http://www.airfinancejournal.comhttp://feeds2.feedburner.com/afj_airlines©2012 Airfinance Journal60AirlinesStandard Chartered Bank and Samba Financial Group arranged a finance lease for one 777-300ER. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/i9a0zSME-DE/Emirates-closes-commercial-debt.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2977512/Emirates-closes-commercial-debt.htmlChanges to the Sino-French double-tax treaty could impact financing for deliveries this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MIdgGkcj5eQ/France-ends-tax-leases-for-Chinese-carriers.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2977481/France-ends-tax-leases-for-Chinese-carriers.htmlAwas delivered the first of four Airbus narrowbodies to the Indian low-cost carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EQcj1c6WBgQ/IndiGo-takes-delivery-of-A320.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2977610/IndiGo-takes-delivery-of-A320.htmlJP Morgan arranged an export credit loan to finance the airline’s first 747-8 freighter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G9KjuAU5ulE/Korean-Air-closes-747-8F-financing.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2977552/Korean-Air-closes-747-8F-financing.htmlBombardier had previously attributed the order to an unidentified Chinese customer.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1l2_PkALrE8/China-Express-places-491m-CRJ900-order.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2976931/China-Express-places-491m-CRJ900-order.htmlThe airline has reported a net profit of $14 million for 2011. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xhywLwYsNX8/Etihad-reports-first-time-profit.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2976757/Etihad-reports-first-time-profit.htmlThis increases the West African regional carrier�s fleet to four jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kvhhkgdp-n4/Starbow-leases-two-BAe-146s.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2976936/Starbow-leases-two-BAe-146s.htmlThe carrier aims to phase out its existing fleet within two years.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dWOI5CAkp7s/Update-Estonian-Air-to-operate-all-Embraer-fleet.htmlThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2976632/Update-Estonian-Air-to-operate-all-Embraer-fleet.htmlThe carrier closed the first delivery of an US Ex-Im package for four 777-300ERs . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gaj9aVeuVLk/Air-China-closes-777-300ER-financing.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2975809/Air-China-closes-777-300ER-financing.htmlThe aircraft were financed with a European ECA loan. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O9IrAekeay4/Lan-takes-delivery-of-two-A320s.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2975881/Lan-takes-delivery-of-two-A320s.htmlThe Turkish low-cost carrier will take delivery of two new Boeing 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/baj3uk7fyw8/Pegasus-closes-Ex-Im-loan.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2976024/Pegasus-closes-Ex-Im-loan.htmlThe request for proposals is for two A330-300s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Pz1orOx2RTk/TUI-issues-saleleaseback-RFP.htmlWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2975700/TUI-issues-saleleaseback-RFP.htmlThe Boeing widebodies will be consigned for part-outhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IoYaWMHueHc/Air-China-sells-two-767s.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974894/Air-China-sells-two-767s.htmlThe airline is open to the 737Max, A320neo and C Series.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LUB-YWYzEDo/EasyJet-considers-new-aircraft-types.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974951/EasyJet-considers-new-aircraft-types.htmlThe parent company of World Airlines and North American Airlines has rejected 16 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cN7c6Hhrey8/Global-Aviation-Holdings-files-for-bankruptcy.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2975381/Global-Aviation-Holdings-files-for-bankruptcy.htmlThe airline has closed the first delivery of a three aircraft Ex-Im supported deal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MiTQLhcV2j8/Korean-Air-closes-Ex-Im-debt.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974805/Korean-Air-closes-Ex-Im-debt.htmlTerina Golfinos, head of structured export finance, ING, says the Air France ECA deal should not be the exception to the rulehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jFvlEkeZxtM/ING-All-airlines-should-have-access-to-ECA-finance.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 19:01:28 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974459/ING-All-airlines-should-have-access-to-ECA-finance.htmlFourteen Boeing 737s belonging to International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) are parked at the Irish airport.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DknVZ2wlzNY/Malev-planes-grounded-at-Shannon-airport.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:39:22 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974440/Malev-planes-grounded-at-Shannon-airport.htmlThe Airbus narrowbodies will replace the African operator’s Boeing 737-500s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7WbdkBSiUgA/Air-Namibia-orders-two-A319s.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:50 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974038/Air-Namibia-orders-two-A319s.htmlMallya says the airline needs to get through financial difficulties first.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Nmj0f7IPnhM/Kingfisher-delays-joining-oneworld.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:40 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974023/Kingfisher-delays-joining-oneworld.htmlChinese airlines banned from paying the EU's emissions trading scheme(ETS) chargehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FeIoB1n0kPY/China-rejects-ETS.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973980/China-rejects-ETS.htmlEstonia's national carrier says it needs 12 Embraer jets to support its growth plans.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eju8kt-eNp8/Estonian-Air-to-expand-fleet-with-Embraers.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973265/Estonian-Air-to-expand-fleet-with-Embraers.htmlThe Latin American carrier will spend $1.76 billion on 23 new aircraft this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cr_9JrkQNxM/LAN-to-double-aircraft-expenditure-in-2012.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973150/LAN-to-double-aircraft-expenditure-in-2012.htmlHungary's national carrier stopped all flights at 6am CET this morning after running out of cash.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dDQjedkv3d4/Malev-shuts-down.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973218/Malev-shuts-down.htmlThe Brazilian airline will take delivery of four A320s through sale/leaseback agreements.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5kdEeYj4ejY/Tam-and-Avolon-sign-LOI.htmlFri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973668/Tam-and-Avolon-sign-LOI.htmlThe carrier is seeking debt financing for Boeing and Airbus deliveries in the second half of 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KLYkxHSMxF4/China-Southern-issues-RFP.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972393/China-Southern-issues-RFP.htmlThree UAE banks will arrange financing worth AED1.9 billion ($517 million).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SSvVNMPYQ5A/Emirates-mandates-Islamic-finance-leases.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972870/Emirates-mandates-Islamic-finance-leases.htmlThe yen-denominated finance lease refinances six Boeing aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fBspkRuEjcg/Korean-Air-closes-JPY-debt.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972363/Korean-Air-closes-JPY-debt.htmlAeroTurbine will support the Uruguayan carrier’s CRJ900 fleet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1BrqczSDa_w/Pluna-and-AeroTurbine-sign-10-year-deal.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972934/Pluna-and-AeroTurbine-sign-10-year-deal.htmlThe privately-owned Chinese carrier is in the market for additional capacity in 2013.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KnkhZz_4fjw/Spring-Airlines-seeks-A320.htmlThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972337/Spring-Airlines-seeks-A320.htmlThe Filipino airline will lease up to eight A330-300s for long-haul operations starting in 2013. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1cvVN3Cslw8/Cebu-to-build-long-haul-fleet.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971832/Cebu-to-build-long-haul-fleet.htmlRand Merchant Bank will provide debt for four Boeing 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NC-xBzH7QoA/Comair-secures-Ex-Im-financing.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971759/Comair-secures-Ex-Im-financing.htmlThe transaction is the second closing of a two aircraft mandate. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NGk9fXhQhqA/Emirates-closes-777-financing.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971526/Emirates-closes-777-financing.htmlTom Horton, CEO, AMR, says the company needs to specifically trim employee-related costs by more than $1.25 billion a year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mkV6lBAiK_s/Horton-AMR-needs-to-cut-costs-by-2bn-annually.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972117/Horton-AMR-needs-to-cut-costs-by-2bn-annually.htmlThe US carrier has firmed an order for 75 Airbus narrowbody aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AF04gd8qBfY/Spirit-firms-67bn-Airbus-order.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972126/Spirit-firms-67bn-Airbus-order.htmlRob Fyfe will leave the company at the end of the year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SK6PtdZ_Vwo/Air-New-Zealand-CEO-resigns.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971209/Air-New-Zealand-CEO-resigns.htmlEtihad Airways executive Cramer Ball heads up the Republic of Seychelles� national carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ofMxdI9LQgE/Air-Seychelles-appoints-CEO.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971128/Air-Seychelles-appoints-CEO.htmlCEO tells board of directors that the airline's financing is unresolved from the end of January.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ulyJuuLMq9k/Malev-asks-government-for-help.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971014/Malev-asks-government-for-help.htmlMoody's cuts the airline to lowest investment grade rating.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SPMUn9b5Kg8/Qantas-downgraded.htmlTue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2971152/Qantas-downgraded.htmlIt is still unclear how the new-look American Airlines will be structured when its parent, AMR Holdings, emerges from bankruptcy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pQhTSdp_o-0/AMR-Holdings-Decision-day-moves-closer.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2969876/AMR-Holdings-Decision-day-moves-closer.htmlSAS and lessors with exposure to the Spanish airline to make writedowns. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aVmQKLJ2_38/Spanair-to-enter-bankruptcy.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2969791/Spanair-to-enter-bankruptcy.htmlAwas delivered the first of two Airbus narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HRt2dl3KYxY/Virgin-America-leases-one-A320.htmlMon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2970130/Virgin-America-leases-one-A320.htmlThe freighter delivered January 26 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WNHv64hHNSw/Air-Bridge-Cargo-finances-747-8F.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968672/Air-Bridge-Cargo-finances-747-8F.htmlThe airline's first 787 delivery has been pushed back to February.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2SUutdAv1Bo/Air-India-extends-bridge-loan-deadline-again.htmlFri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968634/Air-India-extends-bridge-loan-deadline-again.htmlMacquarie AirFinance delivered the two Boeing narrowbodies in December and January.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7Xy99ScD44w/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-two-737s.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968249/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-two-737s.htmlThe Latin American carrier will take delivery of 51 A320 family aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zrq6qCB71H0/AviancaTaca-firms-51-Airbus-aircraft.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968380/AviancaTaca-firms-51-Airbus-aircraft.htmlMCAP will finance five 737-800s for the Indian airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2DJWLg3veTY/Jet-Airways-signs-Boeing-sls.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2967794/Jet-Airways-signs-Boeing-sls.htmlAviation may face a short, interim financing crunch if it moves away from commercial debt to the capital markets. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4xsViw97ckc/The-industry-will-have-to-adapt-if-it-wants-to-tap-the-capital-markets.htmlThu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968170/The-industry-will-have-to-adapt-if-it-wants-to-tap-the-capital-markets.htmlAirstream International arranged the sale of the aircraft on behalf of the Austrian regional carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qRDdQxuu5hc/InterSky-sells-DHC-8-Q300.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2967381/InterSky-sells-DHC-8-Q300.htmlThe Airbus and Boeing aircraft order is one of the largest orders placed by a European carrier and is worth NOK127 billion ($21.5 billion).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/u44o8EFOIdU/Norwegian-orders-222-new-aircraft.htmlWed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2967494/Norwegian-orders-222-new-aircraft.htmlFour banks arranged the Japanese operating lease with call option (Jolco) for one Boeing 777-300ER.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KV5JcKmj3Ng/Air-New-Zealand-closes-Jolco.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2966856/Air-New-Zealand-closes-Jolco.htmlRichard Forson will be the cargo airline�s new chief financial officer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/e_6MvLAjagY/Cargolux-appoints-new-CFO.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2966721/Cargolux-appoints-new-CFO.htmlMalaysian Airlines has leased the Airbus widebody from Novus Aviation and First Energy Bank.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AhgKI22bRE8/MAS-leases-A330.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2966596/MAS-leases-A330.htmlAvinco arranged the sale of the aircraft for a fund managed by Fuyo General Lease. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iFRRzAZEvWY/Transaero-buys-737-800.htmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2966246/Transaero-buys-737-800.htmlThe narrowbody is financed by a combination of a French structured lease and commercial debt.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0HNjBoRrTh0/Air-China-finances-one-A320-200.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 13:51:08 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2965731/Air-China-finances-one-A320-200.htmlThe Venezuelan government is in the market for new Embraer and used Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Wuyq0g3Lryw/Chavez-announces-plan-to-grow-state-carrier.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 13:06:42 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2965689/Chavez-announces-plan-to-grow-state-carrier.htmlThe three Embraer jets were financed with a $375 million credit facility from Brazil’s development bank. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yl2inbiIgE4/Aldus-delivers-three-new-Ejets.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2965769/Aldus-delivers-three-new-Ejets.htmlThe pass through notes will refinance a previously issued EETC, which financed nine freighters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GjVCuvn2TeI/FedEx-prices-2501m-bond.htmlFri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2965491/FedEx-prices-2501m-bond.htmlDVB was sole lender for the commecial debt facility.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yT7P7TfWrQY/ICBC-finances-two-A320s.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 13:55:41 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2964231/ICBC-finances-two-A320s.htmlThe two Boeing 777-300ERs will deliver in January and February.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LSwPK2hjgU0/Etihad-gets-Ex-Im-approval-for-two-777s.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2964349/Etihad-gets-Ex-Im-approval-for-two-777s.htmlThe carrier has cut six firm orders for the aircraft type.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rha5pFa-xSM/Etihad-trims-A350-1000-order.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2963867/Etihad-trims-A350-1000-order.htmlThe cuts are part of a campaign to reduce costs by nearly $300 million in 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZyRB24_GHqM/SAS-cuts-300-staff.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2964270/SAS-cuts-300-staff.htmlRussia's Sberbank will fund finance leases for seven Boeing aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3OUhnK8eCmM/UTair-closes-100m-finance-leases.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2964317/UTair-closes-100m-finance-leases.htmlThe French national carrier started trading on the carbon credits market last week.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yR5qFbgn85Q/Air-France-trades-on-BlueNext.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 14:05:39 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2963325/Air-France-trades-on-BlueNext.htmlKfW IPEX-Bank and CA-CIB jointly arranged financing for one A330.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/droaY7S28TM/Air-China-closes-French-lease.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2963361/Air-China-closes-French-lease.htmlAverage aircraft price rises 3.9%; A320neo rises 6.1%http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZmQ7qIeLY4I/Airbus-releases-2012-list-prices.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2963630/Airbus-releases-2012-list-prices.htmlThe company has also filed to reject 18 additional aircraft and six engines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jG7o42LIasI/AMR-affirms-20-Boeing-aircraft-and-87-engines.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2963683/AMR-affirms-20-Boeing-aircraft-and-87-engines.htmlAs part of a restructuring, the company will delay Airbus and Boeing deliveries.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/B29VXtEK6I0/Air-France-KLM-delays-aircraft.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2961654/Air-France-KLM-delays-aircraft.htmlThe merger between Lan Airlines and Tam Linhas Aeras will be up to $700m per year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6-_czOonqps/Synergies-for-LanTam-merger-more-than-expected.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2961307/Synergies-for-LanTam-merger-more-than-expected.htmlThe facility finances nine late 1990s vintage Airbus narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zRCprrZWekE/TAP-closes-finance-lease.htmlFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2961326/TAP-closes-finance-lease.htmlThe aircraft include narrowbodies and widebodies which were financed with three separate issuances. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PILFYHvE6xA/AMR-to-keep-85-Boeing-aircraft.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2012 20:33:17 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2960854/AMR-to-keep-85-Boeing-aircraft.htmlThe Indian national carrier is also inviting tenders for eight JT8D-17A engineshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/05_iIJvQRKk/Air-India-to-sell-Boeing-freighters.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2960245/Air-India-to-sell-Boeing-freighters.htmlChina Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC) delivered the 2006-vintage aircraft to the Chinese carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hfej5JWDXqA/Chengdu-leases-A320.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2960195/Chengdu-leases-A320.htmlCommerzbank, Yamasa and Nomura Babcock & Brown will arrange Japanese operating leases with call option (Jolcos) for six aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/P9QKSlJHocg/China-Southern-splits-Jolco-mandates.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2960297/China-Southern-splits-Jolco-mandates.htmlThe agreement includes order for 44 Airbus narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9TuSgc_t_ko/Volaris-signs-38bn-Airbus-order.htmlThu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2960864/Volaris-signs-38bn-Airbus-order.htmlThe Egyptian carrier secured funding for three A330s in the fourth quarter of 2011. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MVxDFp5J_zs/Egypt-Air-closes-370m-ECA-loan.htmlWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959925/Egypt-Air-closes-370m-ECA-loan.htmlThe airline closed two separate financings for one A380 and one 777-300ER.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bQitPolGdRI/Emirates-secures-396m-for-two-widebodies.htmlWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959935/Emirates-secures-396m-for-two-widebodies.htmlThe Abu Dhabi airline has completed a sale/leaseback transaction for 23 spare engines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ilzDTy-wU2U/Etihad-closes-367-million-engine-deal.htmlWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959477/Etihad-closes-367-million-engine-deal.htmlGecas has placed two aircraft with the Indian low-cost carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7Ok0aaqraOI/JetLite-leases-737-900ERs.htmlWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959826/JetLite-leases-737-900ERs.htmlThe airline closed Japanese operating lease with call option (Jolco) transactions for two 737-800s today.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RW9C1UxTF30/Qantas-closes-Jolcos.htmlWed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959688/Qantas-closes-Jolcos.htmlThe potential bond would be the first US EETC structure outside of the US , says a source with knowledge of the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WUAA9CPz02E/Air-Canada-considers-EETC.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959158/Air-Canada-considers-EETC.htmlThe order is for 25 787-9s with an undisclosed number of options.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9vl6rLCLA6g/Air-France-KLM-finalises-787-order.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959170/Air-France-KLM-finalises-787-order.htmlBanks, export credit agencies and lessors stepped up to finance aircraft deliveries in 2011. Next year will hold much of the same formula. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vrTPS1ND-zc/Feature-Financing-sources-to-evolve-in-2012.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959185/Feature-Financing-sources-to-evolve-in-2012.htmlThe EU's executive body orders the Hungarian government to recover state aid given to its flagcarrier between 2007 and 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2iyGDL9LxEU/Malev-must-pay-back-illegal-subsidies-says-EU-Commission.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958748/Malev-must-pay-back-illegal-subsidies-says-EU-Commission.htmlThe UK travel group will take delivery of three 737-800s this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UJFUWkoQKBw/TUI-closes-Jolcos.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959138/TUI-closes-Jolcos.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) delivered two Airbus narrowbodies to the US carrier in December. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/W-uTjgKaoyI/US-Airways-closes-saleleasebacks.htmlTue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2959181/US-Airways-closes-saleleasebacks.htmlThe Icelandic airline purchased the aircraft from an affiliate of Lloyd’s Bank. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/P7xnsEUcha0/Icelandair-acquires-two-757s.htmlMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958558/Icelandair-acquires-two-757s.htmlThe airline has mandated finance lease transactions for six vintage Boeing aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CTiB-GIBOeM/Korean-Air-mandates-Boeing-refinancing.htmlMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958236/Korean-Air-mandates-Boeing-refinancing.htmlBTMU provided debt for two Japanese operating leases (JOLs) which closed last month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5SA0HV1hd5o/Lufthansa-finances-two-A321s.htmlMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958070/Lufthansa-finances-two-A321s.htmlBOC Aviation will deliver the aircraft in the first quarter of this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QjKAbAp_V-s/South-African-Airways-to-lease-two-A320s.htmlMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958087/South-African-Airways-to-lease-two-A320s.htmlJulie Southern, chief commercial officer, Virgin Airlines, says that the recent Air France export credit deal could be replicated for the UK airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hCW4OXURQhw/Virgin-Atlantic-explores-export-credit-option.htmlMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958126/Virgin-Atlantic-explores-export-credit-option.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) will deliver three more A320s to the Mexican carrier this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8X8_2JpywRE/Volaris-leases-fourth-A320-from-JSA.htmlMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958636/Volaris-leases-fourth-A320-from-JSA.htmlAsset management firm, ICON Capital, places three A340s with the Argentine carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/majGilccuB4/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-A340s.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957662/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-A340s.htmlThe Indian national carrier is looking for a $230 million interim financing for its first two 787 deliveries.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lbzPogzGS_g/Air-India-extends-bridge-loan-deadline.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957546/Air-India-extends-bridge-loan-deadline.htmlThe US bank will finance one A380 for the Chinese carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uz6WfwN_hzU/China-Southern-mandates-JP-Morgan.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957515/China-Southern-mandates-JP-Morgan.htmlThe Chinese freight company postpones services due to weak cargo demand. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wSe0Ruv04gY/Jade-Cargo-temporarily-suspends-flights.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957900/Jade-Cargo-temporarily-suspends-flights.htmlFormer Etihad executive, Wayne Pierce, replaces Peter Hill as head of the Muscat-based carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Dp4vQ5bwfSc/New-CEO-for-Oman-Air.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957556/New-CEO-for-Oman-Air.htmlDVB will finance pre-delivery payments (PDPs) for five Boeing narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2_2Po6RjP2g/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-closes-PDPs.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957476/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-closes-PDPs.htmlThe Chinese airline will take delivery of one new A320 in January. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/w7rHGs14PmA/Spring-Airlines-closes-33m-finance-lease.htmlFri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957762/Spring-Airlines-closes-33m-finance-lease.htmlThree lessors will finance ten A330s for the Chinese flagcarrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vXRxSzeofjg/Air-China-mandates-A330-sls.htmlThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956685/Air-China-mandates-A330-sls.htmlThe aircraft are operated by AMR’s low-cost subsidiary, American Eagle. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p470-e1mLDI/AMR-to-pay-102m-to-keep-Bombardier-jets.htmlThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956965/AMR-to-pay-102m-to-keep-Bombardier-jets.htmlAvinco arranged the wet-lease of both aircraft from Spanish carrier Vueling. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CXjtLmODh3I/Andes-leases-two-A320s.htmlThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956871/Andes-leases-two-A320s.htmlThe African airline has an request for proposals (RFP) in the market for Bombardier turboprops.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oPjbmFD2hn8/Ethiopian-seeking-Q400-financing.htmlWed, 04 Jan 2012 15:37:35 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956191/Ethiopian-seeking-Q400-financing.htmlThe Airbus A330-200 is on lease to Vietnam Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Lvfg9oWKEOU/ALC-refinances-A330.htmlWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956427/ALC-refinances-A330.htmlThe airline will take delivery of the aircraft in May or June of this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Wrpb8JWkn7w/Evergreen-to-lease-a-new-747-converted-freighter.htmlWed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956301/Evergreen-to-lease-a-new-747-converted-freighter.htmlAwas will purchase and leaseback four Airbus narrowbodies to the Indian carrier Indigo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rp4lZW3WR4E/Indigo-and-Awas-agree-sl.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 15:06:28 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955446/Indigo-and-Awas-agree-sl.htmlThe six year debt facility is for one Boeing aircraft to be lease by KLM. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FsF_B8YJlQ0/ALC-secures-debt-for-777.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 12:08:25 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955037/ALC-secures-debt-for-777.htmlThe Indian national carrier is looking to secure interim financing for its first two Boeing 787 deliveries.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DQugmsO_kLM/Air-India-seeks-230m-bridge-loan-for-787s.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955518/Air-India-seeks-230m-bridge-loan-for-787s.htmlThe transaction finances one A320 for the Chinese carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9cnq7AULOFI/China-Southern-closes-French-lease.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955494/China-Southern-closes-French-lease.htmlFive senior executives have left the airline including chief financial officer, Mohd Azha Abdul Jalil.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ok9mBkTKbhA/Malaysia-Airlines-changes-management.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955597/Malaysia-Airlines-changes-management.htmlThe facility finances four older Airbus aircraft and one engine. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O_xuFrCsAnc/TAM-closes-finance-lease.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955683/TAM-closes-finance-lease.htmlThe merger is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RH9Jb-RyRfc/Tam-shareholders-approve-merger-with-Lan.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955693/Tam-shareholders-approve-merger-with-Lan.htmlThe Russian airline has also acquired two 777s from Singapore Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gRRV4s531cg/Transaero-orders-four-787s.htmlTue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955733/Transaero-orders-four-787s.htmlThis is the first financing done for the combined United/Continental.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ujqubo22wd8/UnitedContinental-closes-500m-facility.htmlThu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2954629/UnitedContinental-closes-500m-facility.htmlThe $98 million order will make the airline Africa’s largest ATR operator.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RewYXwA9Avc/Precision-Air-orders-five-ATRs.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 16:09:30 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2952848/Precision-Air-orders-five-ATRs.htmlThe 2002-vintage aircraft was purchased from Aircastle.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Qd0yDAmkhww/Deucalion-acquires-737-800.htmlWed, 21 Dec 2011 11:23:31 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2952041/Deucalion-acquires-737-800.htmlThe Luxembourg cargo carrier�s board will meet on January 24 to consider who will replace David Arendt.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OjSJQ5z-Al8/Cargolux-to-discuss-new-CFO-next-month.htmlTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2951628/Cargolux-to-discuss-new-CFO-next-month.htmlThe deal finances one E190 operated by KLM Cityhopper.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uzY4GXVMrMI/KLM-closing-Jolco.htmlTue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2951579/KLM-closing-Jolco.htmlThe Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take a 29.21% stake in the German airline group.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/trLWNCnrm2c/Etihad-invests-95m-in-Air-Berlin.htmlMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950839/Etihad-invests-95m-in-Air-Berlin.htmlJames Rigney talks about negotiating the deal which includes a $255 million loan to Air Berlin from Etihad's own balance sheet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p3n3G7RO5GE/News-Analysis-Etihad-CFO-on-acquiring-Air-Berlin-stake.htmlMon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2951191/News-Analysis-Etihad-CFO-on-acquiring-Air-Berlin-stake.htmlThe Dutch airline has financed two Embraer E190s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ouwfkcIGR3g/KLM-closes-Jolcos.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2011 19:36:59 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950710/KLM-closes-Jolcos.htmlThe airline has mandated Falko to sell or lease the aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/m3qzBs0kPAc/Royal-Air-Maroc-to-remarket-four-A321s.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2011 15:04:49 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950460/Royal-Air-Maroc-to-remarket-four-A321s.htmlThe German flag-carrier financed two Airbus narrowbodies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/00Bbmi5KBMc/Lufthansa-closes-two-Jols.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950467/Lufthansa-closes-two-Jols.htmlThe low-cost carrier has talked to Boeing about retiring its fleet of 88 Boeing 717s early.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SsiwNrIF3qY/Southwests-retirement-plan.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950701/Southwests-retirement-plan.htmlThe Boeings are on lease to SAS until 2018. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OOm1XtxzbtI/Summit-Leasing-acquires-two-737s.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950336/Summit-Leasing-acquires-two-737s.htmlPratt & Whitney PW1100G-JMs will power the US carrier’s A320neo fleethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eAImvLpuFEE/JetBlue-selects-A320neo-engines.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 11:49:47 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2949583/JetBlue-selects-A320neo-engines.htmlThe two airlines expect the merger to be completed by the first quarter of 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-yI4zbID4lU/CADE-approves-LanTam-merger.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950056/CADE-approves-LanTam-merger.htmlThe carrier will take delivery of five Boeing widebodies beginning in 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GrEvUlW7PXc/Emirates-mandates-ILFC-for-sls.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2949878/Emirates-mandates-ILFC-for-sls.htmlThe Chinese airline is looking to finance up to 10 Airbus jets. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/91OLLFKHTJo/Juneyao-issues-RFP.htmlThu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2949602/Juneyao-issues-RFP.htmlGerman banks syndicated the unsecured notes to investors in Germany and abroad. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ljPwxF23xgg/Lufthansa-closes-450-million-private-placement.htmlWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2949222/Lufthansa-closes-450-million-private-placement.htmlThe airline will cut eight routes by February, reducing passenger capacity by 12% next year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ikm68lVC4y4/MAS-details-capacity-cuts.htmlWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2949131/MAS-details-capacity-cuts.htmlBOC Aviation has delivered the Boeing aircraft to the Canadian low-cost carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PwiwXOJTfY4/WestJet-leases-737-800.htmlWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2949003/WestJet-leases-737-800.htmlA group of four banks will finance six Airbus aircraft for the Chinese carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LmUqAWCc4wo/China-Southern-opts-for-French-leases.htmlTue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2948223/China-Southern-opts-for-French-leases.htmlThe $2.3 billion order means the carrier will be the world’s largest Dreamliner operator.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nYvBtZScIT0/Etihad-orders-10-more-787s.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 17:22:05 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947933/Etihad-orders-10-more-787s.htmlInternational Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) will deliver two 2000-vintage Airbus aircraft to the Australian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rAAKSWR1LPc/Air-Australia-to-lease-two-A330s.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2948028/Air-Australia-to-lease-two-A330s.htmlHSH Nordbank has sold the Boeing frieghter aircraft to a US cargo carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FrnNl8KFBMg/Amentum-places-747F-for-HSH.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947873/Amentum-places-747F-for-HSH.htmlThe Guangzhou-based carrier will begin taking delivery of its 787s in 2013.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sokgsQBZj-I/China-Southerns-first-787-delayed-again.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947760/China-Southerns-first-787-delayed-again.htmlThe Irish low-cost carrier will take delivery of 18 Boeing narrowbodies through April 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_wffPXubT1E/Ryanair-secures-370m-Ex-Im-loan.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947982/Ryanair-secures-370m-Ex-Im-loan.htmlInternational Bureau of Aviation (IBA) will remarket one Boeing 757-200.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5bBh3lJsiaI/Global-Knafaim-Leasing-mandates-IBA.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 17:48:17 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947379/Global-Knafaim-Leasing-mandates-IBA.htmlTwo executives will serve 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to fixing cargo rates.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JyJkziyTcVw/Cargolux-executives-to-be-jailed.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 17:41:39 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947371/Cargolux-executives-to-be-jailed.htmlFour Chinese financiers and an undisclosed European bank to share mandates for 16 aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/i9aTocw0McU/China-Eastern-mandates-Airbus-deals.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947229/China-Eastern-mandates-Airbus-deals.htmlThe Panama-based carrier leased one aircraft and financed the other narrowbody with export credit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/anVuJjoHEA0/Copa-adds-two-737-800s-to-fleet.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947451/Copa-adds-two-737-800s-to-fleet.htmlFive banks participated in a 12-year commercial debt financing for Dubai's flagcarrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t8mSibq_ark/Emirates-closes-Boeing-deal.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947024/Emirates-closes-Boeing-deal.htmlSix to 10 of Kingfisher's ATR 72s are reportedly in pieces.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t7cjohp7uFc/Financiers-on-standby-to-repossess-Kingfishers-ATRs.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947112/Financiers-on-standby-to-repossess-Kingfishers-ATRs.htmlThe Indian carrier could enter into sale/leasebacks to raise short-term cash and pay back debt.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hWTDBsvo5ds/Jet-Airways-considers-raising-300m-with-sls.htmlFri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947416/Jet-Airways-considers-raising-300m-with-sls.htmlIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) will finance four Airbus aircraft for the Shanghai-based carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6HYNK1--sik/China-Eastern-mandates-finances-leases.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2946288/China-Eastern-mandates-finances-leases.htmlThe US airline will invest $100m in the Brazilian low-cost carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rww1iQi7iAA/Delta-takes-stake-in-Gol.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2946444/Delta-takes-stake-in-Gol.htmlThe narrowbody is the third of four aircraft leased from Jackson Square Aviation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HgoZzxI-97w/Virgin-America-gets-A320.htmlThu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2946622/Virgin-America-gets-A320.htmlCEO says the airline would be bankrupt by the middle of next year with the present business model.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cvBzrnjIyfo/Malaysia-Airlines-in-new-restructuring-bid.htmlWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2945886/Malaysia-Airlines-in-new-restructuring-bid.htmlThe Hungarian airline, which is seeking new investors, has suspended an order for 30 Sukhoi Superjets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kbG41p9KpJc/Malev-SSJ100-order-shelved.htmlWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2946041/Malev-SSJ100-order-shelved.htmlThe loan is secured by secured by Pakistan International Airlines' ticket sales.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Tu5uH6xZWU8/PIA-closes-up-to-100m-Islamic-finance-loan.htmlWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2946052/PIA-closes-up-to-100m-Islamic-finance-loan.htmlChina Development bank will finance 12 Boeing deliveries for the Chinese regional carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FezS6C6LTBk/789m-loan-for-Xiamen-Airlines.htmlTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944998/789m-loan-for-Xiamen-Airlines.htmlThree executives will leave the company by the end of the year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/s_SJl1iYzgE/American-Airlines-reshuffles-management.htmlTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2945354/American-Airlines-reshuffles-management.htmlThe airline is in the market to refinance six aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7xy6ltcVzxE/Korean-Air-seeks-saleleasebacks.htmlTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944974/Korean-Air-seeks-saleleasebacks.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) financed the second Boeing 737-900ER for the Indonesian carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nXFZG5eYgyg/Lion-Air-closes-saleleaseback.htmlTue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2945387/Lion-Air-closes-saleleaseback.htmlMacquarie Airfinance delivered the narrowbody to the Kazakhstan operator.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NSh__IbPKiU/Air-Astana-leases-757.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944820/Air-Astana-leases-757.htmlAs AMR Holdings, parent company of American Airlines, enters bankruptcy, financiers and lessors will have to offer better terms depending on their leverage. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SVPG9GZuB6Q/AMR-to-clean-the-balance-sheet.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944703/AMR-to-clean-the-balance-sheet.htmlBOC Aviation will finance four E195s for the Brazilian carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9LNChq76XKU/Azul-closes-sl-financing.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944365/Azul-closes-sl-financing.htmlThe aircraft, financed with bank debt and cash from UK investors, delivered to Emirates last week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CTQGu0DtNOc/DNA2-leases-second-A380-to-Emirates.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944404/DNA2-leases-second-A380-to-Emirates.htmlThe carrier, which previously operated as AIRES, adds 23 destinations to the Lan Airline's network.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6iglXa1XqCM/Lan-Colombia-officially-takes-off.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944804/Lan-Colombia-officially-takes-off.htmlThe Chinese flagcarrier mandated two banks for the deal, which has a capital markets take-out option.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0TW_rYcaFpU/Air-China-mandates-540m-Ex-Im-financing.htmlFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2943750/Air-China-mandates-540m-Ex-Im-financing.htmlThe Indian flag carrier has sent out requests for proposals for sale/leasebacks for 27 Boeing 787s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4583Q2kxrw4/Air-India-issues-RFPs.htmlFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2943855/Air-India-issues-RFPs.htmlIn a letter to creditors, AMR is seeking proposals from lessors and lenders as it prepares to restructure its fleet in order to reduce costs for the airline. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uu12eodNnCk/AMR-to-reject-aircraft.htmlFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2943755/AMR-to-reject-aircraft.htmlThe Boeing narrowbody is the first of 10 deliveries through 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Whv3wxw9UZ8/Virgin-Australia-finances-new-737-800.htmlFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944121/Virgin-Australia-finances-new-737-800.htmlThe airline closed the third 777-300ER from an Ex-Im financing package this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NR0sdApwec4/Korean-Air-closes-Ex-Im-financing.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2943282/Korean-Air-closes-Ex-Im-financing.htmlThe new narrowbody will be operated by Philippine Airline’s partner, Airphil Express.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4SCUTrKyl-o/PAL-leases-new-A320.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2943436/PAL-leases-new-A320.htmlFormer AMR CEO Gerard Arpey will start his new role at Emerald Creek from December 1.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gIrKvsrXepI/Arpey-joins-private-equity-firm.htmlWed, 30 Nov 2011 11:08:03 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2942267/Arpey-joins-private-equity-firm.htmlAMR, American Airlines’ parent company, has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy to restructure its costs and debts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HRgh5k8P1QU/American-files-for-Chapter-11.htmlTue, 29 Nov 2011 13:28:21 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941643/American-files-for-Chapter-11.htmlGE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) will deliver the widebodies beginning in 2013. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2enap1MRIoQ/China-Airlines-to-lease-two-A330s.htmlTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941707/China-Airlines-to-lease-two-A330s.htmlThe aircraft is on lease from Sky Cloud 3, a KG fund arranged by Doric Asset Management. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7Ny5UTstL2E/Emirates-closes-A380-sl.htmlTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941749/Emirates-closes-A380-sl.htmlThe second of two A320s financed with export credit delivered this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XlkBOJbvKic/Interjet-closes-ECA-deal.htmlTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941890/Interjet-closes-ECA-deal.htmlThe airline closed export credit financing for its fifth A380 delivery. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/owCp_csS974/Korean-Air-closes-A380-financing.htmlTue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941610/Korean-Air-closes-A380-financing.htmlNew £200 million facility replaces £100 million short term facility announced in October this year and eases the operator’s cash flow problems.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lao-XD0lqgw/Thomas-Cook-closes-200-million-facility.htmlMon, 28 Nov 2011 17:32:26 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941194/Thomas-Cook-closes-200-million-facility.htmlThe Australian flag carrier has incurred costs due to rising fuel prices and industrial action.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/c8ApG8XA-LU/Qantas-forecasts-H1-results.htmlMon, 28 Nov 2011 11:17:39 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2940962/Qantas-forecasts-H1-results.htmlILFC delivered the aircraft to Afghan carrier Safi Airways last month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aOepkoCOXc8/Safi-Airways-leases-A320.htmlMon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2940997/Safi-Airways-leases-A320.htmlThe UK regional airline has signed committed financing for 20 E175 deliveries. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/51Jk01Q-WbI/Flybe-gets-500m-export-credit-deal.htmlFri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2940665/Flybe-gets-500m-export-credit-deal.htmlThe two parties have decided not to extend leases which are due for renewal in the next three months. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AyqLetliBT4/Kingfisher-returns-two-aircraft-to-AerCap.htmlThu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2940063/Kingfisher-returns-two-aircraft-to-AerCap.htmlEthiopia's flagcarrier has closed an Ex-Im financing package for five aircraft and a spare engine. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JR2deaglAyQ/737-financing-for-Ethiopian-Airlines.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2939405/737-financing-for-Ethiopian-Airlines.htmlRestructuring firm Zolfo Cooper is winding the airline down and most of Astreus�s staff have been made redundant.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AfwEk1bcIw8/Astraeus-in-administration.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2939379/Astraeus-in-administration.htmlThe Chinese carrier has taken delivery of one new A320 from Chinese lessor Dragon Aviation Leasing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uPu3lp5_kpQ/Sichuan-Airlines-leases-A320-from-Dragon.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2939360/Sichuan-Airlines-leases-A320-from-Dragon.htmlThe US carrier supported the Air Transport Association of America's (ATA) letter of demand to Ex-Im Bank but withdrew support before court action started last week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/edgMCeVNAkE/American-Airlines-drops-support-ahead-of-Ex-Im-court-case.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2938566/American-Airlines-drops-support-ahead-of-Ex-Im-court-case.htmlThe dollar denominated securitization is backed by passenger ticket tales on the airline's North America routes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wF7moNDJqpg/Korean-Air-closes-300m-ABS.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2938552/Korean-Air-closes-300m-ABS.htmlThe Scandinavian carrier has closed the first of four finance leases with DVB and Nordea Finance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mRXTS6nke9E/SAS-closes-74-million-refinancing.htmlTue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2938692/SAS-closes-74-million-refinancing.htmlThe flag carrier has issued request for proposals for four Boeing 777s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-yRFp--b1n4/Philippine-Airlines-looks-for-sls.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 12:02:39 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2937901/Philippine-Airlines-looks-for-sls.htmlThe low cost Korean airline is looking for pre-delivery payments for six Boeing narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v63c4xrzbT0/Jeju-issues-RFPs.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 10:59:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2937862/Jeju-issues-RFPs.htmlA second Bombardier CRJ-100ER leased by a SPV has been delivered to Rusline. AMS arranged both deals.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jOk8nes_fIE/AMS-arranges-lease-of-two-CRJ-100ERs.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2938216/AMS-arranges-lease-of-two-CRJ-100ERs.htmlThe industrial action, which grounded flights in October, will be resolved by Fair Work Australia.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0y8Gkkj28IM/Qantas-fails-to-resolve-union-issues.htmlMon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2938165/Qantas-fails-to-resolve-union-issues.htmlAlexander de Juniac replaces Jean Spinetta with immediate effect. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VT-BsXn5mDQ/Spinetta-resigns-from-Air-France.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 15:38:35 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2937394/Spinetta-resigns-from-Air-France.htmlThe French lease combined with export credit closed yesterday. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2Zo5oZeF-as/China-Eastern-closes-A330-financing.htmlFri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2937243/China-Eastern-closes-A330-financing.htmlBOC Aviation leased one new A330-300 to the the Russian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tuS_fiQi2ZY/Aeroflot-leases-A330.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 15:50:02 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2936622/Aeroflot-leases-A330.htmlThe Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has taken Ex-Im Bank to court over a guarantee for Air India's Boeing financing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3iJVJwcGsjw/Ex-Im-Bank-in-court-over-13-billion-guarantee.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2936296/Ex-Im-Bank-in-court-over-13-billion-guarantee.htmlAfter securing a $56 million term loan with Oman’s Bank Dhofar earlier this year, the carrier could also finance pre-delivery payments for 787s locally.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3d-vfIHuSh8/Oman-Air-taps-regional-debt-markets.htmlThu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2936812/Oman-Air-taps-regional-debt-markets.htmlThe Mexican low cost carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 44 A320 family aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/R2Q6N6ZPjDY/Volaris-signs-MOU-with-Airbus.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:38 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2936016/Volaris-signs-MOU-with-Airbus.htmlThe CEOs of two of Asia's largest airlines talk to Airfinance Journal about traffic demand and financing new aircraft orders.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WOBzPsg_deE/Feature-Managing-Asias-Megafleets.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935639/Feature-Managing-Asias-Megafleets.htmlThe new Japanese low cost carrier takes delivery of its first ever aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tM6g9fltEsY/Peach-receives-new-A320.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935803/Peach-receives-new-A320.htmlThailand’s flagcarrier, which is battling floods and empty seats, may order another batch of 787s or A350s this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mzE6--DMbfw/Thai-reviews-787-and-A350-as-traffic-slows.htmlWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935834/Thai-reviews-787-and-A350-as-traffic-slows.htmlThe Qatari flag carrier has signed deals with Boeing and Airbus worth around $7 billion at list prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vonPYlauoNI/Qatars-two-Dubai-deals-worth-7-billion.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 14:58:33 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935146/Qatars-two-Dubai-deals-worth-7-billion.htmlThe US low cost carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus at the Dubai Air Show.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NoRqi5vuaOE/Spirit-orders-Airbus-narrowbodies.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 14:20:16 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935080/Spirit-orders-Airbus-narrowbodies.htmlJapanese lessor, MC Aviation Partners (MCAP), will finance two 737-800s delivering early next year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NNEw8SA2tH0/Flydubai-signs-sl.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935136/Flydubai-signs-sl.htmlThe Indian airline is at risk of a number of its fleet being repossessions as doubts over its future arise.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/L2PWH8T4qkU/Kingfisher-faces-repossessions.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935144/Kingfisher-faces-repossessions.htmlThe Chinese airline has closed a 10-year finance lease for one A320. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Se1f0nO--so/Spring-Airlines-closes-debt-financing.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2934791/Spring-Airlines-closes-debt-financing.htmlKeith Bush is US Airways� new senior vice president, finance. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bA841UqaAjM/US-Airways-promotes-new-SVP-finance.htmlTue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935309/US-Airways-promotes-new-SVP-finance.htmlThe engine manufacturer will power a total of 109 A320 and A320neo Family aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/myXE1yzueMI/CFM-wins-engine-orders-worth-255bn.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2934561/CFM-wins-engine-orders-worth-255bn.htmlThe Dubai carrier will add 50 777s to its fleet starting in 2015.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dchHdR6O1Rw/Emirates-places-record-Boeing-order.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2934051/Emirates-places-record-Boeing-order.htmlThe engine orders will power up to 12 Airbus A330s and six Boeing Dreamliners for three separate carriers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3GK68wMBtec/Rolls-Royce-wins-three-engine-deals.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2934513/Rolls-Royce-wins-three-engine-deals.htmlVirgin Atlantic has confirmed they have made a bid and are still negotiating after Lufthansa and IAG announced they had reached a preliminary agreement.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hwUH074OQA0/Virgin-still-bidding-for-bmi.htmlMon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2934120/Virgin-still-bidding-for-bmi.htmlThe airline group says the EU’s emission trading scheme (ETS) will cost the airline €90 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5bZ7NQ71DF4/IAG-expects-90-million-loss-due-to-EETS.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 17:44:08 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2933770/IAG-expects-90-million-loss-due-to-EETS.htmlThe Japanese Operating Lease (JOL) will finance one Boeing 777-300ER. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RaBjv4p1Ujg/Air-New-Zealand-mandates-JOL.htmlFri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2933698/Air-New-Zealand-mandates-JOL.htmlAir France’s new CEO says an action plan to deal with the airline’s problems will be presented in Q1 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/--mqE1AUaMM/Air-France-needs-rapid-reduction-in-debt.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 12:00:07 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2932640/Air-France-needs-rapid-reduction-in-debt.htmlThe deal combines a French lease with export credit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/206cAIkrymI/China-Eastern-closes-French-lease.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2932805/China-Eastern-closes-French-lease.htmlGE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) delivered the new narrowbodies to the Chinese carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jQOKTwrNbj8/China-Southern-gets-two-A320s.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2933078/China-Southern-gets-two-A320s.htmlLate availability of key parts means Airbus�s rival to the Dreamliner will not enter service in 2013.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/p0RLWojZqO4/EADS-announces-delay-to-A350.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2932812/EADS-announces-delay-to-A350.htmlAwas has delivered two new 737-800s to the Brazilian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BpbxRB3HM18/Gol-gets-two-737s.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2933076/Gol-gets-two-737s.htmlThe narrowbody is the first of two aircraft the airline will get from Airbus. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9IR2RO2n0nw/Lao-gets-new-A320.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2932890/Lao-gets-new-A320.htmlPegasus Airlines's new aircraft order could be tipped in favour of the 737Max after Boeing provided more details on its re-engined aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Fq2Rc8IQs9E/Pegasus-close-to-final-decision-on-aircraft-order.htmlThu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2932684/Pegasus-close-to-final-decision-on-aircraft-order.htmlTrinidad and Tobago’s flag carrier had taken delivery of its first of nine ATR 72-600s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XYZEgm1qXgY/Caribbean-Airlines-upgrades-its-fleet.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 12:07:44 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2931943/Caribbean-Airlines-upgrades-its-fleet.htmlThe sale/leaseback agreement will include 15 Boeing 737-800NGs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tE5dxSQyTXM/AA-signs-sl-deal-with-ILFC.htmlWed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2932220/AA-signs-sl-deal-with-ILFC.htmlThe US regional carrier will return A319s and E190s to lessors early and defer four E190 deliveries from its own orderbook. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lz_ByXApFuo/Frontier-renegotiates-aircraft-leases.htmlTue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2931596/Frontier-renegotiates-aircraft-leases.htmlThe order includes up to 80 A320neo family aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O5cfDeq1iZI/Republic-firms-A320neo-order.htmlTue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2931643/Republic-firms-A320neo-order.htmlBoeing and the Russian carrier sign a deal for four 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BYtzucuUeXg/Transaero-orders-four-747-8Is.htmlTue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2931659/Transaero-orders-four-747-8Is.htmlThe Taiwanese airline’s President Huang-Hsiang Sun says the airline wants up to 10 additional 737-800s to develop routes to China and Japan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/F5L3BbUYSoY/China-Airlines-to-double-narrowbody-fleet.htmlMon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2930660/China-Airlines-to-double-narrowbody-fleet.htmlGE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) has delivered two new Airbus narrowbodies to the Philippine carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qp7ZgLhKtQY/Cebu-gets-two-new-A320s.htmlFri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2930224/Cebu-gets-two-new-A320s.htmlThe Dubai carrier took delivery of 10 aircraft and raised a $1 billion bond in the first six months of its financial year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lHhZEqSObjQ/Emirates-reports-half-year-results.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2929054/Emirates-reports-half-year-results.htmlCathay Pacific’s CEO says Boeing and GE are working hard to bring the manufacturer’s new freighter to the promised specification.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/U-O-ANVwBhk/Slosar-speaks-about-747-8F.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2929293/Slosar-speaks-about-747-8F.htmlThe Chinese low cost carrier is looking for a partner for the new Japanese venture.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/B4YZOo_lcuU/Spring-Airlines-to-launch-Japanese-LCC.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2929359/Spring-Airlines-to-launch-Japanese-LCC.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) delivered two of four Airbus narrowbodies to the airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/V7FaN6xMTOI/Virgin-America-gets-two-A320s.htmlThu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2929496/Virgin-America-gets-two-A320s.htmlThe Dutch airline has used Japanese operating leases to fund one Boeing narrowbody and one Embraer regional jet. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/F4WDcuuIO48/KLM-funds-two-jets.htmlWed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2928649/KLM-funds-two-jets.htmlLan Airlines and Tam Linhas Aeras have announced the corporate structure for merged airline Latam.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/l2S-GGdFEsM/Enrique-Cueto-will-run-Latam.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 17:31:07 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927750/Enrique-Cueto-will-run-Latam.htmlChina�s flagcarrier has raised $135 million with the first US Ex-Im bond issued by an Asia-Pacific airline. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AKUzEXeahf8/Air-China-closes-Ex-Im-bond.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927786/Air-China-closes-Ex-Im-bond.htmlJapanese lessor, MC Aviation Partners (MCAP) will shortly deliver two A320s to Russian carrier, Nordwind.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/k7JaNZEbA-0/Nordwind-to-lease-aircraft-from-MCAP.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927307/Nordwind-to-lease-aircraft-from-MCAP.htmlThe Boeing freighters are on long-term lease from a special purpose vehicle owned by Oakhill Capital Partners.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TKmFl2fHL_8/Southern-Air-to-lease-two-new-777Fs.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927810/Southern-Air-to-lease-two-new-777Fs.htmlSlower macroeconomic growth and falling consumer confidence have lead to an continuing decline in cargo traffic according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h7_sxx_5RVc/Freight-traffic-falls-for-fifth-month.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 14:14:11 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926854/Freight-traffic-falls-for-fifth-month.htmlHow the draft leasing accounting proposals of the IASB and FASB may affect aviation’s lessors and lessees.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8TVIPoNkVHU/Feature-On-to-the-balance-sheet.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927070/Feature-On-to-the-balance-sheet.htmlHow the draft leasing accounting proposals of the IASB and FASB may affect aviation's lessors and lessees.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nJh7mGUyRW0/Feature-On-to-the-balance-sheet.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927071/Feature-On-to-the-balance-sheet.htmlThe Kuwaiti government will restructure its flagcarrier before selling a stake to investors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Xjsjyg-KTrM/Kuwait-Airways-delays-privatization.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926912/Kuwait-Airways-delays-privatization.htmlInternational Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has leased one Boeing widebody to the Russian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/neI4q5Ts3po/OrenAir-gets-one-777.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927129/OrenAir-gets-one-777.htmlAustralian Civil Aviation Safety Authority cleared the airline to resume flights after they had stopped last week due to industrial action.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4-twG-FriY0/Qantas-resumes-flights.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926762/Qantas-resumes-flights.htmlThe Taiwanese carrier will take delivery of one new A320 from Boc Aviation next year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GtOeYCiELP0/TransAsia-signs-lease-with-Boc-Aviation.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926927/TransAsia-signs-lease-with-Boc-Aviation.htmlThe airline says it will return two Boeing 767-200s to ILFC several years early due to overcapacity.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/trBxHcXwNm0/Air-Seychelles-returns-aircraft-to-ILFC.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 15:03:07 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926216/Air-Seychelles-returns-aircraft-to-ILFC.htmlRussia’s second largest airline will be the launch customer for the A380 in Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mF28gb1PdoA/Transaero-to-order-A380s.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 11:21:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926019/Transaero-to-order-A380s.htmlTurkish cargo carrier ACT Airlines will be rebranded as MyCargo Airlines following the takeover by China’s Hainan Airlines Group (HNA).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/K9r8iiR3qI8/HNA-acquires-cargo-carrier.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 10:18:16 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2925965/HNA-acquires-cargo-carrier.htmlSwiss regional airline, SkyWork, has tapped local banks for sale/lease back financing and secured $21 million from a private investor.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FPKGRfjHDfs/Investment-helps-Swiss-start-up.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926270/Investment-helps-Swiss-start-up.htmlThe Japanese low-cost carrier will lease 10 new Airbus narrowbodies from GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FYJnumoJNIA/Peach-Aviation-signs-first-deal-with-Gecas.htmlFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2926432/Peach-Aviation-signs-first-deal-with-Gecas.htmlThe airline has revised capacity growth for 2012 by 6% due to slowing economic growth.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QfGxNQxHLzo/Lufthansa-reduces-capacity-for-2012.htmlThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2925451/Lufthansa-reduces-capacity-for-2012.htmlGE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) delivered two Boeing narrowbodies to the Moroccan carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iVNAbObijmU/Royal-Air-Maroc-leases-two-737s.htmlThu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2925419/Royal-Air-Maroc-leases-two-737s.htmlThe Chilean airline will receive $5 million in legal costs from Lan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hUUu2VLJKpM/Pal-withdraws-rejection-to-LanTam-merger.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 14:32:10 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924465/Pal-withdraws-rejection-to-LanTam-merger.htmlAwas has delivered a second Boeing 737-800 to Solaseed Air.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fKkFUef67lY/Solaseed-leases-737.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 10:40:15 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924299/Solaseed-leases-737.htmlThe Russian flag carrier has received proposals from three lessors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/E8ubMXnbryk/Aeroflot-to-lease-five-A319s.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924384/Aeroflot-to-lease-five-A319s.htmlThe Brazilian low-cost carrier will begin taking delivery of the 11 Embraer jets in 2013. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/63DvG5EUrhQ/Azul-orders-more-Ejets.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924798/Azul-orders-more-Ejets.htmlThe Kuwaiti carrier is working with National Bank of Kuwait and two undisclosed banks to finance four aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JmrWtoXvpNM/Jazeera-finalizes-200-million-deal.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924494/Jazeera-finalizes-200-million-deal.htmlThe Chilean carrier has secured financing for eight Airbus narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/knXGZzibSfw/Lan-closes-300m-ECA-deal.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924688/Lan-closes-300m-ECA-deal.htmlThree banks confirm receiving requests for proposals (RFP) for eight A321s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GkDk42vc_tc/Vietnam-Airlines-seeks-debt-financing.htmlTue, 25 Oct 2011 14:47:38 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2923748/Vietnam-Airlines-seeks-debt-financing.htmlThe Fijian airline will replace its existing Boeing widbodies with three new Airbus A330s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iqZ0VAXIuLI/Air-Pacific-to-acquire-A330s.htmlTue, 25 Oct 2011 10:15:06 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2923461/Air-Pacific-to-acquire-A330s.htmlThe German airline has rescheduled deliveries for 19 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies until 2015 and 2016. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MLs8-qU3OeY/Air-Berlin-delays-deliveries.htmlTue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924024/Air-Berlin-delays-deliveries.htmlThe airline has completed the first issue from its $2 billion medium term notes programme.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4w_dq30S440/Cathay-Pacific-raises-85m-in-capital-markets.htmlTue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2923817/Cathay-Pacific-raises-85m-in-capital-markets.htmlComac has 165 orders for the C919 from eight customers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_OM8b8CLh-w/Sichuan-places-Comac-order.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2011 10:45:10 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2922757/Sichuan-places-Comac-order.htmlMartin Gauss replaces Bertolt Flick who stood down earlier this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Qgb9vS2gmWQ/AirBaltic-appoints-new-CEO.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2923065/AirBaltic-appoints-new-CEO.htmlDeutsche Bank analyst says the low-cost airline is far from placing an aircraft order after failing to agree a new deal with Boeing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MBcHbVnHV-8/Ryanair-looks-to-expand-from-2015.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2923080/Ryanair-looks-to-expand-from-2015.htmlThe Taiwanese carrier is a new customer for Awas.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x31XtlrA6A8/TransAsia-leases-A320-from-Awas.htmlMon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2923310/TransAsia-leases-A320-from-Awas.htmlThe order for 32 A320 family aircraft includes 22 A320neos.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/143ND_v22wY/Tam-finalises-A320-order.htmlFri, 21 Oct 2011 10:42:29 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2922174/Tam-finalises-A320-order.htmlAmerican Airlines’ parent company reports a $162 million net loss for the quarter.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d2VL5Ms4GT8/AMR-reports-Q3-loss.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 14:09:24 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2921432/AMR-reports-Q3-loss.htmlThe 2010-vintage widebody is on long-term operating lease.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XIbvvhbVu5A/Alitalia-leases-second-A330-from-Intrepid.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2921769/Alitalia-leases-second-A330-from-Intrepid.htmlThe Malaysian lag carrier has closed a Japanese operating lease (JOL) for one aircraft with Credit Agricole CIB.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-OfRpGTtCIw/Malaysia-Airlines-closes-JOL.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2921453/Malaysia-Airlines-closes-JOL.htmlThe aircraft is the third of seven narrowbodies the carrier will lease from Awas.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qisgSSJO5GA/Royal-Jordanian-gets-one-A320.htmlThu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2921858/Royal-Jordanian-gets-one-A320.htmlThe Pacific region’s largest ATR operator says it will order seven ATR 72-600 orders with options on an additional five aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dDm3Grbk2_Q/Air-New-Zealand-orders-up-to-12-ATRs.htmlWed, 19 Oct 2011 13:57:40 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2920344/Air-New-Zealand-orders-up-to-12-ATRs.htmlAwas delivered one new Boeing narrowbody to the Indonesian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qFu_HOmgBYE/Garuda-takes-delivery-of-737.htmlWed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2920387/Garuda-takes-delivery-of-737.htmlThe airline's treasurer will take over as interim CFO until a permanent replacement is found.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PfLFVgwAefQ/JetBlue-CFO-resigns.htmlWed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2920155/JetBlue-CFO-resigns.htmlThe Chinese carrier has cancelled a 787 order in favour of 737NGs and has separately agreed to acquire 15 A330s from Airbus.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G2ydvABaPRI/China-Eastern-cancels-787s.htmlTue, 18 Oct 2011 08:42:15 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2919140/China-Eastern-cancels-787s.htmlPierre-Henri Gourgeon steps down as CEO of Air France and Air France-KLM, as former CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta takes over.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/R_GAcOKKP6A/Air-France-KLM-CEO-resigns.htmlTue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2919231/Air-France-KLM-CEO-resigns.htmlThe bank has revised its rating of the airline’s shares from buy to hold.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/B-4YoXcMURk/Deutsche-Bank-downgrades-Southwests-stock.htmlMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2918723/Deutsche-Bank-downgrades-Southwests-stock.htmlAldus Aviation will deliver one Embraer jet to the Brazilian low-cost carrier in November. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/INSb-A3R-sU/Trip-to-take-delivery-of-E190.htmlMon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2918951/Trip-to-take-delivery-of-E190.htmlHindustan Petroleum Corp suspended selling jet fuel to the Indian airline on Thursday because of the airline’s failure to pay.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nefcnvdvdDc/Kingfisher-resolves-fuel-issues.htmlFri, 14 Oct 2011 15:28:14 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2918015/Kingfisher-resolves-fuel-issues.htmlThe first Chinese operator of the A380 will initially use the aircraft on domestic routes.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Fxa85z6Iwgo/China-Southern-takes-delivery-of-first-A380.htmlFri, 14 Oct 2011 12:22:24 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2917904/China-Southern-takes-delivery-of-first-A380.htmlStandard Chartered Bank is arranger and lender for the direct loan to finance two A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pxIR6SLvV-g/Air-Asia-gets-A320-debt.htmlFri, 14 Oct 2011 10:52:21 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2917844/Air-Asia-gets-A320-debt.htmlAwas has already delivered three 737-300s to the Mexican low-cost carrier over the last year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/u7cTonfZ9DA/VivaAerobus-leases-fourth-737-Classic-from-Awas.htmlFri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2917847/VivaAerobus-leases-fourth-737-Classic-from-Awas.htmlUnicredit arranged the long-term loan to finance one Boeing 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GmweRt5H2Wg/Continental-closes-debt-financing.htmlThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2917118/Continental-closes-debt-financing.htmlThe US carrier secured financing for one new Airbus twin-engine jet. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LuvoW_jFrZ8/Hawaiian-closes-12-year-term-loan.htmlThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2917289/Hawaiian-closes-12-year-term-loan.htmlAwas delivered a second Boeing 737-300 to the Bolivian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cFQFKVGam3c/Boliviana-leases-737.htmlWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2916680/Boliviana-leases-737.htmlAfter over three weeks of delays to delivery, the launch customer will finally take delivery of the its first 747-8F today.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/a-BMrut9MkY/Cargolux-takes-delivery-of-747-8F.htmlWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2916654/Cargolux-takes-delivery-of-747-8F.htmlThe US carrier says it will retire up to 11 Boeing 757s in 2012 to cut losses from high fuel costs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/q4HveaU3CK4/AA-to-retire-757s-early.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2011 09:57:32 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915363/AA-to-retire-757s-early.htmlThe Mexican carrier has secured financing from BNDES to finance 10 Embraer EJets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8bWPdk7JD94/Aeromexico-takes-delivery-of-E190.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915916/Aeromexico-takes-delivery-of-E190.htmlThe carrier will take delivery of one Embraer jet this month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QR5HmIXhzBY/AviancaTaca-to-close-Brazilian-export-credit.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915857/AviancaTaca-to-close-Brazilian-export-credit.htmlThe Boeing 747-8F launch customer is resolving contractual issues with Boeing after rejecting delivery of the aircraft last month. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/npMWL0UvMrA/Cargolux-and-Boeing-still-negotiating.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915432/Cargolux-and-Boeing-still-negotiating.htmlEcuador�s flag carrier has received the first of three ATR42-500s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rm1c8JowqoM/Tame-takes-delivery-of-first-ATR42.htmlTue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915564/Tame-takes-delivery-of-first-ATR42.htmlThe French flag carrier reported a 9.3% increase in passenger traffic compared to last year but expects less growth for October.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kbdkWLMLbH0/Air-France-reports-September-traffic.htmlMon, 10 Oct 2011 13:50:26 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914800/Air-France-reports-September-traffic.htmlThe Indonesian flag carrier has signed letters of intent for an operating lease agreement with Gecas for six A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v34M-E6fqI8/Garuda-to-lease-A320s.htmlMon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914809/Garuda-to-lease-A320s.htmlGreenland’s flag carrier has closed a commercial loan refinancing with CA-CIB.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ngFV_ez48og/Air-Greenland-refinances-one-A330.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 16:01:30 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914296/Air-Greenland-refinances-one-A330.htmlBudget airline Iberia Express will be a subsidiary of Iberia.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PBNimDbYq-Y/IAG-launches-new-airline.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 14:18:50 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914206/IAG-launches-new-airline.htmlAdvocate General of the EU’s Court of Justice says aviation will not be exempt from the emissions trading scheme. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GDAFd4tq1Xw/EU-preliminary-ruling-on-ETS-rejects-ATA-case.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 10:53:47 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914003/EU-preliminary-ruling-on-ETS-rejects-ATA-case.htmlPeruvian Airlines may be sold to Irish lessor Aergo Capital, according to Peruvian media.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0cQWWKe6iS0/Aergo-said-to-negotiate-Peruvian-Airlines-buyout.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2913997/Aergo-said-to-negotiate-Peruvian-Airlines-buyout.htmlThe Brazilian carrier has a total of 30 ATR 72-600s on order.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JlY_tJOvi-I/Azul-receives-first-ATR.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914159/Azul-receives-first-ATR.htmlThe order for 110 aircraft was announced in August.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XBPmTkEUeC8/Qantas-finalises-Airbus-order.htmlThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2913362/Qantas-finalises-Airbus-order.htmlTurkish Airlines has two requests for proposals (RFP) in the market to finance 19 Airbus and Boeing aircraft delivering next year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/z8mPeV4x2eQ/THY-issues-RFPs-for-19-jets.htmlThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2913135/THY-issues-RFPs-for-19-jets.htmlOn October 6 at 2pm GMT,a free webinar will discuss opportunities and challenges faced by African Airlineshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/m_yvio-_jLU/AFJ-African-Airlines-Webinar.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 16:39:18 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912675/AFJ-African-Airlines-Webinar.htmlAfter objections from Chile’s antitrust court the two airlines aim to merge by Q1 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IL-qQJEHKks/Lan-and-Tam-to-continue-with-merger.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 10:32:52 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912314/Lan-and-Tam-to-continue-with-merger.htmlThe seven-year loan from Deutsche Bank will refinance other loans that were recently repaid.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2WnneVEbVdQ/18m-refinancing-for-Icelandair-Group.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912640/18m-refinancing-for-Icelandair-Group.htmlThe financing covers four widebodies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SrO9R-KRiMQ/Emirates-secures-650-million-finance-lease.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912810/Emirates-secures-650-million-finance-lease.htmlThe airline is the first African carrier to place an order for Boeing’s twin-engine freighter.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mc6TevqXg5w/Ethiopian-orders-777-freighters.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912863/Ethiopian-orders-777-freighters.htmlThe Abu Dhabi flag carrier has reported a 39% increase in revenues compared to last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zau3EHP2l-I/Etihad-releases-Q3-results.htmlWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912476/Etihad-releases-Q3-results.htmlThe Indian flag carrier has secured backing for 15 787s, with preliminary backing for 12 more.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JJ63bycinak/Air-India-secures-Ex-Im-backing-for-787s.htmlTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2911600/Air-India-secures-Ex-Im-backing-for-787s.htmlHawaiian Airlines promoted Peter Ingram to chief commercial officer. Scott Topping replaces Ingram as chief financial officer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/icqnH-cK15s/Hawaiian-promotes-Ingram-to-CCO.htmlTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912127/Hawaiian-promotes-Ingram-to-CCO.htmlJohn Spanjers will replace Doug Shockey as vice president and chief operating officer.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/giwmssSQyfQ/Pinnacle-appoints-new-VP-COO.htmlTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912067/Pinnacle-appoints-new-VP-COO.htmlSafi Airways has survived management changes, and a ban on flying to Europe, to turn a profit since April.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/N_sQTOmkr8g/Profile-Rebuilding-Afghanistans-international-airline.htmlTue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2911952/Profile-Rebuilding-Afghanistans-international-airline.htmlThe manufacturer is in discussions with Morocco's flagcarrier about plans to stop operating four A321s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FrG7aK2sZPM/Airbus-negotiates-with-Royal-Air-Maroc-over-A321s.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2909054/Airbus-negotiates-with-Royal-Air-Maroc-over-A321s.htmlLuxair has an order for up to eight Q400 NextGen aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/flQTDiZF3IU/Bombardier-discloses-Q400-customer.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2909209/Bombardier-discloses-Q400-customer.htmlThe Indian airline will also reduce its first class seating.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ck1XR58Uq2Q/Kingfisher-to-exit-low-cost-market.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2909452/Kingfisher-to-exit-low-cost-market.htmlThe German flag carrier will expand its fleet with 12 new Airbus and Embraer aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qFgKUzJ735k/Lufthansa-to-place-1bn-aircraft-order.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2909554/Lufthansa-to-place-1bn-aircraft-order.htmlThe Tajik carrier has secured Ex-Im backed debt arranged by JP Morgan for its first aircraft order.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NVKw2eYgcis/Somon-Air-gets-financing-for-737-900ERs.htmlThu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2909009/Somon-Air-gets-financing-for-737-900ERs.htmlThe deal with Boeing was first announced at the 2011 Paris Air Show.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_zhOkqdBVrM/UTair-finalise-order-for-40-aircraft.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 16:34:27 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2908608/UTair-finalise-order-for-40-aircraft.htmlWith over 150 widebody aircraft on order, Emirates would consider a secured bond to finance its jets if the terms are right.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/o2gxRAMyuho/Emirates-considers-EETC.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 13:09:27 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2908358/Emirates-considers-EETC.htmlBritish Airways buys six daily slots pairs from British Midland(bmi).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VTwe-He6v-g/IAG-approves-Heathrow-slot-purchase.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 11:26:39 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2908242/IAG-approves-Heathrow-slot-purchase.htmlThe airline says it is working aggressively to raise fresh capital after completing a debt restructuring earlier this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1Cs4diktleQ/Kingfisher-to-raise-cash-with-sls.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 10:03:04 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2908180/Kingfisher-to-raise-cash-with-sls.htmlInternational Airlines Group and Virgin Atlantic CEOs also call on UK government to question the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Fmm3Is38Ejc/IATA-calls-for-misguided-ETS-plans-to-be-dropped.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2908433/IATA-calls-for-misguided-ETS-plans-to-be-dropped.htmlThe bond, which priced at 8.625%, was more than three-times oversubscribed.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/F4hBY7iSp6c/Update-AA-prices-726m-EETC.htmlWed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2908738/Update-AA-prices-726m-EETC.htmlLaunch customer ANA receives first Dreamliner seven years after ordering it.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TuxE2zUuKjU/Boeing-delivers-first-Dreamliner.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2011 14:36:41 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907659/Boeing-delivers-first-Dreamliner.htmlEuropean low-cost carrier, easyJet, says the airline’s founder, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, and 26% shareholder plans to start a rival airline, Fastjet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/J1OFd6QP02I/Former-easyJet-CEO-to-start-rival-airline.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2011 11:12:24 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907447/Former-easyJet-CEO-to-start-rival-airline.htmlThe Class A pass through certificates will be secured by a pool of 43 Boeing aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lQoTWqM2Ak8/AA-to-price-726m-EETC.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907924/AA-to-price-726m-EETC.htmlThe four aircraft will replace cargo subsidiary Tampa�s freighter fleet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/L7Xcff4A8j4/Avianca-firms-A330F-order.htmlTue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907935/Avianca-firms-A330F-order.htmlPhilippines flag carrier temporarily reduces domestic and international flights.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tL7sJ_M3otI/PAL-cuts-domestic-flights-by-30.htmlMon, 26 Sep 2011 11:27:55 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2906676/PAL-cuts-domestic-flights-by-30.htmlThe Chilean carrier has taken delivery of the first of five Airbus A320s to be leased from Awas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eWA5nuOdPFY/Lan-and-Awas-sign-saleleaseback-deals.htmlMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907199/Lan-and-Awas-sign-saleleaseback-deals.htmlThe low cost Indonesian airline is undergoing financial restructuring. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oXkSLo_U3VA/Tiger-Airways-to-purchase-stake-in-Mandala.htmlFri, 23 Sep 2011 15:26:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2906163/Tiger-Airways-to-purchase-stake-in-Mandala.htmlBirgir Jonsson returns to the low cost airline after five year break.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/u2AGpjjnieQ/Iceland-Express-appoints-new-CEO.htmlFri, 23 Sep 2011 13:41:49 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2906069/Iceland-Express-appoints-new-CEO.htmlThe Dubai-based carrier will finance four Airbus and Boeing widebodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/o66E5CVTKLk/Emirates-mandates-ECA-financing.htmlFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2906244/Emirates-mandates-ECA-financing.htmlThe Malaysian carrier secured financing for one Airbus A330-300.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lvJ58dr1eMM/MAS-closes-JOL.htmlFri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2906198/MAS-closes-JOL.htmlBy mid 2012 the German airline will have 18 less aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dvumtRHL4D0/Air-Berlin-to-cut-fleet-size-by-10.htmlThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2905106/Air-Berlin-to-cut-fleet-size-by-10.htmlAmerican cargo operator cancels Boeing freighters after launch customer Cargolux rejects delivery of first two 747-8Fs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/a2Uw1obFwVM/Atlas-Air-cancels-three-747-8Fs.htmlThu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2904975/Atlas-Air-cancels-three-747-8Fs.htmlThe Boeing widebody is part of a sale/leaseback agreement for three 777-300ERs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LJNGWb3Ph1Y/JSA-delivers-second-777-to-Emirates.htmlWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2904691/JSA-delivers-second-777-to-Emirates.htmlIAG says it is considering possibilities including a merger with TAP or bmi, but needs to find out more about both airlines before making a decision.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uwDy6pfxpIo/IAG-confirms-interest-in-two-airlines.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2903516/IAG-confirms-interest-in-two-airlines.htmlThe airline trade organisation upgrades this year's industry profit forecast to $6.9 billion but says profits likely to fall in 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BO58vWefigY/IATA-ups-2011-profit-forecast.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2903446/IATA-ups-2011-profit-forecast.htmlThe Thai carrier has secured a 12-year loan denominated in Euros for one Airbus A330-300.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PmCroow9pCY/Thai-mandates-banks-for-commercial-loan.htmlTue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2903861/Thai-mandates-banks-for-commercial-loan.htmlDavid Arendt will leave the before the end of the year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZVFE3ZGMN8I/Cargolux-CFO-resigns.htmlMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2902651/Cargolux-CFO-resigns.htmlThe Boeing aircraft will be leased to a European lessee, making Titan Airways a first-time lessor. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2z-lYCFmi7c/Titan-Airways-buys-two-757s.htmlMon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2903011/Titan-Airways-buys-two-757s.htmlThe airline has awarded mandates to three banks to finance three A330-300s with finance leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/j7cF6km7v2Y/Thai-mandates-commercial-debt-financing.htmlFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2902279/Thai-mandates-commercial-debt-financing.htmlThe Japanese carrier has signed a letter of intent with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900s to power six A380s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RNV50EycPvA/Skymark-selects-A380-engines.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 12:54:50 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2901195/Skymark-selects-A380-engines.htmlThe Brazilian airline will finance 10 ATR turboprops with export credits. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vDxrskxNZk8/Azul-mandates-banks-for-ATR-financing.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2901455/Azul-mandates-banks-for-ATR-financing.htmlThe German carrier issued a request for proposals for Japanese operating lease financing four weeks ago.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/726rQy0nQsg/Lufthansa-mandates-JOLs.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2901397/Lufthansa-mandates-JOLs.htmlSingapore Airlines will take delivery of the Airbus widebodies between 2013 and 2015. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TysYiQRrpp4/SIA-firms-order-for-15-A330s.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2901452/SIA-firms-order-for-15-A330s.htmlInternational Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) will lease five Boeing aircraft to the airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZIPiKQWRGd0/Virgin-Australia-signs-saleleaseback.htmlWed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2900418/Virgin-Australia-signs-saleleaseback.htmlAndrew David will take over from Tony Davis next month.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0rV3n0yQcVQ/Tiger-appoints-new-Australian-CEO.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 10:27:23 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2899174/Tiger-appoints-new-Australian-CEO.htmlThe aircraft, which have come off lease early, will be leased by the Namibian airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/b_5nGCOUczc/Air-Namibia-leases-two-A319s.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2899601/Air-Namibia-leases-two-A319s.htmlThe Thai carrier has cancelled an order for four A350-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YrfEXMWbYxA/Bangkok-Airways-cancels-A350s.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2899523/Bangkok-Airways-cancels-A350s.htmlJackson Square Aviation has delivered a second Boeing 737-800 to the Russian airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TY99EHMFK2s/Transaero-leases-new-Boeing-737.htmlTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2899633/Transaero-leases-new-Boeing-737.htmlVagn Ove Sorensen will also assume role as non-executive member of the bmi board of directors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qtfmJeoQIq0/bmi-appoints-new-chairman.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011 15:49:51 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898690/bmi-appoints-new-chairman.htmlThe Dutch carrier financed one Boeing 737-700 using a Japanese operating lease with call option (Jolco).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OOh_ArdpuC4/KLM-closes-Jolco.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898828/KLM-closes-Jolco.htmlGE Capital Aviation Services financed four large engines for the Singapore flag carrier in a six-year sale/leaseback deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/X1nkKSmQthA/SIA-closes-81-million-spare-engine-financing.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898546/SIA-closes-81-million-spare-engine-financing.htmlAirstream will remarket one MD-82 for the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GkxFublLlr8/UK-CAA-mandates-Airstream.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898886/UK-CAA-mandates-Airstream.htmlThe Airbus A320 is the second of seven aircraft Volaris will lease from Jackson Square Aviation (JSA).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8pqET85nRtc/Volaris-leases-new-A320-from-JSA.htmlMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898866/Volaris-leases-new-A320-from-JSA.htmlTrip and Uni Air have placed a total of 28 orders for ATR72-600s today.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vp9DmvoKhu8/ATR-secures-orders-from-two-customers.htmlFri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898026/ATR-secures-orders-from-two-customers.htmlQatar�s national carrier has bought a 35% equity stake in Luxembourg�s cargo airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-kK7rAyFaqc/Qatar-invests-in-Cargolux.htmlFri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2897908/Qatar-invests-in-Cargolux.htmlAs the Irish government considers selling a 25% share in Aer Lingus, the Irish Ministry of Transport says there will not be a sale this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Q0iQHKb5kHU/Ryanair-will-not-bid-for-Aer-Lingus.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2897339/Ryanair-will-not-bid-for-Aer-Lingus.htmlThe company is considering overall strategic and operating review of its UK business.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TA8A6tU2Pw4/Thomas-Cook-reviews-fleet-size.htmlThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2897116/Thomas-Cook-reviews-fleet-size.htmlCiti arranged the export credit loan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PpaJth_DiSc/Etihad-finances-one-A330-300.htmlWed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2896589/Etihad-finances-one-A330-300.htmlThe Indonesian carrier has closed funding for one Boeing 737-900ER. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_mqa7Ln53h0/Lion-Air-finances-737.htmlTue, 06 Sep 2011 19:15:03 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2895873/Lion-Air-finances-737.htmlThe Caribbean airline is in discussions with Bombardier, Embraer and ATR to replace its fleet of 18 turboprops.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1qiN5am1y84/Liat-evaluates-turboprop-replacement-strategy.htmlSat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2894801/Liat-evaluates-turboprop-replacement-strategy.htmlFirst ever 747-8F to be delivered to launch customer, with a second 747-8F due to be delivered two days later.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PLeG9a4ebiI/Cargolux-to-take-delivery-of-747-8F.htmlFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2894554/Cargolux-to-take-delivery-of-747-8F.htmlPassenger traffic increases, but freight remains stagnant.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lBJfQi-DakY/Iata-reports-July-traffic-results.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2011 10:41:17 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2893361/Iata-reports-July-traffic-results.htmlThe Uruguayan low-cost carrier will issue its first bond and close financing for three aircraft in two separate transactions. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nz3ySDS_v6E/Pluna-to-raise-capital-and-finance-aircraft.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2894009/Pluna-to-raise-capital-and-finance-aircraft.htmlFormer Silk Air CEO Chin Yau Seng will lead the carrier as Tony Davis quits to take up a position at another company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wlVgX-Kj1l4/Tiger-Airways-appoint-new-CEO.htmlWed, 31 Aug 2011 17:21:55 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2892958/Tiger-Airways-appoint-new-CEO.htmlThe Irish flag carrier’s strong second quarter fails to offset disappointing first quarter to the year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kg5sMsrfxLY/Aer-Lingus-releases-first-half-results.htmlWed, 31 Aug 2011 12:08:24 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2892654/Aer-Lingus-releases-first-half-results.htmlCredit Agricole CIB and KfW IPEX-Bank were joint debt providers for the French lease combined with an export credit loan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Kz1r0BQk4zI/China-Southern-closes-A330-financing.htmlWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2893017/China-Southern-closes-A330-financing.htmlFormer ICBC Leasing executive Johnny Lau will start this week as CFO of Shanghai Spring International Travel Service, which owns Spring Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/S65yv_oEiSE/Lau-joins-Spring-Travel-Service.htmlTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2892180/Lau-joins-Spring-Travel-Service.htmlThe carrier will not renew leases for four A320s in 2012 because of uncertainties in the global economy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8_BdX6nPSwc/TAM-modifies-2012-fleet-plans.htmlTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2892228/TAM-modifies-2012-fleet-plans.htmlThailand�s flag carrier, Thai Airways, says the new airline will not affect plans to launch Thai Tiger Airways.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iZmRA5Xpfo0/Thai-names-new-low-cost-airline.htmlTue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2891882/Thai-names-new-low-cost-airline.htmlThe three Bombardier CRJ1000s are scheduled to deliver in the fourth quarter.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tsXTx84lJz8/Air-Nostrum-to-fund-CRJ1000s-in-KG-market.htmlMon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2891414/Air-Nostrum-to-fund-CRJ1000s-in-KG-market.htmlDelta Air Lines executive sheds light on the reasoning behind the carrier’s selection of Boeing’s 737-900ER. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DvGFFnfcmw0/Analysis-Deltas-narrowbody-order.htmlFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2890819/Analysis-Deltas-narrowbody-order.htmlRussian low-cost carrier AviaNova owes International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) more than $3 million in lease payments.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LLQwO_uWYUw/ILFC-seeks-to-repossess-two-A320s.htmlFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2890985/ILFC-seeks-to-repossess-two-A320s.htmlThe flag carrier has signed a contract with Airbus for two A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ii41xYVWqAs/Lao-Airlines-purchases-two-aircraft.htmlFri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2890833/Lao-Airlines-purchases-two-aircraft.htmlThe request for proposals (RFP) covers 20 Boeing and Airbus aircraft delivering between January and August 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AToKGDkYjXY/China-Southern-issues-RFP-for-20-aircraft.htmlThu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2889663/China-Southern-issues-RFP-for-20-aircraft.htmlThe carrier has announced an order for 100 737-900ERs, worth about $8.5 billion at list prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BOkFOK3lp7s/Delta-orders-100-737NGs.htmlThu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2889826/Delta-orders-100-737NGs.htmlThe flag carrier increases profit by 46% year on year despite natural disasters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xY-oKqWe0VA/Qantas-reports-full-year-profit.htmlWed, 24 Aug 2011 11:30:16 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2888963/Qantas-reports-full-year-profit.htmlCargolux will finance three new 747-8Fs delivering this year using a combination of Ex-Im support and commercial debt from European banks.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-F5uNOfSIDo/747-8F-launch-customer-mandates-financing.htmlWed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2888946/747-8F-launch-customer-mandates-financing.htmlThe Hong Kong airline plans to issue up to $2 billion in medium term notes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/974eLfRfKk4/Cathay-Pacific-to-start-2bn-bond-programme.htmlTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2888620/Cathay-Pacific-to-start-2bn-bond-programme.htmlThe airline group which owns SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), and ExpressJet Airlines is in talks with four manufacturers about a firm order for hundreds of regional jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Pvn3lshE28g/SkyWest-plans-large-regional-jet-order.htmlTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2888629/SkyWest-plans-large-regional-jet-order.htmlThe Russian airline's order for 12 Superjet 100 is worth $380.4 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/D-jR0sZeJ1Q/Kuban-Airlines-sign-letter-of-intent.htmlFri, 19 Aug 2011 15:51:46 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2887041/Kuban-Airlines-sign-letter-of-intent.htmlThe Moroccan airline will fund four ATRs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Bt8pbmYW9oI/Royal-Air-Maroc-mandates-ECA-financing.htmlFri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2886917/Royal-Air-Maroc-mandates-ECA-financing.htmlThe carrier and US manufacturer have finalized an order worth $1.7 billion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/K6_YoMgQJCc/Thai-firms-order-for-Boeing-widebodies.htmlThu, 18 Aug 2011 16:03:50 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2886253/Thai-firms-order-for-Boeing-widebodies.htmlJoachim Hunold resigns as Air Berlin announces further losses and plans to terminate leases on eight aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JurBvbHknqo/Air-Berlin-CEO-resigns-during-conference-call.htmlThu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2886153/Air-Berlin-CEO-resigns-during-conference-call.htmlFacing difficult times, Qantas orders aircraft for growth. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YqXKobfjiT8/Qantass-plans-for-growth.htmlTue, 16 Aug 2011 11:40:38 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2884343/Qantass-plans-for-growth.htmlLarge forward orders drive Asian low cost carriers into alliances with their legacy counterparts.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SEsj2zV6Ayw/Asian-LCCs-come-of-age.htmlTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2884454/Asian-LCCs-come-of-age.htmlThe carrier is the first airline in Russia, CIS and Eastern Europe to order the Airbus A320neo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H6-u4z_IfuM/Transaero-signs-MOU-for-A320neos.htmlTue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2884943/Transaero-signs-MOU-for-A320neos.htmlTengku Azmil has resigned as CEO of Malaysian Airlines, as Air Asia takes a stake in the loss-making Malaysian flag carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wPg6iFgrCu8/MAS-CEO-resigns.htmlMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2883796/MAS-CEO-resigns.htmlHaving moved from a loss to profit in FY2010/2011, Virgin Atlantic looks to increase spend on product development this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dcoHRPCtzm4/Virgin-Atlantic-recovers-in-FY1011.htmlFri, 12 Aug 2011 12:40:59 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2883199/Virgin-Atlantic-recovers-in-FY1011.htmlDespite higher fuel prices, the net profit is only slightly worse than the same period for the previous year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RfYhiOIpewQ/Air-Mauritius-reports-112m-Q1-loss.htmlFri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2883308/Air-Mauritius-reports-112m-Q1-loss.htmlAvation, an aircraft leasing company based in Singpore, has obtained a loan facility from Credit Agricole-CIB for eight ATR jets to be leased to Australia’s Skywest Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FyG-Jellm-I/Singapore-lessor-secures-152m-for-ATRs.htmlFri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2883181/Singapore-lessor-secures-152m-for-ATRs.htmlThe airline will upgrade its fleet with an order for nine new Airbus orders and operating leases for an additional 14 aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Kh0ugqTtD44/Thai-orders-nine-Airbus-aircraft.htmlThu, 11 Aug 2011 12:07:49 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2882319/Thai-orders-nine-Airbus-aircraft.htmlThe 12 widebodies, valued at $3.3 billion at list prices, are scheduled to deliver between 2013 and 2016. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/II_6M1iVHFc/Cathay-Pacific-orders-12-Boeing-777s.htmlThu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2882726/Cathay-Pacific-orders-12-Boeing-777s.htmlDespite a slow economic recovery, Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports strong demand for its freighter business.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RxUXF9Qahco/Virgin-Atlantic-Cargo-revenues-up-39.htmlThu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2882722/Virgin-Atlantic-Cargo-revenues-up-39.htmlHong Kong carrier, Cathay Pacific, continues its growth plans with new Boeing orders, despite a decline in its half year profits.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/l-c6ybT6Xxs/Aircraft-order-follows-Cathays-Q2-profit-report.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 13:17:56 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881591/Aircraft-order-follows-Cathays-Q2-profit-report.htmlAs part of the $65 million equity investment, Delta Air Lines will also gain a seat on Aeromexico's board of directors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8PmqbP3wxPk/Delta-to-buy-stake-in-Aeromexico.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881922/Delta-to-buy-stake-in-Aeromexico.htmlThe Eastern and Southern African Trade & Development Bank (PTA Bank) will lend RwandAir to $60 million towards purchase of two Boeing aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2tTzPI_ouVs/RwandAir-signs-loan-agreement-with-PTA-Bank.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881797/RwandAir-signs-loan-agreement-with-PTA-Bank.htmlThe Boeing order is worth about $2.3 billion at list prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2qmtHC8uaMo/Singapore-Airlines-orders-777-300ERs.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881498/Singapore-Airlines-orders-777-300ERs.htmlThe airline has raised cash with an advance sale of tickets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gd9w0T8pQBc/TAM-raises-246-million.htmlWed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881473/TAM-raises-246-million.htmlCitilink, Garuda Indonesia’s low cost subsidiary, will operate the 25 Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9cBfoLe7Pi0/Garuda-firms-A320-order.htmlTue, 09 Aug 2011 13:49:51 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880927/Garuda-firms-A320-order.htmlOutside of China's big three government-owned carriers, the second-tier airlines struggle for access to export credit.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/U_0El9pJ3RY/Chinas-ECA-divide.htmlTue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880854/Chinas-ECA-divide.htmlAwas has leased the widebody to the Bangladeshi airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EclLvKKmOPg/GMG-Airlines-leases-one-767.htmlTue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881144/GMG-Airlines-leases-one-767.htmlPatrick Yeung takes over from James Tong as the Hong Kong airline’s chief executive.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-2KlY0TkQlA/Dragonair-appoints-new-CEO.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 13:53:22 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880242/Dragonair-appoints-new-CEO.htmlThe airline’s board authorises repurchase of up to $500 million of its shares.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eQA490KSpYQ/Southwest-announces-share-repurchase.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 12:07:29 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880164/Southwest-announces-share-repurchase.htmlThe move takes the carrier�s A320 Family firm orders to 71.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/thnDfwYNzaM/Cebu-Pacific-buys-30-A321neos.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880139/Cebu-Pacific-buys-30-A321neos.htmlThe Bangladesh airline has received a $277 million Ex-Im backed financing from JP Morgan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qXIFOp5EVOE/Ex-Im-backs-two-777-300ERs-for-Biman.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880315/Ex-Im-backs-two-777-300ERs-for-Biman.htmlThe agreement covers four A320s delivering between July and October this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/T6atDBq1VGM/Gulf-Air-and-MCAP-sign-saleleaseback.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880464/Gulf-Air-and-MCAP-sign-saleleaseback.htmlThe Kuwait airline has jumped to a net profit for Q2, compared with a net loss from the same period the previous year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9tqehbMlA44/Jazeera-doubles-profit-from-previous-quarter.htmlMon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2880231/Jazeera-doubles-profit-from-previous-quarter.htmlEven though the low cost carrier’s net income is up, the company will cap growth in 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RVsc5wRlOXQ/Southwest-has-profitable-Q2-but-cautious-for-2012.htmlFri, 05 Aug 2011 16:09:09 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2879609/Southwest-has-profitable-Q2-but-cautious-for-2012.htmlThe Indian flag carrier will receive a $268 million equity infusion from the Indian government to ease the carrier's financial situation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TE7CM7_56FU/Government-bails-out-Air-India.htmlFri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2879325/Government-bails-out-Air-India.htmlThe national airline is preparing to privatize by selling stock, which will raise about $281 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ExE3UwNSXdY/Kuwait-Airways-to-sell-35-of-stock.htmlFri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2879798/Kuwait-Airways-to-sell-35-of-stock.htmlA 55% rise in operating expenses impacts the airline�s second quarter performance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GePWKmK9Pu4/Pinnacle-announces-Q2-net-loss.htmlFri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2879668/Pinnacle-announces-Q2-net-loss.htmlFlag carrier Singapore Airlines has closed a sale/leaseback with Lloyd Fonds for one Airbus A380. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uQR-FnFOmB0/Singapore-funds-A380-in-KG-market.htmlFri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2879403/Singapore-funds-A380-in-KG-market.html A 23.2% rise in revenues was offset by the higher tax expense during the quarter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/g1-7iWvADeM/Tiger-Airways-reports-Q1-net-loss.htmlThu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:45 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2878949/Tiger-Airways-reports-Q1-net-loss.htmlThe airline’s revenues for the quarter surged 43.7% year-on-year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fcRpdSmjA2A/SkyWest-Q2-net-income-falls-91.htmlThu, 04 Aug 2011 12:08:30 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2878535/SkyWest-Q2-net-income-falls-91.htmlNet income fell year-on-year, but the airline remains confident as it modernize its fleet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AjTroxw51EU/Atlas-Air-reports-Q2-results.htmlWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2877835/Atlas-Air-reports-Q2-results.htmlThe airline cut operating expenses by downsizing its fleet and temporarily reducing flight frequencies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2zlPiAHoTGo/Japan-Airlines-records-1643-million-net-profit.htmlWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2878018/Japan-Airlines-records-1643-million-net-profit.htmlThe Dutch carrier, part of the Air France-KLM airline group, has mandated financing for all deliveries until June 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4J8kNIYm0gA/KLM-mandates-Jolcos.htmlWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2878117/KLM-mandates-Jolcos.htmlThe company restructured 18 aircraft leases during the quarter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/e_S5L9RlJLA/Republic-Airways-reports-loss-for-Q2.htmlTue, 02 Aug 2011 18:14:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2877378/Republic-Airways-reports-loss-for-Q2.htmlNatixis Transport Finance provided the predelivery payments (PDPs) for the Airbus aircraft delivering between 2011 and 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/T-1OOkJHt0I/US-Airways-secures-PDPs-for-24-aircraft.htmlTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2877440/US-Airways-secures-PDPs-for-24-aircraft.htmlThe Russian carrier has placed a five-year bond on the Russian stock exchange.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4YgfcU009Bw/UTair-bond-raises-54-million.htmlTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2877383/UTair-bond-raises-54-million.htmlJapan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) announces losses for first three months of the fiscal year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ym3apV0148s/ANAs-losses-linked-to-earthquake.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2011 18:33:10 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2876593/ANAs-losses-linked-to-earthquake.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) has leased a new Boeing 737-800 to the Russian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JIrUkEaLr-Q/Transaero-gets-one-Boeing-737.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2876662/Transaero-gets-one-Boeing-737.htmlNicholas Xuereb replaces Alfred Lupi, who left in December 2010.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vIS-U0AdTeg/New-CFO-for-Air-Malta.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 17:45:05 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2875733/New-CFO-for-Air-Malta.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) has delivered the first of the seven Airbus A320s to Volaris in Mexico.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gLNdT2jvj24/JSA-signs-deal-with-Volaris.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 11:41:25 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2875447/JSA-signs-deal-with-Volaris.htmlSociété Générale arranged a third French lease to finance an A380 for Lufthansa.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3RlPoqm-0Ks/Lufthansa-closes-A380-financing.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2875855/Lufthansa-closes-A380-financing.htmlThe aircraft are part of the Singaporean low cost carrier’s 2007 order with Airbus. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DK5fxcYVGck/Tiger-to-add-six-new-A320s.htmlFri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2875799/Tiger-to-add-six-new-A320s.htmlThe Dubai carrier is evaluating sale/leaseback proposals from lessors for seven new 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eLjxzirCekw/flydubai-considers-bids-for-737-800s.htmlThu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2874842/flydubai-considers-bids-for-737-800s.htmlAerCap has released three Airbus A320s, previously operated by Wataniya Airways, to Mexico’s Interjet. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KyG75xTGjlE/Interjet-leases-three-A320s.htmlThu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2874891/Interjet-leases-three-A320s.htmlThe Indian carrier faces fierce competition and high fuel costs in the quarter ending June 30.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t51rk_jVe2c/Jet-Airways-reports-Q1-loss.htmlTue, 26 Jul 2011 12:39:15 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2872891/Jet-Airways-reports-Q1-loss.htmlThe Spanish flag carrier opted for GE CF6-80E1 engines for up to 16 Airbus A330 orders.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/woEFBwnarzE/Iberia-places-GE-engine-order.htmlTue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2873129/Iberia-places-GE-engine-order.htmlThe Irish low cost carrier’s net income was up 1% as fuel costs rose by 49%. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GMtsCOtFZjk/Ryanair-reports-a-disappointing-Q1-profit.htmlTue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2872823/Ryanair-reports-a-disappointing-Q1-profit.htmlThe Indian low cost carrier will lease two A320s from Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dgrtDnu7o4Q/IndiGo-closes-deal-with-HKAC.htmlMon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2872250/IndiGo-closes-deal-with-HKAC.htmlPhilippine Airlines reports improved income but the carrier remains concerned about rising fuel prices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tWtsPCxLVKA/PAL-revenues-up-23.htmlMon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2872271/PAL-revenues-up-23.htmlThe carrier took delivery of its first 777-300ER this week, financed with debt guaranteed by US Ex-Im Bank.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/w0X3pAh_azg/Air-China-gets-Ex-Im-support.htmlFri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2871552/Air-China-gets-Ex-Im-support.htmlThe aircraft is on lease from GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZnD8HEDVeUc/China-Cargo-Airlines-gets-new-777F.htmlFri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2871671/China-Cargo-Airlines-gets-new-777F.htmlJackson Square Aviation (JSA) delivered the first of three new Boeing 777-300ERs in July.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/P4h2NkBF26I/Emirates-signs-saleleaseback-for-three-777s.htmlFri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2871762/Emirates-signs-saleleaseback-for-three-777s.htmlThe European export credit agencies guaranteed the financing for three Airbus A330s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LCmUHwRJnPY/Aeroflot-closes-finance-lease.htmlThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2870802/Aeroflot-closes-finance-lease.htmlThe letter of intent (LOI) includes 12-year leases two new Boeing 777-300ERs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HSahZNxZaFk/Kenya-signs-LOI-with-Gecas.htmlThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2870900/Kenya-signs-LOI-with-Gecas.htmlAir Asia Japan will be a joint venture between Air Asia and All Nippon Airways.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zk5lKiNR09M/New-Japanese-LCC-to-launch.htmlThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2870544/New-Japanese-LCC-to-launch.htmlThe airline’s consolidated passenger revenue rose 10.1% year on year to $8.6 billion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bcUZj7hxEF0/UALs-net-profits-rise-to-577-million.htmlThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2870638/UALs-net-profits-rise-to-577-million.htmlAirbus and Boeing have committed to finance a total of $13 billion in aircraft deliveries for the US carrier between 2013 and 2017.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/K4l6nrIUFN0/AA-to-get-manufacturer-financing.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2869129/AA-to-get-manufacturer-financing.htmlThe carrier is looking for 100% financing for seven Boeing 787-8s and two spare engines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9dw2IVDwC1w/Air-India-issues-RFP-for-787-financing.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2868830/Air-India-issues-RFP-for-787-financing.htmlAmerican Airlines has signed a commitment for up to 160 of the new aircraft type, which will be powered by Leap X engines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hljX6pZPxB0/Boeing-to-launch-737-variant.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2868737/Boeing-to-launch-737-variant.htmlThe Dubai-based carrier will take delivery of three Boeing 777-300ERs between July 2011 and January 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qcXMNRMzB3A/Emirates-mandates-three-financiers.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2869166/Emirates-mandates-three-financiers.htmlThe Kazakhstan national carrier's profit before tax in the first half rose 10.4% year on year to $36.9 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/m2L5ARORTGE/First-half-profit-for-Air-Astana.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2868683/First-half-profit-for-Air-Astana.htmlThe bond is the first Euro-denominated US Ex-Im bond.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pDNMlA3uPaY/Ryanair-prices-156m-Ex-Im-bond.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2869011/Ryanair-prices-156m-Ex-Im-bond.htmlThe UK-based travel company has taken delivery of two Boeing 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VvYUSzRxjkM/TUI-closes-saleleasebacks-with-CIT.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2869208/TUI-closes-saleleasebacks-with-CIT.htmlSky Cloud 3, a German KG fund which will lease one A380 to Emirates, has finished syndicating equity for the aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gasOlhwIq7s/KG-fund-raises-equity-for-Emirates-A380.htmlTue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2867787/KG-fund-raises-equity-for-Emirates-A380.htmlThe internal appointee will be responsible for establishing the new airline in Asia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2Jstm1XBz-Q/SIA-names-CEO-for-new-low-fare-airline.htmlTue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2867863/SIA-names-CEO-for-new-low-fare-airline.htmlRBS Aviation Capital will deliver two new Airbus A320s to the Phillipine carrier on six-year operating leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lwmwtp7FeOA/Cebu-Pacific-to-lease-two-A320s.htmlMon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2867088/Cebu-Pacific-to-lease-two-A320s.htmlThe airline’s net profits hit $9.7 million in the second quarter, while number of passengers rose to over four million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eeoDoxRPStU/Norwegian-swings-to-Q2-profit.htmlMon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2867236/Norwegian-swings-to-Q2-profit.htmlDutch lessor, AerCap, has signed a purchase/leaseback deal for up to 35 Boeing 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Q-PO4lpvkRk/AerCap-signs-35-aircraft-deal-with-one-airline.htmlFri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2866612/AerCap-signs-35-aircraft-deal-with-one-airline.htmlInternational Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) is to lease one more Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to Norwegian Air Shuttle.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/W3nUA891ht0/Norwegian-signs-LOI-for-additional-787-8.htmlFri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2866785/Norwegian-signs-LOI-for-additional-787-8.htmlDoric Nimrod Air Two (DNA2) lists on the London Stock Exchange, raising £145 million ($231 million) to fund three A380s for Emirates.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oz20V8suTgA/DNA2-raises-231m-in-UK-listing.htmlThu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2865286/DNA2-raises-231m-in-UK-listing.htmlSerhan Ulga, CFO, Pegasus Airlines, says the company is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) early next year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Rfipf9GEm7c/Pegasus-Airlines-IPO-delayed-but-not-shelved.htmlThu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2865510/Pegasus-Airlines-IPO-delayed-but-not-shelved.htmlThe Israeli airline will use the aircraft to develop its domestic networkhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CjCqFJ_gbuM/Israir-gets-first-ATR-72-500.htmlWed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2864961/Israir-gets-first-ATR-72-500.htmlThe Brazilian airline is to purchase 100% of Webjet shares.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eo7sZWBRCpk/Gol-to-acquire-Webjet-for-614-million.htmlMon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2863377/Gol-to-acquire-Webjet-for-614-million.htmlInternational Finance Lease Corporation (ILFC) will lease six Boeing 787-8s and two 787-9s to Thai Airways. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RtdfLACeTUQ/Thai-Airways-to-lease-eight-Boeing-aircraft.htmlFri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2862429/Thai-Airways-to-lease-eight-Boeing-aircraft.htmlAirlines and financiers speak about the challenges they face at the fifth annual India Airfinance Conference in Mumbai. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/o2LlBTbFz-I/Indian-airlines-honest-about-challenges-ahead.htmlThu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2861228/Indian-airlines-honest-about-challenges-ahead.htmlThe facility includes Ex-Im debt for 11 Boeing 737-800s and pre-delivery payments for some of the aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/deAcKYRY2Mw/Norwegian-mandates-550m-financing.htmlThu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2861372/Norwegian-mandates-550m-financing.htmlThe Scandinavian carrier has closed a sale/leaseback with Swedish lessor Volito for one used 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DxgIK7Pj1Cw/SAS-closes-sl-with-Volito.htmlMon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2859003/SAS-closes-sl-with-Volito.htmlThe airline priced its 2010-1 Class C notes worth $53 millionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KXtRkla2Ud4/Update-US-Airways-prices-EETC.htmlFri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2858081/Update-US-Airways-prices-EETC.htmlThe UK regional carrier is in negotiations to sell seven Q400s as it looks to rebalance its aircraft capacity. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8NpagGQfxUw/Flybe-plans-Q400-sale.htmlThu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2857317/Flybe-plans-Q400-sale.htmlThe American carrier will issue additional Class C notes from a EETC originally closed in 2010.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ao8cp0wz8Cw/US-Airways-to-price-53-million-EETC.htmlThu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2857467/US-Airways-to-price-53-million-EETC.htmlJackson Square Aviation delivered one new Airbus A320 to the French carrier today.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h7_VjnHtpiw/Air-France-closes-saleleaseback.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2855962/Air-France-closes-saleleaseback.htmlThe Maltese carrier appoints Philip Saunders as CCO and says it will hire a new CFO by September 1 as the airline begins a restructuring.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/pW8Km5w-eMc/Air-Malta-names-new-CCO.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2855902/Air-Malta-names-new-CCO.htmlAMS will remarket one Airbus A340 on behalf of the Tahitian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/798Cq-Jkv6M/Air-Tahiti-Nui-mandates-AMS.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2855922/Air-Tahiti-Nui-mandates-AMS.htmlJackson Square Aviation has delivered two Airbus A330-300s to Malaysia Airlines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ieH87pIz2-M/MAS-closes-saleleasbacks-for-two-A330s.htmlTue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2855943/MAS-closes-saleleasbacks-for-two-A330s.htmlMongolian carrier Eznis Airways has purchased two RJ85s from BAE Systems.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8xoNu_Ek-Mc/Eznis-buys-RJ85s.htmlMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2854947/Eznis-buys-RJ85s.htmlThe Boeing 737-800 is part of a lease agreement with Avolon for four aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XrXbUev755w/Flydubai-takes-one-737-delivery.htmlMon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2855023/Flydubai-takes-one-737-delivery.htmlThe Mexican carrier has closed export credit financing for the first of two A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YKpNtkgvXf0/First-ECA-deal-for-Interjet.htmlFri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2854455/First-ECA-deal-for-Interjet.htmlThe Rolls-Royce settlement will be realized in the Australian flag carrier’s FY11 results.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rw-1wd1ScFE/Qantas-settles-with-Rolls-Royce-updates-profit.htmlFri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2854248/Qantas-settles-with-Rolls-Royce-updates-profit.htmlCredit Agricole-CIB arranged a French structured lease for the carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bGWmZmwahfI/Air-France-closes-A380-financing.htmlThu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2853432/Air-France-closes-A380-financing.htmlLan Airlines is the first Latin American carrier to sign a firm order for the A320neo.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H2oQkjRTthE/Lan-firms-order-for-20-A320neos.htmlWed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852773/Lan-firms-order-for-20-A320neos.htmlJetBlue signs MOU for 40 A320neos, converts 30 A320 aircraft to A321s, and defers eight A320 deliveries to 2017. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/siarwC7xsns/JetBlue-signs-MOU-for-40-A320neos.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852032/JetBlue-signs-MOU-for-40-A320neos.htmlThe Kenyan flag carrier also has options for another 10 aircraft and can select either E190 or E170 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/r3stdovMej8/Kenya-signs-LOI-for-10-E190s.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852158/Kenya-signs-LOI-for-10-E190s.htmlSouth Korea’s flagship carrier has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for up to 30 Bombardier CS300 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/D5S2J9IxU00/Korean-Air-signs-LOI-for-30-CSeries-aircraft.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852135/Korean-Air-signs-LOI-for-30-CSeries-aircraft.htmlMalaysia Airlines has announced it will buy 10 737-800s from Boeing at the Paris Air Show. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/92NDKD7jNo0/MAS-exercises-options-for-737-800s.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851811/MAS-exercises-options-for-737-800s.htmlThe new aircraft will allow Taiwan’s airline to respond to strong growth on regional services.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/izOwi2tGYKU/TransAsia-firms-order-for-six-A321neos.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852147/TransAsia-firms-order-for-six-A321neos.htmlProceeds from the issuance will be used to refinance five Airbus aircraft and to finance four new Airbus aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AQ6epNlsKCk/US-Airways-to-price-a-388m-EETC.htmlTue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852124/US-Airways-to-price-a-388m-EETC.htmlThe firm engine order is valued at more than $400 million list prices. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZGPjGw6otfw/GE-powers-767-aircraft-from-LAN-Airlines.htmlMon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851373/GE-powers-767-aircraft-from-LAN-Airlines.htmlSaudi Arabia’s national carrier has announced a firm order for four Airbus A330-300s at the Paris Air Show. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DgzexuQGTbQ/Saudi-Arabia-orders-four-A330s.htmlMon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851304/Saudi-Arabia-orders-four-A330s.htmlThe Indonesian carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer for up to 30 E190s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hzjozNatQY4/Sriwijaya-places-856m-E-jet-order.htmlMon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851393/Sriwijaya-places-856m-E-jet-order.htmlThe Australian carrier will lease the aircraft for five years. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4do4bjPkdt0/Skywest-acquires-one-Fokker-100.htmlFri, 17 Jun 2011 17:12:35 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2850445/Skywest-acquires-one-Fokker-100.htmlJackson Square Aviation delivered the last of three Airbus A320s on lease to the Hungarian airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qk5PZO031o4/Wizz-Air-gets-last-of-three-saleleasebacks.htmlFri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2850701/Wizz-Air-gets-last-of-three-saleleasebacks.htmlPhilippine carrier, Cebu Pacific, will also exercise options for seven Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lFcdeyTykDE/Cebu-orders-30-A321neos.htmlThu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2849523/Cebu-orders-30-A321neos.htmlGuangzhou-based China Southern Airlines has mandated Bank of China for a 10-year commercial debt facility covering six aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AYG2TVQoVJc/China-Southern-mandates-650-million-commercial-financing.htmlWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2848432/China-Southern-mandates-650-million-commercial-financing.htmlThe Australian carrier is taking steps to reduce capital expenditure and domestic growth over the next two years to remain competitive.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TlWRPtrAlHc/Qantas-adjusts-growth-plans.htmlWed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2848476/Qantas-adjusts-growth-plans.htmlThailand’s flag carrier is looking to finance three A330s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LhJ93MgyYpM/Thai-Airways-issues-RFP.htmlTue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2848003/Thai-Airways-issues-RFP.htmlThe national flag carrier of Angola has used an export credit loan to finance one Boeing 777. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VSXzonDKB9k/TAAG-gets-export-credit-to-finance-aircraft.htmlMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2846934/TAAG-gets-export-credit-to-finance-aircraft.htmlThailand's national carrier will lease and order new aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dtPTDMW6NNU/Thai-Airways-to-add-37-aircraft-to-fleet.htmlMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2846926/Thai-Airways-to-add-37-aircraft-to-fleet.htmlThe US based airline is happy with its revenue performance given rising fuel costs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rC7O6-pi2zo/Virgin-Americas-loss-worsens-in-Q1.htmlMon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2847197/Virgin-Americas-loss-worsens-in-Q1.htmlThe national carrier of Qatar has invested in the Luxembourg cargo carrier with intentions to expand its freighter operations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t02G1VHA6kQ/Qatar-Airways-buys-stake-in-Cargolux.htmlFri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2846407/Qatar-Airways-buys-stake-in-Cargolux.htmlSwiss International Air Lines keeps around 60% of aircraft financing on its balance sheet and may call on Lufthansa during a request for proposal (RFP) process for its 2012 deliveries. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8w0Wt7Kk81o/Swiss-reviews-fleet-financing.htmlWed, 08 Jun 2011 11:49:25 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2844545/Swiss-reviews-fleet-financing.htmlAfter a roadshow covering Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Dubai carrier Emirates closed its first issuance this week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OkWLc8flEzY/Analysis-Emirates-goes-to-the-capital-markets.htmlFri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2842372/Analysis-Emirates-goes-to-the-capital-markets.htmlMore equity investors interested in Japanese operating leases (JOLs) as the market opens up, despite a difficult year for Japan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GE_hL6R9Dgk/Feature-JOL-survey-2011.htmlFri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2842345/Feature-JOL-survey-2011.htmlQantas said that around 350 of the airline’s 7,000 employees will most likely accept a package. However, the airline said that they have no plans for compulsory layoffs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VPCw9XhxWcU/Qantas-to-scale-back-growth.htmlFri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2842398/Qantas-to-scale-back-growth.htmlFormer CFO of Pinnacle Airlines, Peter Hunt, will take over as senior vice president and CFO at Virgin America in July.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gfVy1sig1Bs/Virgin-America-appoints-new-CFO.htmlFri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2842337/Virgin-America-appoints-new-CFO.htmlPassenger traffic increased 16.5% in April 2011 compared with the previous year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eb6-47myXMg/Iata-estimates-aviation-is-growing-at-3-to-4.htmlThu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2841666/Iata-estimates-aviation-is-growing-at-3-to-4.htmlThe Kenyan national carrier reports a $40 million profit for fiscal year 2010/11, up from last year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nnk1SF9P0SQ/Kenya-Airways-revenues-up-20.htmlThu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2841619/Kenya-Airways-revenues-up-20.htmlCredit Agricole-CIB and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing (SMFL) closed a five-year refinancing for two MD11 freighters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/T7y_vbaXSsI/Martinair-refinances-MD11Fs.htmlThu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2841432/Martinair-refinances-MD11Fs.htmlThree aircraft will be leased to the airline in 2012 from an unspecified lessor.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-tBi88TvaN4/Bulgaria-Air-to-lease-E190s.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2840464/Bulgaria-Air-to-lease-E190s.htmlThe unrated five-year bond will be listed on the London Stock Exchange. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dVxnskr9fy0/Emirates-issues-1-billion-bond.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2840774/Emirates-issues-1-billion-bond.htmlThe Greek airline posted a €18 million Q1 loss, which an improvement of almost 45% compared with the same period last year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ARxoQKqanoQ/Aegean-improves-results-in-Q1.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2839564/Aegean-improves-results-in-Q1.htmlThe French carrier closed a Japanese operating lease with call option (Jolco) for one Boeing 777-300ER.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RNQBcDdRapU/Air-France-closes-Jolco-for-777.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2839979/Air-France-closes-Jolco-for-777.htmlThe Indian carrier, based in New Delhi, reported a $22.1 million profit for its full year 2010-2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fHnxmZqw6gM/Full-year-profts-for-SpiceJet.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2839892/Full-year-profts-for-SpiceJet.htmlThe Korean flag carrier has mandated banks to finance five A380s to be delivered this year, backed by European export credit agencies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YrZYDnq6dzU/Korean-Air-mandates-banks-for-A380s.htmlFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2838345/Korean-Air-mandates-banks-for-A380s.htmlThe 10-year guaranteed notes priced at 8.375%.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yCxfkS-JqKw/TAM-raises-500-million-bond.htmlFri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2838652/TAM-raises-500-million-bond.htmlTurkish Airlines secured financing for five narrowbodies guaranteed by two export credit agencies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EqCxoM5o-AQ/Turkish-secures-export-credit-funding.htmlThu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2837840/Turkish-secures-export-credit-funding.htmlLow cost carrier, AirAsia's profits fell due to higher operating costs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Bp31_BZahgk/AirAsia-Q1-net-profit-down-23.htmlWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2836571/AirAsia-Q1-net-profit-down-23.htmlThe Armenian carrier signed finance leases with VEB Leasing for two Sukhoi Superjet SSJ100 deliveries.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AKvSmo587Lk/Armavia-gets-finance-leases-for-SSJ100s.htmlWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2836875/Armavia-gets-finance-leases-for-SSJ100s.htmlThe Turkish airline has plans to launch carriers in Russia and Iraq.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lzCaOTCmry0/Atlasjet-reveals-plans-for-new-airlines.htmlWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2836573/Atlasjet-reveals-plans-for-new-airlines.htmlThe carrier has an additional nine A380s on order with Airbus.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9zcZIwrKJHQ/Korean-Air-gets-first-A380.htmlWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2836727/Korean-Air-gets-first-A380.htmlSingapore Airlines announces plans to launch a low-fare airline within the next 12 months.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/48VGJquq-DE/SIA-to-launch-low-cost-carrier.htmlWed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2836799/SIA-to-launch-low-cost-carrier.htmlThe Taiwanese carrier has selected Rolls Royce Trent 700s power two Airbus A330s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9BtFKA16TDw/TransAsia-Airways-selects-Rolls-Royce-engines.htmlTue, 24 May 2011 14:56:50 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2835823/TransAsia-Airways-selects-Rolls-Royce-engines.htmlEmbraer has delivered the first E190 aircraft to the national carrier of Kazakhstan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AeefmhTdwac/Air-Astana-gets-first-E190.htmlTue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2835850/Air-Astana-gets-first-E190.htmlTurkish Airlines will fund an additional five Airbus aircraft with BNP Paribas using French optimised tax leases. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BcndFXj2nlA/French-tax-leases-for-Turkish-Airlines.htmlTue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2836098/French-tax-leases-for-Turkish-Airlines.htmlGermany's second largest carrier, Air Berlin, had a net loss of €102.6 million ($145.1 million) for the first quarter of 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LKKGv-S_mmY/Air-Berlin-reports-Q1-net-loss.htmlMon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2832566/Air-Berlin-reports-Q1-net-loss.htmlLow cost carrier, Ryanair, announces FY/2011 profits but strikes back at regulators about difficult operating conditions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AJRC9xWin-4/Ryanair-attacks-regulations-despite-recording-profits.htmlMon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2832699/Ryanair-attacks-regulations-despite-recording-profits.htmlCabot Aviation arranged the sale of two Airbus A300B4-200Fs and one A300B4-100F to Kalitta Turbine Leasing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/s_l6YCO6hXI/TNT-sheds-three-A300s.htmlMon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2835228/TNT-sheds-three-A300s.htmlDubai’s flag carrier will start the roadshow in Asia for its first bond. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RcB3mIkCJdo/Emirates-mandates-banks-for-possible-bond.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2831594/Emirates-mandates-banks-for-possible-bond.htmlRevenues for the fiscal year ending March 31 2011 grew 22%.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vGYDW11jT3M/Jet-Airways-posts-full-year-profit-of-103m.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2831978/Jet-Airways-posts-full-year-profit-of-103m.htmlThe flag carrier hopes to launch with seven aircraft in the first half of 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/30k5YhX25ZY/Thai-Airways-plans-new-regional-airline.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2832032/Thai-Airways-plans-new-regional-airline.htmlAsian low cost carrier, Tiger Airways, ended its fiscal year up by 42% and is looking to expand its network. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/thTTwAu4x3c/Tiger-reports-profits-and-plans-for-expansion.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2831983/Tiger-reports-profits-and-plans-for-expansion.htmlThis is part of a 20 turbo-prop order scheduled to deliver in 2011 and 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hatvBYvG3jI/UTair-takes-delivery-of-first-ATR-72-500.htmlFri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2831925/UTair-takes-delivery-of-first-ATR-72-500.htmlThe Malaysian carrier is in talks for commercial loans to fund two A330 deliveries.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hs7Abk88tRE/AirAsia-X-looking-to-Asian-banks-for-finance.htmlWed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2830164/AirAsia-X-looking-to-Asian-banks-for-finance.htmlThe Philippines carrier is up on revenues and but had a year-on-year decline on net income. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8WAE-L9NZRs/Cebu-Pacific-reports-Q1-results.htmlWed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2829852/Cebu-Pacific-reports-Q1-results.htmlThe Indonesian low-cost carrier has closed an Ex-Im financing for one 737-900ER, part of a five aircraft package arranged by two banks. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/69E2I-R8CTM/Ex-Im-support-for-Lion-Air-delivery.htmlTue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2829278/Ex-Im-support-for-Lion-Air-delivery.htmlPembroke has purchased two A330-300s from the Malaysian flag carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_29e4UOi4co/MAS-closes-saleleasebacks.htmlMon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2828336/MAS-closes-saleleasebacks.htmlThailand’s national carrier still profits in first quarter 2011 despite difficult operating conditions. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_Tio3aWQSZU/Thai-Airways-reports-Q12011-results.htmlMon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2828552/Thai-Airways-reports-Q12011-results.htmlSingapore's flag carrier reports a profit increase of over 500%. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-Rkzciu1960/SIAs-profit-surges-but-fuel-is-a-challenge.htmlFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824888/SIAs-profit-surges-but-fuel-is-a-challenge.htmlThe company is expecting between $14 and $16 per share for its initial public offering. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uDpKZX_0Mjg/Spirit-Airlines-launches-IPO.htmlFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824651/Spirit-Airlines-launches-IPO.htmlThe Turkish flag carrier mandated a pool of banks earlier this year to arrange Japanese operating leases with call options (Jolcos) for six A321s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eJlcAg20G3w/THY-funds-aircraft-with-Jolcos.htmlFri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824628/THY-funds-aircraft-with-Jolcos.htmlThe aircraft are on 10-year lease from Dragon Aviation Leasing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AvGZukd8rVY/Shandong-Airlines-leases-two-737s.htmlThu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824040/Shandong-Airlines-leases-two-737s.htmlThe all-cargo carrier will lease one converted freighter from ICBC Leasing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/W7oizQBlF9o/China-Postal-leases-737F.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2822929/China-Postal-leases-737F.htmlThe five Airbus A380s and five Boeing 777-300ERs will deliver between May 2011 and July 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mUbYuVuTgX4/Emirates-mandates-arrangers-for-10-aircraft.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2823093/Emirates-mandates-arrangers-for-10-aircraft.htmlThe start-up airline sees a gap in the market and hopes to begin operations this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/appKREVpDSU/Florida-Air-Express-seeks-investors.htmlWed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2823307/Florida-Air-Express-seeks-investors.htmlGE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) will deliver two Airbus A320s to the French airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ud9GHJpOEjE/Aigle-Azur-leases-two-A320s.htmlTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2822490/Aigle-Azur-leases-two-A320s.htmlThe Dubai based airline ended its financial year with a net profit of AED 5.4 billion ($1.5 billion).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/emYHC4qcI8U/Emirates-reports-FY201011-results.htmlTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2822384/Emirates-reports-FY201011-results.htmlAndrus Aljas, president and CEO of Estonian Air, will leave the airline. His replacement will be announced in June.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-ReqL-m8clA/Estonian-Air-CEO-resigns.htmlTue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2822082/Estonian-Air-CEO-resigns.htmlRecord profits, an investment-grade rating and a merger in the works, which will make it the biggest airline in South America. Lan is an example of success. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/L3Ti8JiHH6U/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Airline.htmlMon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2821371/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Airline.htmlAvinco arranged the sale of the aircraft to AerDragon, Dragon Aviation's Irish-related company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/49KoRBCnEEE/Air-Europa-sheds-two-new-737-800s.htmlFri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2820638/Air-Europa-sheds-two-new-737-800s.htmlThe 1997-vintage Boeing 737-800 was previously operated by TUIfly.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/99GmJK2ZOV0/Jet2com-leases-aircraft-from-Japanese-fund.htmlFri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2820687/Jet2com-leases-aircraft-from-Japanese-fund.htmlNord LB provided the pre-delivery payments (PDP) for six Boeing 747-8 freighters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Ev965WLhxyU/Cargolux-closes-PDP-finance-for-freighters.htmlThu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2819686/Cargolux-closes-PDP-finance-for-freighters.htmlflydubai has signed a sale/leaseback with MC Aviation Partners (MCAP) for a new Boeing 737-800NG.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eQRGa-QpEaU/flydubai-closes-sl.htmlThu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2819021/flydubai-closes-sl.htmlThe airline is leasing the A320-200 from Awas.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JkzQkRTZ62Y/Royal-Jordanian-leases-A320.htmlThu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2819830/Royal-Jordanian-leases-A320.htmlHSBC is sole lender for the export credit agency backed loan for two A330s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2QTjGgYeKvA/Cathay-Pacific-gets-ECA-finance.htmlWed, 04 May 2011 12:37:11 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2818157/Cathay-Pacific-gets-ECA-finance.htmlKazakhstan's Air Astana has turned a profit every year since it began operations in 2002. Patrick Winters finds out how this unconventional airline has tailored its strategy to fit the world's ninth-largest country.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Kj3i0inzv3M/Feature-Criss-Crossing-Central-Asia.htmlWed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2818011/Feature-Criss-Crossing-Central-Asia.htmlKazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for export credit agency finance in the second half of this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wcg0GzEvJp4/Air-Astana-to-issue-RFP-for-ECA-finance.htmlTue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2817444/Air-Astana-to-issue-RFP-for-ECA-finance.htmlRepublic Airways Holdings’s revenues were up by 8.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ytr1tlQcFUE/Q1-results-for-Republic.htmlTue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2817406/Q1-results-for-Republic.htmlSouthwest Airlines completed the purchase of AirTran holdings’ outstanding common stock shares.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rEdl-FwwaNE/Southwest-closes-AirTran-acquisition.htmlMon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2816714/Southwest-closes-AirTran-acquisition.htmlThe $65 million fixed-rate loan financed an Airbus A330-200.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/y1NzXnA4pro/Hawaiian-secures-65m-loan.htmlThu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2815781/Hawaiian-secures-65m-loan.htmlLAN Airlines continues to profit as it increases its net income year-on-year despite rising fuel prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-goGOxpngN4/LAN-records-profits-for-Q1.htmlThu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2815460/LAN-records-profits-for-Q1.htmlThe Spanish carrier has mandated Natixis Transport Finance for pre-delivery payment financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rAb3crVvbDk/Air-Europa-secures-PDP-finance.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2814613/Air-Europa-secures-PDP-finance.htmlAll Nippon Airways (ANA) has recalculated its fiscal performance forecast for its financial year 2010. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xqDDpN5GYdY/ANA-revises-FY2010-forecast.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2814249/ANA-revises-FY2010-forecast.htmlDelta Air Lines records a net loss for the first quarter of 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2TjOJ2dF11w/Deltas-Q12011-results.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2814235/Deltas-Q12011-results.htmlHawaiian Holdings, parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, reports a profit for the first quarter of 2011 despite increasing operating costs and bookings down.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/KJ25NwCF0EQ/Q1-profit-for-Hawaiian-Airlines.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2814239/Q1-profit-for-Hawaiian-Airlines.htmlThe airline had a net loss of $110 million for the first quarter of 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Pu7qcVymhXI/US-Airways-first-quarter-results.htmlWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2814238/US-Airways-first-quarter-results.htmlThe airline will use a French structured lease with export credit debt to finance two Airbus jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vdPlcdqht1A/China-Eastern-mandates-banks-for-2011-deliveries.htmlTue, 26 Apr 2011 12:31:08 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2813443/China-Eastern-mandates-banks-for-2011-deliveries.htmlAfter merging last year, United Continental Holdings reports its first quarter 2011 results.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cFgzxAI7GFs/Q1-results-for-United-Continental.htmlTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2813457/Q1-results-for-United-Continental.htmlUS low cost carrier, Southwest Airlines, reports net income down from same period last year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NCa7iBqFKAI/Southwest-reports-Q12011-results.htmlTue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2813449/Southwest-reports-Q12011-results.htmlThe airline used a Japanese operating lease and a French tax lease backed by export credit agencies in two separate transactions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/X-gydzVz6c8/Turkish-finances-four-Airbus-aircraft.htmlFri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2812722/Turkish-finances-four-Airbus-aircraft.htmlAMR reports a net loss of $436 million for the period.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kPWpxLdGHGA/American-Airlines-Q1-2011-results.htmlThu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2812300/American-Airlines-Q1-2011-results.htmlTax leasing has suffered from a shortage of equity in the downturn because of minimal corporate profits. With the market moving again, Patrick Winters looks at which credits are best suited to this channel of finance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/FT8S1oV73qw/Feature-More-tax-Leases-as-economy-picks-up.htmlThu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2812310/Feature-More-tax-Leases-as-economy-picks-up.htmlThe German carrier has received the first of five Airbus narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/30_nSsuAL_s/Germania-takes-delivery-of-one-A319.htmlWed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2811173/Germania-takes-delivery-of-one-A319.htmlThe flag carrier signed a firm order for nine 787 Dreamliners and options for four 787-8 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sNASrL_r7RI/Kenya-firms-Boeing-order-for-delayed-787s.htmlWed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2811366/Kenya-firms-Boeing-order-for-delayed-787s.htmlHawaiian Airlines mandated two banks for the commercial financing for an Airbus A330-200. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/132bR6x56Kk/Hawaiian-mandates-two-banks.htmlTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2810658/Hawaiian-mandates-two-banks.htmlDVB Bank provided the senior debt for the Boeing 737-846.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/xa7fFJclYOs/JAL-leases-737-from-JSA.htmlTue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2810669/JAL-leases-737-from-JSA.htmlThe Japanese operating lease (Jol) market is resilient, despite post-Tsunami uncertainties for Japanese corporates.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Lz8dJr0YO4k/China-Southern-mandates-Jolco-finance.htmlMon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2809534/China-Southern-mandates-Jolco-finance.htmlCopa Holdings, which owns Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia, has secured Ex-Im finance for five aircraft delivering this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tr80Am9M8qE/Copa-secures-1785-million-Ex-Im-finance.htmlFri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2808738/Copa-secures-1785-million-Ex-Im-finance.htmlHSBC is arranging the French leases for six A320-family aircraft, in a deal worth about $305 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/714GkmmRVKQ/Air-China-closes-tax-leases.htmlThu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2807496/Air-China-closes-tax-leases.htmlThe carrier has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for one 777-300ER and one A380. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PtVsEE8FHdw/Air-France-issues-RFP-for-two-widebodies.htmlThu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2807651/Air-France-issues-RFP-for-two-widebodies.htmlThe Australian carrier has financed its tenth A380 delivery using export credit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-454aoNTvVQ/Qantas-ECA-finances-A380.htmlThu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2807893/Qantas-ECA-finances-A380.htmlThe Canadian carrier will launch a low cost airline to compete on routes to Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GEU2utR08lk/Air-Canada-to-launch-LCC.htmlWed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2807126/Air-Canada-to-launch-LCC.htmlThe German low-cost carrier has closed orders for its €150 million ($217 million) unsecured bond issue, after book building started this morning.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/P8ClxTxtFaw/Air-Berlin-oversubscribes-150-million-bond.htmlTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2806186/Air-Berlin-oversubscribes-150-million-bond.htmlThe carrier will lease up to 17 Boeing 737-700/800s from aircraft lessor, GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas), as part of a fleet upgrade.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WDkVtgGSmG8/SAS-to-lease-Boeing-737NGs-and-A320s.htmlTue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2805919/SAS-to-lease-Boeing-737NGs-and-A320s.htmlHong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has raised its stake in Air China to 18.77% from 18.43%.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Wn2RXtFcaH0/Cathay-Pacific-increases-stake-in-Air-China.htmlFri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2804306/Cathay-Pacific-increases-stake-in-Air-China.htmlAviation seems a scapegoat for politicians when it comes to emissions. However, the industry is doing its best to improve technologies as quickly as possible. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Yoz4mIJAsrI/Editorial-Going-green-is-not-going-away.htmlFri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2804298/Editorial-Going-green-is-not-going-away.htmlOne of the largest Chinese carriers plans to increase its cargo and passenger fleets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/jAM5Nw1Ok8g/China-Eastern-to-grow-rapidly.htmlThu, 07 Apr 2011 16:02:23 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2803603/China-Eastern-to-grow-rapidly.htmlThe 2008-vintage aircraft are on lease from Amentum Capital.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VoYxQFnTeto/Hamburg-Airways-gets-two-A319s.htmlThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2803338/Hamburg-Airways-gets-two-A319s.htmlThree European banks will arrange the financing for the two Airbus A330-200s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rA5uHi8_NvY/Hawaiian-mandates-banks-for-two-A330-200s.htmlThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2803542/Hawaiian-mandates-banks-for-two-A330-200s.htmlThe carrier has cited overcapacity in the market as the reason for the decision.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_eHIPCYZ3FM/Jazeera-Airways-cancels-25-A320s.htmlThu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2803318/Jazeera-Airways-cancels-25-A320s.htmlHong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) has delivered one Airbus A320 to the airline with financing from China Development Bank. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/edtgMsLS2dg/Indigo-closes-sl-for-A320.htmlWed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2802304/Indigo-closes-sl-for-A320.htmlThe French flagcarrier mandated eight banks for the five-year revolving credit facility last month.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ixIcPg26LIY/Air-France-closes-1bn-billion-revolver.htmlTue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2801490/Air-France-closes-1bn-billion-revolver.htmlThe Irish flag carrier mandates Credit Agricole-CIB for an export credit financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qH6Vp3jXkLQ/Aer-Lingus-mandates-CA-CIB.htmlMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2800833/Aer-Lingus-mandates-CA-CIB.htmlThe Kuwait based aircraft lessor is seeking $70 million from the airline for lease cancellations.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CgCK_ZXRYt4/Alafco-seeks-payment-from-Wataniya.htmlMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2800564/Alafco-seeks-payment-from-Wataniya.htmlNeff Capital Management has invested in Nordic Global Airlines, a new cargo airline in Helsinki, Finland.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6ouT3c6PmEg/Finnish-cargo-airline-to-launch.htmlMon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2800569/Finnish-cargo-airline-to-launch.htmlThe Australian carrier will retire two Boeing 767s early and cut capacity to counter losses from high jet fuel prices and natural disasters in Japan, New Zealand and Australia.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z2q8RuaZZtA/Qantas-to-retire-aircraft-and-cut-capacity.htmlWed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2797796/Qantas-to-retire-aircraft-and-cut-capacity.htmlBrazil’s flagcarrier, TAM, has signed a letter of intent with Trip to acquire a 31% stake in the regional Brazilian carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/f-3sxEF61wk/TAM-to-acquire-31-stake-in-Trip.htmlWed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2797885/TAM-to-acquire-31-stake-in-Trip.htmlAfter 30 years in the aviation industry, Peter Davies will take over at the Maltese airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_vxnDSQaD4g/Air-Malta-appoints-new-CEO.htmlTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2796597/Air-Malta-appoints-new-CEO.htmlThe carrier has used Jolco financing to fund one Boeing 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PmUOxhY-5uE/Malaysia-Airlines-gets-Boeing-737NG.htmlTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2796774/Malaysia-Airlines-gets-Boeing-737NG.htmlOne of China's largest airlines, China Southern Airlines, reports that profits and operating revenues were up in 2010.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5qiwsc-BuOo/Profits-up-for-China-Southern-in-2010.htmlTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2796586/Profits-up-for-China-Southern-in-2010.htmlThe Russian airline listed on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/370r2eFzznE/Transaero-shares-list-on-MICEX.htmlTue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2797146/Transaero-shares-list-on-MICEX.htmlThe Chinese carrier will use French leases combined with export credit to finance two Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/k7t-_CyEsLQ/China-Southern-mandates-ECA-financing.htmlFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2794997/China-Southern-mandates-ECA-financing.htmlThe Brazilian carrier will finance four A320-family aircraft with Spanish operating leases (SOLs).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tH54mXvLZds/TAM-gets-160-million-financing.htmlFri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2795042/TAM-gets-160-million-financing.htmlGerman carrier, airberlin, has signed a sale/leaseback agreement with Gecas for 12 aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GILLEW7F74w/airberlin-agrees-12-aircraft-sl-deal.htmlThu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2793645/airberlin-agrees-12-aircraft-sl-deal.htmlSouthwest Airlines expects to acquire AirTran after shareholders voted in favour of the acquisition.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TzvuXMq4b6Y/AirTran-shareholders-approve-merger.htmlWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2793097/AirTran-shareholders-approve-merger.htmlThe Omani flagcarrier has financed its first of five Embraer deliveries with local bank debt. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CU99cbTJBAQ/Oman-Air-gets-first-E175.htmlWed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2792633/Oman-Air-gets-first-E175.htmlThe aircraft will be used to replace and expand the airline's existing fleet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7DGV2psOwHQ/Alitalia-orders-20-E-jets.htmlMon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2791397/Alitalia-orders-20-E-jets.htmlThe Civil Aviation Ministry is pushing for measures to strengthen the Indian aviation sector.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/c_K8SPi9PRw/India-considers-investment-from-foreign-airlines.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2790281/India-considers-investment-from-foreign-airlines.htmlHigher demand and cost cutting have brought the German flag-carrier back to the black in 2010.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VffpJdxeIZ0/Lufthansa-returns-to-profit.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2790128/Lufthansa-returns-to-profit.htmlThe financial implications of the Japanese earthquake will depend on still-unresolved nuclear issues, analysts say.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BIZatKwz5ec/Tsunamis-impact-on-global-air-traffic.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2790675/Tsunamis-impact-on-global-air-traffic.htmlThe debt facility covers the commercial tranche of an export credit agency financing for six A321s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XmH2Nuu2L10/Vietnam-Airlines-mandates-banks-for-60-million.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2790112/Vietnam-Airlines-mandates-banks-for-60-million.htmlThe Kuwaiti airline is facing difficult financial and market conditions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IK2s2Kw1smI/Wataniya-stops-operations.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2790131/Wataniya-stops-operations.htmlChina’s second largest carrier mandates HSBC for a $205 million export credit agency financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gXtiNP0MWk4/China-Eastern-gets-ECA-financing.htmlThu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2789227/China-Eastern-gets-ECA-financing.htmlThe Scandinavian carrier has offered two bonds in different currencies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cISIjjZ6I7I/SAS-issues-305-million-bonds.htmlWed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2788589/SAS-issues-305-million-bonds.htmlDonald Breeding, chairman of the board of directors, will be interim CEO until a replacement is found.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/k-VPbdykALg/Philip-Trenary-steps-down-as-Pinnacle-Airlines-CEO.htmlTue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2787731/Philip-Trenary-steps-down-as-Pinnacle-Airlines-CEO.htmlHSH Nordbank arranged and is underwriting refinancing for the Boeing 747-400F.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oRZr0oztJ5g/Cargolux-secures-refinancing.htmlMon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2786215/Cargolux-secures-refinancing.htmlAirstream arranged the secured loan facility for Pratt & Whitney engines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IXxFldWc0aE/Flybe-closes-spare-engines-financing.htmlFri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2785678/Flybe-closes-spare-engines-financing.htmlThe carrier is looking to refinance a $250 million loan. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G6eZ25O1Ow0/Delta-mandates-two-banks.htmlThu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2784823/Delta-mandates-two-banks.htmlThe airline signed a purchase order for 10 Airbus A321s and three A330-200 freighters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rrcgcmy5bh0/Turkish-Airlines-firms-Airbus-order.htmlTue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2782988/Turkish-Airlines-firms-Airbus-order.htmlTiger Airways secures a predelivery payment (PDP) facility for 20 A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XWzQgyzHkSI/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-PDP-financing.htmlMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2781650/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-PDP-financing.htmlJet Airways closes export credit loan for six ATR 72-500s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/djHCuK2gYMU/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Regional-Aircraft.htmlMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2781596/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Regional-Aircraft.htmlOver the next week Airfinance Journal will reveal 13 deal of the year winners online.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G9CrImK7tiI/Editorial-The-year-of-the-lessor.htmlMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2781551/Editorial-The-year-of-the-lessor.htmlThe deal includes eight firm orders and options for an additional eight A330-300s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EmV7X0DZy1E/Iberia-orders-up-to-16-A330s.htmlMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2781758/Iberia-orders-up-to-16-A330s.htmlCredit Agricole-CIB will finance a 10-year commercial loan for one Boeing 737-900ER for the Indonesian carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5Nhek2m4XXU/Lion-Air-mandates-CA-CIB-to-finance-one-737.htmlMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2782153/Lion-Air-mandates-CA-CIB-to-finance-one-737.htmlThe South African airline is looking for export credit finance for four Boeing 737-800s after Investec financed pre-delivery payments last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MnMxTkP7cS4/Comair-seeks-finance-for-four-jets.htmlWed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2778903/Comair-seeks-finance-for-four-jets.htmlThe aircraft are sale/leasebacks with GE Capital Services (Gecas).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tEnMfiz3GKY/Niki-takes-delivery-of-two-A320s.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2777955/Niki-takes-delivery-of-two-A320s.htmlBy 2012, the Brazilian airline plans to operate a fleet of 24 Embraer jets. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/mTwI6XhMmCg/Trip-orders-four-Embraer-E190s.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2777990/Trip-orders-four-Embraer-E190s.htmlAirAsia’s long haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, ordered three Airbus A330-200 aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NbJAIOhK6Pk/AirAsia-X-firms-order-for-three-A330s.htmlMon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2776645/AirAsia-X-firms-order-for-three-A330s.htmlThe financing, arranged by Credit Agricole-CIB, closed yesterday. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ydVhGW4RlhU/Air-FranceKLM-closes-Jolco-for-A318.htmlFri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2775598/Air-FranceKLM-closes-Jolco-for-A318.htmlICBC Leasing will purchase four Airbus A320s and two Boeing 737-800s from China’s largest carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-FaTln6DrBg/China-Southern-closes-sl.htmlFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2771799/China-Southern-closes-sl.htmlSpinning off the frequent flyer program (FFP) was a hot topic a couple of years ago but after the crisis it has taken a backseat for most airlines. Patrick Winters investigates how an airline can raise cash from the FFP and if now is the right time.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LD20tBiCIms/Feature-Cash-for-miles.htmlFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2771919/Feature-Cash-for-miles.htmlThe Japanese airline has confirmed an order for four Airbus A380s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rGuy5TADELE/Skymark-Airlines-orders-four-Airbus-A380s.htmlFri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2772054/Skymark-Airlines-orders-four-Airbus-A380s.htmlHong Kong Aviation Capital will purchase four Airbus A320s from the Hungarian airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dNZH6x3Z_ZE/Wizz-Air-closes-sl.htmlThu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2770945/Wizz-Air-closes-sl.htmlBrazilian low-cost carrier, Azul, has secured commercial debt financing from UniCredit for two Embraer 195s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/GGaMZwDpn-s/Azul-closes-finance-leases.htmlTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2769491/Azul-closes-finance-leases.htmlA nightmare for investors and underwriters as its share price dropped 17% on day one, but Garuda still raised $510 million with an initial public offering (IPO). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oLsUmauvQg4/Deal-Analysis-Garuda-IPO.htmlTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2769802/Deal-Analysis-Garuda-IPO.htmlThe Korean carrier closed the first of two A330-200 financings yesterday from a syndicate of banks.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/osQR4TQI698/Korean-Air-closes-finance-lease.htmlTue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2769590/Korean-Air-closes-finance-lease.htmlHSBC and Citi are jointly mandated to finance eight Airbus A321s with export credit agency backing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6Sxw3rFLWW8/Vietnam-Airlines-mandates-banks-for-ECA-financing.htmlFri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2765896/Vietnam-Airlines-mandates-banks-for-ECA-financing.htmlKfW IPEX-Bank finances one Airbus A320 for Air Lease Corporation (ALC), to be operated by Air New Zealand.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qwpvUn4JG0Y/ALC-gets-commercial-debt-for-A320.htmlThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2764880/ALC-gets-commercial-debt-for-A320.htmlThe Australian flag carrier Qantas has mandated HSBC to finance two A380s with export credit.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/siDh-2OqUtc/Qantas-mandates-HSBC-for-A380s.htmlThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2764927/Qantas-mandates-HSBC-for-A380s.htmlThe Malaysian carrier closed a term loan for two A320s today.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/EmQrhxyrJJI/Air-Asia-closes-A320-financing.htmlWed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2764411/Air-Asia-closes-A320-financing.htmlBNP Paribas financed the 10-year commercial fixed rate loan using a special purpose company (SPC).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dmyu_vuIg4I/Lion-Air-leases-a-Boeing-737.htmlTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2763694/Lion-Air-leases-a-Boeing-737.htmlTUI Travel has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for nine Boeing 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/puS-X7uX5_k/TUI-issues-RFP-for-nine-737-800s.htmlTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2763506/TUI-issues-RFP-for-nine-737-800s.htmlThe French optimised lease will finance four Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-YMFlW1lUGQ/Air-China-mandates-banks-for-200m-financing.htmlMon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2763078/Air-China-mandates-banks-for-200m-financing.htmlThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported full year statistics for 2010.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/X3Gfsdg7Vl8/Fuel-and-weather-slow-airline-profits.htmlMon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2762904/Fuel-and-weather-slow-airline-profits.htmlIndonesian carrier Garuda will complete sale/leasebacks with Standard Chartered Bank on six Boeing 737-800s delivering from December this year to May 2012. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HrUyZlLklL4/Garuda-mandates-SCB-for-737NGs.htmlWed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2760485/Garuda-mandates-SCB-for-737NGs.htmlA short history of export credit to better understand the new Aircraft Sector Understanding.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/G06Wd90hUOs/The-history-of-export-credit.htmlTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2759412/The-history-of-export-credit.htmlCredit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (CA-CIB) arranged the debt and equity for one A318.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OunuyMQtoqU/Air-France-closes-JOLCO-financing.htmlMon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2759087/Air-France-closes-JOLCO-financing.htmlCFO of Ryanair criticizes the new aircraft sector understanding (ASU) agreement at the European Airfinance conference. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/smXVHUAi2vk/Ryanair-blasts-new-ASU-terms.htmlThu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2757142/Ryanair-blasts-new-ASU-terms.htmlThe order of Boeing Next Generation 737-900ERs and 737-800s is valued at $1.3 billion at list prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5Qv7swA8bUo/Alaska-Airlines-orders-15-Boeing-737s.htmlTue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2755561/Alaska-Airlines-orders-15-Boeing-737s.htmlThe low-cost carrier is to expand its executive board in preparation of joining the oneworld airline alliance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/dskztSSqSDs/Air-Berlin-to-expand-executive-board.htmlMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2754987/Air-Berlin-to-expand-executive-board.htmlShares in International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent of British Airways and Iberia, began trading today.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/V-HAwvtnaYI/BAIberia-shares-list-in-London-and-Madrid.htmlMon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2754660/BAIberia-shares-list-in-London-and-Madrid.htmlDubai carrier Emirates has closed a sale/leaseback with Novus Aviation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C1LRSm8uyO8/Emirates-sl-with-Novus-for-777.htmlFri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2754048/Emirates-sl-with-Novus-for-777.htmlAir New Zealand is to take up to 14.99% stake in Virgin Blue. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/eCUNzJJ0hB0/Air-New-Zealand-to-take-stake-in-Virgin-Blue.htmlThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2753490/Air-New-Zealand-to-take-stake-in-Virgin-Blue.htmlDelta issued a request for proposal (RFP) for 200 narrowbodies to replace aging aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iZPo2Pkfasw/Delta-issues-RFP-for-200-narrowbodies.htmlThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2753505/Delta-issues-RFP-for-200-narrowbodies.htmlHSBC upgraded Ryanair's rating to Overweight, while keeping easyJet's Overweight rating.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/7GbLn-R_W5E/HSBC-Positive-on-both-Ryanair-and-easyJet.htmlWed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2752628/HSBC-Positive-on-both-Ryanair-and-easyJet.htmlChina Eastern Airlines has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for 23 aircraft consisting of Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies and two widebodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9Cz6K-PoO5w/China-Eastern-issues-RFP.htmlMon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2750421/China-Eastern-issues-RFP.htmlIndonesian carrier Lion Air closes ECA financing for first of six ATR72-500s, for operation by its subsidiary, Wings.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-JXNHgjarfI/ECA-financing-for-Lion-Air.htmlFri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2749930/ECA-financing-for-Lion-Air.htmlAir Nostrum secures financing for five Bombardier regional jets with ECA funded Spanish operating leases (SOLs), the first ECA SOLs arranged for regional aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zPszyzmQjYU/ECA-financing-for-CRJ1000-launch-customer.htmlTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2747657/ECA-financing-for-CRJ1000-launch-customer.htmlUAE carrier Etihad has issued requests for proposal (RFPs) to finance seven aircraft to deliver this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/56ABkwv24XY/Etihad-issues-RFPs-for-seven-aircraft.htmlTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2746845/Etihad-issues-RFPs-for-seven-aircraft.htmlAirstream delivered the 2000-vintage aircraft last month on operating lease.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/X65apRLbZ4U/Kazakhstans-Semey-Avia-gets-E145.htmlTue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2746588/Kazakhstans-Semey-Avia-gets-E145.htmlThe package of 18 new and used aircraft partially closed in September 2010, with the remaining aircraft expected to deliver by 2012.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iPxZFp0Pnds/Air-Berlin-sells-700-million-portfolio-to-ICBC-Leasing.htmlFri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2744856/Air-Berlin-sells-700-million-portfolio-to-ICBC-Leasing.htmlChina Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC) delivers one A320 to Chengdu Airlines on long-term lease.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ySj5YOXKcFE/Chengdu-gets-leased-A320.htmlWed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2743281/Chengdu-gets-leased-A320.htmlIf 2009 was the year that lacked liquidity, then it returned in 2010 helping to make it a good year for the aviation industry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vSpKzIWREcE/Feature-The-year-liquidity-returned.htmlFri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2741674/Feature-The-year-liquidity-returned.htmlWho pays when snow causes flight delays, and how does bad weather affect airlines financially?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sBk238ueOGw/Coping-with-weather-disruptions.htmlWed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2740891/Coping-with-weather-disruptions.htmlThe Australian flagcarrier closes export credit agency (ECA) financing for seventh Airbus A380.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tRZZrPjd-1c/Qantas-gets-A380-with-ECA-support.htmlWed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2740760/Qantas-gets-A380-with-ECA-support.htmlVeling, the Mauritius-based lessor, acquires four more Boeing 777-200ERs from Emirates in sale/leaseback transactions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AfESZzrpkAg/Emirates-closes-sl-with-Veling.htmlMon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2739538/Emirates-closes-sl-with-Veling.htmlThe Malaysian flagcarrier has closed a Japanese operating lease (Jol) financing for one Boeing 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/q0rtC-b94Gg/Malaysia-Airlines-closes-Jol-financing.htmlWed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2737604/Malaysia-Airlines-closes-Jol-financing.htmlThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) has increased its airline profit forecast for 2010 and 2011, but warns that profit margins will shrink next year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BONRgHPzoS0/Iata-151-billion-airline-profit-for-2010.htmlTue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2736790/Iata-151-billion-airline-profit-for-2010.htmlThe UK budget airline will use $95 million of proceeds to fund Embraer jet deliveries and pursue growth opportunities.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-4Il_fxaeEU/Flybe-in-340-million-IPO.htmlFri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2730196/Flybe-in-340-million-IPO.htmlRBS Aviation Capital delivered two Boeing 737-800s to the airline on five-year operating leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BjG8rPdlcdI/Jet-Airways-leases-two-Boeings.htmlThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2729301/Jet-Airways-leases-two-Boeings.htmlThe Dubai airline has closed European export credit agency (ECA) financing for another A380.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5WoDOQ8bnk4/Emirates-closes-A380-financing.htmlFri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2726601/Emirates-closes-A380-financing.htmlAviation Capital Group (ACG) issued a $238 million bond backed by US Export-Import Bank.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tb4I4AWD6Sg/Third-Ex-Im-bond-for-ACG.htmlFri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2726798/Third-Ex-Im-bond-for-ACG.htmlThe Indian national carrier is looking for a combination of 53 aircraft on five-year leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/N3b-JwiB6ks/Air-India-in-market-to-lease-53-aircraft.htmlThu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2724580/Air-India-in-market-to-lease-53-aircraft.htmlCommerzbank provided debt financing to the German carrier for another Airbus A320.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CDq_O0Q27Fg/Air-Berlin-finances-A320-with-commercial-debt.htmlMon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2722763/Air-Berlin-finances-A320-with-commercial-debt.htmlGerman Operating Aircraft Leasing (Goal) will lease two Embraer regional jets to the Spanish airline for a 10-year lease term.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lPUe-bzHOZQ/Air-Europa-completes-two-saleleasebacks.htmlThu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2721696/Air-Europa-completes-two-saleleasebacks.htmlSantander arranged the first Spanish operating lease deal for a UK airline.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UKSnu5YLNk0/Easyjet-finances-six-aircraft-with-SOLs.htmlThu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2721627/Easyjet-finances-six-aircraft-with-SOLs.htmlThe Korean national carrier has issued a JPY 40 billion ($480 million) bond backed by passenger ticket bookings.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JpLjZAHc0kc/Korean-Air-issues-480-million-ticket-securitization.htmlTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2720039/Korean-Air-issues-480-million-ticket-securitization.htmlGuggenheim Aviation will deliver three Boeing 777 freighters to TNT Airways in 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RC0-WqfYPJ4/TNT-to-lease-three-freighters.htmlTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2720146/TNT-to-lease-three-freighters.htmlAmentum Capital has purchased five aircraft for medium term leaseback to Easyjet and named new senior management.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/W09B5tKYE_g/Easyjet-closes-saleleasebacks-with-Amentum.htmlMon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2719527/Easyjet-closes-saleleasebacks-with-Amentum.htmlCopa Airlines has signed agreements with three lessors for 10 new Boeing 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/y-BH69iTZ_A/Copa-to-lease-10-aircraft.htmlThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2717891/Copa-to-lease-10-aircraft.htmlThe bond, which finances new 737s and refinances vintage aircraft, priced at lowest ever rate for EETC. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/U4-N7jSTQnI/UPDATE-Continental-prices-427-million-EETC.htmlThu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2717880/UPDATE-Continental-prices-427-million-EETC.html$427 million aircraft bond will have two tranches.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Nj7rLFxI5lY/Continental-to-price-EETC-today.htmlWed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2717293/Continental-to-price-EETC-today.htmlThe US carrier refinances 28 aircraft with $474 million enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9S6C5qL5qQ0/Delta-issues-474-million-aircraft-bond.htmlWed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2717244/Delta-issues-474-million-aircraft-bond.htmlThe Taiwanese carrier has signed a firm order for two Airbus A330s and six A321s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JeTG_zEqCLs/TransAsia-orders-eight-Airbus-aircraft.htmlTue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2716659/TransAsia-orders-eight-Airbus-aircraft.htmlThis is the first US Ex-Im bond for the Irish low cost carrier.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nH_fcJSb_qI/Ryanair-closes-Ex-Im-bond.htmlMon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2715827/Ryanair-closes-Ex-Im-bond.htmlThe low cost carrier has signed a firm order with Boeing for 30 Next Generation 737-800s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/k6bdYHdgAS4/SpiceJet-orders-30-Boeing-737s.htmlMon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2712348/SpiceJet-orders-30-Boeing-737s.htmlAllison Schifini, senior associate, Condon & Forsyth, reports from the International Aviation Women's Association conference in Boston. Airline executives discuss the financial health of their carriers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/6oL3B9vFbGY/Feature-Managing-financials-at-a-difficult-time.htmlFri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2711589/Feature-Managing-financials-at-a-difficult-time.htmlRepublic Airways Holdings has signed a firm order for six Embraer 190 jets, following a letter of intent announced in July.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3DpCJUHVXJA/Republic-firms-order-for-six-Embraer-jets.htmlFri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2711500/Republic-firms-order-for-six-Embraer-jets.htmlGhaith Al Ghaith, flydubai's CEO, tells Airfinance Journal how the airline beat the odds to grow during the financial crisis.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hYczO0EDzQ4/Feature-new-routes-for-growth.htmlThu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2710663/Feature-new-routes-for-growth.htmlCommerzbank and Niki have closed a finance lease for one Embraer 190 jet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RtaKQb1s7EM/Niki-closes-financing-for-Embraer-jet.htmlThu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2710765/Niki-closes-financing-for-Embraer-jet.htmlCommerzbank and Air Berlin have closed a finance lease for one Airbus A320.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ByEzQ4yknpE/Air-Berlin-gets-financing-for-one-Airbus.htmlWed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2709850/Air-Berlin-gets-financing-for-one-Airbus.htmlThe Dubai-based low cost carrier has signed sale/leaseback agreements with Avolon for four Boeing 737-800NGs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kQVOpCVLrR0/Flydubai-and-Avolon-sign-saleleaseback.htmlWed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2710104/Flydubai-and-Avolon-sign-saleleaseback.htmlThe Asia-based lessor will lease all eight aircraft to Thai Airways.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5GGVp5sUcrk/Boc-Aviation-orders-eight-Boeing-777s.htmlTue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2706152/Boc-Aviation-orders-eight-Boeing-777s.htmlFour international banks arranged the Japanese operating lease (Jol) financing for three Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VsLRNYytAqQ/Lufthansa-finances-three-aircraft-with-Jols.htmlTue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2706330/Lufthansa-finances-three-aircraft-with-Jols.htmlThe Jordan-based startup carrier will start operations in December.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ycmusmtbwiU/Petra-Airlines-acquires-two-A320s.htmlThu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2700952/Petra-Airlines-acquires-two-A320s.htmlTwo Airbus aircraft to be financed by 12-year Japanese operating leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/v0ZirD3Czx4/KLM-and-Air-France-close-JOL-financing.htmlWed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2700366/KLM-and-Air-France-close-JOL-financing.htmlDelta Air Lines has agreed with Boeing to defer delivery of 18 B787-8 Dreamliners. The aircraft will now deliver from 2020 to 2022. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aM7-ajFBqYA/Delta-defers-Boeing-787-orders-to-2020.htmlTue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2699434/Delta-defers-Boeing-787-orders-to-2020.htmlThe aircraft is the first of 44 Airbus A320s on order with Airbus.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0yKfYzUdwT0/Air-Arabia-takes-delivery-of-one-Airbus-A320.htmlMon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2698913/Air-Arabia-takes-delivery-of-one-Airbus-A320.htmlThe Japanese airline confirmed an order for one Embraer 175 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TuDVe09qQLk/Fuji-Dream-signs-deal-for-Embraer-175.htmlFri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2698025/Fuji-Dream-signs-deal-for-Embraer-175.htmlThree banks arranged the pre-delivery payment (PDP) refinancing for the National Aviation Company of India (Nacil). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yAaA2oVrZNo/Nacil-secures-PDP-refinancing.htmlFri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2697989/Nacil-secures-PDP-refinancing.htmlAlaska Air Group has appointed Marion Blakey to the company’s board of directors. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/H_XbnGFP33U/Blakey-is-Alaska-Airs-new-board-member.htmlThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2697241/Blakey-is-Alaska-Airs-new-board-member.htmlFitch says the credit outlook for US airlines looks positive until the end of the year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VN26UQL-Klk/Fitch-Good-credit-outlook-for-US-airlines.htmlThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2697421/Fitch-Good-credit-outlook-for-US-airlines.htmlGMT Global Republic Aviation has mandated BAE Systems to remarket eight Airbus A340 family aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/5hXL10xA7do/GMT-Global-mandates-BAE-Systems.htmlWed, 20 Oct 2010 17:34:40 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2696598/GMT-Global-mandates-BAE-Systems.htmlKuwait’s Wataniya Airways and Austrian Airlines sign code-share and interline agreement. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fOGmc_qkDR8/Wataniya-and-Austrian-sign-code-share.htmlWed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2696567/Wataniya-and-Austrian-sign-code-share.htmlBritish Airways and Embraer have signed a deal for two additional Embraer 190 jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vFiOjGWV63Q/BA-CityFlyer-confirms-two-E190-options.htmlTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2695692/BA-CityFlyer-confirms-two-E190-options.htmlThe UK airport begins talks with airlines. Emirates is the most likely operator.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ELZdk8We0iI/Gatwick-Airport-gets-A380-permission.htmlTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2695754/Gatwick-Airport-gets-A380-permission.htmlSkyWest Leasing, a subsidiary of SkyWest Airlines, has taken delivery of four Bombardier CRJ900s from Waha Leasing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gIzgrJsLnuw/SkyWest-leases-four-Bombardier-CRJ900s.htmlTue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2695618/SkyWest-leases-four-Bombardier-CRJ900s.htmlThe Chinese carrier based in Tianjin takes delivery of one Boeing 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_lnaKCKVJZY/Okay-Airways-leases-Boeing-737-from-Gecas.htmlMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2695107/Okay-Airways-leases-Boeing-737-from-Gecas.htmlSaudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of a single Airbus A321, the first of fifteen on order with Airbus.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SDaGbgwuLBM/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-gets-first-Airbus-A321.htmlMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2695019/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-gets-first-Airbus-A321.htmlSkyworld Aviation arranged the sale on behalf of Republic Airways.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aty6XgspYf8/Fuji-Dream-Airlines-gets-one-Embraer-jet.htmlFri, 15 Oct 2010 16:06:22 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2694364/Fuji-Dream-Airlines-gets-one-Embraer-jet.htmlCarter Baker Winter (CBW) and David Rubin & Partners are joint liquidators.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JbltgAH6qqI/MK-Airlines-enters-liquidation.htmlFri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2694494/MK-Airlines-enters-liquidation.htmlFrom a loss-making airline to a growing success, Pluna's chief financial officer, Sebastian Hirsch, tells Airfinance Journal how Leadgate, a private investment firm, turned the airline around. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/C8Oi6ZzoaWk/Feature-a-lesson-in-airline-structuring.htmlTue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2692274/Feature-a-lesson-in-airline-structuring.htmlPeter Morrell of Cranfield University looks at the financial performance of air cargo carriers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uX3UmK6XArc/Feature-profiting-from-cargo.htmlTue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2691980/Feature-profiting-from-cargo.htmlAirlines in Latin America have made incredible strides in the past 20 years to become attractive borrowers. JoAnn DeLuna speaks with active lenders in the region.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wCwfbe-etQY/Feature-Continent-of-the-future.htmlMon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2691581/Feature-Continent-of-the-future.htmlQatar Airways has taken delivery of its 12th Boeing 777-300ER. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8RJJE72LVq0/Qatar-Airways-gets-one-Boeing-777.htmlTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2682472/Qatar-Airways-gets-one-Boeing-777.htmlAstraeus Airlines, based in Gatwick, will wet lease the three Boeing 757-200s to Saudi Arabian Airlines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LAwjqJliT0I/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-wet-leases-three-Boeing-757s.htmlTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2682242/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-wet-leases-three-Boeing-757s.htmlLuxembourg’s national airline, Luxair, has ordered one Boeing 737-800. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lQZNKPJ4tbc/Luxair-orders-Boeing-737.htmlFri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2681128/Luxair-orders-Boeing-737.htmlAeroflot Russian Airlines has signed a maintenance agreement for Boeing 767 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/I6p_OvuAFss/Aeroflot-signs-heavy-maintenance-agreement.htmlThu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2679998/Aeroflot-signs-heavy-maintenance-agreement.htmlThe Algerian flag carrier has taken delivery of its eleventh Boeing 737-800.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/R4Etn-xN1Fs/Air-Algerie-takes-delivery-of-one-Boeing-737.htmlThu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2680094/Air-Algerie-takes-delivery-of-one-Boeing-737.htmlGecas and BBAM Aircraft Management (BBAM) have provided financing for nine Next Generation Boeing aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/8v1kUeyipu8/UPDATE-flydubai-signs-nine-saleleasebacks.htmlThu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2680852/UPDATE-flydubai-signs-nine-saleleasebacks.htmlKorean Airlines closes financing for two Airbus A330-200s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/t2aMKYQiToI/Two-Airbus-A330s-for-Korean-Airlines.htmlWed, 29 Sep 2010 18:08:03 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2679600/Two-Airbus-A330s-for-Korean-Airlines.htmlCoface fronted the European export credit agency (ECA) financing for one Airbus A380.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2W2yhtUT5EA/Emirates-closes-financing-for-one-Airbus-A380.htmlWed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2679599/Emirates-closes-financing-for-one-Airbus-A380.htmlBritish Airways has taken delivery of its first of six Boeing 777-300ER aircrafthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/yMfSleeZjUM/BA-gets-one-Boeing-777-300ER.htmlTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2678373/BA-gets-one-Boeing-777-300ER.htmlThe aircraft is the first of two Embraer jets for the airline based in Kazakhstan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CIsyU23mw8Y/Semeyavia-takes-delivery-of-one-Embraer-145.htmlTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2678571/Semeyavia-takes-delivery-of-one-Embraer-145.htmlAir travel volumes are down for August from the previous month but they are up year-on-year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sXiG5xGge-k/Travel-demand-slows-in-August.htmlTue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2678612/Travel-demand-slows-in-August.htmlThe Trinidad based carrier has agreed to buy nine ATR 72-600 turboprops from French regional jet manufacturer Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/THAB7g1RqtY/Caribbean-Airlines-orders-nine-ATR-jets.htmlMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2678025/Caribbean-Airlines-orders-nine-ATR-jets.htmlThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) now predicts an $8.9 billion profit for the aviation industry, up from a $2.5 billion forecast in June. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CU7u1Z6ZbgA/Iata-revises-industry-profits-for-2010-to-89m.htmlMon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2677739/Iata-revises-industry-profits-for-2010-to-89m.htmlGecas and Babcock & Brown Asset Management (BBAM) have provided financing for nine Next Generation Boeing aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VUaN4qhR7wQ/Flydubai-signs-saleleaseback-for-nine-Boeings.htmlFri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2677222/Flydubai-signs-saleleaseback-for-nine-Boeings.htmlThe aircraft, Wataniya’s seventh Airbus A320, is on lease from Aercap.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BMWzQbV6O7I/Wataniya-gets-one-Airbus-A320.htmlThu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2676429/Wataniya-gets-one-Airbus-A320.htmlBNDES, Brazil's development bank, financed the six Embraer 195 jets. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gAcHZs2oSuo/Azul-gets-224m-financing-for-Embraer-jets.htmlWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2675946/Azul-gets-224m-financing-for-Embraer-jets.htmlCathay Pacific has signed a firm order for six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/IZJM2dhBYAs/Cathay-Pacific-firms-order-for-six-Boeings.htmlWed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2675743/Cathay-Pacific-firms-order-for-six-Boeings.htmlEmirates vice president to lead Monarch Group, which owns Monarch Airlines. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vazyTB_JqeY/Monarch-gets-new-CEO.htmlTue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2675104/Monarch-gets-new-CEO.htmlSutton Harbour Group aims to sell Air Southwest after the airline incurred more than £3.5 million in losses. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Wl3XDgWfBJw/Eastern-Airways-to-acquire-Air-Southwest.htmlMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2673962/Eastern-Airways-to-acquire-Air-Southwest.htmlThe Airbus A330-200F freighters will be operated by Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo), the airline’s subsidiary. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nTvZqX2zY-I/Malaysia-Airlines-orders-two-Airbus-A330-freighters.htmlMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2673881/Malaysia-Airlines-orders-two-Airbus-A330-freighters.htmlThe Boeing 737-800s are on lease from RBS Aviation Capital.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Icr8NaLtk4U/Shandong-Airlines-takes-delivery-of-two-Boeing-737s.htmlMon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2673880/Shandong-Airlines-takes-delivery-of-two-Boeing-737s.htmlKazakhstan’s flag carrier, Air Astana, will find export credit financing. Peter Foster, president, Air Astana told journalists in London yesterday that the company will remain profitable. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AIILltE32j8/Air-Astana-to-keep-profitable-with-financings.htmlFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2673058/Air-Astana-to-keep-profitable-with-financings.htmlRickard Gustafson will join the Scandinavian carrier next year from insurance company Codan/Trygg Hansa.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zi7q9-i8L6E/New-CEO-for-SAS.htmlFri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2673206/New-CEO-for-SAS.htmlDubai carrier, Emirates, has mandated Citi to arrange the export credit financing of two Airbus A380s delivering before the year-end.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CgphuB_SU2Q/Emirates-uses-export-credit-for-two-A380s.htmlThu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2672218/Emirates-uses-export-credit-for-two-A380s.htmlStandard Chartered Bank has arranged export credit agency backed financing for nine aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iM3Bijyh2cc/Tiger-Airways-gets-French-ECA-financing.htmlThu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2672446/Tiger-Airways-gets-French-ECA-financing.htmlChina Eastern has mandated DBS Bank to arrange a Jolco financing for five aircrafthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9JZiRPVySAs/China-Eastern-mandates-DBS-for-five-A320s.htmlWed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2667154/China-Eastern-mandates-DBS-for-five-A320s.htmlThe Chinese flag carrier expands fleet with four Boeing 777-300ERs.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4df-PzJHHJE/Air-China-to-get-four-B777-300s.htmlMon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2665704/Air-China-to-get-four-B777-300s.htmlMexicana’s collapse has initiated opportunities as well as uncertainties. Brazil is leading the Latin American market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3lVKCFolUPs/2010-Latin-America-Conference-Growing-market.htmlFri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2664680/2010-Latin-America-Conference-Growing-market.htmlThe freighter, the first of three aircraft, is on lease from Aircastle.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/iKRE3wFOaew/Hong-Kong-Airlines-gets-one-A330-freighter.htmlMon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2662359/Hong-Kong-Airlines-gets-one-A330-freighter.htmlThe Egyptian carrier has taken delivery of one Airbus A330-300.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ag08y0RQUIc/Egyptair-takes-delivery-of-first-Airbus-A330.htmlTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2659182/Egyptair-takes-delivery-of-first-Airbus-A330.htmlAirTran Airways recruits new executive vice president in-househttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tgQzh9P3l8Q/AirTran-names-new-executive-vice-president.htmlFri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2658348/AirTran-names-new-executive-vice-president.htmlThe Scandinavian flag carrier is to lease the aircraft to an undisclosed operator.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/L-KPZeRA5RI/Scandinavian-Airlines-to-lease-out-eight-MD90s.htmlFri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2658194/Scandinavian-Airlines-to-lease-out-eight-MD90s.htmlThe Ecuadorian airline has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A320-200.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/3iYyEYsKYro/Aerogal-gets-first-new-Airbus-A320.htmlMon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2655141/Aerogal-gets-first-new-Airbus-A320.htmlThe potential merger could create the largest airline in South America. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/TP_7xATyXrs/Lan-and-Tam-in-merger-talks.htmlTue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2652746/Lan-and-Tam-in-merger-talks.htmlAir Lease Corporation (ALC) has purchased two used Boeing 737-800s from Air Berlin.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/lsca7lN0Af0/Air-Berlin-in-saleleaseback-deal-with-ALC.htmlFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2651440/Air-Berlin-in-saleleaseback-deal-with-ALC.htmlBNP Paribas provided the $245 million financing for three Airbus A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JfOv2dqgQbo/China-Southern-closes-French-lease.htmlFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2651340/China-Southern-closes-French-lease.htmlEuropean export credit agencies guarantee the financing of an Airbus A321 for Air China in a first-ever deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/SsdNcCT2WtE/Air-China-gets-European-ECA-financing.htmlThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2650647/Air-China-gets-European-ECA-financing.htmlShenzhen Airlines has ordered 10 Airbus A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/O5l5S3mVF0Q/Shenzhen-Airlines-orders-10-A320s.htmlThu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2650648/Shenzhen-Airlines-orders-10-A320s.htmlThe national carrier of Thailand has signed a firm order for seven Airbus A330-300s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QkPVCVlYA4k/Thai-Airways-orders-seven-Airbus-A330s.htmlWed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2649521/Thai-Airways-orders-seven-Airbus-A330s.htmlCompania Mexicana de Aviacion, known as Mexicana, has stopped selling tickets after it filed for bankruptcy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/JOf1dGtRQsw/Mexicana-stops-selling-tickets.htmlThu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2645928/Mexicana-stops-selling-tickets.htmlThe Hong Kong-based airline has signed letters of intent (LOIs) with Airbus and Boeing for a total of 36 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/g3JLNEFHuFU/Cathay-Pacific-signs-LOIs-worth-97-billion.htmlWed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2644632/Cathay-Pacific-signs-LOIs-worth-97-billion.htmlThe low-cost carrier has mandated Credit Agricole-CIB (CA-CIB) and KfW IPEX Bank to finance eight Airbus aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gXQxEa1uqwk/easyJet-signs-215-million-debt-facility.htmlTue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2643594/easyJet-signs-215-million-debt-facility.htmlThe low-cost carrier has mandated the banks for the financing of five Airbus A320s using a Japanese operating lease with call option (Jolco).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kM0nfnuZDgE/easyJet-mandates-BNP-and-SMBC-for-Jolco.htmlFri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2641667/easyJet-mandates-BNP-and-SMBC-for-Jolco.htmlThe club deal is composed of Spanish and French banks and is valued at $246 million. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/bxojo9WeAyg/Iberia-gets-financing-for-two-Airbus-A340s.htmlThu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2640971/Iberia-gets-financing-for-two-Airbus-A340s.htmlGermany’s second largest airline has signed codesharing agreements with American Airlines and Finnair.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YKXj1Td7kiE/Air-Berlin-to-join-oneworld-alliance.htmlTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2638838/Air-Berlin-to-join-oneworld-alliance.htmlAirline accidents are not the only factor that impact airline insurance costs, writes JoAnn DeLuna.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/g4umVEAuHqU/Feature-Pricing-after-an-aircraft-accident.htmlMon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2637650/Feature-Pricing-after-an-aircraft-accident.htmlThe American carrier has exercised options for two Boeing aircraft worth $153 million at list prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/58V4YHoB4m8/Alaska-takes-options-for-two-Boeing-737s.htmlFri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2636808/Alaska-takes-options-for-two-Boeing-737s.htmlThe Baku, Azerbaijan-based airline will substitute orders for Boeing Next Generation 737 aircraft for 767s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DeVMJxaXlKI/Azerbaijan-substitutes-Boeing-aircraft.htmlThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2635926/Azerbaijan-substitutes-Boeing-aircraft.htmlThe memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes 40 Airbus A320s with options for 20 more aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2wiAOFwfpUM/Virgin-America-to-order-up-to-60-Airbus-A320s.htmlThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2635968/Virgin-America-to-order-up-to-60-Airbus-A320s.htmlThe American carrier will take options for 35 Next Generation 737-800 aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Z_rfXXBY8pk/American-Airlines-exercises-options-for-Boeing-737s.htmlWed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2635230/American-Airlines-exercises-options-for-Boeing-737s.htmlThe aircraft are part of the airline's fleet renewal programme. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/gO9lJhAERhU/Germania-signs-order-for-five-Airbus-A319s.htmlWed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2634969/Germania-signs-order-for-five-Airbus-A319s.htmlRepublic Airways has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for 24 Embraer 190 jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/e342-vKxQvw/Republic-signs-LOI-for-24-Embraer-jets.htmlWed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2635266/Republic-signs-LOI-for-24-Embraer-jets.htmlAfter the first day of the 8th Annual Russia and CIS Airfinance conference speakers are confident aviation is poised for growth.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vFkHGzAhBRg/Conference-Report-Confidence-in-the-Russian-aviation-market.htmlTue, 29 Jun 2010 10:38:48 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2620442/Conference-Report-Confidence-in-the-Russian-aviation-market.htmlAK Bars Aero, a regional Russian airline has taken delivery of Bombardier CRJ-200ER (msn 7824) from Magpie Aviation Leasing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MEqzxLw3mhk/AMS-places-fifth-CRJ-200-with-AK-Bars-Aero.htmlTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2620520/AMS-places-fifth-CRJ-200-with-AK-Bars-Aero.htmlThe German cargo carrier takes delivery of third new Boeing 777-200LRF.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/VZT5biAH000/Aerologic-gets-Boeing-777-200LRF.htmlFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2618811/Aerologic-gets-Boeing-777-200LRF.htmlTunisia's national carrier, TunisAir, has taken delivery of one Airbus aircraft with export credit. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/-gAvAHz8bDI/TunisAir-takes-delivery-of-A320.htmlFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2619106/TunisAir-takes-delivery-of-A320.htmlChinese industry leaders at the 8th Annual China Airfinance Conference say Chinese airlines will expand their fleets and improve profits in coming years.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/CHKUtZvPJXw/China-Conference-Airlines-positive-about-growth-and-profitability.htmlThu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2617897/China-Conference-Airlines-positive-about-growth-and-profitability.htmlGerman carrier becomes a new Airbus customer as the manufacturer secures $15.3 billion in commitments at the Berlin Air Show.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rE_r-3oHfMc/Germania-orders-five-A319s.htmlThu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2593162/Germania-orders-five-A319s.htmlSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and BNP Paribas will finance a total of seven Airbus aircraft in two separate transactions. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BiWX9ZaXFLE/EasyJet-mandates-banks-for-Airbus-financings.htmlTue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2591248/EasyJet-mandates-banks-for-Airbus-financings.htmlEmirates Airlines has bolstered its orders for the Airbus A380 to 90 aircraft, in a deal worth $11.5 billion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/RdiMl4Bst74/Emirates-orders-32-more-Airbus-A380s.htmlTue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2591359/Emirates-orders-32-more-Airbus-A380s.htmlWith the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme coming into effect this year, Barry Moss, principal, Avocet Insurance Consultants discusses the risks the program poses to aviation insurance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/U3qh44mpB3Q/How-the-EU-ETS-or-any-other-emissions-trading-scheme-could-affect-aviation-insurance.htmlWed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2582105/How-the-EU-ETS-or-any-other-emissions-trading-scheme-could-affect-aviation-insurance.htmlTiger Airways in Singapore has advanced the delivery dates of two Airbus A320 aircraft for 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Yr1sHcIe3QM/Tiger-Airways-advances-two-Airbus-deliveries.htmlTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2582025/Tiger-Airways-advances-two-Airbus-deliveries.htmlWith the European Emissions Trading Scheme coming into effect in the next two years, aircraft operators have to start planning now. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tW4DQvBjrPw/Feature-What-The-EU-ETS-Means-For-Aircraft-Operators.htmlFri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2580869/Feature-What-The-EU-ETS-Means-For-Aircraft-Operators.htmlSouth African Airways has ordered five new Airbus A320 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HD8BhphxFis/South-African-Airways-orders-five-A320s.htmlThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2579927/South-African-Airways-orders-five-A320s.htmlHSBC analyst says Air France-KLM’s stock has underperformed but predicts the airline will break-even for financial year 2011 and advises a buy action. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/LRxhk1N60cE/HSBC-Air-France-KLM-to-break-even-in-2011.htmlMon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2577298/HSBC-Air-France-KLM-to-break-even-in-2011.htmlDelays in delivery of Boeing 787s lead Royal Jordanian to lease Airbus A330s. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/AMfyutmIxF4/Royal-Jordanian-leases-two-Airbus-A330s.htmlMon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2577405/Royal-Jordanian-leases-two-Airbus-A330s.htmlThe Japanese carrier ordered the aircraft as an customer in August 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Wgctvvw63Uc/All-Nippon-Airways-to-take-delivery-of-five-Q400s.htmlTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2484854/All-Nippon-Airways-to-take-delivery-of-five-Q400s.htmlCiti to arrange the export credit guaranteed financing for five aircraft for Copa Holdings.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qpbtLvZB2es/Copa-secures-financing-for-Boeing-737-800-orders.htmlMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2483589/Copa-secures-financing-for-Boeing-737-800-orders.htmlKigali-based Rwandair will take delivery of two next-generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PApjUgKDGMQ/Rwandair-orders-two-Boeing-737-800s.htmlFri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2482754/Rwandair-orders-two-Boeing-737-800s.htmlInternational Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) is to lease Canadian carrier Air Transat an Airbus A330. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qKn63lo7P-c/Air-Transat-signs-lease-for-an-Airbus-A330.htmlThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2481432/Air-Transat-signs-lease-for-an-Airbus-A330.htmlSafi Airways, an Afghani airline, is to lease two Airbus A320s as part of its fleet renewal plan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uLzN52ZtZPU/Safi-Airways-to-lease-two-Airbus-A320s.htmlThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2481532/Safi-Airways-to-lease-two-Airbus-A320s.htmlAirlineForecasts, investment research firm, says mergers provide a market-driven restructuring solution that allows network airlines to compete with the emerging low-cost carrier business model. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZfvcGDlkr7s/Commentary-United-+-Continental-is-a-big-win-for-all-stakeholders.htmlWed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2480315/Commentary-United-+-Continental-is-a-big-win-for-all-stakeholders.htmlTAAG Angola Airlines has ordered two Boeing aircraft in a deal that includes two purchase rights.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9frFJ0cEr4U/TAAG-orders-two-Boeing-777s.htmlFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2477714/TAAG-orders-two-Boeing-777s.htmlRussia’s Transaero Airlines has signed a lease for 14 Boeing widebody aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/HizzyRurGy4/Transaero-to-lease-14-Boeing-aircraft.htmlWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2475567/Transaero-to-lease-14-Boeing-aircraft.htmlNew structures bloom in financial desert: Airfinance Journal announces the 2009 Deal of the year awards.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/XLrhrc4fN3k/2009-Airfinance-Journal-Deal-Awards.htmlTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2474988/2009-Airfinance-Journal-Deal-Awards.htmlThe Emirati national carrier has appointed a new vice president of corporate investments and subsidiaries.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/y_oCNXSuPPA/Etihad-makes-corporate-appointment.htmlTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2474640/Etihad-makes-corporate-appointment.htmlThe largest carrier in the world, Delta Air Lines, speaks to delegates at the New York Airfinance conference about the airline’s financial strategy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/2r4oh7QCoFY/Delta-embarks-on-deleveraging-program.htmlMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2474048/Delta-embarks-on-deleveraging-program.htmlSeabury banking and consulting firm offers answers to problems in the aviation sector worldwide.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/I2eufqLa3nE/Feature-Restructuring-Seabury.htmlThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2472045/Feature-Restructuring-Seabury.htmlIcelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajokull, has caused several days of disruption for airlines in Europe. The financial loss is serious for European carriers but less damaging to US carriers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/y46JvSEOtMQ/Volcanic-eruption-costs-airlines-17bn.htmlWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2470712/Volcanic-eruption-costs-airlines-17bn.htmlThe Philippines airline has ordered additional A320s to expand operations.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/QFKBrGrAGLA/Cebu-Pacific-increases-A320-orders.htmlTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2469029/Cebu-Pacific-increases-A320-orders.htmlAbu Dhabi based airline makes two senior appointments.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/x4dPJJnqgCw/Etihad-appoints-executives.htmlTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2469024/Etihad-appoints-executives.htmlBoeing delivered a 737-800 Next Generation aircraft to Garuda Indonesia as part of the state-owned carrier’s expansion strategy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/szpGLDJT-DA/Garuda-Indonesia-expands-its-fleet.htmlTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2468953/Garuda-Indonesia-expands-its-fleet.htmlThe airline has signed a letter of intent with Gecas to expand its fleet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qeK5aLwzXYs/Rwandair-to-lease-two-Boeing-Classics.htmlMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2468375/Rwandair-to-lease-two-Boeing-Classics.htmlInsurers of airlines say that they cannot claim for losses incurred due to volcanic eruption. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/h1sSWwiLK0s/Airlines-are-not-insured-against-volcanic-eruption.htmlFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2467004/Airlines-are-not-insured-against-volcanic-eruption.htmlEmirates will lease the engines from Gecas.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/awD28r04_AU/Emirates-signs-engine-saleleaseback-deal.htmlFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2466948/Emirates-signs-engine-saleleaseback-deal.htmlThe Bulgarian charter carrier extends power-by-the-hour service for A320 fleet.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/MAHIhcqdBpk/Air-Via-extends-A-J-Walter-Aviation-contract.htmlWed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2464635/Air-Via-extends-A-J-Walter-Aviation-contract.htmlSouth Korean carrier, Asiana Airlines, uses Ex-Im financing to fund one Boeing 777-300ER.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/WYx_9-GIyZY/Boeing-delivers-777-to-Asiana.htmlWed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2456438/Boeing-delivers-777-to-Asiana.htmlThe Swedish carrier has taken delivery of two Embraer ERJ-145 jets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/nLxlmPiol60/City-Airline-buys-two-ERJ-145s.htmlWed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2456558/City-Airline-buys-two-ERJ-145s.htmlOman Air takes delivery of one Airbus A330-300 and has two more delivering through 2011.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/rpkCqvBjmfs/Oman-Air-gets-one-A330.htmlWed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2456513/Oman-Air-gets-one-A330.htmlHungarian low cost carrier, Wizz Air, finances pre-delivery payments for two Airbus A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/vR0j38l8f3s/Wizz-Air-gets-PDP-financing.htmlTue, 30 Mar 2010 16:20:23 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2455709/Wizz-Air-gets-PDP-financing.htmlAir Berlin will sell seven aircraft and complete an additional five sale/leasebacks in order to improve its financials.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/YAqAUMDK_Mc/Air-Berlin-sheds-12-aircraft.htmlThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2452764/Air-Berlin-sheds-12-aircraft.htmlEmbraer delivered one Embraer 190 jet to BA CityFlyer, a British Airways subsidiary. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/09xXelBxN_A/BA-gets-first-of-five-E190-jets.htmlFri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2449077/BA-gets-first-of-five-E190-jets.htmlBrazilian carrier, Gol, brings in pricing with capital markets deal guaranteed by US Ex-Im Bank. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ijZAy9F-87Q/Gol-closes-third-Ex-Im-bond.htmlTue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2446367/Gol-closes-third-Ex-Im-bond.htmlThe International Air Transport Association (Iata) re-adjusted its 2010 losses forecast to $2.8 billion—half of what it estimated in 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aAffaXh89ec/Iata-halves-2010-loss-forecast.htmlThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2442696/Iata-halves-2010-loss-forecast.htmlSomon Air orders Boeing 737s worth $163 million at list prices.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ZFveqeyEYuw/Boeing-gets-163-million-narrowbody-order.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2406114/Boeing-gets-163-million-narrowbody-order.htmlSouthern Air gets two Boeing 777Fs to be ACMI-leased. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/9voV68kw544/Boeing-delivers-first-777Fs-to-Southern-Air.htmlThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2405519/Boeing-delivers-first-777Fs-to-Southern-Air.htmlAir Berlin is seeking to get a larger share in Austria’s Niki Luftfahrt. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/UQhLomkUwo4/Air-Berlin-to-increase-holding-in-Niki.htmlWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2394941/Air-Berlin-to-increase-holding-in-Niki.htmlFinnair has taken delivery of one Airbus A330 with export credit financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/kOw5nMXbaqw/Finnair-gets-one-Airbus-widebody.htmlTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2393893/Finnair-gets-one-Airbus-widebody.htmlEmirates has closed a sale/leaseback for two 777-200s with three African banks funding the deal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/sNPiYyOUpLc/Veling-in-saleleaseback-with-Emirates.htmlTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2393906/Veling-in-saleleaseback-with-Emirates.htmlThe US Department of Transportation (Dot) has given American Airlines and four international airlines permission to form a global alliance. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/wxF4QjRMLd0/Oneworld-granted-antitrust-immunity.htmlMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2393398/Oneworld-granted-antitrust-immunity.htmlAir China plans will expand capacity by 5% with 20 aircraft purchase.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/_X89XirJAV0/Air-China-to-buy-20-Airbus-aircraft.htmlThu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2391918/Air-China-to-buy-20-Airbus-aircraft.htmlJapan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines will jointly apply for antitrust immunity on transpacific routes.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/qRONJ-amMHY/JAL-keeps-Oneworld-alliance.htmlTue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2390143/JAL-keeps-Oneworld-alliance.htmlAmentum Capital delivers one Airbus A330-200 to Nigeria’s Arik Air. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ynaX8xPKgGY/Arik-Air-gets-delivery-of-A330.htmlMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2389217/Arik-Air-gets-delivery-of-A330.htmlEQ², a company specialising on sustainable economics, says in a report that using 15% of biofuels will avoid 35 million tonnes of CO 2 emissions, an equivalent of $2.01billion in carbon taxes in 2020. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Px0hZ1M8fUo/EQ-Report-Biofuel-usage-may-save-201-billion-by-2020.htmlMon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2388858/EQ-Report-Biofuel-usage-may-save-201-billion-by-2020.htmlLow-cost carrier, Air Berlin, signs a sale/leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation for three Boeing narrowbodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hhRCSdXyJ1M/Air-Berlin-gets-three-737s.htmlMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2383888/Air-Berlin-gets-three-737s.htmlTraffic grows as fares fall for Ireland’s low cost carrier, Ryanair.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/ekNQQhTjZHk/Ryanair-announces-a-better-Q3-for-2009.htmlMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2383921/Ryanair-announces-a-better-Q3-for-2009.htmlSpanish airline Air Europa moved its London base from Gatwick Airport to central London.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/oY_NFvOBag0/Air-Europa-moves-UK-office.htmlThu, 28 Jan 2010 15:09:04 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2381982/Air-Europa-moves-UK-office.htmlAirlines are expected to lose $5.6 billion in 2010, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/BnfHXMwy-lQ/Iata-2009-Worst-demand-decline-in-history.htmlWed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2381083/Iata-2009-Worst-demand-decline-in-history.htmlA J Walter Aviation is to provide power-by-the-hour support for five years. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aJ6gS1QYT98/Power-by-the-hour-for-Amsterdam-Airlines.htmlTue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2380289/Power-by-the-hour-for-Amsterdam-Airlines.htmlThe Irish-based airline will continue to grow says Howard Millar speaking in Dublin today. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/PFGRFMgX3Eg/Ryanair-continues-to-grow-in-tough-times.htmlWed, 20 Jan 2010 14:05:12 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2376321/Ryanair-continues-to-grow-in-tough-times.htmlAfter several weeks of speculation, Japanese Airlines files for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/aoj00b7n0CA/JAL-files-for-bankruptcy.htmlTue, 19 Jan 2010 11:09:54 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2375178/JAL-files-for-bankruptcy.htmlThe Airbus A330-300 is the first of five aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/cuQQjTiM38A/Etihad-Airways-gets-A330.htmlTue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2365936/Etihad-Airways-gets-A330.htmlSkyWorks Leasing arranged the sale.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/fkh5kgIJQ74/Allegiant-Air-to-purchase-18-MD80-aircraft.htmlMon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2365148/Allegiant-Air-to-purchase-18-MD80-aircraft.htmlScotland’s largest airline entered administration. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/1aBOhM0Dap8/Flyglobespan-enters-administration.htmlThu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2360714/Flyglobespan-enters-administration.htmlGuggenheim Aviation Partners (GAP) delivered the third Airbus A330-200 on lease to US Airways.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/NJKqxPs-mK0/US-Airways-takes-delivery-of-new-A330.htmlWed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2359457/US-Airways-takes-delivery-of-new-A330.htmlAWAS delivered A 737-700 TO Aerovías de Integración Regional (Aires).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tL5Dz3wakJM/Aires-receives-737-700-from-AWAS.htmlMon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2353286/Aires-receives-737-700-from-AWAS.htmlIt has been a rough year for aviation but Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, reminds us there are reasons to be thankful for. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/uLg0WeeKopc/Thanksgiving-thoughts-for-the-aviation-community.htmlTue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2349372/Thanksgiving-thoughts-for-the-aviation-community.htmlThe Spanish airline owes aircraft leasing companies lease rentals. Sophie Segal investigates. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/0-ZBL4UoceU/Air-Comet-fights-to-keep-aircraft.htmlTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2345337/Air-Comet-fights-to-keep-aircraft.htmlAir Comet staff to strike.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/Bvytb0h8eHU/Air-Comets-staff-will-strike.htmlTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2345347/Air-Comets-staff-will-strike.htmlCabot Aviation to sell four A320s.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/hlmTOJnaMM8/Cyprus-Airways-mandates-Cabot-Aviation.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2342010/Cyprus-Airways-mandates-Cabot-Aviation.htmlThe airline signs a letter of intent (LOI) for six Airbus aircraft on the same day it says it will partner with Emirates Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/tf4OQt9r1q8/Senegal-Airlines-order-Airbus-aircraft-in-Dubai.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2342034/Senegal-Airlines-order-Airbus-aircraft-in-Dubai.htmlThe airline took delivery of one Embraer aircraft yesterday. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/OiePX8Q5Ax0/Air-FranceKLM-closes-saleleaseback-with-Amentum-Capital.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2340129/Air-FranceKLM-closes-saleleaseback-with-Amentum-Capital.htmlJapanese low cost carrier, Skymark, receives its first aircraft on lease from BOC Aviation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/34isYf2hROY/BOC-Aviation-delivers-737NG-to-Skymark.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2340118/BOC-Aviation-delivers-737NG-to-Skymark.htmlIAE will service 14 Airbus aircraft for Etihad.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/4QF-s7AXPy8/IAE-wins-200-million-Etihad-engine-overhaul-contract.htmlTue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2340117/IAE-wins-200-million-Etihad-engine-overhaul-contract.htmlRolls-Royce will power 20 Air China A330 aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/d4tD5_2vmBc/Air-China-places-15-billion-order-with-Rolls-Royce.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2339192/Air-China-places-15-billion-order-with-Rolls-Royce.htmlTwo European flag carriers announce their intentions to merge.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/S5Zpl6I3lTY/BA-and-Iberia-confirm-merger.htmlFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2338260/BA-and-Iberia-confirm-merger.htmlPrivate equity company Texas Pacific Group might join AMR in minority stake in JAL.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/zfIbmz9HtIw/AMR-and-TPG-might-team-up-to-invest-in-JAL.htmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2336246/AMR-and-TPG-might-team-up-to-invest-in-JAL.htmlAirfinance Journal is accepting nominations for Deals of the Year 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_airlines/~3/DeXo1jaGM5M/Nominations-for-Deals-of-the-Year-2009.htmlTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2335391/Nominations-for-Deals-of-the-Year-2009.htmlThe 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-