleet will survive. By Janet Du Chenne and Will Roberts.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YDnUBYJpPkg/D-day-approaches-for-loans.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048953/D-day-approaches-for-loans.htmlBanks say that they are planning to increase lending but also believe lessors will struggle. This is because they divide lessors up in to four main groups. By Sophie Segal and Alasdair Whyte.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8G7Agn32h2c/The-four-types-of-lessor.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048954/The-four-types-of-lessor.htmlThe aviation cycle is turning and the sell side is getting tough with its customers. Airlines can no longer use fuel and 9/11 as reasons for underperformance. These were probably the most critical points to emerge from the Istat annual conference. In fact, anyone who expected a grave assessment of the market would have had to look a little further than this event.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OTNdK9I_rnc/Istat-plays-a-safe-game.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048956/Istat-plays-a-safe-game.htmlThe continued rise in commercial aircraft deliveries is good news for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market. Geoff Hearn looks at how the suppliers are faring and the implications for financiers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vsFwY3HWkrs/Tale-of-two-parts.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048958/Tale-of-two-parts.htmlIt is no comfort to the bank's employees and shareholders but few airlines will mourn the loss of Bear Stearns. Out of all the major US investment banks it was the least active in aircraft finance. Apart from lending to Aircastle (largely because it was a relationship bank of Fortress Investment Group) and a $1.3 billion repacking of US Airways EETC paper in 2003, it is hard to remember any significant debt deals that the bank participated in.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FjVX-dI-CnA/How-Bear-Stearns-Northern-Rock-and-Allco-affects-aircraft-finance.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048963/How-Bear-Stearns-Northern-Rock-and-Allco-affects-aircraft-finance.htmlFinnair has ordered an extra three Embraer 190 aircraft. The first will be delivered in 2010. The value of the order is $112.5 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZhfNJ7t9JRU/News-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048960/News-in-brief.htmlA new Brazilian airline, being set up by jetBlue founder David Neelman, has ordered 36 Embraer 195 jets, and could grow to 76 aircraft. The agreement includes options for another 20 aircraft and purchase rights for a further 20. The total value of the order, at list price, is $1.4 billion, and could reach $3 billion if all of the options and rights of purchase are confirmed.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jIIRrfPHsaA/New-Brazilian-carrier-orders-Embraer-195s.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048961/New-Brazilian-carrier-orders-Embraer-195s.htmlDouglas Abbey has joined Seabury Group as senior vice-president. Abbey has 30 years' experience in the aviation industry, specifically in regional aviation and US route-development strategies. He was previously managing partner of the Velocity Group and, before that, president of AvStat Associates.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/N6jPxa7t0Lg/Two-senior-management-appointments-at-Seabury.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048932/Two-senior-management-appointments-at-Seabury.htmlAustrian Airlines has reorganized the responsibilities for the carrier's financial management. Heinz Lachinger, executive vice-president controlling and accounting has been appointed corporate finance officer. He will support Alfred Otsch, the chief executive officer. Lachinger's areas of responsibility will include accounting, controlling, asset management, and opportunity and risk management.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Mpdt8FW16YA/Austrian-Airlines-reorganizes-finance-responsibilities.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048944/Austrian-Airlines-reorganizes-finance-responsibilities.htmlIBA Group has appointed two new advisers. Alan Godson joins the company as technical consultant, aircraft and systems. He will assist the appraiser with asset management. Before joining IBA, Godson worked in the leasing sector and held positions as a technical engineer and a fleet manager. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ic-QEv24z50/People-news-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048948/People-news-in-brief.htmlAustralia's Investec Bank has entered the aircraft leasing business with the launch of the Investec Global Aircraft Fund. The diversified fund will seek to tap into forecast strong long-term global growth in commercial travel, and aims to generate consistent returns for investors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jjcS6lCzof4/Investec-Bank-launches-global-aircraft-fund.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048965/Investec-Bank-launches-global-aircraft-fund.htmlBritish Airways has increased its stake in Spanish flag carrier Iberia to 13.5% after paying ?67.3 million ($105.3 million) for 28.7 million Iberia shares, at an average of ?2.34 per share.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d-MNFCtenDs/BA-increases-stake-in-Iberia-to-1315.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048967/BA-increases-stake-in-Iberia-to-1315.htmlItalian national airline Alitalia has accepted a takeover bid from the Air France-KLM Group.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9RD96C_27N8/Alitalia-accepts-Air-FranceKLM-takeover-offer-totalling-747-million.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048934/Alitalia-accepts-Air-FranceKLM-takeover-offer-totalling-747-million.htmlGE Aviation has signed a $750 million engine maintenance and overhaul agreement with Colombian flag carrier Avianca. The 15-year agreement will have GE Aviation servicing the CFM56-5B engines that power the airline's fleet of 50 A319 and A320 aircraft. GE and Snecma manufacture the engines through a joint venture. The maintenance and overhaul work will be carried out at GE's Celma facility at Petropolis, Brazil.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DzHLlLsBafc/GE-Aviation-signs-750-million-engine-maintenance-deal.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048938/GE-Aviation-signs-750-million-engine-maintenance-deal.htmlBids to finance four A380s and five 737-300 aircraft for Qantas Airways were due at the time of going to press. The delivery date for the first A380 is August 2008, with the remaining aircraft delivering between then and 2015. Several financial institutions are understood to be bidding for the mandate.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MykIdenmCR4/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048939/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated an action to collect a $10.2 million civil penalty from Southwest Airlines for operating 46 aircraft without performing mandatory inspections for fuselage fatigue cracking. Subsequently, the airline found that six of the 46 aircraft had fatigue cracks.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/r-mLvPWQkOU/FAA-proposes-102-million-penalty-against-Southwest-Airlines.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048940/FAA-proposes-102-million-penalty-against-Southwest-Airlines.htmlThe EU-US open skies agreement came into effect in March. The agreement has ended restrictions on which carriers can operate a transatlantic flight. The treaty has replaced a previous agreement which only allowed four airlines to fly between Europe and the US. Now any airline in the EU will be able to fly to the US and vice a versa.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/i3PSBNGTrsU/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048943/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlAdam Pilarksi, senior vice-president at Avitas, continues his regular column by looking at the effects of over orderinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZHDPfyK9rsw/Double-Counting-A-source-of-the-forthcoming-problems-for-aircraft-values.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048950/Double-Counting-A-source-of-the-forthcoming-problems-for-aircraft-values.htmlIt 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-DcHGYLRp9c/Hazys-clear-outlook.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048986/Hazys-clear-outlook.htmlJohn Plueger, ILFC's president and chief operating officer, talks about aircraft orders and the lessor's plans to acquire new aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ImQChxGZ9vc/An-experts-perspective-on-aircraft-orders-John-Plueger-ILFC.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048990/An-experts-perspective-on-aircraft-orders-John-Plueger-ILFC.htmlEtihad'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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Q3bbvrzOWEo/Breaking-new-ground-Etihad.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048988/Breaking-new-ground-Etihad.htmlTravelling on a passenger aircraft has become a toil for some people in these environmentally and security-conscience times. No wonder business jets are enjoying record sales. Will Roberts reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/z6MXm3LSAfs/Business-is-booming-financing-corporate-jets.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048991/Business-is-booming-financing-corporate-jets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G7AFX4Lezpc/EU-rules-against-Greece-in-latest-Olympic-decision.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048976/EU-rules-against-Greece-in-latest-Olympic-decision.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/K7VXvWVhW98/GMT-Global-Republic-launches-in-Dublin.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048999/GMT-Global-Republic-launches-in-Dublin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JtijA8Cr4cc/Greener-fuels-tested-for-benefits.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048996/Greener-fuels-tested-for-benefits.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Na-usz0vetg/Eilon-moves-on-to-Silverjet.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048969/Eilon-moves-on-to-Silverjet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gC8i8-4P41Y/Macquarie-AirFinance-closes-1billion-credit-facility.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049000/Macquarie-AirFinance-closes-1billion-credit-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-t2B1jPPivQ/Christopher-joins-FGK.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048981/Christopher-joins-FGK.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wVZlv9CzXkg/British-Airways-and-Virgin-must-pay-203-million-as-settlement.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048977/British-Airways-and-Virgin-must-pay-203-million-as-settlement.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yYA8-mAc08s/Waha-plans-54-billion-investment-and-more-hires.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048982/Waha-plans-54-billion-investment-and-more-hires.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x04IiH3G4_0/Badiali-goes-to-GoAir.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048984/Badiali-goes-to-GoAir.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H8WKMGmp96U/Deucalion-to-acquire-Air-France-747-400s.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049002/Deucalion-to-acquire-Air-France-747-400s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UWXTdv_uKR8/Aero-Inventory-signs-syndicated-lending-facility.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049004/Aero-Inventory-signs-syndicated-lending-facility.htmlGerman investors are the new blood of the airfinance market. Janet Du Chenne looks at the main deals involving these investors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_BitjsJrvUw/KG-funds-the-new-pension-pots.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048992/KG-funds-the-new-pension-pots.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tWhyITQezqE/AAR-exercises-over-allotment-option-in-full.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048971/AAR-exercises-over-allotment-option-in-full.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mS1Gnva-MUM/Air-Canada-closes-Ex-Im-financing-for-nine-777s-to-be-delivered-in-2008.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048973/Air-Canada-closes-Ex-Im-financing-for-nine-777s-to-be-delivered-in-2008.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mCuR9NB2IjE/Jetscape-signs-on-for-Embraer-190LRs.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048972/Jetscape-signs-on-for-Embraer-190LRs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mQ5-01_XO3k/EasyJet-completes-1-billion-financing-programme.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048974/EasyJet-completes-1-billion-financing-programme.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hZ5jBM8pvVo/Japan-Airlines-sells-airport-maintenance-centres.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048975/Japan-Airlines-sells-airport-maintenance-centres.htmlAfter 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wslkq77z97M/Adam-Pilarski-says.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048987/Adam-Pilarski-says.htmlThe market might be going through uncertain times, but innovation remains high, as this year's Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year awards will testify.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BaP_wV8_TT8/2007a-good-year-for-EETCs.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049020/2007a-good-year-for-EETCs.htmlA recent drop in its share price should not take the gloss off Allco's successful past couple of years, writes Will Roberts.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_3qyhp8TGfA/Allco-rides-high-in-a-rough-market.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049021/Allco-rides-high-in-a-rough-market.htmlEmbraer hit a new high in 2007 with the delivery of 169 jets. But, with the threat of recession and the likely revival of the turboprop, things will probably get tougher. Geoff Hearn looks at the impact this will have on Embraer's 70-seat jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7YZin-vi8kk/Hard-sell-ahead-for-Embraer.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049022/Hard-sell-ahead-for-Embraer.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/suaVcSNPtPA/Air-FranceKLM-bid-for-Alitalia-stake-accepted.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049023/Air-FranceKLM-bid-for-Alitalia-stake-accepted.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YyQtQsDI8cA/China-Eastern-fights-off-more-take-over-bids.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049024/China-Eastern-fights-off-more-take-over-bids.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cOHb4U8R6zM/Schemm-gets-Boeing-North-America-sales-role.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049006/Schemm-gets-Boeing-North-America-sales-role.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RmngjPAS1SE/Berwin-Leighton-Paisner-expands-aviation-team.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049017/Berwin-Leighton-Paisner-expands-aviation-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O_5GA8KQUkI/Flannery-is-new-president-of-US-Airways-Express.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049019/Flannery-is-new-president-of-US-Airways-Express.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4a8dZRq6dUk/News-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049025/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t9Qsx8pr0N8/People-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049016/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/toOKPgdHsTM/Hainan-launches-131-million-financing.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049028/Hainan-launches-131-million-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BntyB_7IXrQ/Air-France-KLM-acquires-VLM-Airlines.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049032/Air-France-KLM-acquires-VLM-Airlines.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/V0wosiT-ia4/Korean-Air-closes-300-million-finance-lease.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049034/Korean-Air-closes-300-million-finance-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mZ4xQjclj3I/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049035/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SE8xahzoAYU/Guinness-and-plenty-of-froth.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049026/Guinness-and-plenty-of-froth.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9akQTT3EZIM/US-Department-of-Justice-releases-Qantas-Airways-plea-agreement.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049010/US-Department-of-Justice-releases-Qantas-Airways-plea-agreement.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VuizfOnd814/American-Airlines-wins-court-appeal.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049012/American-Airlines-wins-court-appeal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5LVxCHhCNqw/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049013/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fdjG8FVcDhc/Testing-the-market.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049014/Testing-the-market.htmlJulie Southern, chief financial officer at Virgin Atlantic, talks to Airfinance Journal about 2007 and what lies ahead.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Bwl8LRLhgTA/The-view-from-Virgin-Atlantic.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049060/The-view-from-Virgin-Atlantic.htmlAirfinance Journal presents an overview of 2007 from the perspective of the banks, airlines and lessors. Despite the credit crunch, the growth of European airlines shows no signs of slowing down. Siqalane Taho and Janet Du Chenne report.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AnvCJF53GaE/Avoiding-the-crunch.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049058/Avoiding-the-crunch.htmlSophie Segal speaks to Dan Matthews, senior vice president and treasurer, about Northwest's performance in 2007http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bBRVGR1MS4o/Northwest-locks-in-financing-for-all-deliveries-in-2008.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049063/Northwest-locks-in-financing-for-all-deliveries-in-2008.htmlThe Middle East region's aviation market is booming so much that it should be renamed Middle Feast, reports Will Roberts. The Asia-Pacific countries, though, have their eyes focused on testing times ahead.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GVYs0V8JIm8/Feasting-on-success.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049064/Feasting-on-success.htmlThe 767 has had a mini-revival as operators seek capacity until the arrival of the 787 and A350. But how long will this resurgence continue? Geoff Hearn investigates.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dwBtAbLsYj0/Survival-after-revival.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049066/Survival-after-revival.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Tt21GZfLSpQ/Iberia-takeover-delayed.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049069/Iberia-takeover-delayed.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/noeJ-gQq084/JetBird-brings-two-into-its-nest-before-launch.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049039/JetBird-brings-two-into-its-nest-before-launch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C_InD-homXo/Planitas-launches-management-information-system.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049070/Planitas-launches-management-information-system.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XT3zXiyA6eg/Healthy-profits-and-growth-for-Asian-airlines.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049071/Healthy-profits-and-growth-for-Asian-airlines.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pjntkbUdncc/News-in-brief.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049072/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IipMuXxyKVk/Dubai-shows-faith-in-widebodies.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049053/Dubai-shows-faith-in-widebodies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wNfvZP7BC7Q/World-Bank-loans-Airblue-22-million.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049074/World-Bank-loans-Airblue-22-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RkUD3XGagIg/AirAsia-finances-six-A320s-with-French-leveraged-lease.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049075/AirAsia-finances-six-A320s-with-French-leveraged-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/88fVicTP1PE/Silverjet-plans-326-million-fundraising-for-new-aircraft.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049076/Silverjet-plans-326-million-fundraising-for-new-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/134d_Z4tllo/BOC-Aviation-agrees-deal-with-Skybus.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049042/BOC-Aviation-agrees-deal-with-Skybus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1YDKLfdyqL4/Citibank-closes-310-million-PDP-financing-for-GOL.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049044/Citibank-closes-310-million-PDP-financing-for-GOL.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jxPBgNdoxpg/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049045/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yuvy9ER9JrM/Qantas-to-pay-61-million-price-fixing-fine.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049046/Qantas-to-pay-61-million-price-fixing-fine.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oM6_l9SGJKo/South-Korea-introduces-new-rules-for-LCCs.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049047/South-Korea-introduces-new-rules-for-LCCs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UxzCTxZAtSk/Oneworld-must-disclose-further-information-for-antirust-immunity.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049048/Oneworld-must-disclose-further-information-for-antirust-immunity.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cqL7ysNFRCg/Berezovsky-convicted-of-defrauding-Aeroflot.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049049/Berezovsky-convicted-of-defrauding-Aeroflot.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Aup5WXHUaJY/Aer-Lingus-moves-to-stop-Ryanair-advance.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049050/Aer-Lingus-moves-to-stop-Ryanair-advance.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yLxggDRHHyY/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049051/Legal-news-in-brief.htmlThe launch of long-haul, low-cost airline AirAsia X will be a testing time for the region's other carriers. Ritesh Gupta reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O-2L7yWpfkE/X-marks-the-spot.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049090/X-marks-the-spot.htmlThe enhanced equipment trust certificate is enjoying a good spell of popularity in the US. Sophie Segal finds out why.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yun97k4Mngg/In-EETCs-we-trust.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049091/In-EETCs-we-trust.htmlThe new aircraft sector understanding will change the landscape for export credit deals.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h2He9VkvGtQ/Rough-times-ahead.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049092/Rough-times-ahead.htmlManufacturers are pinning their hopes on larger jet aircraft in what is an increasingly competitive market. Geoff Hearn looks at which aircraft are most likely to succeed.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KneBH0-HXjk/Battle-intensifies-for-100-club.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049093/Battle-intensifies-for-100-club.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zrcOmvDpvSg/Last-post-for-export-credit.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049085/Last-post-for-export-credit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3nIBxdpMzVo/Darling-proposes-flight-tax.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049096/Darling-proposes-flight-tax.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/axwzKSztV3o/More-competition-under-open-skies.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049097/More-competition-under-open-skies.htmlIn our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger travelled alongside a footballer for one England's top football clubs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6_ItIpQgm34/Going-dutch.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049098/Going-dutch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BroD5pJS9cw/News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049094/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/R26lnSVn9vU/American-airlines-increase-profits-and-revenues-in-third-quarter.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049095/American-airlines-increase-profits-and-revenues-in-third-quarter.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G2tEbfNlyus/People-News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049086/People-News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GHlpFMqovV8/Air-Canada-names-Rousseau-as-new-chief-financial-officer.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049087/Air-Canada-names-Rousseau-as-new-chief-financial-officer.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PqueOqoVkxo/SAS-fined-for-espionage.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049081/SAS-fined-for-espionage.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ABBDxq0-OsA/Philippine-Airlines-exits-receivership.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049082/Philippine-Airlines-exits-receivership.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CIv9BmS5nHI/Now-you-know.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049083/Now-you-know.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eLPUQ4vquCU/Legal-News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049084/Legal-News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FfM2_U48ABI/The-return-of-the-Iberbond.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049099/The-return-of-the-Iberbond.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yHfgIr3V78U/Finnair-completes-Embraer-190LR-JOL-financing.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049100/Finnair-completes-Embraer-190LR-JOL-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/teHsqvHQBlc/Debt-financing-provided-for-36-British-Airways-aircraft.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049102/Debt-financing-provided-for-36-British-Airways-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xyuRg5kcCZg/Finnair-sells-budget-airline-FlyNordic-for-186-million.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049105/Finnair-sells-budget-airline-FlyNordic-for-186-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H17zPTJ9nwI/Air-India-gets-13-billion-Ex-Im-loan-for-17-Boeing-aircraft.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049106/Air-India-gets-13-billion-Ex-Im-loan-for-17-Boeing-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HTkXYkMBQgk/Awas-completes-Jet-Airways-saleleaseback.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049107/Awas-completes-Jet-Airways-saleleaseback.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lfGVzkF_0j4/Korean-Airlines-mandates-777-200ER-financing.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049108/Korean-Airlines-mandates-777-200ER-financing.htmlJames Kharouf analyses how the aviation industry is answering lawmakers' calls to cut carbon emissions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hh269ScUF5M/Time-to-adjust.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049130/Time-to-adjust.htmlSiqalane Taho looks at landmark deals that have shaped the engine financing market over the past year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Mrq9dsNlvR4/Shaping-The-Market.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049132/Shaping-The-Market.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/b4EpKFb_IVU/Airbus-going-strong-despite-allegations.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049134/Airbus-going-strong-despite-allegations.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/D0PblrOPxm0/News-In-Brief.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049135/News-In-Brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SfBvXmT2F8w/Airline-bidding-wars-continue.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049137/Airline-bidding-wars-continue.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uh2YcZ3apl0/BNP-Paribas-regroups.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049123/BNP-Paribas-regroups.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RTLpRgrz76Y/People-News-In-Brief.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049124/People-News-In-Brief.htmlAirfinance Journal pays tribute to one of aviation's great innovators, Tony Ryan, who died in October.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SG42yC0AGGA/Ryanairs-Founding-Father.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049125/Ryanairs-Founding-Father.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5XaTx0GZ4nY/Value-Partners-invests-in-Oasis.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049142/Value-Partners-invests-in-Oasis.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pCpo8_00VGE/Delta-Air-Lines-places-a-14-billion-EETC.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049143/Delta-Air-Lines-places-a-14-billion-EETC.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QVuKxlYXN3k/Northwest-launches454-million-EETCin-the-US-market.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049113/Northwest-launches454-million-EETCin-the-US-market.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6ACj7N0cZHo/Door-closes-on-second-Southwest-EETC.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049115/Door-closes-on-second-Southwest-EETC.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Xl0rDIseLRE/Airlines-perform-well-despite-uncertain-financial-markets.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049163/Airlines-perform-well-despite-uncertain-financial-markets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Nx_vXQ3t0sg/Seabury-Group-appoints-more-consultants.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049155/Seabury-Group-appoints-more-consultants.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2OTgkmzrSZw/People-News-In-Brief.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049156/People-News-In-Brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ge1iWPOHlC4/Emerging-from-the-black.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049152/Emerging-from-the-black.htmlInvestors are keeping a sharp eye on the growth of aviation in the Middle East. The potential of the market is set to rival the successes of China and India. Ritesh Gupta reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uspFlfpiWS8/All-eyes-to-the-east.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049158/All-eyes-to-the-east.htmlExport credit deals have always varied from one country to another, but the new aircraft sector understanding aims to change that. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XMQmVG3cHY8/Framework-for-a-bigger-picture.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049159/Framework-for-a-bigger-picture.htmlSiqalane Taho looks at the instruments that are proving to be the trendsetters in the aviation industry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JSrSKjG3FA0/Taking-the-next-step.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049160/Taking-the-next-step.htmlThe debt markets may be on shaky ground, but this does not stop airlines from taking advantage of a range of products to finance their fleets. Bankers share their thoughts on which structures are most popular and how they will fare in the coming years.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SNwj7Nl2WEk/Instruments-of-choice.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049161/Instruments-of-choice.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WWEIVh8no8U/Presidential-aircraft-repair-not-a-commercial-activity.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049173/Presidential-aircraft-repair-not-a-commercial-activity.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SOIEM4E1hdA/Air-Canada-pilots-retirement-age-viewed-non-discriminatory.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049174/Air-Canada-pilots-retirement-age-viewed-non-discriminatory.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LOikr2bOiVo/Qantas-faces-court-over-alleged-price-fixing.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049175/Qantas-faces-court-over-alleged-price-fixing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/32D-GcmEuGg/BA-and-Korean-both-fined-300-million-for-price-fixing.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049176/BA-and-Korean-both-fined-300-million-for-price-fixing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FxV685dVtME/American-Airlines-seeks-antitrust-immunity.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049148/American-Airlines-seeks-antitrust-immunity.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XGctUdYcChU/World-Bank-refuses-to-rule-on-Manila-Fraport-dispute.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049149/World-Bank-refuses-to-rule-on-Manila-Fraport-dispute.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5qADCDJ3Gvc/Finnair-sells-four-ATR-72-turboprop-to-ATR-Lesing.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049168/Finnair-sells-four-ATR-72-turboprop-to-ATR-Lesing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-INZEPzWxTw/AirTan-Airways-completes-pre-delivery-financing.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049167/AirTan-Airways-completes-pre-delivery-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/05VO7R2RbDM/IFC-gets-nod-for-Air-Vanuatu-sell-off.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049169/IFC-gets-nod-for-Air-Vanuatu-sell-off.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/o_HHJDplgy4/TPG-pays-450-million-for-Midwest-Air-Group.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049171/TPG-pays-450-million-for-Midwest-Air-Group.htmlIn our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger flew a total 54 hours on Air New Zealand for a honeymoon – some else's – and, don't laugh, for one week only.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/goAXHHUTxZ4/The-long-haul.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049166/The-long-haul.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/42vhp1hHFDA/Alitalia-deadline-extended.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049196/Alitalia-deadline-extended.htmlThe demise of Swissair is a saga that refuses to go awayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xuApjQMGKSg/Time-to-move-on.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049185/Time-to-move-on.htmlSome say that technology rather than restrictions is the way forward to greener skies, but this view has many detractors. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GUlzTX0kOmc/Emission-impossible.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049192/Emission-impossible.htmlWhen an airline needs some tender loving care, Seabury Group answers the call. Chief executive John Luth spoke to Rossa McPhillips.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2UY9u_GMOvs/Flying-doctor.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049193/Flying-doctor.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3DTRj_1VIbQ/Courpron-to-head-Seabury-aerospace-division.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049177/Courpron-to-head-Seabury-aerospace-division.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uPiA47uE6ME/EC-vetoes-Ryanair-takeover-of-Aer-Lingus.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049210/EC-vetoes-Ryanair-takeover-of-Aer-Lingus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/w40L4y45VY0/RBS-Aviation-Capital-closes-Airspeed-securitization-worth-109-billion.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049203/RBS-Aviation-Capital-closes-Airspeed-securitization-worth-109-billion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uF1LqK6fJEE/Swissair-executives-acquitted.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049179/Swissair-executives-acquitted.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EOden34SF3o/Aegean-Airlines-completes.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049204/Aegean-Airlines-completes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WR6xvsKHydI/EC-bans-Indonesian-airlines-and-Angolan-flag-carrier.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049180/EC-bans-Indonesian-airlines-and-Angolan-flag-carrier.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YJBRGjt2IVI/Air-Canada-mechanics-union-wants-gag-order-lifted.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049181/Air-Canada-mechanics-union-wants-gag-order-lifted.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wmnLNo1mZ6k/US-and-China-update-bilateral-agreement-to-liberalize-aviation.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049182/US-and-China-update-bilateral-agreement-to-liberalize-aviation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AkHpKSo5x_U/AAJ-seeks-investors-to-become-major-hub.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049207/AAJ-seeks-investors-to-become-major-hub.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aXUejFaJNNk/Ringing-in-the-changes.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049218/Ringing-in-the-changes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hQ0dopx04Ck/Rising-profits-for-Ryanair.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049230/Rising-profits-for-Ryanair.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1fLlZHTmOOo/Aer-Lingus-ups-fleet.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049231/Aer-Lingus-ups-fleet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H5Tn93IMZyw/JetBird-taxis-to-take-off.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049225/JetBird-taxis-to-take-off.htmlLandmark deal is an overused term, but Terra Firma's acquisition of Pegasus Aviation Finance is definitely one. By Natasha Yazdabadi and Alasdair Whyte.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mf3OKdoIXws/Landing-on-Terra-Firma.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049228/Landing-on-Terra-Firma.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sN5TpLlEnhA/British-Airways-admits-breaches-of-competition-law-in-official-statement.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049242/British-Airways-admits-breaches-of-competition-law-in-official-statement.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fCjurYnnL4k/Guggenheim-and-UBS-launch-corporate-jet-finance-business.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049234/Guggenheim-and-UBS-launch-corporate-jet-finance-business.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Qno6dQz8baU/Wizz-Air-closes-sale-leaseback-for-four-A320s.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049235/Wizz-Air-closes-sale-leaseback-for-four-A320s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZzTOctENf64/Singapore-Airlines-ordered-to-pay-A380-pilots-a-premium-by-arbitration-court.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049213/Singapore-Airlines-ordered-to-pay-A380-pilots-a-premium-by-arbitration-court.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PPnYnPIW9ag/Northwest-exits-bankruptcy-protection.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049214/Northwest-exits-bankruptcy-protection.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QiRA7UuTHpM/Qatar-Airways-looks-for-financing-for-A340-600s.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049237/Qatar-Airways-looks-for-financing-for-A340-600s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jmwtp8Mto7g/India-cautioned-on-withholding-information.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049215/India-cautioned-on-withholding-information.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FEMNNq9GWmw/AirTanker-to-raise-2-billion-for-UK-defence-initiative.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049239/AirTanker-to-raise-2-billion-for-UK-defence-initiative.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yyQ3AxOeHc0/SAA-chooses-Seabury-Group-for-restructuring-plan.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049240/SAA-chooses-Seabury-Group-for-restructuring-plan.htmlAirfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TAvqr44BHko/meanwhile-at-the-Rainbow-Rooms.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049259/meanwhile-at-the-Rainbow-Rooms.htmlThe contested Qantas takeover drama has finally come to an end. Natasha Yazdabadi has a behind the scenes look at the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1WJ_K1uwXoE/All-eyes-on-qantas.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049258/All-eyes-on-qantas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/004WPp2B8Wo/Deltas-restructuring-fees-make-history.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049246/Deltas-restructuring-fees-make-history.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MOLo6OqYmas/Flybe-reshuffles-finance-team.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049243/Flybe-reshuffles-finance-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ONq5BO53TSI/KAL-closes-ticket-receivables-securitization.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049270/KAL-closes-ticket-receivables-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1ZdPqmzCQzY/Life-after-qantas.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049252/Life-after-qantas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EeBHaSnZ2sA/NewDelta-Air-Lines-stock-available-on-NYSE.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049265/NewDelta-Air-Lines-stock-available-on-NYSE.htmlSouth America has put its troubles behind it and is a market worthy of investment, with Brazil leading the way. Alex Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QJBux0oA-0U/The-other-growing-market.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049253/The-other-growing-market.htmlBy Rossa McPhillips and Tom Zaitsevhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vYk-lnMePXE/A-nearly-done-deal.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049254/A-nearly-done-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vqoCpE1tER4/Bilateral-Netherlands-US-open-skies-agreement-is-in-breach-of-EC-law.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049247/Bilateral-Netherlands-US-open-skies-agreement-is-in-breach-of-EC-law.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sYq-YlE_5is/Emirates-reaffirms-order-for-43-A380s.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049266/Emirates-reaffirms-order-for-43-A380s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/04YJFU5Pb24/EC-authorizes-Italy-Sardinia-routes.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049248/EC-authorizes-Italy-Sardinia-routes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oPvA_pt4FGA/Pegasus-closes-NAS-sale-leaseback-for-A319.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049271/Pegasus-closes-NAS-sale-leaseback-for-A319.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LpSWVFO8Afo/United-Airlines-and-bmi-apply-for-US-antitrust-immunity.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049249/United-Airlines-and-bmi-apply-for-US-antitrust-immunity.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/99-LZsFFR10/EC-may-force-Ryanair-to-sell-stock-in-Aer-Lingus.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049250/EC-may-force-Ryanair-to-sell-stock-in-Aer-Lingus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1tFFiy0MVmI/Macquarie-signs-deal-for-Mercury-Air-Centers.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049272/Macquarie-signs-deal-for-Mercury-Air-Centers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xWldEVbD5vc/Delta-comes-out-of-Chapter-11.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049274/Delta-comes-out-of-Chapter-11.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2aqQfYmlTbw/Jet-Airways-seeks-private-equity-help-to-run-Air-Sahara.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049275/Jet-Airways-seeks-private-equity-help-to-run-Air-Sahara.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tGqxD8coTmY/BNP-Paribas-finances-TAM-operating-lease.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049276/BNP-Paribas-finances-TAM-operating-lease.htmlCorporate jet sales are expected to boom in the next 20 years, although it might come at a price.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aHjNHQdC_4Y/Executive-decision.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049262/Executive-decision.htmlWith fuel efficiency still a major concern, airlines are increasingly looking to replace older aircraft. So does the MD-80 have a future? Geoff Hearn reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Nzb63kVumPs/Burning-issue.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049264/Burning-issue.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LHHAFMRmEB4/Continental-reopens-EETC-market-with-115-billion-landmark-deal.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049245/Continental-reopens-EETC-market-with-115-billion-landmark-deal.htmlIn our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger was one of the first to fly on Lufthansa's A380.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Lvy7c2mAoi8/Breaking-records-from-row-76.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049268/Breaking-records-from-row-76.htmlLast year was a good 12 months for operating lessor initial public offerings, but several airlines also tapped the capital markets for funding. Natasha Yazdabadi reports on airlines that have opened up in the past year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hO3LEpAgrSk/A-VERY-PUBLIC-AFFAIR.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049285/A-VERY-PUBLIC-AFFAIR.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/T-zxTVF7Aak/In-Brief.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049290/In-Brief.htmlAbout 12 months ago, the sound of popping champagne corks were heard in India as a growing middle class began to take to the skies in infinite numbers. Now that the bubbles have all but disappeared, the market is trying to turn explosive growth into profitability and is becoming more realistic about its ambitions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WOL7UGFT-Yg/Indian-aviation-market-sobers-up.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049282/Indian-aviation-market-sobers-up.htmlAirlines and lessors are diversifying their sources of funding through Shariah compliant deals. Janet Du Chenne reportshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/b-Db_mUnkLI/JEWELS-OF-THE-EAST.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049288/JEWELS-OF-THE-EAST.htmlAs the airline industry continues with lacklustre profits, cutting costs could make or break some carriers. Geoff Hearn reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6McYf6SjPRo/SHRED-OR-DREAD.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049289/SHRED-OR-DREAD.htmlThe tendency towards airline credit has met its match in the form of asset risk. Rossa McPhillips reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/m4kWcZzrlqw/THE-ODD-COUPLE.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049287/THE-ODD-COUPLE.htmlUS Airways may not be the darling of America, but the carrier is making the most of a merger with America West. Alex Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KCyh-Sn6sdc/Toughing-it-out.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049284/Toughing-it-out.htmlThe sale of lessors in the past year proves that leasing is where the smart money is and even the smaller players do not want to be left behind. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fe0TCQAdxbQ/Little-but-large.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049307/Little-but-large.htmlUS airlines are in a brighter position than they were a few years ago. Alex Lennane reports on Delta's wellbeing and the shared optimism for this carrierhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pExyjy3e_3o/A-new-dawn-for-Delta.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049310/A-new-dawn-for-Delta.htmlNearly a year after their first interview with Airfinance Journal, the chief executive officers of SkyEurope and Wizz Air speak to Natasha Yazdabadi about growth in the central and east European market and the challenges ahead.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uOVBfHAROGk/The-bold-and-the-bullish.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049312/The-bold-and-the-bullish.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eTtiOuZOwXY/Dont-sell-Europe-short-says-Broughton.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049313/Dont-sell-Europe-short-says-Broughton.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WKM4lVUHE0I/Five-SkyTeam-alliance-members-seek-antitrust-immunity-again.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049296/Five-SkyTeam-alliance-members-seek-antitrust-immunity-again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DCbXzwLEiU0/Freshfields-Lintott-and-Littlejohns-retire-SAF-targets-growth.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049305/Freshfields-Lintott-and-Littlejohns-retire-SAF-targets-growth.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uR2TnhtcVI8/KfW-HSH-Nordbank-arrangefinancing-for-Indian-Airlines.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049319/KfW-HSH-Nordbank-arrangefinancing-for-Indian-Airlines.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NxCZHPskLmg/Bankruptcy-court-quashes-Northwest-subpoenas.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049298/Bankruptcy-court-quashes-Northwest-subpoenas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dn-5I0gLAIc/Qantas-takeover-takes-off.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049315/Qantas-takeover-takes-off.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OOg1ppcxuu4/United-Airlines-pays-down-972-million-of-exit-facility.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049321/United-Airlines-pays-down-972-million-of-exit-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MjpfNpP-fpQ/ING-closes-fourth-Ex-Im-bank-financing-for-Ryanair.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049322/ING-closes-fourth-Ex-Im-bank-financing-for-Ryanair.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bOy7ifVEMjM/Radon-replaces-Steibinas-CFO-at-SR-Technics.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049304/Radon-replaces-Steibinas-CFO-at-SR-Technics.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oIBqxWR14n8/Russias-AirUnion-to-buyMalev-for-208-million.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049323/Russias-AirUnion-to-buyMalev-for-208-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XKQOQOQBC3I/Mexico-to-sell-Aeromexico-stake.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049294/Mexico-to-sell-Aeromexico-stake.htmlA new day has dawned on the Indian aviation industry. Ritesh Gupta investigates the changes in this booming market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CYtEaTuGtuc/Joined-up-thinking.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049300/Joined-up-thinking.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6uz1d6dI3Io/Aviation-and-politics-do-mix-sometimes.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049299/Aviation-and-politics-do-mix-sometimes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OROJdbPORVI/Cargolux-Airlines-closes-saleleaseback.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049357/Cargolux-Airlines-closes-saleleaseback.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SIGjxeMRMNc/EBRD-buys-20-of-SkyExpress.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049358/EBRD-buys-20-of-SkyExpress.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/y9neOjNzhBg/Bank-of-Scotland-closes-SkyEurope-financing.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049359/Bank-of-Scotland-closes-SkyEurope-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3sR-RqVwZqo/Aviation-increases-asset-base.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049353/Aviation-increases-asset-base.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MXoxOjiOmnI/RBS-sells-Iberia-lease-receivables.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049355/RBS-sells-Iberia-lease-receivables.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-JtGAS_HIvA/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049356/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uR3Oh8zW_HA/Sundaram-joins-Air-Deccan.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049337/Sundaram-joins-Air-Deccan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qHPgtRBP-yk/Jeans-in-Monarch-reshuffle.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049339/Jeans-in-Monarch-reshuffle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5WN1GL4eCPg/Applauding-good-times-and-innovation.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049333/Applauding-good-times-and-innovation.html2006 was the year of the lessor. Investor appetite for these companies was at its peak and acquisitions and IPOs were the norm. The Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year beholds a great year for aviation financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IeGIOQG5cdM/Deals-of-the-Year-2006-A-year-in-boom.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049344/Deals-of-the-Year-2006-A-year-in-boom.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/b61AwYyP0uA/Open-skies-The-transatlantic-deal-that-wont-fly.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049335/Open-skies-The-transatlantic-deal-that-wont-fly.htmlRitesh Gupta investigates whether GoAir, after a year of operations, can keep investors bullish about the Indian market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OXX5uL7yZIw/GoAIr-Going-places.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049346/GoAIr-Going-places.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lfZSmBm4GkQ/US-jury-awards-400000-to-man-removed-from-aircraft.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049329/US-jury-awards-400000-to-man-removed-from-aircraft.htmlThe aviation industry is heading for another good 12 months, despite a slowdown in the US economy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/T8vXsuB1NRE/2007-Outlook-Great-expectations.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049347/2007-Outlook-Great-expectations.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h_nlvYKlNs8/Virgin-America-reapplies-for-regulatory-clearance.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049332/Virgin-America-reapplies-for-regulatory-clearance.htmlThe demand for freighters is rising inexorably. Geoff Hearn looks at the pros and cons of manufacturer and third-party conversion programmes.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/93AAAKFjNXo/Conversions-Freighter-frenzy.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049348/Conversions-Freighter-frenzy.htmlRegional aircraft have had a fantastic year, but financing and size are some of the key concerns. Airfinance Journal invited key decision-makers to address the issues.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Uz7kJYtyYnQ/Regional-Aircraft-Roundtable-2006-Less-is-more.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049368/Regional-Aircraft-Roundtable-2006-Less-is-more.htmlIndia's aviation market is perceived as having no limits. But not everyone stands to benefit from the huge potential for growth. Ritesh Gupta reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XIH09lrvZfw/Lucky-for-some.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049369/Lucky-for-some.htmlChina's privately owned carriers are giving the state-controlled airlines a run for their money. Their small fleets and access to financing place them in a favourable position. Alex Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p0xhOMAxWL0/Changing-the-game.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049370/Changing-the-game.htmlIn the absence of new aircraft, existing families look set to enjoy attractive rates in the year ahead. Rossa McPhillips reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h4aP9BVWhZo/THE-DIFFERENCE-A-YEAR-MAKES.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049371/THE-DIFFERENCE-A-YEAR-MAKES.htmlThe A350XWB is meant to be Airbus' response to Boeing's 787. Geoff Hearn looks at how it is likely to fare.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jT6s7Z9RHQU/The-wait-is-over.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049372/The-wait-is-over.htmlAs engine financing becomes more prevalent, so too are maintenance issues. Geoff Hearn looks at what investors need to know.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/V-I15C9MNZc/KEEPING-UP-APPEARANCES.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049373/KEEPING-UP-APPEARANCES.htmlSince its launch in 1998, the Japanese operating lease (JOL) has survived a big government review and continues to gain popularity. Siqalane Taho reports on uncertain times for a widely used structure.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/u3hDpdOo6jM/JOLs-make-a-comeback.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049375/JOLs-make-a-comeback.htmlPembroke has a new lease on life, so to speak. Garry Burke tells Alexandra Lennane how the company's management buyout has set it up for the future.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/j-UDiG60qXA/Destiny-calling.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049377/Destiny-calling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hjQuMpZeYE0/Turning-up-the-heat-on-aviation.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049364/Turning-up-the-heat-on-aviation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C9F6Xxvckfs/RBS-breaks-the-mould-with-Iberia-deal.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049379/RBS-breaks-the-mould-with-Iberia-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_LYeObRlTXQ/Austrian-Airlines-completes-capital-increase.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049380/Austrian-Airlines-completes-capital-increase.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EQ7Q1FS8Ubg/Morgan-Stanley-launches-JetBlue-EETC.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049381/Morgan-Stanley-launches-JetBlue-EETC.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_IM-MpFu9ys/West-Air-Sweden-leases-ATP-freighters.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049384/West-Air-Sweden-leases-ATP-freighters.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tFlnh6gXOAo/MAP-to-service-institutional-investors.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049385/MAP-to-service-institutional-investors.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IgJYV5f19P4/People-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049360/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wK1zqqcZoKE/Vueling-Airlines-completes-Eu191-million-IPO.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049388/Vueling-Airlines-completes-Eu191-million-IPO.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/D7fcdjMRDD0/French-banks-complete-FOP-deal-for-China-Southern.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049362/French-banks-complete-FOP-deal-for-China-Southern.htmlAmerican Airlines and Continental Airlines have shown that bond investors like spare parts and engine bonds. So why has no one else followed?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/01tcC07eWN0/Continental-divide.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049399/Continental-divide.htmlWhich are the top banks and lessors in the aviation industry? Who better to decide than the people who use them.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pbi_VYEPa44/Global-Leaders-2006-Leading-the-pack.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049396/Global-Leaders-2006-Leading-the-pack.htmlIt has taken less than five years for AirAsia to fly to more than 40 destinations and pass the 20-million passenger mark. Tony Fernandez, the carrier's chief executive officer, tells Ritesh Gupta why the airline is so successful.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bO0eFRMKD5M/Eastern-star.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049390/Eastern-star.htmlImagine a Ryanair for Asia and the analogy will help to establish how Tiger Airways is regarded in the region. Alex Lennane finds out from Tony Davis, the carrier's chief executive officer, on how the carrier's business model ensures a competitive advantage.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/E25HTfIDwR4/Enter-the-tiger.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049392/Enter-the-tiger.htmlThe number of export credit deals has dropped notably in the past two years. Airfinance Journal investigates why this is happening.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/P_bPkBX11E8/Export-credit-survey-2006-The-last-export.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049389/Export-credit-survey-2006-The-last-export.htmlWho owns what is very important in aviation, but that becomes meaningless if the records are not properly managed.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yzPY8RJFFYk/For-the-record.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049395/For-the-record.htmlIn our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger flew to Rio, with two big new mates for company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/henLeKzCMk0/Between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049394/Between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place.html14-month old SpiceJet is facing up to intense competition and more new entrants in the Indian market. Ritesh Gupta reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nEy_VDXlIlk/Sugar-and-spice.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049425/Sugar-and-spice.htmlThe demand for pilots is increasing in line with the world's commercial aircraft fleet. Thankfully the event of flight simulation will help ensure this demand is met. Geoff Hearn reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kdwmmJ3MPkI/Crews-control-pilot-training.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049427/Crews-control-pilot-training.htmlThe Mystery Passenger flew on Uzbekistan Airways in August.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QbcxCUVuySM/Under-an-Uzbek-sky.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049428/Under-an-Uzbek-sky.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/b6vW7WSytI4/Delta-appoints-new-sales-leader-for-MEA.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049416/Delta-appoints-new-sales-leader-for-MEA.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7EnE1uv1Pak/Veerasamy-returns-to-Veling.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049420/Veerasamy-returns-to-Veling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mOZ1XGZdhKc/US-Airways-appoints-Dhilon.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049421/US-Airways-appoints-Dhilon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Tq4S_iRwdAA/French-criminal-proceedings-likely-in-Concorde-crash.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049406/French-criminal-proceedings-likely-in-Concorde-crash.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/13Lc6KD01Go/German-carrier-Lufthansa-settles-cargo-price-fixing-suits.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049407/German-carrier-Lufthansa-settles-cargo-price-fixing-suits.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aoVATJTNG3Q/US-foreign-ownership-changes-delayed-by-Department-of-Transport.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049409/US-foreign-ownership-changes-delayed-by-Department-of-Transport.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MgcI_mV2k3c/Delta-Air-Lines-to-terminate-pensions.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049412/Delta-Air-Lines-to-terminate-pensions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GI6LLkoMG0o/Skyways-arranges-Fokker-100-lease.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049432/Skyways-arranges-Fokker-100-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rLMa3ORIsZw/EBRD-closes-Russian-deal.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049433/EBRD-closes-Russian-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KDuHXFgxs2g/Air-Canada-shares-up-for-grabs.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049436/Air-Canada-shares-up-for-grabs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2mF4kAplrZM/BAE-Systems-extends-lease-for-RJ85s-with-Lufthansa.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049437/BAE-Systems-extends-lease-for-RJ85s-with-Lufthansa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/l66j80bv2H8/UBS-and-CA-IB-close-71m-SkyEurope-Airlines-issue.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049438/UBS-and-CA-IB-close-71m-SkyEurope-Airlines-issue.htmlJohn Leahy of Airbus and Boeing's Randy Baseler provide a post-match analysis of the Farnborough Airshow and where they see the market heading.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/M6-D0YxPyZg/Airbus-and-boeing-in-the-ring.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049447/Airbus-and-boeing-in-the-ring.htmlNo one is entirely sure what is happening at Qatar Airways. Alex Lennane speaks to the airline to demystify some of the intrigue.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gOoIuVUJdCQ/Guessing-game.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049449/Guessing-game.htmlArik Air stepped into the Nigerian aviation market when many others were reluctant. Its first delivery of aircraft could be the beginning of an African dawn.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bnyvnqXBZCc/African-dream.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049451/African-dream.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/X-2k2KsMxWc/Court-reverses-Braathens-fine.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049454/Court-reverses-Braathens-fine.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/khi68rMqcR0/Indian-merger-balancing-act.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049461/Indian-merger-balancing-act.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EGm2yJgZuZ8/News-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049453/News-in-brief.htmlAll might seem well in the Indian aviation market, but there are still many concerns, writes Christian McCormick.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TK60ii-7eFo/Bankers-corner-lead-us-not-into-temptation.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049462/Bankers-corner-lead-us-not-into-temptation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mD_eXz1i39g/Varig-lease-deadline-extended.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049455/Varig-lease-deadline-extended.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Zdi1WDXNvWs/Continental-escapes-liability-for-DVT.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049456/Continental-escapes-liability-for-DVT.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YJpNBveJTGI/Delta-go-ahead-for-route-purchase.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049457/Delta-go-ahead-for-route-purchase.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CJ1z8i7BKoM/Iberia-Airlines-head-of-finance-joins-BBVA.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049443/Iberia-Airlines-head-of-finance-joins-BBVA.htmlTough markets have not prevented Continental Airlines from ordering aircraft. Jeff Misner, the carrier's chief financial officer, tells Alex Lennane why.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/u5XmFS9T00M/Continental-Misners-tall-order.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049468/Continental-Misners-tall-order.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3TfzF_Y-3u8/Air-IndiaIndian-Airlines-When-two-become-one.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049472/Air-IndiaIndian-Airlines-When-two-become-one.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SSd6QeRPXQc/Jeffrey-moves-to-Emirates.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049495/Jeffrey-moves-to-Emirates.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rGgle8WRGfA/Conference-reportchinas-challenge.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049498/Conference-reportchinas-challenge.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XJF-Y1P8ars/Cloudy-skies-USEurope-openskies-falter.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049486/Cloudy-skies-USEurope-openskies-falter.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xCBnoqX5jlA/Going-green-and-staying-out-of-the-red.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049489/Going-green-and-staying-out-of-the-red.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DxnbhYw6vEo/Deccan-scrapes-through-Black-Monday.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049491/Deccan-scrapes-through-Black-Monday.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/w8uY8mVyFpU/Hong-Kongan-oasis-for-cheap-travel.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049492/Hong-Kongan-oasis-for-cheap-travel.htmlJapan is still waiting to hear how new tax rules will affect operating leases, writes Siqalane Taho.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0k-DnvuS71A/JOL-Financiers-on-standby.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049501/JOL-Financiers-on-standby.htmlEmirates Group owes a lot of its success to Gary Chapman, the airline's first finance director and now president of group services and IT, and ground-handling subsidiary Dnata. Janet Du Chenne spoke with him.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/e2RIiOesiPc/Questioning-the-norm.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049493/Questioning-the-norm.htmlAndrew Muriel highlights a major challenge facing Russian airlines and how the industry is dealing with it.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/q_oTGx-1fHo/Airlines-in-Russia-Another-Russian-revolution.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049505/Airlines-in-Russia-Another-Russian-revolution.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ov1CP8Ax_kk/EC-refers-Greece-to-court-over-Olympic-row.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049517/EC-refers-Greece-to-court-over-Olympic-row.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jDaaR86krAQ/US-expands-proposal-for-foreign-investment.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049479/US-expands-proposal-for-foreign-investment.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H1_w683WHJE/Ryanair-ordered-to-pay-Air-France-KLM.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049480/Ryanair-ordered-to-pay-Air-France-KLM.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9WTahC_p3ts/Northwest-creditors-deadline-set.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049481/Northwest-creditors-deadline-set.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OAxRb4za3gU/SkyEurope-chooses-Bank-of-Scotland.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049510/SkyEurope-chooses-Bank-of-Scotland.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Zv_nlUEyv1I/BNDES-supports-Gol.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049512/BNDES-supports-Gol.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ksqCPHLy_eo/DBS-underwrites-record-Chinese-deal.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049513/DBS-underwrites-record-Chinese-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/srgehitH_3g/Continental-engine-deal-blows-out-with-record-pricing.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049514/Continental-engine-deal-blows-out-with-record-pricing.htmlThe airline market in central and eastern Europe is opening up considerably, with an array of exciting new ventures. Siqalane Taho reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yJk3VpHrvQg/Central-and-Eastern-Europe-UP-AND-AWAY.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049558/Central-and-Eastern-Europe-UP-AND-AWAY.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hyyM0vw8DJs/SkyEurope.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049559/SkyEurope.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HDPLQsXmlmI/Central-and-Eastern-Europe-Western-European-competition.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049560/Central-and-Eastern-Europe-Western-European-competition.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rp8qaNOiQlI/THE-NEW-CEOS.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049561/THE-NEW-CEOS.htmlYou wait for one business class airline and then three come along at once. Andrew McGuinness looks at Eos, MAXJet and Silverjet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SzBgVwy0tU0/BUSINESS-AIRLINES-ARE-YOU-SITTING-COMFORTABLY.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049521/BUSINESS-AIRLINES-ARE-YOU-SITTING-COMFORTABLY.htmlAirlines' safety levels have increased following the introduction of a global standard. But what is new about this standard?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sqi_y_R-Mkw/Raising-the-bar.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049524/Raising-the-bar.htmlThe who's who of aircraft finance assembled in New York to recognize their outstanding efforts over the past year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1pEuUR6PSVQ/THE-AIRFINANCE-GREATS.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049525/THE-AIRFINANCE-GREATS.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4LWwJeC-Uuw/Editorial-Stand-up-and-be-counted.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049545/Editorial-Stand-up-and-be-counted.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TnyyjHoM4OU/Air-India-looks-for-1-billion.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049532/Air-India-looks-for-1-billion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-YDujHVwWuU/Hail-Dexternew-airline-for-Russia.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049547/Hail-Dexternew-airline-for-Russia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ogKIu9XYKFQ/India-cools-down.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049548/India-cools-down.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xBSb0q29OKU/Emirates-in-the-driving-seat.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049549/Emirates-in-the-driving-seat.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NB7llKfFlK4/US-FAA-raises-Venezuelas-aviation-rating.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049541/US-FAA-raises-Venezuelas-aviation-rating.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ou6oaOvJ2DI/Canada-and-UK-reach-open-skies-agreement.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049542/Canada-and-UK-reach-open-skies-agreement.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KiN9yhg1gYQ/Former-SwissAir-executivesface-charges.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049543/Former-SwissAir-executivesface-charges.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/osQ3YBqb_S0/Former-subsidiary-bids-to-takeover-bankrupt-Varig.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049544/Former-subsidiary-bids-to-takeover-bankrupt-Varig.htmlPick the right bomb. Detonate it at the right airport. And, bang, you close down entire airlines as well as huge chunks of the aviation finance industry. The trouble is, it's less to do with devastation than it is with insurance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KGp_CCgc4mo/A-bigger-bang-for-your-buck.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049591/A-bigger-bang-for-your-buck.htmlWith high fuel prices continuing to damage airline profitability, the aircraft manufacturers are suggesting that the case for buying new aircraft is increasingly compelling. Geoff Hearn investigates their claims.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/df1Cp1a52dY/End-of-the-line-for-gas-guzzlers.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049593/End-of-the-line-for-gas-guzzlers.htmlIs a broker tender the best way for an airline to get value for money for its insurance? Len Spooner, executive director at Alexander Forbes Risk Services, offers his view on the aviation tender process.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cn-OarbnTys/THE-TENDER-TRAP.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049594/THE-TENDER-TRAP.htmlLatin America is on a roll. Its economies are booming and the region's prospects are the best they have been since the 1990s. But what benefits will spill over to local carriers? Alex Lennane spoke to Victor Vial, chief financial officer of Copa Airlines, for his plans to tap into this growth.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7nV0fc_1ooU/The-legacy-low-cost-carrier.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049595/The-legacy-low-cost-carrier.htmlScott Wilson of Pratt & Whitney discusses some of the practical aspects of dealing with the new international registry now that the Cape Town convention is in force.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3Jt0LwF_OSM/BEGINNERS-GUIDE-TO-THE-INTERNATIONAL-REGISTRY.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049596/BEGINNERS-GUIDE-TO-THE-INTERNATIONAL-REGISTRY.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2AvNj4JWabY/TAMs-IPO-to-pay-for-fleet.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049602/TAMs-IPO-to-pay-for-fleet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dvtFAn4ZmIY/Macquarie-looks-to-Asian-market-for-leaseback-debt-for-Quantas-aircraft.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049605/Macquarie-looks-to-Asian-market-for-leaseback-debt-for-Quantas-aircraft.htmlThe Russian government has decided to consolidate its aerospace holdings into a single entity. The trouble is the chosen vessel for this is Aeroflot. Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace (www.concise.org), reportshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pAbhwziqJk4/Aeroflots-rides-again.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049583/Aeroflots-rides-again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ygL_IW9B5a8/Swire-mandates-Morgan-Stanley-for-350m-Eurobond.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049606/Swire-mandates-Morgan-Stanley-for-350m-Eurobond.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RkrldEMGm2Q/US-Airways-mulls-debt-refinancing.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049607/US-Airways-mulls-debt-refinancing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1smFfhNcd6k/Uniteds-exit-from-Chapter-11-tops-335-million-in-legal-costs.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049608/Uniteds-exit-from-Chapter-11-tops-335-million-in-legal-costs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2X1exV3dC40/PMB-bond-issue-flies-despite-MAS-difficulties.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049577/PMB-bond-issue-flies-despite-MAS-difficulties.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jndg5DQFIyM/Brazils-Gol-offers-perpetuals-to-finance-purchase-of-737s.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049578/Brazils-Gol-offers-perpetuals-to-finance-purchase-of-737s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dFtjtoBmtUs/Hawaiian-triples-and-redeems-debt.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049579/Hawaiian-triples-and-redeems-debt.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LkWyB5noivg/Delta-to-renegotiate-19-billion-DIP.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049580/Delta-to-renegotiate-19-billion-DIP.htmlTwo hundred delegates converged on New Delhi to attend Airfinance Journal's Conference. Geoff Hearn reports on the booming Indian airline sector, which was the focus of a lively debate.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_mJiO3uvvgo/Delegates-agree-to-disagree.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049584/Delegates-agree-to-disagree.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RZSfmZYkIvI/JetBlue-restructures-senior-management-staff-positions.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049587/JetBlue-restructures-senior-management-staff-positions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/snilcwVt9w4/Campbell-leaves-WesJet.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049588/Campbell-leaves-WesJet.htmlTurkish Airlines is expanding and has big plans to become a major hub for travel within Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Victoria Pennington reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gI3OMAe9z6Q/Talking-Turkey.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049618/Talking-Turkey.htmlThe shape of Indian airport modernization will be determined by a compromise between air traffic growth and the political left. By Paul Smith.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z6FQ_Kg43XQ/Building-India.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049622/Building-India.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/j0ggKslY0vc/Air-India-starts-fuel-hedging.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049629/Air-India-starts-fuel-hedging.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/X5u9uYW24tM/ANA-plans-share-issue-for-787s.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049630/ANA-plans-share-issue-for-787s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/z_axqjAjnXo/Finnair-amends-financing-facility.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049631/Finnair-amends-financing-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/f_bF8oTpD5M/Peermohammed-leaves-Dubai-for-IndiGo.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049609/Peermohammed-leaves-Dubai-for-IndiGo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ig1LPMsA3rI/Beer-moves-on-from-American.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049611/Beer-moves-on-from-American.htmlThe 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kf6vsYfJn7c/2005-Awards-Welcome-back-innovation.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049666/2005-Awards-Welcome-back-innovation.htmlThe Philippine aviation market is dominated by two airlines but the implementation of an open-skies policy between the region and the US could change all that. Dominic Jones reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XNnzf7atpNo/Tale-of-two-airlines-Philippine-Airlines-and-Cebu.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049663/Tale-of-two-airlines-Philippine-Airlines-and-Cebu.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Gx1HDC7QlIA/Citigroup-and-DVB-win-Jet-Airways-mandate.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049671/Citigroup-and-DVB-win-Jet-Airways-mandate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hUT8DI1RryY/RBS-and-Caja-Madrid-win-Iberia-SOL-mandate.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049635/RBS-and-Caja-Madrid-win-Iberia-SOL-mandate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/F0fbF7HqreA/Banks-triumph-over-Delta-repossession.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049636/Banks-triumph-over-Delta-repossession.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3tV86AR_tQs/United-secures-record-3-billion-exit-loan-and-revolver.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049637/United-secures-record-3-billion-exit-loan-and-revolver.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YLoJ2nwueag/Flybe-closesPDPs-for-Dash-8.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049638/Flybe-closesPDPs-for-Dash-8.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/06A_33P5swY/Copa-IPO-exceeds-forecasts.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049639/Copa-IPO-exceeds-forecasts.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sYTuCfIziaM/Northwest-wins-extension-for-filing-reorganization-plan.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049641/Northwest-wins-extension-for-filing-reorganization-plan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/D0egIEuDvng/Varig-to-pay-56-million-to-avoid-fleet-seizure.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049642/Varig-to-pay-56-million-to-avoid-fleet-seizure.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Cl2F2nDKx6A/EasyJet-to-challenge-EC-approval-of-Lufthansa-Eurowings-merger.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049643/EasyJet-to-challenge-EC-approval-of-Lufthansa-Eurowings-merger.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZB42d3-_O00/The-heart-of-Europe-Vienna-guide.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049665/The-heart-of-Europe-Vienna-guide.htmlNo market is changing as fast as India's. Alexandra Lennane and Alasdair Whyte review the contenders.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FM3wxZO1-xk/INDIAN-GAMES.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049770/INDIAN-GAMES.htmlUS Airways' merger with America West was a great accomplishment for both airlines. Doug Parker, president and CEO, is confident that it will succeed.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z1MdnTnQn3M/MERGER-MAGIC.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049783/MERGER-MAGIC.htmlEight countries have ratified the Cape Town Convention, which will be implemented in March. Victoria Pennington speaks to some of the people who made it happen.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NYM1yEclVV8/CAPE-TOWN-REVISITED.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049784/CAPE-TOWN-REVISITED.htmlUK banks remain a force in the aviation finance market in the face of growing European competition. Three of the UK's most prominent bankers shared their views in a roundtable discussion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uSl17mLMF50/BEST-OF-BRITISH.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049786/BEST-OF-BRITISH.htmlAer Lingus has transformed itself significantly over the past few years and this is set to continue under new CEO Dermot Mannion. Andrew McGuinness reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/naRlNpWxRXQ/FROM-DUBAITO-DUBLIN.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049785/FROM-DUBAITO-DUBLIN.htmlThe American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 created about 450 amendments to the Internal Revenue Code, but one change in particular has potentially far-reaching consequences for US aircraft lessors. Garry Burke, chief executive officer of Pembroke Capital, reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Zn3IgaWW16c/IRELANDA-LESSORS-DREAM.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049787/IRELANDA-LESSORS-DREAM.htmlIberia has three A340-600s due for delivery in 2006 and is hoping to finance them using Spanish operating leases (SOLs). Other Spanish banks are keen emulate the success of Caja Madrid and Royal Bank of Scotland, which arranged the first SOL for Iberia in September.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x38gzHTchnA/More-SOLs-on-the-horizon-for-Iberias-three-A340-600s.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049749/More-SOLs-on-the-horizon-for-Iberias-three-A340-600s.htmlA 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 financehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bQyvFeE2zPI/Natexis-Transport-Finance-closes-its-first-transaction-with-JOL-for-737-800.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049750/Natexis-Transport-Finance-closes-its-first-transaction-with-JOL-for-737-800.htmlAir Canada has financed 18 Embraer 190s, worth about $400 million, with a 15-year secured loan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EVwMy_yjLiw/Air-Canada-closes-400-m-regional-deal.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049751/Air-Canada-closes-400-m-regional-deal.htmlDavid Turnbull, chairman of Cathay Pacific Airways, will leave Swire Pacific Group, Cathay's parent company, in January 2006. He says he wants a more active, operational role.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/u3RHWex3Dt8/Turnbull-retires-from-Cathay.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049745/Turnbull-retires-from-Cathay.htmlNatexis Transport Finance has been mandated to provide financing for one CRJ700 for regional airline BritAir, a subsidiary of Air France.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/n0pYbGGK2jM/Natexis-to-finance-BritAir.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049754/Natexis-to-finance-BritAir.html"They were betting that Thatcher Stone was some ignorant [jerk] who didn't know how to get money out of Continental. They picked the wrong guy," says Thatcher Stone, who recently joined law firm Akerman Senterfitt.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uSm04ScoHv0/Stone-sues-Continental-then-heads-for-Akerman-Senterfitt.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049766/Stone-sues-Continental-then-heads-for-Akerman-Senterfitt.htmlThere 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O7NtR4WOTjA/THY-mandate-delayed.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049755/THY-mandate-delayed.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pY997BcUV70/Sirocco-airspace-secures-EBRD-loan.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049756/Sirocco-airspace-secures-EBRD-loan.htmlAir 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/l52di7POcgk/AirNZ-closes-joint-export-credit-deal-and-mandates-JOL.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049757/AirNZ-closes-joint-export-credit-deal-and-mandates-JOL.htmlSteve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace, the leading Russian aviation newswire, looks at the development of airlines in the central Asian states.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Xt5NKYZMMDY/Great-Games-in-Central-Asia.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049765/Great-Games-in-Central-Asia.htmlThere 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G4E6ycpFP7w/The-man-who-ordered-10-new-Russian-Jets.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049769/The-man-who-ordered-10-new-Russian-Jets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5ZFe1WskSnM/Calyon-and-SG-lease-structure-wins-CEA-mandate.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049758/Calyon-and-SG-lease-structure-wins-CEA-mandate.htmlBritish Airways (BA) has announced an innovative standby facility that allows it to use a range of aircraft types to back the deal. PK Airfinance and Spectrum Capital jointly arranged the $420 million facility that can be drawn at any time over the next five years. Spectrum also advised the airline, with PK Airfinance the sole lender.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DKlSp9AdcTA/BA-reveals-innovative-aircraft-facility.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049759/BA-reveals-innovative-aircraft-facility.htmlTransmile Air, the Malaysian freight, air cargo and aircraft services company, has raised $115 million in five-year loans from mandated lead arranger HSBC. HSBC took $16 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4ffZp2o17dU/Transmile-raises-debt-as-ratings-drop.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049760/Transmile-raises-debt-as-ratings-drop.htmlBritish Airways (BA) has closed a Yen facility to help it finance maturing Japanese leverage leases (JLLs).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t0O1gPACM3g/BA-closes-Yen-deal.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049761/BA-closes-Yen-deal.htmlThere were a few large orders announced at the Dubai Airshow this year, and while Low-Cost Aircraft Leasing's (LCAL) order for six 787s was not the biggest, it arguably was the most interesting.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cb3cAniBlOk/Dubai-Airshow-roundupLCAL-takes-Dubai-by-storm.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049788/Dubai-Airshow-roundupLCAL-takes-Dubai-by-storm.htmlWhile manufacturer financings are never easy, Bombardier's Raspro 2005 succeeded in making more than a billion dollars of finance. Alexandra Cain examines the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iNUmDl5wZNs/Shedding-risk.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049818/Shedding-risk.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EZglk8ufgvI/Penerbangan-Malaysia-pulls-bond.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049809/Penerbangan-Malaysia-pulls-bond.htmlSteve Thompson, editor of Concise Aerospace, the leading Russian aviation newswire, looks at how Russian airlines are paying import taxes.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BI9tToVE75w/Western-or-bust.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049805/Western-or-bust.htmlLessors are still fighting for the return of their aircraft from Varig, as the airline's sympathetic bankruptcy judge gives it one more reprieve. Alexandra Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zUe_qcFUmQg/Last-chance-airline.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049806/Last-chance-airline.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QU1YypzwgIU/Debt-financing-for-Pegasus-737-700-to-close.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049811/Debt-financing-for-Pegasus-737-700-to-close.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hq2GunOCtv8/China-requests-proposal-for-funding-of-six-737-700s.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049812/China-requests-proposal-for-funding-of-six-737-700s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yPalh9bR49s/The-view-from-the-North.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049807/The-view-from-the-North.htmlThe Caribbean governments are withdrawing all financial support for their domestic airlines, and LIAT and BWIA are hoping a low-cost model can lead to profits. Alexandra Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WO7hLsO8Lr4/Low-cost-paradise.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049797/Low-cost-paradise.htmlSingapore Airlines is one of the world's most profitable carriers but the delivery of its new A380 and 777 aircraft may force it to break with tradition and tap the bank and capital markets for funding. Dominic Jones reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eCiuncuhoio/The-reluctant-borrower.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049798/The-reluctant-borrower.htmlDemand for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the Middle East is set to expand significantly over the next few years. External MRO providers are eager to win their share of the enlarged market but they will face tough local competition. Alison Tucker reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VjkD2QmeJcg/Fighting-for-middle-ground.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049800/Fighting-for-middle-ground.htmlFour years ago you would have been laughed at had you predicted that four of the seven largest US carriers would be in Chapter 11. But September's filings by Delta and Northwest have surprised no one. Victoria Pennington reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wZBdTKLp7Oo/REIGNING-INCHAPTER-11.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049873/REIGNING-INCHAPTER-11.htmlIndia and China are both emerging markets for aircraft finance – and the two are becoming increasingly similar. Dominic Jones reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wNMlxExEfDc/Mirror-image.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049874/Mirror-image.htmlThe Latin American Airline Association is working hard to standardize the Latin American aviation market and has succeeded in doubling its airline membership over the past two years. Alexandra Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Yns4MpoGTiY/WINGS-OF-CHANGE.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049875/WINGS-OF-CHANGE.htmlJetBlue's order for 100 ERJ 190s endorsed Embraer's promise that the aircraft will be the highlight of the 100-seater market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/A3cJRtZzLOI/Brazilian-beauty.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049881/Brazilian-beauty.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fVJRUsfKp28/The-SOL-is-shining-for-Iberia.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049846/The-SOL-is-shining-for-Iberia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NjE5GijTnGo/JOLs-closing-despite-tax-law-uncertainty.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049847/JOLs-closing-despite-tax-law-uncertainty.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/atErdnUiAFY/Bombardier-closes-securitization.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049848/Bombardier-closes-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ts6pixeHjGA/Williams-appointed-as-newCFO-at-British-Airways.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049885/Williams-appointed-as-newCFO-at-British-Airways.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jjySAEavJRA/Air-Deccan-completes-saleleaseback.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049849/Air-Deccan-completes-saleleaseback.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_GlJthYlt3Q/Foggin-new-head-of-financing-at-Erhad-Airways.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049840/Foggin-new-head-of-financing-at-Erhad-Airways.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LitMnOPBN2g/American-Airlines-closes-a-132-million-securitization.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049851/American-Airlines-closes-a-132-million-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MGhGuesWF-g/Roesslhuber-departs-HSH-for-Styrian-Airways.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049841/Roesslhuber-departs-HSH-for-Styrian-Airways.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WU4fbPc6R4c/Korean-Air-Lease-and-Finance-launches-a-1728-million-financing.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049852/Korean-Air-Lease-and-Finance-launches-a-1728-million-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cx93GkslO9g/Pieter-Bouw-retires-from-Swiss.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049842/Pieter-Bouw-retires-from-Swiss.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/w-iFmrjYL2k/ING-arranges-Ex-Im-financing-for-Ryanairs-737-800-aircraft.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049861/ING-arranges-Ex-Im-financing-for-Ryanairs-737-800-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MBZQYIAumWU/Emirates-finances-last-of-its-A340-500s.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049853/Emirates-finances-last-of-its-A340-500s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0YXSzeI3km8/Allco-wins-SIA-Cargo-deal-and-launches-fund.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049855/Allco-wins-SIA-Cargo-deal-and-launches-fund.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cHFOtDzQaIU/Cathay-loan-upsized-as-pricing-hits-record-low.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049856/Cathay-loan-upsized-as-pricing-hits-record-low.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6Scq5iex_Fg/Air-China-completes-bond-sale.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049857/Air-China-completes-bond-sale.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QHPL6bvuTV4/Continental-closes-regional-aircraft-EETC.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049860/Continental-closes-regional-aircraft-EETC.htmlAiRUnion is hoping to become a major competitor to Aeroflot and Sibir, but can the alliance find the funding and the management to become a viable rival? Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace (www.conciseb2b.com/aerospace), reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qt2KXUk5TvM/A-third-force.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049838/A-third-force.htmlIn the first of a series of reports from Latin America, Alexandra Lennane reports on the increasingly competitive market in Peru.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0zYoHKOVpjk/The-scramble-for-Peru.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049839/The-scramble-for-Peru.htmlBritish Airways aimed to cut costs by outsourcing its catering requirements, but the price has been much higher. By Maria Wagland.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-4xe_Lb2I3k/COUNTING-CATERING-COSTS.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049893/COUNTING-CATERING-COSTS.htmlLan Chile is expanding fast, but with a great deal of precision and caution from CFO Alejandro de la Fuente. Alexandra Lennane reports from Santiago.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5OBTprafXYs/ONE-HOT-CHILE.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049894/ONE-HOT-CHILE.htmlAir cargo is thought to be the most stable area of aviation, particularly in Asia but growth is slowing. Dominic Jones reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GTR_jQ1T6o4/FREIGHTER-FORTUNES.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049895/FREIGHTER-FORTUNES.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/633iTjCMixI/Calyon-scoops-Vietnam-Airlines-mandate.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049920/Calyon-scoops-Vietnam-Airlines-mandate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GF2bV28H3fo/Penerbangan-Malaysiaplans-12-bn-bond-issue.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049921/Penerbangan-Malaysiaplans-12-bn-bond-issue.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CbPh7VIbNiY/Two-lessors-secure-Air-China-saleleaseback-financing.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049922/Two-lessors-secure-Air-China-saleleaseback-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d2Q1H0trh7k/DBS-arranges-onshore-financing-for-China-Eastern.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049923/DBS-arranges-onshore-financing-for-China-Eastern.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sG0hH_qa9qM/Citic-prices-Air-China-370-million-bond.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049924/Citic-prices-Air-China-370-million-bond.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bWzzmQehGQg/DVB-closes-loan-for-CR-Airways-regional-jets.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049925/DVB-closes-loan-for-CR-Airways-regional-jets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7BX7VkP7aU8/Three-export-agencies-join-Air-NZ-777-discussions.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049926/Three-export-agencies-join-Air-NZ-777-discussions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rMseC1R_kJE/KAL-seeking-new-letter-of-credit.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049927/KAL-seeking-new-letter-of-credit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FhMM5U70-bM/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-closes-structured-financing.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049928/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-closes-structured-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MO-N3scGTN8/Cargolux-finances-two-747s.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049929/Cargolux-finances-two-747s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_u0ffxoUeuI/Air-New-Zealand-finances-Dash-8s.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049937/Air-New-Zealand-finances-Dash-8s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5Sfz4swhqrs/DVB-acquires-aircraft-through-Deucalion.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049930/DVB-acquires-aircraft-through-Deucalion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sJNh9SdzNqQ/Oasis-closes-first-unsecured-loan-worth-110-million.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049931/Oasis-closes-first-unsecured-loan-worth-110-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x82qtkFUk00/Czech-Airlines-mandates-Natexis-and-BNP.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049932/Czech-Airlines-mandates-Natexis-and-BNP.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aMfmx-RpGj4/KLM-refinances-real-estate.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049933/KLM-refinances-real-estate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zL3u_oymhwU/United-secures-exit-financing.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049934/United-secures-exit-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ktgO9pmOD8U/Dunne-heads-to-Canada.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049907/Dunne-heads-to-Canada.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Xh_ShNHD570/easyJet-appoints-new-CEO.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049909/easyJet-appoints-new-CEO.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FftkXfUhTSg/Abhiradee-suspended-over-Thai-accounting-problems.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049910/Abhiradee-suspended-over-Thai-accounting-problems.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6iDy38o8JAw/KLM-awards-460-million-export-credit-mandate.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049935/KLM-awards-460-million-export-credit-mandate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yPz7vNVHEmE/The-battle-for-Air-Asia.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049936/The-battle-for-Air-Asia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TOmKjLUT7ms/South-African-fined-for-anti-competitive-behaviour.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049914/South-African-fined-for-anti-competitive-behaviour.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OfYVfC3UHz4/Taiwanese-Airlines-to-fly-over-China.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049916/Taiwanese-Airlines-to-fly-over-China.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1SzVnqbY1gM/Government-intervenes-to-end-Asiana-strike.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049917/Government-intervenes-to-end-Asiana-strike.htmlAir Arabia, the first low cost airline in the Middle East, is based in Sharjah, near Dubai. Jyotsna Habibullah, marketing communications manager for Air Arabia, gives some advice about what to do with a few spare hours in Dubai or Sharjah.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cnSynkE3PuE/MAN-MADE-ISLANDSAND-DESERT-SAFARIS.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049919/MAN-MADE-ISLANDSAND-DESERT-SAFARIS.htmlA faulty breaking system led to the recent grounding of the Il-96-300, a fact that Aeroflot has highlighted. In the first of a new column, Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace (www.concise.org), reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wNTGcXHDDXA/Thebrakes-are-on-at-Ilyushin.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049913/Thebrakes-are-on-at-Ilyushin.htmlHome countries airlines, denied access to export credit for new aircraft, are now pushing for a regulatory review. Victoria Pennington reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/As6Dh45ziWA/DISADVANTAGED-HOMES.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050004/DISADVANTAGED-HOMES.htmlThe battle for third place in the Airfinance Journal operating leasing league tables has intensified. Research and analysis by Victoria Pennington.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mGjTefvZrS0/OPERATING-LEASING-SURVEY-2005-OUR-SURVEY-SAID.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049977/OPERATING-LEASING-SURVEY-2005-OUR-SURVEY-SAID.htmlQantas is one of the world's oldest airlines and its willingness to change and embrace new concepts has helped it to remain one of the most profitable. Alexandra Cain reports from Sydney.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Oyfnfl8Oouw/SOUTHERN-SURVIVOR.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049978/SOUTHERN-SURVIVOR.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EB0f7P5GiRg/The-battle-for-the-Pacific.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049979/The-battle-for-the-Pacific.htmlIt may not be the most well known carrier in Australia, but after four years Virgin Blue controls a third of the domestic market. Alexandra Cain reports from Brisbane.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3MBbrmDia00/Hard-luck.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049980/Hard-luck.htmlIndian airlines have placed orders for more than 100 new aircraft this year, and this number is set to increase – but can India's infrastructure support this level of expansion? Dominic Jones reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rq904OZBEhw/THE-INDIANSTORY.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049981/THE-INDIANSTORY.htmlBrazil's first low-cost is not getting complacent. Alexandra Lennane reports from Sao Paulo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jj-QAxXiavI/BRAZILS-EAGLE.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049982/BRAZILS-EAGLE.htmlEveryone knows the flying public never had it so good. Or do they? Adam Pilarski of Avitas looks at the real price that the airline passengers are paying.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YptMgpJ7rw0/REAL-COST-OF-TRAVEL.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049986/REAL-COST-OF-TRAVEL.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Qi4_EBQzOYo/Eos-hopes-to-create-a-new-model.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050002/Eos-hopes-to-create-a-new-model.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8U1_Bp9_4TY/Calyon-and-National-Bank-get-first-A380-mandate.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049991/Calyon-and-National-Bank-get-first-A380-mandate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mh--SvfBVPE/ABC-finances-Millennium.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049993/ABC-finances-Millennium.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3nsaoPlcbOE/ANA-to-sell-cargo-stake.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049995/ANA-to-sell-cargo-stake.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CdFFBlCjOg8/First-private-Indian-airport-project-financing-closes.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049994/First-private-Indian-airport-project-financing-closes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wiqULVGzJ6Q/Iberia-plans-Spanish-lease.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049997/Iberia-plans-Spanish-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RBvE0jcrtwg/CEA-to-issue-240-million-bond.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049998/CEA-to-issue-240-million-bond.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O6d7HA5-iJU/Bosphorus-loses-war-sanctions-case.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049999/Bosphorus-loses-war-sanctions-case.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/N0TlPHWpK5s/SAS-loses-47-million-appeal.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050000/SAS-loses-47-million-appeal.htmlHawaiian Airlines successfully exited Chapter 11 on June 2, less than two years after it filed for bankruptcy protection. But this was only with a little help from the FBI, reports Victoria Pennington.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p1iUxbC-jeQ/Trouble-in-paradise.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050028/Trouble-in-paradise.htmlIn the first of two articles, Adam Pilarski of Avitas deconstructs the idea that there is too much capacity in the market and argues that consolidation is not the answer.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KiBiL_rVfUI/The-urban-legends-of-aviation.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050029/The-urban-legends-of-aviation.htmlAirfinance Journal's 2004/05 Japanese operating lease survey showed a market still in confusion and waiting for the final effects of tax changes. Nevertheless, 2004 was still an excellent year, says Alexandra Cain.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pAH-5ifWE_c/Playing-the-waiting-game.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050030/Playing-the-waiting-game.htmlAsian start-ups are finding it difficult to find fleet financing. As more airlines are muscling in on the lucrative Asian markets, this is set to become much worse. Airfinance Journal reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YS2MpswrBgQ/Beginners-luck.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050031/Beginners-luck.htmlLatin American airlines are upbeat and looking for investment. Alexandra Lennane reports from Panama and Brazil.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aBE6zsvgrQs/The-busiest-market-in-america.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050032/The-busiest-market-in-america.htmlA new airline is hoping to follow Gol's success in Brazil.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/y2tp2CqRh0Q/How-low-can-Brazil-go.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050033/How-low-can-Brazil-go.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MNGq5pD2ogw/Allco-and-Citigroup-mandated-for-Asian-deal.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050040/Allco-and-Citigroup-mandated-for-Asian-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C5Rn123T7PU/Jazeera-Airways-makes-news-with-innovative-deal.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050043/Jazeera-Airways-makes-news-with-innovative-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ViN2jOp-caw/AirNZ-chooses-commercial-debt-for-Dash-8s.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050044/AirNZ-chooses-commercial-debt-for-Dash-8s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Iw4eclIJ_ps/HSBC-returns-to-China-with-deal-for-two-A320-aircraft.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050045/HSBC-returns-to-China-with-deal-for-two-A320-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9fnNgXQaKmQ/Thai-Airways-completes-375million-bond-finance.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050046/Thai-Airways-completes-375million-bond-finance.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UkS0lXg1ibA/Shanghai-Airlines-calls-off-new-share-issue.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050047/Shanghai-Airlines-calls-off-new-share-issue.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WxAkF--mMYk/Air-India-resorts-to-more-leases.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050048/Air-India-resorts-to-more-leases.htmlRussia is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world and Moscow is becoming a key place for people in aviation finance. In the first in a new series of city guides, Lev Koshliakov, deputy director general public affairs at Aeroflot, gives some tips on what to do if you have spare time in Moscow.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/F7jEKFCTRd4/When-in-Moscow.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050039/When-in-Moscow.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1eZ5eksOSHM/Court-GrantsJetsgo-extension.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050074/Court-GrantsJetsgo-extension.htmlAlthough 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vjneAtK2bKw/Deals-of-the-Year-2004-Last-years-stars.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050059/Deals-of-the-Year-2004-Last-years-stars.htmlRising fuel costs have forced Spirit Airlines to abandon its MD-80s for the more economical A320-family aircraft. CEO Jacob Schorr tells Michael Marray about the carrier's fleet-renewal programme and his hopes for the future.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/n4Hbwxy5nUc/Soaring-Spirit.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050061/Soaring-Spirit.htmlQatar Airways has closed an innovative $140 million loan to help it finance pre-delivery payments for inflight entertainment systems, seats and other interior equipment not included as part of its Airbus orders.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5sHXvlDFu_U/Qatar-Airways-closes-140-million-BFE-financing-for-in-flight-systems.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050064/Qatar-Airways-closes-140-million-BFE-financing-for-in-flight-systems.htmlAirfinance Journal also presented two awards for special achievement. These are awarded to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the aviation industryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Lhlpsy-YeeI/A-lifetime-of-achievement.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050060/A-lifetime-of-achievement.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HDbcW8Q7uMQ/Air-Deccan-closes-50-million-deal.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050065/Air-Deccan-closes-50-million-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/82D2QapRTuE/US-appeal-judge-overturns-United-Airlines-fight-to-fend-off-repossessions-on-aircraft.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050075/US-appeal-judge-overturns-United-Airlines-fight-to-fend-off-repossessions-on-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/itCB4dxLCpY/AirTran-secures-predelivery-finance.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050066/AirTran-secures-predelivery-finance.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OHNLzCRcpDE/Vietnam-Airlines-has-French-assets-frozen.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050076/Vietnam-Airlines-has-French-assets-frozen.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3Lh1cFXtgWc/Air-Sahara-fights-back-over-loss-of-pilots.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050051/Air-Sahara-fights-back-over-loss-of-pilots.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0aSr_tHRTnc/Cargolux-considers-repeat-Luxembourg-lease.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050067/Cargolux-considers-repeat-Luxembourg-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zkZ6zIhdkVw/BNP-Paribas-wins-ANZ-mandate.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050069/BNP-Paribas-wins-ANZ-mandate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sEbgmp_bPJo/EasyJet-CEO-resignes.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050049/EasyJet-CEO-resignes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wCeS8TCLyaI/New-CFO-for-Atlas.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050050/New-CFO-for-Atlas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Qmdicthg09w/JOL-market-alive-despite-changes.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050068/JOL-market-alive-despite-changes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-UF8D8V-BLg/New-CEO-for-Aer-Lingus.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050053/New-CEO-for-Aer-Lingus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bhPNU8biFRM/Air-China-plans-bond.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050070/Air-China-plans-bond.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sJzkKEeVrvU/Export-Development-Canada-supports-Delta-in-purchase-of-Bombardier-jets.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050071/Export-Development-Canada-supports-Delta-in-purchase-of-Bombardier-jets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OMHr1eAqPkM/Hainan-plans-offering-in-difficult-market-conditions.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050072/Hainan-plans-offering-in-difficult-market-conditions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HeT3TFACkMI/Han-leaves-Northwest.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050058/Han-leaves-Northwest.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qZTTZtWt9rk/Acton-joins-as-new-COO-for-South-African-Airways.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050056/Acton-joins-as-new-COO-for-South-African-Airways.htmlChina's first private airline in 50 years has started service. But while more are on the way, foreign low-cost carriers could be the biggest threat to existing domestic airlines. By Dominic Jones.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/J9cSiXlR5XQ/Chinas-low-cost-revolution.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050085/Chinas-low-cost-revolution.htmlOne of the biggest costs for nearly every airline is labour. But this is not why airlines lose money, says Ingo Marowsky,aviation secretary, for the International Transport Workers' Federation, the global trade union federation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PyqOfoW-gnc/Dont-blame-the-workers.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050086/Dont-blame-the-workers.htmlThe price of oil has gone through the roof again. Why? Michael Halls reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AyK2bsTg--k/Are-you-ready-for-80-a-barrel.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050087/Are-you-ready-for-80-a-barrel.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/94-WyEvtb2g/ANA-mandates-JLL.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050094/ANA-mandates-JLL.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QI2AEHSg2ns/CEA-mandates-PDP-financing-to-Calyon.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050095/CEA-mandates-PDP-financing-to-Calyon.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/R8zEpfMBy4I/SIA-looks-for-two-JOLs.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050096/SIA-looks-for-two-JOLs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nUOB0XhbEvI/Banks-and-lessors-fight-for-THY.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050103/Banks-and-lessors-fight-for-THY.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qo9VVokOkic/UAL-wins-repossession-fight.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050081/UAL-wins-repossession-fight.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yo-hEz4g5go/US-IRS-attacks-Latin-American-carriers.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050105/US-IRS-attacks-Latin-American-carriers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-hs9ka8xDiI/Air-Canada-to-refinance-GE-loan.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050079/Air-Canada-to-refinance-GE-loan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3RaD-e1Xmec/Calyon-closes-deal-for-ex-Sabena-aircraft.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050080/Calyon-closes-deal-for-ex-Sabena-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LRr70NYyVxM/A-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-airport.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050088/A-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-airport.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Zccw7reRWes/First-cargo-securitization-for-KAL.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050099/First-cargo-securitization-for-KAL.htmlSparsely populated Iceland may seem like an unlikely place for a profitable airline, but as Elizabeth Stephens finds out, this has not stopped Icelandair from growing into a major player on transcontinental routes.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KL0lzsIInzU/Atlantic-Carrier.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050112/Atlantic-Carrier.htmlDba's take over of Germania Express's network could be a marriage made in heaven and start the transformation of Germany's low-cost market. Michael Marray talks to the major players involved.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/48rNk8sV9fc/Heading-for-the-alter.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050113/Heading-for-the-alter.htmlA weak dollar and the possibility of Malaysia and China ending their currencies' pegs will affect many Asian airlines. Dominic Jones picks out the winners and the losers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eHdwMxW0mp4/Level-pegging.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050114/Level-pegging.htmlThe 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pgc-7zA8st0/Cutting-metal.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050115/Cutting-metal.htmlWith oil prices on the way down, what kind of hedging strategy should be used? Mike Halls reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5GXhokiwUB4/To-hedge-or-not-to-hedge.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050116/To-hedge-or-not-to-hedge.htmlThe advent of the European low-cost carrier has forced some charter airlines to re-evaluate their market position. But are low-fare models really the solution for troubled charter airlines? Victoria Pennington reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GwY-ZDwtd7g/Charting-the-future.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050117/Charting-the-future.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zrabcdjvmRA/IBA-hires-airline-and-leasing-expert.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050107/IBA-hires-airline-and-leasing-expert.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AubzNDQP3eQ/Transaero-signs-Tu-214-deal.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050121/Transaero-signs-Tu-214-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TEzav-tBU9M/KAL-and-Asiana-return-to-securitization.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050122/KAL-and-Asiana-return-to-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/M9PD1cZ8PlY/Citigroup-closes-737-JOLs-for-China-Southern.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050123/Citigroup-closes-737-JOLs-for-China-Southern.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rM_JIgc-dAA/Emirates-tries-Ex-Im.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050124/Emirates-tries-Ex-Im.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/E3SLMuElBp0/Icelandair-stays-local.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050125/Icelandair-stays-local.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/U_U4EzZMGZA/Calyon-dominates-Taiwan-export-market.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050127/Calyon-dominates-Taiwan-export-market.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Qet5uyDkZJc/MAS-gets-second-777-JOL.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050128/MAS-gets-second-777-JOL.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FQjtKrJP73Y/Jet-Airways-picks-perfect-timing.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050130/Jet-Airways-picks-perfect-timing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wAMcSAO5SLo/Tennenbaum-helps-out-Northwest-Airlines.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050131/Tennenbaum-helps-out-Northwest-Airlines.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bE5WSJjcAgY/US-Airways-gets-125-million-financing.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050132/US-Airways-gets-125-million-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O5iTdHKsXyM/Iberia-widebody-JOL-closes.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050133/Iberia-widebody-JOL-closes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/49EkfjdMyMc/Southwest-issues-300-million-notes.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050108/Southwest-issues-300-million-notes.htmlIberia's third European bond issue closed just before Christmas. Alasdair Whyte goes into the details.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TrhYxJyCusM/Iberbond-flies.htmlTue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050136/Iberbond-flies.htmlSwissair's collapse was a shock to everyone in aviation and soured many people's view of its replacement, Swiss. But despite this dreadful start, the airline has made a small profit in the third quarter of 2004 and it has a management team that has vowed never to repeat its predecessor's mistakes. Alasdair Whyte reports from Zurich.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AKxdZ0L8r1c/Swiss-keeps-fighting.htmlTue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050138/Swiss-keeps-fighting.htmlProposed reforms may close the Japanese operating lease to airlines. Dominic Jones reports on a pessimistic group of arrangers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qEBGf76oW4g/Say-goodbye-to-Japanese-leasing.htmlTue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050135/Say-goodbye-to-Japanese-leasing.htmlJapanese aircraft leases, the most popular cross-border tax lease available to airlines, could soon be impossible.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O4rlFC5A0RM/Is-this-the-end-of-the-Japanese-leasing.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050151/Is-this-the-end-of-the-Japanese-leasing.htmlChris Walton, easyJet's finance director, has resigned. He says he is ready for a new challenge, having grown the airline from a small start-up to a major European carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mGr43OI9_6A/Walton-leaves-easyJet.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050143/Walton-leaves-easyJet.htmlBNP Paribas has won the mandate to provide export credit financing for four A330s and two A320s for China Southern Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/flExB9TWNcA/BNP-wins-CSA-export-credit-mandate.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050160/BNP-wins-CSA-export-credit-mandate.htmlHaving started only three years ago, Brazil's first low-cost carrier has become one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Alexandra Cain uncovers Gol's secret.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/astirnAaubA/GOL-scores-in-Brazil.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050155/GOL-scores-in-Brazil.htmlAircraft Management Services a new captive leasing company for Malaysia Airlines has closed a $105 million Japanese operating lease for a used 777-200ER.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LG38820IUKc/Malaysia-lessor-closes-JOL.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050161/Malaysia-lessor-closes-JOL.htmlAlthough the aviation downturn has delayed legislation, airlines will eventually have to find a way of paying for emissions, says Colleen Nelson, partner and head of UK law-firm asb's environmental practice.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pVC1UVY7Vuw/Emissions-trading.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050152/Emissions-trading.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xwdFPwcELCY/Emirates-looks-locally-and-to-China.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050162/Emirates-looks-locally-and-to-China.htmlEvery major airline in the world is watching low-cost competitors, but a number of niche operators are hitting carriers where it hurts the most ? by targeting business travelers. Peter Semler reports from Geneva.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/alx63QDUtnI/Business-travel-The-new-battlefront.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050153/Business-travel-The-new-battlefront.htmlUS Airways has reached an agreement with Gecas and GE Engine Services for its aircraft leasing, financing and engine maintainance. The deal will provide the airline with short-term liquidity and reduce its debt.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QAaVhhXCn-k/Gecas-helps-US-Airways-out.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050164/Gecas-helps-US-Airways-out.htmlIt may have taken almost three years, but the consolidation of China's state-owned carriers is almost complete. Dominic Jones looks at how it affects their balance sheets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0LNRH_THLQQ/China-three-is-the-magic-number.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050149/China-three-is-the-magic-number.htmlCalyon, ABN Amro, Société Générale and WestLB have been mandated to provide a three-year $150 million for Aeroflot. Some $100 million of the loan will be used to finance the first stage of the long-anticipated third terminal at Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Russia's largest airport.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C2A7lrvsZvg/Aeroflot-signs-150m-loan.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050165/Aeroflot-signs-150m-loan.htmlThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked a handful of companies, including Boeing and Northwest Airlines, to provide information related to their pension accounting practices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qEPBcnOx0z0/Boeing-and-Northwest-face-pension-probe.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050146/Boeing-and-Northwest-face-pension-probe.htmlDVB's Deucalion fund has bought four 747-400s from Singapore Airlines. The senior debt was provided by DVB with Deucalion mezzanine and junior debt provider.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zMX1qIkvBN0/DVB-closes-SIA-deal.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050167/DVB-closes-SIA-deal.htmlWhether you love it or hate it, export credit has dominated the last 12 months, but this is just the beginning. By Victoria Pennington.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XDiuKi729_Y/Export-Credit-survey.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050147/Export-Credit-survey.htmlAn administration court is contesting what it alleges to be the unfair allocation of passenger and cargo flights to Taipei by the Korean Ministry of Construction and Transportation. The ministry has allotted a total of 18 passenger and two cargo flights to be evenly split between Korean and Asiana Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3-qg3vnqQy8/Korean-Airlines-has-filed-a-suit-in-the-Seoul.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050145/Korean-Airlines-has-filed-a-suit-in-the-Seoul.htmlAirfinance Journal has consulted palms, tarot cards, tea leaves, crystal balls, horoscopes, goat entrails and even some economist forecasts to give you an exclusive peak at what will happen in 2005. (Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this forecast, we do not accept legal responsibility for consequences that may arise from anyone relying on it.)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lAFdEKjOgmI/Last-word-The-year-ahead.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050158/Last-word-The-year-ahead.htmlChris Walton, easyJet's finance director, has resigned. He says he is ready for a new challenge, having grown the airline from a small start-up to a major European carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8M_qpoPOCP4/People-news.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050144/People-news.htmlWith many banks closed for standard loans, export credit is becoming even more important. But, the challenge for banks is to make money from these deals, writes Ben Harrington.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bzBhopqQ72k/Successful-deals-guaranteed.htmlSat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050528/Successful-deals-guaranteed.html