Airports

Nominations for 2012 Deal of the Year Awards

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Call for submissions for the best deals of 2012.

Airfinance Journal – November 2012

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Highlights from the November 2012 print edition of Airfinance Journal.

Syrian rebels threaten airlines

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:25:09 GMT

The Free Syrian Army warns it will target civilian airlines using Damascus airport.

Basel Aero appoints new CEO

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

South Russian airport operator picks new chief.

Qatar buys 20% BAA stake

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:25:16 GMT

The Qatari Wealth Fund is to purchase a $1.4 billion stake in airport operator BAA.

ACI Europe reveals European air traffic decline

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:30:43 GMT

Figures revealed this week by the airport operators association show a steep decline for 1H 2012.

Brazil to privatize more airports

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:26:05 GMT

Brazilian government plans to sell off additional airports.

Air India to sell Boeing freighters

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

IAG approves Heathrow slot purchase

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:26:39 GMT

British Airways buys six daily slots pairs from British Midland(bmi).

Heathrow release August traffic figures

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UK airport has record August for passengers, while cargo falls for the fifth time in six months.

2010 Deal of the Year: Airport

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ICBC Leasing's $73 million sale/leaseback for Sanya Phoenix International Airport finances the third phase development of Hainan airport.

Gatwick Airport gets A380 permission

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The UK airport begins talks with airlines. Emirates is the most likely operator.

New senior vice president appointed at Etihad Crystal Cargo

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi-based carrier makes corporate appointment for its cargo division.

Skywest to be added to ASX

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Australian Stock Exchange hopes to list Skywest Airlines on the exchange next week.

Airport finance terminal decline

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Given the retreat from leverage, the drop in passenger numbers and withering investor demand, are airports merely witnessing a cyclical decline or something more pernicious and long-lasting? Paul Smith reports.

New aviation consulting team launches

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YOURSOLUTION aims to become a leading aviation infrastructure consulting firm, with a team versed in airport management

Macquarie Airports backs out of Japan

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian investment bank’s airports fund is to sell off its holding in Japan Airport Terminal, manager of Tokyo International Airport's terminals.

BAA to appeal airport break-up

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The airport operator is to appeal the UK Competition Commission’s ruling demanding it sell Gatwick, Stansted and a Scottish airport, claiming the report was influenced by “apparent bias” and failed to take economic factors into consideration.

EC green lights Berlin Brandenburg financing

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The European Commission raises no objections to financing worth up to $4.2 billion for Berlin Brandenburg airport, which will see the German capital’s three airports merge.

Fraport raises $440 million for Frankfurt

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The German airport operator has raised €323 million through a promissory note issue, part of its advance financing for Frankfurt Airport’s expansion.

Coventry Airport up for sale

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Having had its application for a new passenger terminal rejected and TUI Group give up its lease on the airport, Coventry Airport is for sale again.

Airports come back down to earth

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After spiralling in recent years on the back of a wave of privatisations, airport values have receded rapidly in the downturn as investors shrink from the debt burden involved. Governments will likely remain reluctant to put their assets up for sale for some time.

Dubai airport records growth in Q1

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the global slowdown in passenger travel, Dubai International Airport registered positive growth for the last quarter of 2008 and first quarter of this year – the only airport among the world’s top ten to do so.

New Croatian airport looking for investors

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Government of Bosnia Herzegovina seeking funding for new airport near Dubrovnik

Saudi Arabia looking for private finance to expand airport

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

World Bank member IFC is advising the country’s civil aviation authority on structuring a private-finance deal to expand Median Airport, continuing a push to open up the aviation sector to private investment.

Midway Airport lease delayed

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The City of Chicago and the Midway Investment & Development Corporation agree to slow closing of landmark PPP deal.

Malaysian port operator to buy Senai Airport

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MMC Corporation is to pay RM1.7 billion ($466 million) for the AirAsia and Firefly hub after a fractious shareholder meeting.

BAA forced to sell three airports

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a landmark ruling, the UK’s Competition Commission has ordered BAA to sell Gatwick, Stansted and one Scottish airport to “kick-start a process of competitive rivalry” and improve the customer experience.

Passenger numbers at UK airports fall to 17 year low

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The number of passengers at UK airports has fallen for the first time since 1991and will likely decline again this year – marking the first time since World War 2 that traffic has fallen for two consecutive years.

Delhi Airport set to become global hub

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If infrastructure changes are put in place and a hub carrier established, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport could rival Dubai and Singapore.

Riga International Airport chooses Turkey's TAV

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Turkish firm TAV and Latvian construction company Skonto Buve, have won the public private partnership concession for the expansion of Riga International Airport Latvia.

UK government plans airport shake-up

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Transport has put forward new proposals on airport regulation that puts the passenger first and requires larger airports to have a licence

Deloitte: Airports set to reduce landing charges

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A report from Deloitte says “the pendulum of power” will swing from airports to airlines as airports look set to reduce landing charges owing to vacant landing slots.

Ryanair to cut flights and jobs at Dublin

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The 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.

NetJets to purchase German airport

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Message from the east

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The mood at Airfinance Journal's annual conference in Dubai was surprisingly upbeat. Will Roberts reports.

A new era

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Janet Du Chenne finds out about a changing market from some of its leading players.

Why export credit agencies make good banks

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Export credits might be one ray of sunshine through the big cloud that hangs over the financing market.

Who should buy Gatwick

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Will Roberts reports on British Airports Authority's decision to put the UK's second-busiest airport on the market.

Canadians back Kuwait's seizure of Iraqi aircraft

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MIDCo set to secure Chicago Midway airport

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ear to the ground

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

a market ripe for low costs

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As 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.

Cowan is Aviareto's new managing director

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SIA A380-800 aircraft fully syndicated

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

US appeals court strikes down passenger rights law

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deal watch

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reaching for the skies

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

India's aviation market has great potential not only for the country's domestic airlines but also for the industry worldwide. Will Roberts reports.

AEA hits out at airports take-it-or leave it attitude to price

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has hit out at the green light given by the UK Civil Aviation Authority for increases in user charges at the airports run by British Airports Authority, notably London Heathrow.

Double Counting - A source of the forthcoming problems for aircraft values

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Pilarksi, senior vice-president at Avitas, continues his regular column by looking at the effects of over ordering

BAA chief executive leaves during time of transition

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Pilarski says

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After a well-attended address at this year's European Airfinance conference, Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president at Avitas, starts a regular column on the state of the airfinance market.

Allco rides high in a rough market

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recent drop in its share price should not take the gloss off Allco's successful past couple of years, writes Will Roberts.

Hoy joins ExecuJet Aviation Group

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deals news in brief

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dubai shows faith in widebodies

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

More competition under open skies

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Going dutch

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger travelled alongside a footballer for one England's top football clubs.

News in brief

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

News In Brief

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Macquarie sells Aeroporti di Roma stake to Gemina

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Things to do in Domodedevo

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Our mystery passenger, unwillingly, tested out the facilities at Domodedevo Airport.

...meanwhile, at the Rainbow Rooms

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Airfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.

Macquarie signs deal for Mercury Air Centers

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

GVK consortium closes Mumbai airport debt facility

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Common ground

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

India's airports are on the verge of a major facelift to accommodate growth, writes Ritesh Gupta.

In Brief

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Indian aviation market sobers up

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

About 12 months ago, the sound of popping champagne corks were heard in India as a growing middle class began to take to the skies in infinite numbers. Now that the bubbles have all but disappeared, the market is trying to turn explosive growth into profitability and is becoming more realistic about its ambitions.

A new dawn for Delta

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

US airlines are in a brighter position than they were a few years ago. Alex Lennane reports on Delta's wellbeing and the shared optimism for this carrier

Getting in shape at JFK

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger flew on Delta to London and found that going business class does not make the problems go away.

Aviation and politics do mix... sometimes

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Binger joins Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to develop airports business globally

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Deals of the Year 2006: A year in boom

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

2006 was the year of the lessor. Investor appetite for these companies was at its peak and acquisitions and IPOs were the norm. The Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year beholds a great year for aviation financing.

Spotlight falls on airports

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Western investors have been concentrating on China's airlines. Now they are adding the country's airports to their in-trays.

Macquarie Airports: Big Mac gets bigger

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Macquare Airports has grown quickly and has become established as the one to beat for deals. Paul Smith talks growth with Kerrie Mather, the firm's CEO.

Controlling (ATC) costs

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Fraport: Running the world

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Today Frankfurt, tomorrow the world. Paul Smith looks at Fraport's quest to become the dominant force at airports on every continent.

Fraport: Pal interview

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Unique issues bond to pay for noise

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A bigger bang for your buck

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Pick the right bomb. Detonate it at the right airport. And, bang, you close down entire airlines as well as huge chunks of the aviation finance industry. The trouble is, it's less to do with devastation than it is with insurance.

Demanding times

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The recent up tick in airport financing has been both a source of new business and angst for lenders. Have concessions – and their operators – become too demanding? Airfinance Journal canvasses two of the leading sponsors in airport development.

Airport Deals of the Year 2006: HAPPY LANDINGS

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Last year was great for airport finance. But this is just the start.

Controlling aircraft

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Many lessors now feel that Europe is one of the riskiest places to lease aircraft.

Building India

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The shape of Indian airport modernization will be determined by a compromise between air traffic growth and the political left. By Paul Smith.

INDIAN GAMES

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

No market is changing as fast as India's. Alexandra Lennane and Alasdair Whyte review the contenders.

BELOW THE MIDDLE

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

It is easy to overlook those who cannot afford to fly in the rich Middle East. But there are some low-cost carriers in the region. Alexandra Cain reports.

Aeroportio di Roma refinances loan

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Macquarie in bid for Copenhagen Airport

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

BANKS CHECK IN

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Several aircraft finance banks are beginning to invest in airports, but there is much debate about how compatible the two assets are. By Alexandra Cain.

Class action lawsuits over Air France crash

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Ten groups left in Budapest

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Deals of the Year 2004: Last year's stars

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Although a shadow is still hanging over the US and fuel prices are steadily rising, the global aviation market rebounded strongly in 2004 – and the deals that closed reflect this.

Emissions trading

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Although the aviation downturn has delayed legislation, airlines will eventually have to find a way of paying for emissions, says Colleen Nelson, partner and head of UK law-firm asb's environmental practice.

Airport IPOs ready to check in

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Airport privatizations looked set to grow all over the world after a few successful deals. Instead, a quite period ensued. But the deal pipeline is filling up again, reports airports consultant David Bentley.