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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href="/~d/styles/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" media="screen" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~d/styles/itemcontent.css"?><rss xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"><channel><title>Banks &amp; Capital Markets</title><link>http://www.airfinancejournal.comhttp://feeds2.feedburner.com/afj_bankscapitalmarkets</link><description /><copyright>&amp;copy;2009 Airfinance Journal</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><category>Banks &amp; Capital Markets</category><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/afj_bankscapitalmarkets" type="application/rss+xml" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><item><title>Chinese lend $358 million to AerCap </title><description>AerCap closes a landmark deal with Chinese Development Bank. This is the first loan for an international aircraft lessor from the Chinese bank. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_gIk0tf6nZo/Chinese-lend-358-million-to-AerCap.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2334369/Chinese-lend-358-million-to-AerCap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB profits from airfinance loans</title><description>DVB has financed €5.02 billion in aviation transactions since the beginning of 2009.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ubUbVaCeYu8/DVB-profits-from-airfinance-loans.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2334593/DVB-profits-from-airfinance-loans.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Chinese bank funds A330s for AerCap</title><description>AerCap will receive $358 million for China Development bank for four A330s ordered in 2006 and 2007.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/HIyecdWftvM/Chinese-bank-funds-A330s-for-AerCap.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2333045/Chinese-bank-funds-A330s-for-AerCap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ACG prices Ex-Im bond</title><description>This is the second Ex-Im bond in October for Goldman Sachs and Calyon.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0z5YpkjZtnM/ACG-prices-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2331767/ACG-prices-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Continental EETC oversubscribed</title><description>Continental finances 11 new Boeing aircraft and refinance another eight with $650 million bond. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6i_0t8v45DQ/Continental-EETC-oversubscribed.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2331882/Continental-EETC-oversubscribed.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Finnair receives $230m ECA support</title><description>Calyon was mandated to finance three A330-300s. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/y4C2N6sJL4A/Finnair-receives-230m-ECA-support.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2328182/Finnair-receives-230m-ECA-support.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aegean mandates Calyon for A320 financing</title><description>Calyon will be sole underwriter and arranger. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1uoJeEw0mlM/Aegean-mandates-Calyon-for-A320-financing.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:13:44 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323911/Aegean-mandates-Calyon-for-A320-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Filling the gap with $20bn in guarantees</title><description>Export credit agencies have been breaking records with support for Airbus and Boeing in one of the toughest years on record, writes Sophie Segal. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6oNFabY0je0/Filling-the-gap-with-20bn-in-guarantees.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2324278/Filling-the-gap-with-20bn-in-guarantees.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Are banks right to be wary of PDP financing? </title><description>Banks may be being too cautious with PDP financing, writes Alasdair Whyte. 
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ucrUNc4gLn4/Are-banks-right-to-be-wary-of-PDP-financing.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323251/Are-banks-right-to-be-wary-of-PDP-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AWAS mandates Calyon for PDP financing </title><description>Calyon will provide pre-delivery payment financing for five 737-800s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5zaxtrvRcx0/AWAS-mandates-Calyon-for-PDP-financing.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323298/AWAS-mandates-Calyon-for-PDP-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol to raise $346 million from share offering</title><description>Brazil’s low cost carrier will issue 38,005,000 preferred shares to strengthen its balance sheet</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GpR7_11XXgM/Gol-to-raise-346-million-from-share-offering.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2316140/Gol-to-raise-346-million-from-share-offering.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Jet to raise $400million </title><description>The Indian carrier will sell shares to foreign investors as it looks to reduce its debt burden</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0_HAbF-2OEI/Jet-to-raise-400million.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2314313/Jet-to-raise-400million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LBBW out of the market</title><description>The board has decided to focus on core financing activities, as it restructures.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/N6vreYiKoOI/LBBW-out-of-the-market.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2313298/LBBW-out-of-the-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirTran to offer convertible notes and common stock </title><description>The parent company of AirTran Airways will offer $100 million in debt secure obligation notes maturing in 2016.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RYphxcrCsGw/AirTran-to-offer-convertible-notes-and-common-stock.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2312438/AirTran-to-offer-convertible-notes-and-common-stock.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Genesis reduces debt facility ahead of merger with AerCap</title><description>The Shannon-based company has reduced its borrowing capacity under a $1 billion revolving credit facility to $200 million </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/x3STsFoU5jM/Genesis-reduces-debt-facility-ahead-of-merger-with-AerCap.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2312381/Genesis-reduces-debt-facility-ahead-of-merger-with-AerCap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>UAL reveals pricing of stock and notes offering</title><description>The holding company of United Air Lines will sell 19 million shares of common stock at an offering price of $7.24 per share</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rCGiWM7Kbj0/UAL-reveals-pricing-of-stock-and-notes-offering.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2310716/UAL-reveals-pricing-of-stock-and-notes-offering.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer raises $500 million in note issuance</title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer has raised $500 million in an issue that was five times oversubscribed

 
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/nx2sWMUn7MM/Embraer-raises-500-million-in-note-issuance.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2309974/Embraer-raises-500-million-in-note-issuance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Go Air rejects investment offers</title><description>Managing director Jeh Wadia says the Mumbai-based carrier is financially robust and will not proceed with any of its investment offers </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/iwTCj8VPA5g/Go-Air-rejects-investment-offers.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2309682/Go-Air-rejects-investment-offers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AMR raises $830 million</title><description>The parent of American Airlines says the sale of common stock and convertible notes will bolster its financial position in the face of the financial downturn</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/VHfB740m0gY/AMR-raises-830-million.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2307350/AMR-raises-830-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Kramer launches ALA Japan</title><description>With years of experience in the Japanese airfinance market, Michael Kramer has set up a new advisory business in Japan.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/atWZSjrt-V8/Kramer-launches-ALA-Japan.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2307306/Kramer-launches-ALA-Japan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Delta closes $2.1 billion financing transaction</title><description>The financing will help meet the company’s 2010 debt maturities and bolster its liquidity</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YmdZsQVeZPg/Delta-closes-21-billion-financing-transaction.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2306416/Delta-closes-21-billion-financing-transaction.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export credit agencies "have been brilliant"</title><description>Emirates and other carriers speaking at Airfinance Journal's 7th Middle East and Africa Airfinance Conference have thanked export credit agencies for their support over the last 12 months.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cmJzNELdkNM/Export-credit-agencies-have-been-brilliant.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2305505/Export-credit-agencies-have-been-brilliant.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pembroke Capital wins SriLankan mandate</title><description>The financier will arrange the S/L of three Airbus aircraft for the Sri Lankan airline. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/uZ8ErloK_WI/Pembroke-Capital-wins-SriLankan-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2305411/Pembroke-Capital-wins-SriLankan-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB and NBAD launch aviation fund</title><description>The commercial aviation fund will lease aircraft and engines to airlines and is looking to acquire $1 billion in assets over the next two years. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/AH0vaAbwFQk/DVB-and-NBAD-launch-aviation-fund.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2304879/DVB-and-NBAD-launch-aviation-fund.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>An heroic effort</title><description>Ex-Im Bank and the European ECAs have helped to finance almost $20 billion of aircraft in 2009. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0nydoiTri_A/An-heroic-effort.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2303811/An-heroic-effort.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Exclusive from Rio Conference</title><description>Although PDP financing has dropped by around 80% since last year, ECAs are cautious about financing them.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/VXRVR2rrAOQ/Exclusive-from-Rio-Conference.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2293296/Exclusive-from-Rio-Conference.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ex-Im Bank: a nimble machine</title><description>Robert Morin, executive vice president of transportation, US Ex-Im Bank, speaks to Airfinance Journal about the bankâ€™s role in the downturn and exciting new products on offer. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/IfXu06owoZk/Ex-Im-Bank-a-nimble-machine.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2303805/Ex-Im-Bank-a-nimble-machine.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ex-Im Bank's expanding role</title><description>Ex-Im Bank is developing innovative financing structures to cover the funding gap in 2009. Geoffrey P Burgess, partner, and Sulagna Roy, associate, at Debevoise &amp; Plimpton LLP, discuss Ex-Im Bank's role in financing pre-owned aircraft, engines and spare parts. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5oP6JXIQegU/Ex-Im-Banks-expanding-role.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2303804/Ex-Im-Banks-expanding-role.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>What is PEFCO?</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ja3o43-WWRo/What-is-PEFCO.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2288619/What-is-PEFCO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Kingfisher to raise $100 million</title><description>The carrier will raise the funds through instruments including global depositary receipts and also plans to increase its share capital

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fZwNeCZ3jLM/Kingfisher-to-raise-100-million.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2285226/Kingfisher-to-raise-100-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>EADS places €1 billion bond</title><description>The European aerospace giant has issued a €1 billion seven-year bond. BNP Paribas, Calyon and Deutsche Bank are active leads</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Mn81Aqydy-I/EADS-places-1-billion-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2279043/EADS-places-1-billion-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB profit declines 28%</title><description>The bank reported a decline of 28% in consolidated net profit before tax for the first half of the year</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/BEafToihAw8/DVB-profit-declines-28.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2275776/DVB-profit-declines-28.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Vought Q2 income declines by $55 million</title><description>Vought Aircraft Industries net income for the second quarter decreased by $55.2 million, but the company points to the improvement in its balance sheet following the sale of its 787 facility

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gR6V4Gkq_U0/Vought-Q2-income-declines-by-55-million.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2273883/Vought-Q2-income-declines-by-55-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ECAs to support 30% of Airbus sales</title><description>The UK Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) says that European ECAs are set to step up their involvement in aircraft exports and are looking to support around 30% of Airbus sales over the coming year</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Yrj6FNNzYjU/ECAs-to-support-30-of-Airbus-sales.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2271271/ECAs-to-support-30-of-Airbus-sales.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Global Aviation sells $175m of secured notes </title><description>Global Aviation Holdings, World Airways and North American Airlines have sold $175 million of senior secured notes in a private placement</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FJzChC4casM/Global-Aviation-sells-175m-of-secured-notes.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2270015/Global-Aviation-sells-175m-of-secured-notes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Atlas shares gain after earnings increase</title><description>The cargo company’s shares rose 8.6% after second quarter net income increased to $11.3 million</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-wmMVhZ265M/Atlas-shares-gain-after-earnings-increase.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2269312/Atlas-shares-gain-after-earnings-increase.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirAsia to sell 20% stake</title><description>The airline is planning a share placement to raise $171 million to strengthen its balance sheet</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/WQyHrTIEJh0/AirAsia-to-sell-20-stake.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2267190/AirAsia-to-sell-20-stake.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>American Airlines $276 million refinancing</title><description>American Airlines refinances 12 aircraft with secured notes in private placement.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/THL7Uy4P1uQ/American-Airlines-276-million-refinancing.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2269025/American-Airlines-276-million-refinancing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>American completes $276 million debt sale</title><description>The airline has issued $276 million in senior secured notes, which have a 13% yield

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_sGkdnKZJ3I/American-completes-276-million-debt-sale.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2267338/American-completes-276-million-debt-sale.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KLM closes €530m credit facility</title><description>The airline has closed a €530 million ($755 million) forward starting syndicated revolving credit facility with the support of ten relationship banks</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5OwnzAFsaU8/KLM-closes-530m-credit-facility.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2265587/KLM-closes-530m-credit-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Virgin Blue to raise $189m in stock sale</title><description>Australia’s second largest carrier is selling A$231 million of stock and expects to post its first annual loss.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/NBFlb4hXcoI/Virgin-Blue-to-raise-189m-in-stock-sale.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2260844/Virgin-Blue-to-raise-189m-in-stock-sale.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ABN Amro launches aircraft securitization</title><description>The two-tranche, $1.48 billion transaction is the first securitization in the European market for five years and differs from traditional structures as the securitized loans are guaranteed by export credit agencies.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RZJf9L17r0M/ABN-Amro-launches-aircraft-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2257994/ABN-Amro-launches-aircraft-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BA bond oversubscribed </title><description>BA’s convertible bond has been oversubscribed from an initial £300 million to £350 million, as the carrier plans to raise £600 million after posting its first Q1 loss since privatisation.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/J07rRFMAzE8/BA-bond-oversubscribed.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2256304/BA-bond-oversubscribed.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air India closes $1 billion Ex/Im loan</title><description>The loan will be used for the purchase of ten aircraft, with the state carrier also in line to get a capital injection from the government.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/dXYCCY6CwWQ/Air-India-closes-1-billion-ExIm-loan.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2255366/Air-India-closes-1-billion-ExIm-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BA to issue £300 million convertible bond</title><description>Following rumours that the struggling carrier was set to raise funds via a rights issue, BA will now issue a convertible bond to shore up its balance sheet. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6M9ks5TKXLE/BA-to-issue-300-million-convertible-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2255669/BA-to-issue-300-million-convertible-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BayernLB opens for export credit finance</title><description>Despite closing its aircraft finance business is March, Bayerische Landesbank is still looking to finance aircraft with export credit guaranteed loans.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/o9wFHq96Ldc/BayernLB-opens-for-export-credit-finance.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2255312/BayernLB-opens-for-export-credit-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Natixis targets financing in Korea</title><description>French bank Natixis is growing its relationships in Korea, with two mandates in June.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/aJhghkpWdb8/Natixis-targets-financing-in-Korea.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:43:16 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254632/Natixis-targets-financing-in-Korea.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>B&amp;B Air declare quarterly dividend </title><description>Babcock &amp; Brown Air has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, which is unchanged from January and in line with the company’s strategy of retaining cash amid the dislocation in the financial markets. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FMFA2yivp7c/B-B-Air-declare-quarterly-dividend.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254605/B-B-Air-declare-quarterly-dividend.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNP Paribas wins two mandates</title><description>French bank, BNP Paribas, is mandated to arrange a Japanese operating lease and an export credit financing</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/qlWS-RsvGOw/BNP-Paribas-wins-two-mandates.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254531/BNP-Paribas-wins-two-mandates.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Natixis funding for two Korean carriers</title><description>French bank Natixis is growing its relationships in Korea, with two deals mandated in June. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GJdaP9sJlqs/Natixis-funding-for-two-Korean-carriers.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254637/Natixis-funding-for-two-Korean-carriers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lufthansa issues €750 million bond</title><description>The seven-year deal, which has no step-up coupon owing to high demand, is priced 80bp tighter than the airline’s five-year bond issued back in March. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/u4kGzpcvHJw/Lufthansa-issues-750-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2246565/Lufthansa-issues-750-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>American Airlines will tap the capital markets</title><description>Following Continental’s EETC and United’s secured bond, American Airlines will go to the capital markets to raise capital</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ZWVQCuQNbNM/American-Airlines-will-tap-the-capital-markets.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2243762/American-Airlines-will-tap-the-capital-markets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>New airline revenue accounting bureau set up in UAE</title><description>Two firms team up to provide real time revenue data to small and medium sized airlines in Dubai</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/G6foPac91sM/New-airline-revenue-accounting-bureau-set-up-in-UAE.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2243831/New-airline-revenue-accounting-bureau-set-up-in-UAE.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>United Airlines closes $175 million bond backed by spares</title><description>Goldman Sachs and Citi have closed a secured bond for United Airlines in a tough market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/qNZN7gf8CgA/United-Airlines-closes-175-million-bond-backed-by-spares.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2243260/United-Airlines-closes-175-million-bond-backed-by-spares.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air France draws €661 million from convertible bond</title><description>Air France-KLM  has exercised an extension clause in its convertible bond due to high demand.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Lnh3J-B6noA/Air-France-draws-661-million-from-convertible-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2242320/Air-France-draws-661-million-from-convertible-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>American agrees new credit terms with lenders</title><description>Under the new terms, a fixed charge covenant for the quarter ending March 30 will be waived.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/nkifL8Jx3tE/American-agrees-new-credit-terms-with-lenders.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2242286/American-agrees-new-credit-terms-with-lenders.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>China Airlines raises $175 million</title><description>The Taiwan-based carrier has raised $175 million through a private placement to a government fund and China Aviation Development Fund.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3I0Y7we_wxw/China-Airlines-raises-175-million.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2242014/China-Airlines-raises-175-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Exclusive from Beijing conference</title><description>On the first morning of the China Airfinance conference, delegates were told that Chinese banks will increase their lending activity and look to finance aircraft internationally, as the aviation centre of gravity shifts from West to East.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/TNAPte1ruL8/Exclusive-from-Beijing-conference.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2240891/Exclusive-from-Beijing-conference.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Waha buys 50% stake in AerVenture</title><description>Waha Capital has acquired a 50% stake in AerVenture for $135 million, becoming joint venture partner with Aercap. The equity investment comes after LoadAir ended its founding partnership in AerVenture earlier this month following a failure to make an equity payment.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wSTYDMbdlSY/Waha-buys-50-stake-in-AerVenture.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2238262/Waha-buys-50-stake-in-AerVenture.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air France to issue €575 million convertible </title><description>French carrier, Air France, will raise money with a convertible bond to finance aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pSDdARiva3M/Air-France-to-issue-575-million-convertible.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2237397/Air-France-to-issue-575-million-convertible.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>B&amp;B close $32 million debt facility </title><description>Babcock &amp; Brown Air has closed a $32 million debt facility for aircraft acquisitions and debt repurchases




</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/G6wYyga0GPE/B-B-close-32-million-debt-facility.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:36:04 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2236364/B-B-close-32-million-debt-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>EIB provides €300 million loan to Safran</title><description>The lending arm of the European Union is providing Safran with a loan of €300 million for the development of cleaner engines, in what is the first loan to the aviation industry under the European Clean Transport Facility.









</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YDGxAAXZDPc/EIB-provides-300-million-loan-to-Safran.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2236040/EIB-provides-300-million-loan-to-Safran.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Continental EETC to restart the capital markets</title><description>Continental Airlines is in the market to raise $390 million with a EETC in July</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yYPw4VkRuCo/Continental-EETC-to-restart-the-capital-markets.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2235364/Continental-EETC-to-restart-the-capital-markets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DAE secures $450 million funding </title><description>DAE Capital has secured a $450 million Ex-Im guaranteed loan from Citibank for the purchase of nine aircraft, with the Dubai-based company planning a capital market issuance to replace the borrowing facility.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/poctCFpZip4/DAE-secures-450-million-funding.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2235127/DAE-secures-450-million-funding.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Berlin raises €38.8 million in capital raisings</title><description>The German low cost carrier has raised €23 million from issuing 6.6 million new shares to institutional investors and an additional €15.8 million in a separate capital increase. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/H-dMPokA5ow/Air-Berlin-raises-388-million-in-capital-raisings.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2225494/Air-Berlin-raises-388-million-in-capital-raisings.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JAL to get $1 billion loan</title><description>The loan is being arranged by state-backed Development Bank of Japan, which will also provide a loan amount in cooperation with a syndicate of the country’s three largest banks.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/KREvr3ljWcE/JAL-to-get-1-billion-loan.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2216160/JAL-to-get-1-billion-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HNA Group: Profile</title><description>HNA Group is spearheading Tianjin’s efforts to establish the region as China’s aviation centre of gravity and reinvigorate the country’s industry. Acquiring Allco – which is by no means a certainty – would be an important piece of the strategic jigsaw. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3ndkLYU8uTg/HNA-Group-Profile.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2214594/HNA-Group-Profile.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Trip gets $98m loan for Embraer purchase</title><description>The Brazilian state carrier has been given a $98.2 million loan from Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development for the purchase of four Embraer jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FnY7QskpemA/Trip-gets-98m-loan-for-Embraer-purchase.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2212101/Trip-gets-98m-loan-for-Embraer-purchase.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Atlas Air underwriters exercise over-allotment option</title><description>The underwriters of Atlas Air’s secondary offering has purchased 440,848 shares from selling stockholder HMC Atlas Air.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/v9DdYz7y5Oo/Atlas-Air-underwriters-exercise-over-allotment-option.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208501/Atlas-Air-underwriters-exercise-over-allotment-option.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>New co-presidents at Club Bank’Air</title><description>Club Bank’Air welcomes new co-presidents Jose Abramovici and Eric François to its ranks</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GFkkVPHrhZI/New-co-presidents-at-Club-BankAir.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2206372/New-co-presidents-at-Club-BankAir.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KG market slows down</title><description>The KG leasing market is still pretty busy, but unfortunately some of the activity is from funds still closing last year’s deals.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wYnhCUZaJZs/KG-market-slows-down.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2203259/KG-market-slows-down.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Russia provides $250 million aid for Superjet</title><description>State bank VEB is lending the country’s airlines $250 million to lease the Superjet-100, hailed as the spearhead of the manufacturing industry’s revival. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/f7F2UikyC5c/Russia-provides-250-million-aid-for-Superjet.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2203145/Russia-provides-250-million-aid-for-Superjet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Harbinger selling half of stake in Atlas Air</title><description>Harbinger has begun the public offering of 4 million Atlas common shares and has granted the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 15% of the offering. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/D1hgQw5FtIo/Harbinger-selling-half-of-stake-in-Atlas-Air.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2202332/Harbinger-selling-half-of-stake-in-Atlas-Air.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB’s interest margin surges to record high</title><description>DVB Bank has posted a record interest margin of 344 bps for new business in the first quarter as the bank completes its transformation from troubled commercial lender to profitable transportation bank. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5NLoj1JvZTA/DVBs-interest-margin-surges-to-record-high.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2200037/DVBs-interest-margin-surges-to-record-high.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Engines holding steady, for now</title><description>Engine values have traditionally held up better than aircraft during downturns, especially as investors move to diversify portfolios.  While this is true of the present downturn, as increasing numbers of aircraft are parked engines will inevitably suffer.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/B6MZpq_5fPk/Engines-holding-steady-for-now.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2197222/Engines-holding-steady-for-now.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ex/Im Bank looking at capital market deals</title><description>The US export credit agency is talking to banks about bundling together aircraft deals and selling them on to the capital markets as bonds, treasury certificates and private placements</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/oSRHmpWIfXw/ExIm-Bank-looking-at-capital-market-deals.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2197419/ExIm-Bank-looking-at-capital-market-deals.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>China will help fill funding gap</title><description>This is the year when Chinese banks will become key aircraft financiers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/hlLNXFkUDWg/China-will-help-fill-funding-gap.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2196157/China-will-help-fill-funding-gap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Profile: AerCap has funding for 2009</title><description>Despite its low share price, AerCap is well funded for 2009</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/AHv9qUsYBUM/Profile-AerCap-has-funding-for-2009.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2190508/Profile-AerCap-has-funding-for-2009.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Funding gap – what funding gap?</title><description>Opinions were divided among bankers at the New York Conference as to whether the funding gap exists, with panellists arguing that the issue is less the availability of capital and more its pricing</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/iJY27eBD1CA/Funding-gapwhat-funding-gap.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2184455/Funding-gapwhat-funding-gap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gulf Air closes $50 million loan deal</title><description>Bahrain’s flag carrier closes a loan facility with the country’s National Bank.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/HjV3AgvcMR8/Gulf-Air-closes-50-million-loan-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2182203/Gulf-Air-closes-50-million-loan-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The capital markets will return in 2010</title><description>Since the effects of the credit crunch started to be felt at the end of 2007 airlines and operating lessors have struggled to attract investor interest in capital market issuances. Investment bankers reflect on when this source of funding might return.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5FQr3TAKFcI/The-capital-markets-will-return-in-2010.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2175618/The-capital-markets-will-return-in-2010.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Asiana closes $41 million bond </title><description>Asiana’s rare issuance, which is backed by future ticket sales from its Tokyo offices, could back the return of the ABS market in Korea.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/U2qqpKTQy0E/Asiana-closes-41-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2174940/Asiana-closes-41-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Korean Air to issue 200 billion won bond</title><description>Korean Air Lines is set to issue a 200 billion won ($146 million) bond to finance aircraft leases and repay debt.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/hzbK5l0mWP8/Korean-Air-to-issue-200-billion-won-bond.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2172933/Korean-Air-to-issue-200-billion-won-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Updated: Lufthansa issues €850 million bond </title><description>The bond – which represents a rare offering given the cyclical nature of the industry – performed well on the back of strong domestic demand on a day the equity markets gathered momentum</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/W444iVo2Kms/Updated-Lufthansa-issues-850-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2165227/Updated-Lufthansa-issues-850-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Exclusive: BayernLB exits aircraft and ship finance after political pressure, other Landesbanks may follow</title><description>Key German bank formally moves out of aircraft and ship finance, real danger that other Landesbanks will follow Bayerische Landesbank and focus on local lending.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-Z7o2F28pow/Exclusive-BayernLB-exits-aircraft-and-ship-finance-after-political-pressure-other-Landesbanks-may.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2164008/Exclusive-BayernLB-exits-aircraft-and-ship-finance-after-political-pressure-other-Landesbanks-may.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lufthansa issues €850 million bond </title><description>The bond, which has a spread of mid-swaps plus 410 basis points, represents a rare offering given the cyclical nature of the airline industry. And considering Lufthansa’s low investment grade rating and the danger airlines face of possible downgrade, the venture could be a risky undertaking.  

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wCxYzOKGRjk/Lufthansa-issues-850-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2162853/Lufthansa-issues-850-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export credit agencies enter new era</title><description>The role of export credit agencies is set to change as they look to guarantee securitizations and PDP financings, and become busier than ever.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YEiqxyKL8bw/Export-credit-agencies-enter-new-era.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2125494/Export-credit-agencies-enter-new-era.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Indian banks set to play vital role in aircraft finance</title><description>As international banks become increasingly cautious and expensive, Indian banks are set to step in to bridge the gap and help fund the country’s aircraft deliveries.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/CnxjdLXdBOc/Indian-banks-set-to-play-vital-role-in-aircraft-finance.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2124680/Indian-banks-set-to-play-vital-role-in-aircraft-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CCB to set up aviation fund</title><description>China Construction Bank’s Hong Kong unit to set up aviation fund in Tianjin</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/qaCry_eh0pg/CCB-to-set-up-aviation-fund.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2122321/CCB-to-set-up-aviation-fund.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>How do we chose Airfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards</title><description>With the 2008 winners about to be announced, how do we chose the Airfinance Journal Deal of the Year Awards?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6PkUjLqjeOY/How-do-we-chose-Airfinance-Journals-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2121176/How-do-we-chose-Airfinance-Journals-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Business as usual for RBS Aviation Capital, but sale planned</title><description>RBS Aviation Capital is not a core asset for Royal Bank of Scotland, but the bank is not a distressed seller.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/xBmwjKC8IFw/Business-as-usual-for-RBS-Aviation-Capital-but-sale-planned.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2117035/Business-as-usual-for-RBS-Aviation-Capital-but-sale-planned.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>RBS's luck runs out as Stephen Hester's track record at Abbey National suggests bad news for RBS Aviation Capital</title><description>With the future of RBS Aviation Capital in doubt, it is worth remembering that Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) chief executive has already closed one aircraft leasing company before. A brief history of RBS Aviation Capital.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RfN9eTlVLV8/RBSs-luck-runs-out-as-Stephen-Hesters-track-record-at-Abbey-National-suggests-bad-news-for-RBS.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2117032/RBSs-luck-runs-out-as-Stephen-Hesters-track-record-at-Abbey-National-suggests-bad-news-for-RBS.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Calyon closes Qantas deal and is mandated by Aer Lingus</title><description>Calyon has closed a refinancing for a Qantas A330 and has been mandated by Aer Lingus for the export credit financing of an A330.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/bOhyGVhOGaw/Calyon-closes-Qantas-deal-and-is-mandated-by-Aer-Lingus.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2117098/Calyon-closes-Qantas-deal-and-is-mandated-by-Aer-Lingus.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Managing the airfinance gap</title><description>Several financial institutions are forecasting that manufacturers will have to slow production and finance aircraft with governments in 2009. But the manufacturers are more optimistic.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UGWNufn9TRM/Managing-the-airfinance-gap.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114388/Managing-the-airfinance-gap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Banks open for business</title><description>Banks left the market, not because aviation was in trouble, but as a result of internal liquidity restrictions. Campbell Davis lists the main European, Asian and African banks still open to their aviation clients.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RIeQAjUhV_E/Banks-open-for-business.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114390/Banks-open-for-business.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Emirates will find finance</title><description>Emirates says it will find funding in the downturn, although some industry insiders believe the carrier has to be more realistic.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/WG65E5sxq3E/Emirates-will-find-finance.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114391/Emirates-will-find-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>There will not be a funding gap for airline deliveries</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/872pl0Cqb0I/There-will-not-be-a-funding-gap-for-airline-deliveries.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114415/There-will-not-be-a-funding-gap-for-airline-deliveries.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Chinese deliveries covered by domestic finance in 2009</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/nEvjAW_-n3w/Chinese-deliveries-covered-by-domestic-finance-in-2009.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114417/Chinese-deliveries-covered-by-domestic-finance-in-2009.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Chinese finance fleets domestically</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RAuhF_x8B8A/Chinese-finance-fleets-domestically.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114395/Chinese-finance-fleets-domestically.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>French state comes to Airbus's aid</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SjBT0kABnVk/French-state-comes-to-Airbuss-aid.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114396/French-state-comes-to-Airbuss-aid.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Southwest Airlines sneaks  in a $400 million aircraft bond for 737s</title><description>Goldman Sachs closes a $400 million bond for Southwest Airlines secured on 17 737 aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/e_Sn1rgO3K4/Southwest-Airlines-sneaksin-a-400-million-aircraft-bond-for-737s.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114404/Southwest-Airlines-sneaksin-a-400-million-aircraft-bond-for-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ILFC's $3.5 billion secured facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gX2Nn60nV0A/ILFCs-35-billion-secured-facility.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114405/ILFCs-35-billion-secured-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Two A330s for Investec's aircraft fund</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-10aFrBt4cE/Two-A330s-for-Investecs-aircraft-fund.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114408/Two-A330s-for-Investecs-aircraft-fund.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Canada closes two loans worth $112 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UijY98FWiyk/Air-Canada-closes-two-loans-worth-112-million.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114412/Air-Canada-closes-two-loans-worth-112-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HSH Nordbank fund buys Emirates' 777</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/qq_EaN1pBsc/HSH-Nordbank-fund-buys-Emirates-777.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114413/HSH-Nordbank-fund-buys-Emirates-777.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CIT closes securitization worth $900 million</title><description>CIT closes unusual – and most expensive ever - aircraft securitization and sells notes to itself.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/VdDUWt5fUDA/CIT-closes-securitization-worth-900-million.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114402/CIT-closes-securitization-worth-900-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ryanair uses Ex-Im for 15 737s</title><description>Ryanair has mandated Calyon and Deka Bank for the Ex-Im Bank financing of 15 737-800s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Iy983YpG_ww/Ryanair-uses-Ex-Im-for-15-737s.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2102509/Ryanair-uses-Ex-Im-for-15-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Banks hold key as ILFC's unsecured loan falters</title><description>Two types of banks affecting American International Group's sale of ILFC – its existing 
unsecured lenders and the ones that it needs to join a new secured facility.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0W5-v5dryRc/Banks-hold-key-as-ILFCs-unsecured-loan-falters.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114403/Banks-hold-key-as-ILFCs-unsecured-loan-falters.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Canada closes deals with NordLB and GE Capital</title><description>Air Canada completes a $37 million deal with NordLB and a second tranche of financing with GE Capital Corporation.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/waEO0bAyWdA/Air-Canada-closes-deals-with-NordLB-and-GE-Capital.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2102514/Air-Canada-closes-deals-with-NordLB-and-GE-Capital.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aviaimport uses VEB export loan for Tu-204 purchase</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Q7G_YL7thrU/Aviaimport-uses-VEB-export-loan-for-Tu-204-purchase.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101872/Aviaimport-uses-VEB-export-loan-for-Tu-204-purchase.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Transaero redeems debut bond			</title><description>Russia's second-largest passenger carrier redeems bond and looks to future loans to fund expansion</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UVvQDhh_w5A/Transaero-redeems-debut-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101873/Transaero-redeems-debut-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air France closes €65 million financing for 777</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sGWuMSoxpOc/Air-France-closes-65-million-financing-for-777.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101967/Air-France-closes-65-million-financing-for-777.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2008 - A year to forget</title><description>The past 12 months were not the best of times, although aviation can largely claim its innocence in the financial catastrophe.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/zJ3ae-krnOs/2008-A-year-to-forget.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101936/2008-A-year-to-forget.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Asia closes Islamic French-Malaysian lease for eight A320s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/qBwCuuy4kk8/Air-Asia-closes-Islamic-French-Malaysian-lease-for-eight-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101947/Air-Asia-closes-Islamic-French-Malaysian-lease-for-eight-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The year ahead for aviation finance</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/tTLMfOro72U/The-year-ahead-for-aviation-finance.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101930/The-year-ahead-for-aviation-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The risk in PDP financings</title><description>The 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.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/2-Bp1oQJq74/The-risk-in-PDP-financings.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048717/The-risk-in-PDP-financings.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Call for capital</title><description>Aviation funds are becoming important sources of  alternative financing. Will Roberts looks at some of the big hitters.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-lFDEYu_OU0/Call-for-capital.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048723/Call-for-capital.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Message from the east</title><description>The mood at Airfinance Journal's annual conference in Dubai was surprisingly upbeat. Will Roberts reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Ywxqf_2DXNw/Message-from-the-east.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048737/Message-from-the-east.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UnRdy36vfn8/Deals-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048726/Deals-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Isle of Man registry appoints chief surveyor</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/p7S6CRdyPu8/Isle-of-Man-registry-appoints-chief-surveyor.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048713/Isle-of-Man-registry-appoints-chief-surveyor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ear to the ground</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/AGipazlY0j8/Ear-to-the-ground.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048724/Ear-to-the-ground.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bailouts have a price</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/K8rHLFF4G7M/Bailouts-have-a-price.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048736/Bailouts-have-a-price.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Is there anyone out there?</title><description>With markets in turmoil, Airfinance Journal spoke to two leading aircraft finance banks.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wIHxw7BBsk8/Is-there-anyone-out-there.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048761/Is-there-anyone-out-there.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A new era</title><description>Janet Du Chenne finds out about a changing market from some of its leading players.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jSv2aZrIGwk/A-new-era.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048763/A-new-era.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Why export credit agencies make good banks</title><description>Export credits might be one ray of sunshine through the big cloud that hangs over the financing market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/G8IIdN92n8o/Why-export-credit-agencies-make-good-banks.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048764/Why-export-credit-agencies-make-good-banks.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>China Southern mandates banks for two Boeings</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mIREJq3S0vk/China-Southern-mandates-banks-for-two-Boeings.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048772/China-Southern-mandates-banks-for-two-Boeings.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>UAE implements Cape Town</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/CwH7YGTwMcE/UAE-implements-Cape-Town.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048747/UAE-implements-Cape-Town.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Who should buy Gatwick</title><description>Will Roberts reports on British Airports Authority's decision to put the UK's second-busiest airport on the market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/8iz6r6-KC5g/Who-should-buy-Gatwick.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048762/Who-should-buy-Gatwick.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air India closes $548.6 million Ex-Im Bank financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YtBH4AcX70I/Air-India-closes-5486-million-Ex-Im-Bank-financing.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048775/Air-India-closes-5486-million-Ex-Im-Bank-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Norwegian Air Shuttle closes pre-delivery payments</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/D1kZl52CJq0/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-closes-pre-delivery-payments.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048776/Norwegian-Air-Shuttle-closes-pre-delivery-payments.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca closes ECA financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Un7eTUqf8ho/Avianca-closes-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048777/Avianca-closes-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>American Airlines raises $294 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/IobJoBndOYk/American-Airlines-raises-294-million.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048740/American-Airlines-raises-294-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Fern to leave BayernLB</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_-GCKBNb45c/Fern-to-leave-BayernLB.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048758/Fern-to-leave-BayernLB.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Preventative surgery</title><description>The last wave of major restructurings has happened in the US. The next could be more global. Sophie Segal reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yoGr8al2Lzw/Preventative-surgery.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048765/Preventative-surgery.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Amir-Aslani joins Morgan Stanley</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ZVRIeVYqLhw/Amir-Aslani-joins-Morgan-Stanley.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048759/Amir-Aslani-joins-Morgan-Stanley.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>MIDCo set to secure Chicago Midway airport</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/eYOC15eYSiQ/MIDCo-set-to-secure-Chicago-Midway-airport.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048741/MIDCo-set-to-secure-Chicago-Midway-airport.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GSI acquires 10 engines from Willis</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wk4zbrHLilA/GSI-acquires-10-engines-from-Willis.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048742/GSI-acquires-10-engines-from-Willis.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JetBird closes PDP deal  for 25 Embraer Phenoms</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/LiuFIjvCjr8/JetBird-closes-PDP-dealfor-25-Embraer-Phenoms.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048743/JetBird-closes-PDP-dealfor-25-Embraer-Phenoms.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aercap/LoadAir deal closes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jO-iegw2Wnw/AercapLoadAir-deal-closes.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048744/AercapLoadAir-deal-closes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>China Eastern closes finance lease worth £35m</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-Bhz98ysqWo/China-Eastern-closes-finance-lease-worth-35m.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048745/China-Eastern-closes-finance-lease-worth-35m.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ear to the ground</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ijAmAbS7u0g/Ear-to-the-ground.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048768/Ear-to-the-ground.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Learjet order launches carrier</title><description>A $1.5 billion order for 110 aircraft shows that Jet Republic means business despite the credit crunch. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fmybXHM_JQk/Learjet-order-launches-carrier.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048766/Learjet-order-launches-carrier.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>People news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/HyrTMhQ5tXI/People-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048738/People-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QkSh__ichUs/Deal-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048773/Deal-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Austrian Airlines increases share capital by €7.4 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/el62h-CoMaI/Austrian-Airlines-increases-share-capital-by-74-million.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048774/Austrian-Airlines-increases-share-capital-by-74-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Banking on Europe</title><description>The US market continues to need financing, and it is the European banks who are deciding what to lend and to whom. By Sophie Segal.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/OkyqcrUJN7k/Banking-on-Europe.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048804/Banking-on-Europe.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Jefferies duo joins Lazard</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UTQK2FFT_ng/Jefferies-duo-joins-Lazard.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048874/Jefferies-duo-joins-Lazard.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>UIB and Novus complete $150 million purchase to lease to Gulf Air</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/XJrZN2LCFZo/UIB-and-Novus-complete-150-million-purchase-to-lease-to-Gulf-Air.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048889/UIB-and-Novus-complete-150-million-purchase-to-lease-to-Gulf-Air.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ethiopian wins in Africa</title><description>Janet Du Chenne talks to Kassim Geresu, executive vice-president, finance and strategic planning, Ethiopian Airlines, about the carrier's winning formula.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3IC1vcSZPPA/Ethiopian-wins-in-Africa.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048915/Ethiopian-wins-in-Africa.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Capital gains</title><description>Will Roberts analyses how lessors in the Middle East are affected by liquidity issues in the West.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mhEfbO_vjbM/Capital-gains.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048913/Capital-gains.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Five ways to cut costs</title><description>As airlines struggle to cope with the increasing price of fuel and a softening economy, Sophie Segal finds out how they plan to cut costs.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/H5h2eCPUqb4/Five-ways-to-cut-costs.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048916/Five-ways-to-cut-costs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Promotions at CIT Aerospace</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QMG1cWRGGzY/Promotions-at-CIT-Aerospace.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048898/Promotions-at-CIT-Aerospace.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lawyers move up at  A&amp;O</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_inBfafxOUs/Lawyers-move-up-atA-O.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048909/Lawyers-move-up-atA-O.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lau joins ICBC Leasing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wssYb0318GA/Lau-joins-ICBC-Leasing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048911/Lau-joins-ICBC-Leasing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aircastle closes $786.1 million term debt facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Fot-PxeVnw4/Aircastle-closes-7861-million-term-debt-facility.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048927/Aircastle-closes-7861-million-term-debt-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Qantas mandates BOC HK to syndicate loan</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cm5jDDm4jYc/Qantas-mandates-BOC-HK-to-syndicate-loan.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048930/Qantas-mandates-BOC-HK-to-syndicate-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Orix closes $95 million debt facility with DVB</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/nsZIzWEkPzA/Orix-closes-95-million-debt-facility-with-DVB.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048931/Orix-closes-95-million-debt-facility-with-DVB.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>SIA A380-800 aircraft fully syndicated</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_4qIfWqpRWA/SIA-A380-800-aircraft-fully-syndicated.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048899/SIA-A380-800-aircraft-fully-syndicated.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>More US airlines file for bankruptcy protection</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/K2tzIm-ltkk/More-US-airlines-file-for-bankruptcy-protection.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048902/More-US-airlines-file-for-bankruptcy-protection.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>US appeals court strikes down passenger rights law</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gQ2OO7CCZWs/US-appeals-court-strikes-down-passenger-rights-law.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048903/US-appeals-court-strikes-down-passenger-rights-law.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>EC cautions Italy over emergency Alitalia bailout loan</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/U2L0qQ0hQDo/EC-cautions-Italy-over-emergency-Alitalia-bailout-loan.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048906/EC-cautions-Italy-over-emergency-Alitalia-bailout-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal watch</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/WemZ6W3fMvA/Deal-watch.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048924/Deal-watch.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Hard times ahead</title><description>Aircraft leasing companies will find it hard to find funding over the next two years, writes Alasdair Whyte.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0hA3WgDQ7co/Hard-times-ahead.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048949/Hard-times-ahead.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>D-day approaches for loans</title><description>With the repayment of its loans due soon, the future of Allco Finance Group is in doubt, although the firm is confident its aviation fleet will survive. By Janet Du Chenne and Will Roberts.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YDnUBYJpPkg/D-day-approaches-for-loans.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048953/D-day-approaches-for-loans.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The four types of lessor</title><description>Banks say that they are planning to increase lending but also believe lessors will struggle. This is because they divide lessors up in to four main groups. By Sophie Segal and Alasdair Whyte.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/8G7Agn32h2c/The-four-types-of-lessor.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048954/The-four-types-of-lessor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cargo calling</title><description>Freighters are proving attractive in an unsteady market. Alex Lennane reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cbHcDSbhVOU/Cargo-calling.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048955/Cargo-calling.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Istat plays a safe game</title><description>The aviation cycle is turning and the sell side is getting tough with its customers. Airlines can no longer use fuel and 9/11 as reasons for underperformance. These were probably the most critical points to emerge from the Istat annual conference. In fact, anyone who expected a grave assessment of the market would have had to look a little further than this event.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/OTNdK9I_rnc/Istat-plays-a-safe-game.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048956/Istat-plays-a-safe-game.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>New hope</title><description>Chinese banks have moved into the leasing arena in a big way. But how are they coping with wider market challenges? Yong Qui reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YYVOzU5DcDc/New-hope.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048957/New-hope.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>How Bear Stearns, Northern Rock and Allco affects aircraft finance</title><description>It is no comfort to the bank's employees and shareholders but few airlines will mourn the loss of Bear Stearns. Out of all the major US investment banks it was the least active in aircraft finance. Apart from lending to Aircastle (largely because it was a relationship bank of Fortress Investment Group) and a $1.3 billion repacking of US Airways EETC paper in 2003, it is hard to remember any significant debt deals that the bank participated in.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FjVX-dI-CnA/How-Bear-Stearns-Northern-Rock-and-Allco-affects-aircraft-finance.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048963/How-Bear-Stearns-Northern-Rock-and-Allco-affects-aircraft-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Douglas Ochs Adler will join Vedder Price in Washington</title><description>Douglas Ochs Adler will join Vedder Price's Washington, DC, office as a member of the firm's equipment finance group.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SfF3QUwFUYo/Douglas-Ochs-Adler-will-join-Vedder-Price-in-Washington.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048933/Douglas-Ochs-Adler-will-join-Vedder-Price-in-Washington.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Investec Bank launches global aircraft fund</title><description>Australia's Investec Bank has entered the aircraft leasing business with the launch of the Investec Global Aircraft Fund. The diversified fund will seek to tap into forecast strong long-term global growth in commercial travel, and aims to generate consistent returns for investors.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jjcS6lCzof4/Investec-Bank-launches-global-aircraft-fund.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048965/Investec-Bank-launches-global-aircraft-fund.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Korean Air secures financing for one 777-200ER to be delivered in 2008</title><description>Korean Air has mandated Calyon, Standard Chartered Bank, Hana Bank and Shinhan Bank as joint arrangers and joint underwriters for the commercial loan financing of one 777-200ER. The aircraft will be delivered in mid 2008.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rLpQ57r5N2U/Korean-Air-secures-financing-for-one-777-200ER-to-be-delivered-in-2008.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048935/Korean-Air-secures-financing-for-one-777-200ER-to-be-delivered-in-2008.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air China mandates banks for financing of 12 aircraft</title><description>Air China has mandated BNP Pairbas, Bank of China (BOC), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Société Générale as arrangers of a French structured lease for 12 aircraft. BNP Paribas, Calyon and Société Générale are joint lease arrangers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/2WK5-HLStc8/Air-China-mandates-banks-for-financing-of-12-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048936/Air-China-mandates-banks-for-financing-of-12-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals news in brief</title><description>Bids to finance four A380s and five 737-300 aircraft for Qantas Airways were due at the time of going to press. The delivery date for the first A380 is August 2008, with the remaining aircraft delivering between then and 2015. Several financial institutions are understood to be bidding for the mandate.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MykIdenmCR4/Deals-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048939/Deals-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Hazy's clear outlook</title><description>It has been 35 years since ILFC completed the first operating lease. Steven Udvar-Hazy, its chairman, talks exclusively to Sophie Segal about how the market has evolved and what the future holds.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-DcHGYLRp9c/Hazys-clear-outlook.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048986/Hazys-clear-outlook.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>An expert's perspective on aircraft orders: John Plueger, ILFC</title><description>John Plueger, ILFC's president and chief operating officer, talks about aircraft orders and the lessor's plans to acquire new aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ImQChxGZ9vc/An-experts-perspective-on-aircraft-orders-John-Plueger-ILFC.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048990/An-experts-perspective-on-aircraft-orders-John-Plueger-ILFC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Breaking new ground - Etihad</title><description>Etihad's financing for its A340-600 was a first for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, earning it the Middle East Deal of the Year award.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Q3bbvrzOWEo/Breaking-new-ground-Etihad.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048988/Breaking-new-ground-Etihad.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Business is booming - financing corporate jets</title><description>Travelling on a passenger aircraft has become a toil for some people in these environmentally and security-conscience times. No wonder business jets are enjoying record sales. Will Roberts reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/z6MXm3LSAfs/Business-is-booming-financing-corporate-jets.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048991/Business-is-booming-financing-corporate-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GMT Global Republic launches in Dublin</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/K7VXvWVhW98/GMT-Global-Republic-launches-in-Dublin.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048999/GMT-Global-Republic-launches-in-Dublin.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airbus forecasts growth over next 18 years</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/TLXVp4ylUl4/Airbus-forecasts-growth-over-next-18-years.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048998/Airbus-forecasts-growth-over-next-18-years.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Eilon moves on to Silverjet</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Na-usz0vetg/Eilon-moves-on-to-Silverjet.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048969/Eilon-moves-on-to-Silverjet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie AirFinance closes $1billion credit facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gC8i8-4P41Y/Macquarie-AirFinance-closes-1billion-credit-facility.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049000/Macquarie-AirFinance-closes-1billion-credit-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Christopher joins FGK</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-t2B1jPPivQ/Christopher-joins-FGK.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048981/Christopher-joins-FGK.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Waha plans $5.4 billion investment and more hires</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yYA8-mAc08s/Waha-plans-54-billion-investment-and-more-hires.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048982/Waha-plans-54-billion-investment-and-more-hires.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aircastle closes  $300 million credit facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cQgEjJZQZNY/Aircastle-closes300-million-credit-facility.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049003/Aircastle-closes300-million-credit-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Badiali goes to GoAir</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/x04IiH3G4_0/Badiali-goes-to-GoAir.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048984/Badiali-goes-to-GoAir.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deucalion to acquire Air France 747-400s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/H8WKMGmp96U/Deucalion-to-acquire-Air-France-747-400s.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049002/Deucalion-to-acquire-Air-France-747-400s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aero Inventory signs syndicated lending facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UWXTdv_uKR8/Aero-Inventory-signs-syndicated-lending-facility.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049004/Aero-Inventory-signs-syndicated-lending-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KG funds - the new pension pots</title><description>German investors are the new blood  of the airfinance market. Janet Du Chenne looks at the main deals involving these investors.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_BitjsJrvUw/KG-funds-the-new-pension-pots.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048992/KG-funds-the-new-pension-pots.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AAR exercises over allotment option in full</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/tWhyITQezqE/AAR-exercises-over-allotment-option-in-full.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048971/AAR-exercises-over-allotment-option-in-full.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Canada closes Ex-Im financing for nine 777s, to be delivered in 2008</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mS1Gnva-MUM/Air-Canada-closes-Ex-Im-financing-for-nine-777s-to-be-delivered-in-2008.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048973/Air-Canada-closes-Ex-Im-financing-for-nine-777s-to-be-delivered-in-2008.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Jetscape signs on for Embraer 190LRs</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mCuR9NB2IjE/Jetscape-signs-on-for-Embraer-190LRs.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048972/Jetscape-signs-on-for-Embraer-190LRs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>EasyJet completes $1 billion financing programme</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mQ5-01_XO3k/EasyJet-completes-1-billion-financing-programme.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048974/EasyJet-completes-1-billion-financing-programme.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Japan Airlines sells airport maintenance centres</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/hZ5jBM8pvVo/Japan-Airlines-sells-airport-maintenance-centres.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048975/Japan-Airlines-sells-airport-maintenance-centres.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Worth the weight - aircraft engines</title><description>Financial institutions are increasingly involved in commercial jet engines. Geoff Hearn looks at the trends in asset values.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/TbNQVlBob7o/Worth-the-weight-aircraft-engines.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048993/Worth-the-weight-aircraft-engines.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Adam Pilarski says</title><description>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.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wslkq77z97M/Adam-Pilarski-says.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048987/Adam-Pilarski-says.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Willis Lease Finance expands credit facilities</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/atB6cFbYg14/Willis-Lease-Finance-expands-credit-facilities.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049030/Willis-Lease-Finance-expands-credit-facilities.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Guinness and plenty of froth</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SE8xahzoAYU/Guinness-and-plenty-of-froth.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049026/Guinness-and-plenty-of-froth.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Testing the market</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fdjG8FVcDhc/Testing-the-market.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049014/Testing-the-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avoiding the crunch</title><description>Airfinance Journal presents an overview of 2007 from the perspective of the banks, airlines and lessors. Despite the credit crunch, the growth of European airlines shows no signs of slowing down. Siqalane Taho and Janet Du Chenne report.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/AnvCJF53GaE/Avoiding-the-crunch.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049058/Avoiding-the-crunch.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Back to basics</title><description>The credit crunch might be affecting liquidity levels, but airfinance banks are going back to basics in order to get through the storm. Janet Du Chenne reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QgJIYVm5ckk/Back-to-basics.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049061/Back-to-basics.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Crunching the numbers</title><description>Despite volatility in the capital markets, bankers are feeling positive. Sophie Segal went to New York to find out what they think of the airfinance market and what they expect for the year ahead.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/BhFr5bx5sFY/Crunching-the-numbers.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049062/Crunching-the-numbers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Champagne put on ice</title><description>Banks in the region have emerged almost without a blemish from the US sub-prime mortgage crisis, reports Will Roberts. But that does not mean it is a time for celebration.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/BZdOjGxOM4g/Champagne-put-on-ice.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049065/Champagne-put-on-ice.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>World Bank loans Airblue $22 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wNfvZP7BC7Q/World-Bank-loans-Airblue-22-million.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049074/World-Bank-loans-Airblue-22-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirAsia finances six A320s with French leveraged lease</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RkUD3XGagIg/AirAsia-finances-six-A320s-with-French-leveraged-lease.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049075/AirAsia-finances-six-A320s-with-French-leveraged-lease.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Citibank closes $310 million PDP financing for GOL</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1YDKLfdyqL4/Citibank-closes-310-million-PDP-financing-for-GOL.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049044/Citibank-closes-310-million-PDP-financing-for-GOL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jxPBgNdoxpg/Deal-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049045/Deal-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Insure to be sure</title><description>Two new clauses are set to change the insurance rules for financiers and lessors. Andrew Littlejohns and Jeffrey Wool explain.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5jCEfdHcsQs/Insure-to-be-sure.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049067/Insure-to-be-sure.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A resurging market</title><description>Airfinance Journal invited some leading players in the industry to discuss credit insurance.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/dTehKAWnf8E/A-resurging-market.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049068/A-resurging-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>In EETCs we trust</title><description>The enhanced equipment trust certificate is enjoying a good spell of popularity in the US. Sophie Segal finds out why.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yun97k4Mngg/In-EETCs-we-trust.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049091/In-EETCs-we-trust.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Rough times ahead</title><description>The new aircraft sector understanding will change the landscape for export credit deals.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/h2He9VkvGtQ/Rough-times-ahead.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049092/Rough-times-ahead.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Philippine Airlines exits receivership</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ABBDxq0-OsA/Philippine-Airlines-exits-receivership.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049082/Philippine-Airlines-exits-receivership.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The return of the Iberbond</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FfM2_U48ABI/The-return-of-the-Iberbond.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049099/The-return-of-the-Iberbond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Finnair completes Embraer 190LR JOL financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yHfgIr3V78U/Finnair-completes-Embraer-190LR-JOL-financing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049100/Finnair-completes-Embraer-190LR-JOL-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ICBC gets green light to set up financial leasing unit</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RhowChePTvI/ICBC-gets-green-light-to-set-up-financial-leasing-unit.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049101/ICBC-gets-green-light-to-set-up-financial-leasing-unit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Debt financing provided for 36 British Airways aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/teHsqvHQBlc/Debt-financing-provided-for-36-British-Airways-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049102/Debt-financing-provided-for-36-British-Airways-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Asia gets Altitude</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/9FjTbqYsrwQ/Asia-gets-Altitude.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049103/Asia-gets-Altitude.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals News in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mOwwg8uCP7A/Deals-News-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049104/Deals-News-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Finnair sells budget airline FlyNordic for €18.6 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/xyuRg5kcCZg/Finnair-sells-budget-airline-FlyNordic-for-186-million.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049105/Finnair-sells-budget-airline-FlyNordic-for-186-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air India gets $1.3 billion Ex-Im loan for 17 Boeing aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/H17zPTJ9nwI/Air-India-gets-13-billion-Ex-Im-loan-for-17-Boeing-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049106/Air-India-gets-13-billion-Ex-Im-loan-for-17-Boeing-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas completes Jet Airways sale/leaseback</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/HTkXYkMBQgk/Awas-completes-Jet-Airways-saleleaseback.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049107/Awas-completes-Jet-Airways-saleleaseback.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Korean Airlines mandates 777-200ER financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/lfGVzkF_0j4/Korean-Airlines-mandates-777-200ER-financing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049108/Korean-Airlines-mandates-777-200ER-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>News In Brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/D0PblrOPxm0/News-In-Brief.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049135/News-In-Brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Photo finish</title><description>It is time to find out what investors and operators think of today's commercial and regional aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/utLBq5msH0Y/Photo-finish.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049157/Photo-finish.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boland joins Westpac</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Xf8o6E3gz8U/Boland-joins-Westpac.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049153/Boland-joins-Westpac.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>People News In Brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/2OTgkmzrSZw/People-News-In-Brief.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049156/People-News-In-Brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Framework for a bigger picture</title><description>Export credit deals have always varied from one country to another, but the new aircraft sector understanding aims to change that. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/XMQmVG3cHY8/Framework-for-a-bigger-picture.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049159/Framework-for-a-bigger-picture.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Taking the next step</title><description>Siqalane Taho looks at the instruments that are proving to be the trendsetters in the aviation industry.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/JSrSKjG3FA0/Taking-the-next-step.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049160/Taking-the-next-step.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Instruments of choice</title><description>The debt markets may be on shaky ground, but this does not stop airlines from taking advantage of a range of products to finance their fleets. Bankers share their thoughts on which structures are most popular and how they will fare in the coming years.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SNwj7Nl2WEk/Instruments-of-choice.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049161/Instruments-of-choice.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>World Bank refuses to rule on Manila Fraport dispute</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/XGctUdYcChU/World-Bank-refuses-to-rule-on-Manila-Fraport-dispute.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049149/World-Bank-refuses-to-rule-on-Manila-Fraport-dispute.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirTan Airways completes pre-delivery financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-INZEPzWxTw/AirTan-Airways-completes-pre-delivery-financing.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049167/AirTan-Airways-completes-pre-delivery-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cerberus closes share deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/r3Fg9nReCW0/Cerberus-closes-share-deal.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049170/Cerberus-closes-share-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TPG pays $450 million for Midwest Air Group</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/o_HHJDplgy4/TPG-pays-450-million-for-Midwest-Air-Group.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049171/TPG-pays-450-million-for-Midwest-Air-Group.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Time to move on</title><description>The demise of Swissair is a saga that refuses to go away</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/xuApjQMGKSg/Time-to-move-on.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049185/Time-to-move-on.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Flying doctor</title><description>When an airline needs some tender loving care, Seabury Group answers the call. Chief executive John Luth spoke to Rossa McPhillips.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/2UY9u_GMOvs/Flying-doctor.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049193/Flying-doctor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Wrapping up leasing</title><description>How much capacity do monoline insurers have for wrapping capital markets deals?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/8KgAGy3TcTk/Wrapping-up-leasing.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049194/Wrapping-up-leasing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The superjet</title><description>Russian aviation is investing a lot in Sukhoi's regional jet, but can it compete in the international market?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sVlj0cvPqTc/The-superjet.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049195/The-superjet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HSH Nordbank to set up $1.3 billion aviation fund</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FBt5RSWZp6w/HSH-Nordbank-to-set-up-13-billion-aviation-fund.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049202/HSH-Nordbank-to-set-up-13-billion-aviation-fund.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>RBS Aviation Capital closes Airspeed securitization worth $1.09 billion</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/w40L4y45VY0/RBS-Aviation-Capital-closes-Airspeed-securitization-worth-109-billion.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049203/RBS-Aviation-Capital-closes-Airspeed-securitization-worth-109-billion.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aegean Airlines completes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/EOden34SF3o/Aegean-Airlines-completes.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049204/Aegean-Airlines-completes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie sells Aeroporti di Roma stake to Gemina</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/2LtVz-5-gUY/Macquarie-sells-Aeroporti-di-Roma-stake-to-Gemina.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049205/Macquarie-sells-Aeroporti-di-Roma-stake-to-Gemina.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AAJ seeks investors to become major hub</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/AkHpKSo5x_U/AAJ-seeks-investors-to-become-major-hub.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049207/AAJ-seeks-investors-to-become-major-hub.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>UBS and Calyon complete ALS securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Ouj5QQfg-5c/UBS-and-Calyon-complete-ALS-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049208/UBS-and-Calyon-complete-ALS-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Regional access</title><description>Orders for regional aircraft have gone through the roof in the last year. But are financiers happy with the residual value of these aircraft?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FvvKJUvwicQ/Regional-access.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049223/Regional-access.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ringing in the changes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/aXUejFaJNNk/Ringing-in-the-changes.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049218/Ringing-in-the-changes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Credit Suisse grows transportation team</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/JDEDlWb1CjY/Credit-Suisse-grows-transportation-team.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049212/Credit-Suisse-grows-transportation-team.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Geoffrey Yarrow to retire from Barclays</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/caNG_FpRqsk/Geoffrey-Yarrow-to-retire-from-Barclays.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049219/Geoffrey-Yarrow-to-retire-from-Barclays.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>London calling</title><description>Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York, is impressed with London's ability to attract global financial institutions. Is the city more than just a financial centre of excellence? Natasha Yazdabadi, Rossa McPhillips and Janet Du Chenne investigate.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/BDp9Dr0Uq6o/London-calling.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049229/London-calling.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Guggenheim and UBS launch corporate jet finance business</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fCjurYnnL4k/Guggenheim-and-UBS-launch-corporate-jet-finance-business.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049234/Guggenheim-and-UBS-launch-corporate-jet-finance-business.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Qatar Airways looks for financing for A340-600s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QiRA7UuTHpM/Qatar-Airways-looks-for-financing-for-A340-600s.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049237/Qatar-Airways-looks-for-financing-for-A340-600s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>...meanwhile, at the Rainbow Rooms</title><description>Airfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/TAvqr44BHko/meanwhile-at-the-Rainbow-Rooms.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049259/meanwhile-at-the-Rainbow-Rooms.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>All eyes on qantas</title><description>The contested Qantas takeover drama has finally come to an end. Natasha Yazdabadi has a behind the scenes look at the deal.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1WJ_K1uwXoE/All-eyes-on-qantas.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049258/All-eyes-on-qantas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Delta's restructuring fees make history</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/004WPp2B8Wo/Deltas-restructuring-fees-make-history.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049246/Deltas-restructuring-fees-make-history.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KAL closes ticket receivables securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ONq5BO53TSI/KAL-closes-ticket-receivables-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049270/KAL-closes-ticket-receivables-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Life after qantas</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1ZdPqmzCQzY/Life-after-qantas.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049252/Life-after-qantas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The other growing market</title><description>South America has put its troubles behind it and is a market worthy of investment, with Brazil leading the way. Alex Lennane reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QJBux0oA-0U/The-other-growing-market.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049253/The-other-growing-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A nearly done deal</title><description>By Rossa McPhillips and Tom Zaitsev</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/vYk-lnMePXE/A-nearly-done-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049254/A-nearly-done-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pegasus closes NAS sale/ leaseback for A319</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/oPvA_pt4FGA/Pegasus-closes-NAS-sale-leaseback-for-A319.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049271/Pegasus-closes-NAS-sale-leaseback-for-A319.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie signs deal for Mercury Air Centers</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1tFFiy0MVmI/Macquarie-signs-deal-for-Mercury-Air-Centers.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049272/Macquarie-signs-deal-for-Mercury-Air-Centers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AerCap prices $1.66 billion of asset-backed notes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/NtLWSvm3DSQ/AerCap-prices-166-billion-of-asset-backed-notes.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049273/AerCap-prices-166-billion-of-asset-backed-notes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNP Paribas finances TAM operating lease</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/tGqxD8coTmY/BNP-Paribas-finances-TAM-operating-lease.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049276/BNP-Paribas-finances-TAM-operating-lease.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Executive decision</title><description>Corporate jet sales are expected to boom in the next 20 years, although it might come at a price.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/aHjNHQdC_4Y/Executive-decision.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049262/Executive-decision.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Terra Firma buys  Pegasus</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YqTHobSuths/Terra-Firma-buysPegasus.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049277/Terra-Firma-buysPegasus.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Engines in the spotlight</title><description>Interest in engines is the new fashion. Natasha Yazdabodi reports from Airfinance Journal's latest roadshow.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/czSszdjoW_o/Engines-in-the-spotlight.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049263/Engines-in-the-spotlight.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AeroCentury closes $28m debt placement</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/b5i_UAzSgV4/AeroCentury-closes-28m-debt-placement.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049279/AeroCentury-closes-28m-debt-placement.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Continental reopens EETC market with £1.15 billion landmark deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/LHHAFMRmEB4/Continental-reopens-EETC-market-with-115-billion-landmark-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049245/Continental-reopens-EETC-market-with-115-billion-landmark-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Roundtable: Investing in China</title><description>There is no doubting China's potential for aircraft and engine investors, but there are a variety of challenges to consider.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/7s1h0zSCK_A/Roundtable-Investing-in-China.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049281/Roundtable-Investing-in-China.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A VERY PUBLIC AFFAIR</title><description>Last year was a good 12 months for operating lessor initial public offerings, but several airlines also tapped the capital markets for funding. Natasha Yazdabadi reports on airlines that have opened up in the past year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/hO3LEpAgrSk/A-VERY-PUBLIC-AFFAIR.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049285/A-VERY-PUBLIC-AFFAIR.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>In Brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/T-zxTVF7Aak/In-Brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049290/In-Brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Indian aviation market sobers up </title><description>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.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/WOL7UGFT-Yg/Indian-aviation-market-sobers-up.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049282/Indian-aviation-market-sobers-up.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JEWELS OF THE EAST</title><description>Airlines and lessors are diversifying their sources of funding through Shariah compliant deals. Janet Du Chenne reports</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/b-Db_mUnkLI/JEWELS-OF-THE-EAST.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049288/JEWELS-OF-THE-EAST.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>THE ODD COUPLE </title><description>The tendency towards airline credit has met its match in the form of asset risk. Rossa McPhillips reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/m4kWcZzrlqw/THE-ODD-COUPLE.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049287/THE-ODD-COUPLE.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Banking on it</title><description>Aircraft demand for the next 20 years can count on support from the industry's leading banks. Natasha Yazdabadi reports on banking excellence in 2006 and reveals how these firms are best placed to meet airlines' ambitious expansion plans.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/kUYU_1R95RU/Banking-on-it.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049306/Banking-on-it.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>All change at Awas</title><description>A year since it was acquired by Terra Firma, a leaner and meaner Awas feels it is ready to become a top five aircraft lessor. Franklin Pray tells Janet Du Chenne how it will get there.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/7pCG36zpqxM/All-change-at-Awas.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049309/All-change-at-Awas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Freshfields: Lintott and Littlejohns retire, SAF targets growth</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/DCbXzwLEiU0/Freshfields-Lintott-and-Littlejohns-retire-SAF-targets-growth.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049305/Freshfields-Lintott-and-Littlejohns-retire-SAF-targets-growth.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KfW /HSH Nordbank arrange  financing for Indian Airlines</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/uR2TnhtcVI8/KfW-HSH-Nordbank-arrangefinancing-for-Indian-Airlines.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049319/KfW-HSH-Nordbank-arrangefinancing-for-Indian-Airlines.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>US Airways mandates banks for $1.25 billion refinancing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/bm4Az2vKbvo/US-Airways-mandates-banks-for-125-billion-refinancing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049320/US-Airways-mandates-banks-for-125-billion-refinancing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Qantas takeover takes off</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/dn-5I0gLAIc/Qantas-takeover-takes-off.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049315/Qantas-takeover-takes-off.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>United Airlines pays down $972 million of exit facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/OOg1ppcxuu4/United-Airlines-pays-down-972-million-of-exit-facility.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049321/United-Airlines-pays-down-972-million-of-exit-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ING closes fourth Ex-Im bank financing for Ryanair</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MjpfNpP-fpQ/ING-closes-fourth-Ex-Im-bank-financing-for-Ryanair.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049322/ING-closes-fourth-Ex-Im-bank-financing-for-Ryanair.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Russia's AirUnion to buy  Malev for $208 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/oIBqxWR14n8/Russias-AirUnion-to-buyMalev-for-208-million.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049323/Russias-AirUnion-to-buyMalev-for-208-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mexico to sell Aeromexico stake</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/XKQOQOQBC3I/Mexico-to-sell-Aeromexico-stake.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049294/Mexico-to-sell-Aeromexico-stake.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Joined-up thinking</title><description>A new day has dawned on the Indian aviation industry. Ritesh Gupta investigates the changes in this booming market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/CYtEaTuGtuc/Joined-up-thinking.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049300/Joined-up-thinking.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aviation and politics do mix... sometimes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6uz1d6dI3Io/Aviation-and-politics-do-mix-sometimes.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049299/Aviation-and-politics-do-mix-sometimes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cargolux Airlines closes sale/leaseback</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/OROJdbPORVI/Cargolux-Airlines-closes-saleleaseback.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049357/Cargolux-Airlines-closes-saleleaseback.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>EBRD buys 20% of SkyExpress</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SIGjxeMRMNc/EBRD-buys-20-of-SkyExpress.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049358/EBRD-buys-20-of-SkyExpress.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bank of Scotland closes SkyEurope financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/y9neOjNzhBg/Bank-of-Scotland-closes-SkyEurope-financing.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049359/Bank-of-Scotland-closes-SkyEurope-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aviation Capital taps $500 million warehouse facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/C0pNGy0m4qM/Aviation-Capital-taps-500-million-warehouse-facility.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049327/Aviation-Capital-taps-500-million-warehouse-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ACG issues drawdowns</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Ah_U3zrL7Go/ACG-issues-drawdowns.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049354/ACG-issues-drawdowns.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>RBS sells Iberia lease receivables</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MXoxOjiOmnI/RBS-sells-Iberia-lease-receivables.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049355/RBS-sells-Iberia-lease-receivables.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/-JtGAS_HIvA/Deal-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049356/Deal-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Applauding good times and innovation</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5WN1GL4eCPg/Applauding-good-times-and-innovation.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049333/Applauding-good-times-and-innovation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals of the Year 2006: A year in boom</title><description>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.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/IeGIOQG5cdM/Deals-of-the-Year-2006-A-year-in-boom.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049344/Deals-of-the-Year-2006-A-year-in-boom.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Regional Aircraft Roundtable 2006: Less is more</title><description>Regional aircraft have had a fantastic year, but financing and size are some of the key concerns. Airfinance Journal invited key decision-makers to address the issues.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Uz7kJYtyYnQ/Regional-Aircraft-Roundtable-2006-Less-is-more.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049368/Regional-Aircraft-Roundtable-2006-Less-is-more.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lucky for some</title><description>India's aviation market is perceived as having no limits. But not everyone stands to benefit from the huge potential for growth. Ritesh Gupta reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/XIH09lrvZfw/Lucky-for-some.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049369/Lucky-for-some.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Changing the game</title><description>China's privately owned carriers are giving the state-controlled airlines a run for their money. Their small fleets and access to financing place them in a favourable position. Alex Lennane reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/p0xhOMAxWL0/Changing-the-game.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049370/Changing-the-game.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The wait is over</title><description>The A350XWB is meant to be Airbus' response to Boeing's 787. Geoff Hearn looks at how it is likely to fare.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jT6s7Z9RHQU/The-wait-is-over.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049372/The-wait-is-over.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KEEPING UP APPEARANCES</title><description>As engine financing becomes more prevalent, so too are maintenance issues. Geoff Hearn looks at what investors need to know.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/V-I15C9MNZc/KEEPING-UP-APPEARANCES.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049373/KEEPING-UP-APPEARANCES.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JOLs make a comeback</title><description>Since its launch in 1998, the Japanese operating lease (JOL) has survived a big government review and continues to gain popularity. Siqalane Taho reports on uncertain times for a widely used structure.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/u3hDpdOo6jM/JOLs-make-a-comeback.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049375/JOLs-make-a-comeback.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Destiny calling</title><description>Pembroke has a new lease on life, so to speak. Garry Burke tells Alexandra Lennane how the company's management buyout has set it up for the future.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/j-UDiG60qXA/Destiny-calling.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049377/Destiny-calling.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jQlgKtVNefg/Deals-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049378/Deals-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>RBS breaks the mould with Iberia deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/C9F6Xxvckfs/RBS-breaks-the-mould-with-Iberia-deal.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049379/RBS-breaks-the-mould-with-Iberia-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Austrian Airlines completes capital increase</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_LYeObRlTXQ/Austrian-Airlines-completes-capital-increase.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049380/Austrian-Airlines-completes-capital-increase.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Morgan Stanley launches JetBlue EETC</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/EQ7Q1FS8Ubg/Morgan-Stanley-launches-JetBlue-EETC.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049381/Morgan-Stanley-launches-JetBlue-EETC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie closes acquisition facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/U_CCbtJjidE/Macquarie-closes-acquisition-facility.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049382/Macquarie-closes-acquisition-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>West Air Sweden leases ATP freighters</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_IM-MpFu9ys/West-Air-Sweden-leases-ATP-freighters.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049384/West-Air-Sweden-leases-ATP-freighters.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>MAP to service institutional investors</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/tFlnh6gXOAo/MAP-to-service-institutional-investors.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049385/MAP-to-service-institutional-investors.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lessors continue to attract equity investors</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wIYrGWqV2ow/Lessors-continue-to-attract-equity-investors.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049386/Lessors-continue-to-attract-equity-investors.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>People news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/IgJYV5f19P4/People-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049360/People-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Vueling Airlines completes Eu191 million IPO</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wK1zqqcZoKE/Vueling-Airlines-completes-Eu191-million-IPO.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049388/Vueling-Airlines-completes-Eu191-million-IPO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>French banks complete FOP deal for China Southern</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/D7fcdjMRDD0/French-banks-complete-FOP-deal-for-China-Southern.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049362/French-banks-complete-FOP-deal-for-China-Southern.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Fact not fiction</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rjtFAGwkiWg/Fact-not-fiction.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049363/Fact-not-fiction.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Global Leaders 2006: Banks leading the way</title><description>When it comes to fleet expansion, banks have a major 
role to play.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/JriKJJ3hJ8I/Global-Leaders-2006-Banks-leading-the-way.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049397/Global-Leaders-2006-Banks-leading-the-way.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Global Leaders 2006: Leading the pack</title><description>Which are the top banks and lessors in the aviation industry? Who better to decide than the people who use them.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pbi_VYEPa44/Global-Leaders-2006-Leading-the-pack.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049396/Global-Leaders-2006-Leading-the-pack.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export credit survey 2006: The last export</title><description>The number of export credit deals has dropped notably 
in the past two years. Airfinance Journal investigates why 
this is happening.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/P_bPkBX11E8/Export-credit-survey-2006-The-last-export.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049389/Export-credit-survey-2006-The-last-export.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>For the record</title><description>Who owns what is very important in aviation, but that becomes meaningless if the records are not properly managed.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yzPY8RJFFYk/For-the-record.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049395/For-the-record.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Caja Madrid appoints Vera</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/JQjgzPaza0I/Caja-Madrid-appoints-Vera.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049415/Caja-Madrid-appoints-Vera.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Natexis hires Villeneuve</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/h4rSJ070YRM/Natexis-hires-Villeneuve.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049417/Natexis-hires-Villeneuve.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Auf Wiedersehen to export credits</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/WpiIppXTvEY/Auf-Wiedersehen-to-export-credits.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049414/Auf-Wiedersehen-to-export-credits.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6iJcOBc0B6I/Deal-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049430/Deal-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Third time lucky as Macquarie buys GATX</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Kq9Vt5hq4Ps/Third-time-lucky-as-Macquarie-buys-GATX.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049431/Third-time-lucky-as-Macquarie-buys-GATX.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Door shuts on Bombardier syndication</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jP6hvmNlXm8/Door-shuts-on-Bombardier-syndication.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049435/Door-shuts-on-Bombardier-syndication.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Canada shares up for grabs</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/KDuHXFgxs2g/Air-Canada-shares-up-for-grabs.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049436/Air-Canada-shares-up-for-grabs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>UBS and CA-IB close $71m SkyEurope Airlines issue</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/l66j80bv2H8/UBS-and-CA-IB-close-71m-SkyEurope-Airlines-issue.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049438/UBS-and-CA-IB-close-71m-SkyEurope-Airlines-issue.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Investors' Poll: Workhorses win the day</title><description>Ready, steady, go. It is time for Airfinance Journal's annual look at which aircraft are the investors' favourites.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/j0OMuDg2EC0/Investors-Poll-Workhorses-win-the-day.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049446/Investors-Poll-Workhorses-win-the-day.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airbus and boeing in the ring</title><description>John Leahy of Airbus and Boeing's Randy Baseler provide a post-match analysis of the Farnborough Airshow and where 
they see the market heading.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/M6-D0YxPyZg/Airbus-and-boeing-in-the-ring.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049447/Airbus-and-boeing-in-the-ring.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Guessing game</title><description>No one is entirely sure what is happening at Qatar Airways. Alex Lennane speaks to the airline to demystify some of the intrigue.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gOoIuVUJdCQ/Guessing-game.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049449/Guessing-game.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Family affair</title><description>The regional jet market has arguably been a victim 
of its own success. Manufacturers Bombardier, ATR and Embraer reveal how they are coping with growth.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yDIURyyrFLw/Family-affair.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049450/Family-affair.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Germany back in the game</title><description>Export credit, asset risk and the the market upturn, German banks debate the key challenges their industry faces and how 
to prepare for good times and bad.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/JdHf8i3tLDM/Germany-back-in-the-game.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049452/Germany-back-in-the-game.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Indian merger balancing act</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/khi68rMqcR0/Indian-merger-balancing-act.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049461/Indian-merger-balancing-act.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>News in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/EGm2yJgZuZ8/News-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049453/News-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bankers' corner: lead us not into temptation</title><description>All might seem well in the Indian aviation market, but there are still many concerns, writes Christian McCormick.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/TK60ii-7eFo/Bankers-corner-lead-us-not-into-temptation.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049462/Bankers-corner-lead-us-not-into-temptation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bridgland moves to DVB</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wf95nakLGdE/Bridgland-moves-to-DVB.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049440/Bridgland-moves-to-DVB.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HSH Nordbank expands in Asia</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/naMPpM8fU9Y/HSH-Nordbank-expands-in-Asia.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049441/HSH-Nordbank-expands-in-Asia.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Corchorane leaves  Pembroke</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SJ3FN_6mxuU/Corchorane-leavesPembroke.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049442/Corchorane-leavesPembroke.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Wills promoted at Seabury Group</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/zzCuOJcfodk/Wills-promoted-at-Seabury-Group.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049444/Wills-promoted-at-Seabury-Group.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Casdagli joins Richards Butler </title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jefsWqiG_DA/Casdagli-joins-Richards-Butler.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049445/Casdagli-joins-Richards-Butler.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Corporate Jets: Arriving in style</title><description>From one-day business trips to St Petersburg to flying in and out of war zones, corporate jets have become this season's must have. Janet Du Chenne reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/EXLXnCASNoU/Corporate-Jets-Arriving-in-style.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049499/Corporate-Jets-Arriving-in-style.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB Bank targets US capital markets</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/upajYsQ-Y5A/DVB-Bank-targets-US-capital-markets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049494/DVB-Bank-targets-US-capital-markets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Jeffrey moves to Emirates</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SSd6QeRPXQc/Jeffrey-moves-to-Emirates.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049495/Jeffrey-moves-to-Emirates.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Conference report — china's challenge</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rGgle8WRGfA/Conference-reportchinas-challenge.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049498/Conference-reportchinas-challenge.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNDES supports Gol</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Zv_nlUEyv1I/BNDES-supports-Gol.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049512/BNDES-supports-Gol.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DBS underwrites record Chinese deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ksqCPHLy_eo/DBS-underwrites-record-Chinese-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049513/DBS-underwrites-record-Chinese-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aircastle closes 'lowest-priced' lease securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/05QcH8N--Oc/Aircastle-closes-lowest-priced-lease-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049515/Aircastle-closes-lowest-priced-lease-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>How low will the French banks go?</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/d_RrJ7PA8Yc/How-low-will-the-French-banks-go.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049550/How-low-will-the-French-banks-go.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Central and Eastern Europe: UP AND AWAY</title><description>The airline market in central and eastern Europe is opening up considerably, with an array of exciting new ventures. Siqalane Taho reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yJk3VpHrvQg/Central-and-Eastern-Europe-UP-AND-AWAY.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049558/Central-and-Eastern-Europe-UP-AND-AWAY.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>EVERYTHING ORIENTAL</title><description>Western banks share their views on the potential of the Chinese aviation market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/09PnpZvY2dA/EVERYTHING-ORIENTAL.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049522/EVERYTHING-ORIENTAL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Raising the bar</title><description>Airlines' safety levels have increased following the introduction of a global standard. But what is new about this standard?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sqi_y_R-Mkw/Raising-the-bar.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049524/Raising-the-bar.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>THE AIRFINANCE GREATS</title><description>The who's who of aircraft finance assembled in New York to recognize their outstanding efforts over the past year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1pEuUR6PSVQ/THE-AIRFINANCE-GREATS.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049525/THE-AIRFINANCE-GREATS.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>An old fashioned banker</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wBB-dRUCdAQ/An-old-fashioned-banker.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049526/An-old-fashioned-banker.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Former SwissAir executives  face charges</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/KiN9yhg1gYQ/Former-SwissAir-executivesface-charges.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049543/Former-SwissAir-executivesface-charges.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The legacy low cost carrier</title><description>Latin America is on a roll. Its economies are booming and the region's prospects are the best they have been since the 1990s. But what benefits will spill over to local carriers? Alex Lennane spoke to Victor Vial, chief financial officer of Copa Airlines, for his plans to tap into this growth.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/7nV0fc_1ooU/The-legacy-low-cost-carrier.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049595/The-legacy-low-cost-carrier.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>For sale: Pembroke</title><description>Both 50% shareholders in Pembroke – GATX and Rolls-Royce – are looking at a disposal, reports Siqalane Taho.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/dqGoWmKO13M/For-sale-Pembroke.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049601/For-sale-Pembroke.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Add-on financing for Jet Aviation</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fRyy5UGs2x4/Add-on-financing-for-Jet-Aviation.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049604/Add-on-financing-for-Jet-Aviation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie looks to Asian market for leaseback debt for Quantas aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/dvtFAn4ZmIY/Macquarie-looks-to-Asian-market-for-leaseback-debt-for-Quantas-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049605/Macquarie-looks-to-Asian-market-for-leaseback-debt-for-Quantas-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Swire mandates Morgan Stanley for $350m Eurobond</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ygL_IW9B5a8/Swire-mandates-Morgan-Stanley-for-350m-Eurobond.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049606/Swire-mandates-Morgan-Stanley-for-350m-Eurobond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>US Airways mulls debt refinancing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RkrldEMGm2Q/US-Airways-mulls-debt-refinancing.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049607/US-Airways-mulls-debt-refinancing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>PMB bond issue flies despite MAS difficulties</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/2X1exV3dC40/PMB-bond-issue-flies-despite-MAS-difficulties.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049577/PMB-bond-issue-flies-despite-MAS-difficulties.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Brazil's Gol offers perpetuals to finance purchase of 737s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jndg5DQFIyM/Brazils-Gol-offers-perpetuals-to-finance-purchase-of-737s.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049578/Brazils-Gol-offers-perpetuals-to-finance-purchase-of-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Delta to renegotiate $1.9 billion DIP</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/LkWyB5noivg/Delta-to-renegotiate-19-billion-DIP.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049580/Delta-to-renegotiate-19-billion-DIP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AerCap agrees to buys Florida-based AeroTurbine</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QX8jqMkByoQ/AerCap-agrees-to-buys-Florida-based-AeroTurbine.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049581/AerCap-agrees-to-buys-Florida-based-AeroTurbine.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Reopening the debate</title><description>Andrew McGuinness asks whether there is any real difference between manufacturer and independent conversions.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/SDY0JJ5GY1A/Reopening-the-debate.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049621/Reopening-the-debate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Terra Firma's Awas loan in market</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Ewn7E5wtKSk/Terra-Firmas-Awas-loan-in-market.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049628/Terra-Firmas-Awas-loan-in-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air India starts fuel hedging</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/j0ggKslY0vc/Air-India-starts-fuel-hedging.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049629/Air-India-starts-fuel-hedging.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ANA plans share issue for 787s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/X5u9uYW24tM/ANA-plans-share-issue-for-787s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049630/ANA-plans-share-issue-for-787s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Finnair amends financing facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/z_axqjAjnXo/Finnair-amends-financing-facility.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049631/Finnair-amends-financing-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Schulte new managing director of  Seabury</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ZXq55VT4q78/Schulte-new-managing-director-ofSeabury.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049613/Schulte-new-managing-director-ofSeabury.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Food fit for a president</title><description>Despite the great local food and culture, Delhi has retained much of its colonial charm, writes Alok Wadhawan of Investec Structured Finance.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GIjbC7z5Jys/Food-fit-for-a-president.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049623/Food-fit-for-a-president.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas lands on Terra Firma</title><description>Terra Firma, a European private equity firm, is the new owner of Awas. But has it really spent $500 million more than the other bidders? Alasdaire Whyte reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3AtoWN0Zuaw/Awas-lands-on-Terra-Firma.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049651/Awas-lands-on-Terra-Firma.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2005 Awards: Welcome back innovation</title><description>The 2005 Airfinance Journal Airline Deal of the Year awards demonstrate how lenders were prepared to be more creative and take more risks. Airport Finance Deal of the Year awards will be published in the March issue.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/kf6vsYfJn7c/2005-Awards-Welcome-back-innovation.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049666/2005-Awards-Welcome-back-innovation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lloyds strategy shocks aviation market</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GW5EdZduJu0/Lloyds-strategy-shocks-aviation-market.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049634/Lloyds-strategy-shocks-aviation-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB and ELF launch engine partnership</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/VBAzdvurfPE/DVB-and-ELF-launch-engine-partnership.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049669/DVB-and-ELF-launch-engine-partnership.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Citigroup and DVB win Jet Airways mandate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Gx1HDC7QlIA/Citigroup-and-DVB-win-Jet-Airways-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049671/Citigroup-and-DVB-win-Jet-Airways-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>RBS and Caja Madrid win Iberia SOL mandate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/hUT8DI1RryY/RBS-and-Caja-Madrid-win-Iberia-SOL-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049635/RBS-and-Caja-Madrid-win-Iberia-SOL-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Banks triumph over Delta repossession</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/F0fbF7HqreA/Banks-triumph-over-Delta-repossession.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049636/Banks-triumph-over-Delta-repossession.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>United secures record $3 billion exit loan and revolver</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3tV86AR_tQs/United-secures-record-3-billion-exit-loan-and-revolver.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049637/United-secures-record-3-billion-exit-loan-and-revolver.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Flybe closes  PDPs for Dash 8</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YLoJ2nwueag/Flybe-closesPDPs-for-Dash-8.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049638/Flybe-closesPDPs-for-Dash-8.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa IPO exceeds forecasts</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/06A_33P5swY/Copa-IPO-exceeds-forecasts.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049639/Copa-IPO-exceeds-forecasts.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BEST OF BRITISH</title><description>UK banks remain a force in the aviation finance market in the face of growing European competition. Three of the UK's most prominent bankers shared their views in a roundtable discussion.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/uSl17mLMF50/BEST-OF-BRITISH.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049786/BEST-OF-BRITISH.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>FROM DUBAI  TO DUBLIN</title><description>Aer Lingus has transformed itself significantly over the past few years and this is set to continue under new CEO Dermot Mannion. Andrew McGuinness reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/naRlNpWxRXQ/FROM-DUBAITO-DUBLIN.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049785/FROM-DUBAITO-DUBLIN.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>IRELAND – A LESSOR'S DREAM</title><description>The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 created about 450 amendments to the Internal Revenue Code, but one change in particular has potentially far-reaching consequences for US aircraft lessors. Garry Burke, chief executive officer of Pembroke Capital, reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Zn3IgaWW16c/IRELANDA-LESSORS-DREAM.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049787/IRELANDA-LESSORS-DREAM.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lloyds shocks London by closing aircraft team</title><description>LloydsTSB, one of the UK's five-largest lending banks, is closing its aircraft finance team and will no longer offer aviation finance to airlines.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/053QiXGr3uU/Lloyds-shocks-London-by-closing-aircraft-team.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049744/Lloyds-shocks-London-by-closing-aircraft-team.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>More SOLs on the horizon for Iberia's three A340-600s</title><description>Iberia has three A340-600s due for delivery in 2006 and is hoping to finance them using Spanish operating leases (SOLs). Other Spanish banks are keen emulate the success of Caja Madrid and Royal Bank of Scotland, which arranged the first SOL for Iberia in September.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/x38gzHTchnA/More-SOLs-on-the-horizon-for-Iberias-three-A340-600s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049749/More-SOLs-on-the-horizon-for-Iberias-three-A340-600s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Natexis Transport Finance closes its first transaction with JOL for 737-800</title><description>A Japanese operating lease (JOL) for one Air Europa 737-800 was one of the first transactions closed by Natexis Transport Finance (NTF), the new subsidiary bank of Natexis Banques Populaire, that focuses solely on air finance</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/bQyvFeE2zPI/Natexis-Transport-Finance-closes-its-first-transaction-with-JOL-for-737-800.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049750/Natexis-Transport-Finance-closes-its-first-transaction-with-JOL-for-737-800.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Canada closes $400 m regional deal</title><description>Air Canada has financed 18 Embraer 190s, worth about $400 million, with a 15-year secured loan.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/EVwMy_yjLiw/Air-Canada-closes-400-m-regional-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049751/Air-Canada-closes-400-m-regional-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BCI acquires aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fV_7iTVRqk0/BCI-acquires-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049752/BCI-acquires-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Natexis to finance BritAir</title><description>Natexis Transport Finance has been mandated to provide financing for one CRJ700 for regional airline BritAir, a subsidiary of Air France.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/n0pYbGGK2jM/Natexis-to-finance-BritAir.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049754/Natexis-to-finance-BritAir.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>THY' mandate delayed</title><description>There are 11 banks bidding for THY Turkish Airlines' mandate to provide financing for 22 A330s, A321s, A320s and 737-800s. Even though the request for proposals was issued in March, THY's Boeing deliveries have been delayed because of the machinists' strike, and the airline is taking its time to make a final decision on the Airbus aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/O7NtR4WOTjA/THY-mandate-delayed.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049755/THY-mandate-delayed.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sirocco airspace secures EBRD loan</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pY997BcUV70/Sirocco-airspace-secures-EBRD-loan.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049756/Sirocco-airspace-secures-EBRD-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirNZ closes joint export credit deal and mandates JOL</title><description>Air New Zealand (AirNZ) has closed an export credit financing for two 777-200ERs and a spare Rolls-Royce Trent 895 engine. BNP Paribas was sole mandated lead arranger.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/l52di7POcgk/AirNZ-closes-joint-export-credit-deal-and-mandates-JOL.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049757/AirNZ-closes-joint-export-credit-deal-and-mandates-JOL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Calyon and SG lease structure wins CEA mandate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5ZFe1WskSnM/Calyon-and-SG-lease-structure-wins-CEA-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049758/Calyon-and-SG-lease-structure-wins-CEA-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BA reveals innovative aircraft facility</title><description>British Airways (BA) has announced an innovative standby facility that allows it to use a range of aircraft types to back the deal.

PK Airfinance and Spectrum Capital jointly arranged the $420 million facility that can be drawn at any time over the next five years. Spectrum also advised the airline, with PK Airfinance the sole lender.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/DKlSp9AdcTA/BA-reveals-innovative-aircraft-facility.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049759/BA-reveals-innovative-aircraft-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Transmile raises debt as ratings drop</title><description>Transmile Air, the Malaysian freight, air cargo and aircraft services company, has raised $115 million in five-year loans from mandated lead arranger HSBC. HSBC took $16 million.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/4ffZp2o17dU/Transmile-raises-debt-as-ratings-drop.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049760/Transmile-raises-debt-as-ratings-drop.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BA closes Yen deal</title><description>British Airways (BA) has closed a Yen facility to help it finance maturing Japanese leverage leases (JLLs).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/t0O1gPACM3g/BA-closes-Yen-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049761/BA-closes-Yen-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ACG bonds get good reception in US and Europe</title><description>Aviation Capital Group's (AGC) portfolio securitization priced in mid-December had been premarketed and were well received, particularly in the US and Asia.
The total value of the issuance is $1.866 billion, the biggest lessor securitization since 1996. UBS Warburg is arranging the deal.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/x5ylAXo4zQU/ACG-bonds-get-good-reception-in-US-and-Europe.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049762/ACG-bonds-get-good-reception-in-US-and-Europe.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Four banks finance CSA</title><description>Four banks were involved in the financing of the recently concluded lease between China Southern Airlines (CSA) and Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (Sale).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/UDUAZ4eNwO4/Four-banks-finance-CSA.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049763/Four-banks-finance-CSA.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JOL market update</title><description>By Robert E Melson, Jr &amp; Hisao Hirose of Latham &amp; Watkins.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cS3Tk4VTEog/JOL-market-update.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049764/JOL-market-update.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Dubai Airshow roundup — LCAL takes Dubai by storm</title><description>There were a few large orders announced at the Dubai Airshow this year, and while Low-Cost Aircraft Leasing's (LCAL) order for six 787s was not the biggest, it arguably was the most interesting.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cb3cAniBlOk/Dubai-Airshow-roundupLCAL-takes-Dubai-by-storm.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049788/Dubai-Airshow-roundupLCAL-takes-Dubai-by-storm.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Natexis Transport Finance is born</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/lEHnRIYRB2E/Natexis-Transport-Finance-is-born.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049790/Natexis-Transport-Finance-is-born.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Penerbangan Malaysia pulls bond</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/EZglk8ufgvI/Penerbangan-Malaysia-pulls-bond.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049809/Penerbangan-Malaysia-pulls-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeroportio di Roma refinances loan</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/y4ZpJQfcdtQ/Aeroportio-di-Roma-refinances-loan.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049810/Aeroportio-di-Roma-refinances-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Debt financing for Pegasus 737-700 to close</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QU1YypzwgIU/Debt-financing-for-Pegasus-737-700-to-close.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049811/Debt-financing-for-Pegasus-737-700-to-close.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>China requests proposal for funding of six 737-700s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/hq2GunOCtv8/China-requests-proposal-for-funding-of-six-737-700s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049812/China-requests-proposal-for-funding-of-six-737-700s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Marathon not a sprint</title><description>German banks are stepping up their aircraft activity after a few quiet years. Alexandra Cain reports from Frankfurt, Hamburg and Hannover.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/7KhU9Ulz8_s/Marathon-not-a-sprint.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049803/Marathon-not-a-sprint.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>And then there were 10</title><description>The 2005 Airfinance Journal export credit survey shows how few banks are winning mandates, although competition among them remains fierce.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ez3BVxG9zRo/And-then-there-were-10.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049794/And-then-there-were-10.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie in bid for Copenhagen Airport</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/dbhFj80HpCM/Macquarie-in-bid-for-Copenhagen-Airport.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049814/Macquarie-in-bid-for-Copenhagen-Airport.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ABN vehicle targets export credit</title><description>ABN Amro has created a new way of funding export credit. Neil Unmack examines the structure.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/B7-ifyZOzoY/ABN-vehicle-targets-export-credit.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049795/ABN-vehicle-targets-export-credit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Playing the EETC game</title><description>Lenard Parkins and Kenric Kattner, of Haynes and Boone, and lead counsel for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, provide an essential guide to restructuring EETCs in bankruptcy.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Tn_XbOk8cVE/Playing-the-EETC-game.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049796/Playing-the-EETC-game.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>How West was won</title><description>Willis Lease Finance's first securitization took almost five years to structure, but now the model is in place the engine lessor is planning to issue every 18 months. Alasdair Whyte reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gk6pvp10pFM/How-West-was-won.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049863/How-West-was-won.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mirror image</title><description>India and China are both emerging markets for aircraft finance – and the two are becoming increasingly similar. Dominic Jones reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wNMlxExEfDc/Mirror-image.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049874/Mirror-image.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HEADING FOR THE BIG TIME</title><description>With the acquisition of Boullioun, Aviation Capital Group has gone from being one of the smaller lessors to one of the largest. Alexandra Cain reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sm4ZYeQqVT8/HEADING-FOR-THE-BIG-TIME.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049877/HEADING-FOR-THE-BIG-TIME.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BANKS CHECK IN</title><description>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.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Y7azqCdgQm0/BANKS-CHECK-IN.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049879/BANKS-CHECK-IN.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The SOL is shining for Iberia</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/fVJRUsfKp28/The-SOL-is-shining-for-Iberia.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049846/The-SOL-is-shining-for-Iberia.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JOLs closing despite tax law uncertainty</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/NjE5GijTnGo/JOLs-closing-despite-tax-law-uncertainty.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049847/JOLs-closing-despite-tax-law-uncertainty.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bombardier closes securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/atErdnUiAFY/Bombardier-closes-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049848/Bombardier-closes-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Deccan completes sale/leaseback</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jjySAEavJRA/Air-Deccan-completes-saleleaseback.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049849/Air-Deccan-completes-saleleaseback.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Dembinski joins DVB</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pYirJ8Gj6Vc/Dembinski-joins-DVB.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049886/Dembinski-joins-DVB.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ABC and Kaupthing finance Icelease 747</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/i14Z-KThJdA/ABC-and-Kaupthing-finance-Icelease-747.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049850/ABC-and-Kaupthing-finance-Icelease-747.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>American Airlines closes a $132 million securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/LitMnOPBN2g/American-Airlines-closes-a-132-million-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049851/American-Airlines-closes-a-132-million-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Roesslhuber departs HSH for Styrian Airways</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MGhGuesWF-g/Roesslhuber-departs-HSH-for-Styrian-Airways.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049841/Roesslhuber-departs-HSH-for-Styrian-Airways.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Korean Air Lease &amp; Finance launches a $172.8 million financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/WU4fbPc6R4c/Korean-Air-Lease-and-Finance-launches-a-1728-million-financing.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049852/Korean-Air-Lease-and-Finance-launches-a-1728-million-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ING arranges Ex-Im financing for Ryanair's 737-800 aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/w-iFmrjYL2k/ING-arranges-Ex-Im-financing-for-Ryanairs-737-800-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049861/ING-arranges-Ex-Im-financing-for-Ryanairs-737-800-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Emirates finances last of its A340-500s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MBZQYIAumWU/Emirates-finances-last-of-its-A340-500s.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049853/Emirates-finances-last-of-its-A340-500s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ING closes export credit financing for LAN</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/T3sy_0-yTfs/ING-closes-export-credit-financing-for-LAN.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049854/ING-closes-export-credit-financing-for-LAN.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Allco wins SIA Cargo deal and launches fund</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0YXSzeI3km8/Allco-wins-SIA-Cargo-deal-and-launches-fund.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049855/Allco-wins-SIA-Cargo-deal-and-launches-fund.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cathay loan upsized as pricing hits record low</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/cHFOtDzQaIU/Cathay-loan-upsized-as-pricing-hits-record-low.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049856/Cathay-loan-upsized-as-pricing-hits-record-low.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air China completes bond sale</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6Scq5iex_Fg/Air-China-completes-bond-sale.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049857/Air-China-completes-bond-sale.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AerCap (debis Airfinance) closes aircraft securitization worth $1.4 billion</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rlLskBn-Fjo/AerCap-debis-Airfinance-closes-aircraft-securitization-worth-14-billion.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049858/AerCap-debis-Airfinance-closes-aircraft-securitization-worth-14-billion.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas closes $325 million  financing for SR Technics to fund company expansion</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/xImPSK9bKI4/Gecas-closes-325-millionfinancing-for-SR-Technics-to-fund-company-expansion.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049859/Gecas-closes-325-millionfinancing-for-SR-Technics-to-fund-company-expansion.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Continental closes regional aircraft EETC</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QHPL6bvuTV4/Continental-closes-regional-aircraft-EETC.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049860/Continental-closes-regional-aircraft-EETC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Calyon scoops Vietnam Airlines mandate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/633iTjCMixI/Calyon-scoops-Vietnam-Airlines-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049920/Calyon-scoops-Vietnam-Airlines-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Penerbangan Malaysia  plans $1.2 bn bond issue</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GF2bV28H3fo/Penerbangan-Malaysiaplans-12-bn-bond-issue.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049921/Penerbangan-Malaysiaplans-12-bn-bond-issue.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DBS arranges onshore financing for China Eastern</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/d2Q1H0trh7k/DBS-arranges-onshore-financing-for-China-Eastern.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049923/DBS-arranges-onshore-financing-for-China-Eastern.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Citic prices Air China $370 million bond</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sG0hH_qa9qM/Citic-prices-Air-China-370-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049924/Citic-prices-Air-China-370-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB closes loan for CR Airways regional jets</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/bWzzmQehGQg/DVB-closes-loan-for-CR-Airways-regional-jets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049925/DVB-closes-loan-for-CR-Airways-regional-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Three export agencies join Air NZ 777 discussions</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/7BX7VkP7aU8/Three-export-agencies-join-Air-NZ-777-discussions.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049926/Three-export-agencies-join-Air-NZ-777-discussions.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KAL seeking new letter of credit</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rMseC1R_kJE/KAL-seeking-new-letter-of-credit.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049927/KAL-seeking-new-letter-of-credit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Saudi Arabian Airlines closes structured financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/FhMM5U70-bM/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-closes-structured-financing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049928/Saudi-Arabian-Airlines-closes-structured-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cargolux finances two 747s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MO-N3scGTN8/Cargolux-finances-two-747s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049929/Cargolux-finances-two-747s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air New Zealand finances Dash 8s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_u0ffxoUeuI/Air-New-Zealand-finances-Dash-8s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049937/Air-New-Zealand-finances-Dash-8s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB acquires aircraft through Deucalion</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5Sfz4swhqrs/DVB-acquires-aircraft-through-Deucalion.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049930/DVB-acquires-aircraft-through-Deucalion.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Oasis closes first unsecured loan worth $110 million</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sJNh9SdzNqQ/Oasis-closes-first-unsecured-loan-worth-110-million.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049931/Oasis-closes-first-unsecured-loan-worth-110-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Czech Airlines mandates Natexis and BNP</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/x82qtkFUk00/Czech-Airlines-mandates-Natexis-and-BNP.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049932/Czech-Airlines-mandates-Natexis-and-BNP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KLM refinances real estate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/aMfmx-RpGj4/KLM-refinances-real-estate.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049933/KLM-refinances-real-estate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>United secures exit financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/zL3u_oymhwU/United-secures-exit-financing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049934/United-secures-exit-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CIT opens new Dublin office</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MCLx39tJJoI/CIT-opens-new-Dublin-office.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049911/CIT-opens-new-Dublin-office.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>KLM awards $460 million export credit mandate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6iDy38o8JAw/KLM-awards-460-million-export-credit-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049935/KLM-awards-460-million-export-credit-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The battle for Air Asia</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/yPz7vNVHEmE/The-battle-for-Air-Asia.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049936/The-battle-for-Air-Asia.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DISADVANTAGED HOMES</title><description>Home countries airlines, denied access to export credit for new aircraft, are now pushing for a regulatory review. Victoria Pennington reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/As6Dh45ziWA/DISADVANTAGED-HOMES.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050004/DISADVANTAGED-HOMES.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>OPERATING LEASING SURVEY 2005: OUR SURVEY SAID...</title><description>The battle for third place in the Airfinance Journal operating leasing league tables has intensified. Research and analysis by Victoria Pennington.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mGjTefvZrS0/OPERATING-LEASING-SURVEY-2005-OUR-SURVEY-SAID.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049977/OPERATING-LEASING-SURVEY-2005-OUR-SURVEY-SAID.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BRAZIL'S EAGLE</title><description>Brazil's first low-cost is not getting complacent. Alexandra Lennane reports from Sao Paulo.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/jj-QAxXiavI/BRAZILS-EAGLE.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049982/BRAZILS-EAGLE.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Van der Burg and Jacobs join DVB board</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/nZaHM4HUt-w/Van-der-Burg-and-Jacobs-join-DVB-board.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050001/Van-der-Burg-and-Jacobs-join-DVB-board.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Calyon and National Bank get first A380 mandate</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/8U1_Bp9_4TY/Calyon-and-National-Bank-get-first-A380-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049991/Calyon-and-National-Bank-get-first-A380-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ABC finances Millennium</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mh--SvfBVPE/ABC-finances-Millennium.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049993/ABC-finances-Millennium.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ANA to sell cargo stake</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3nsaoPlcbOE/ANA-to-sell-cargo-stake.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049995/ANA-to-sell-cargo-stake.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>First private Indian airport project financing closes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/CdFFBlCjOg8/First-private-Indian-airport-project-financing-closes.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049994/First-private-Indian-airport-project-financing-closes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iberia plans Spanish lease</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/wiqULVGzJ6Q/Iberia-plans-Spanish-lease.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049997/Iberia-plans-Spanish-lease.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CEA to issue $240 million bond</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/RBvE0jcrtwg/CEA-to-issue-240-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049998/CEA-to-issue-240-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Trouble in paradise</title><description>Hawaiian Airlines successfully exited Chapter 11 on June 2, less than two years after it filed for bankruptcy protection. But this was only with a little help from the FBI, reports Victoria Pennington.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/p1iUxbC-jeQ/Trouble-in-paradise.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050028/Trouble-in-paradise.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The urban legends of aviation</title><description>In the first of two articles, Adam Pilarski of Avitas deconstructs the idea that there is too much capacity in the market and argues that consolidation is not the answer.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/KiBiL_rVfUI/The-urban-legends-of-aviation.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050029/The-urban-legends-of-aviation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Playing the waiting game</title><description>Airfinance Journal's 2004/05 Japanese operating lease survey showed a market still in confusion and waiting for the final effects of tax changes. Nevertheless, 2004 was still an excellent year, says Alexandra Cain.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pAH-5ifWE_c/Playing-the-waiting-game.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050030/Playing-the-waiting-game.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Beginner's luck</title><description>Asian start-ups are finding it difficult to find fleet financing. As more airlines are muscling in on the lucrative Asian markets, this is set to become much worse. Airfinance Journal reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YS2MpswrBgQ/Beginners-luck.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050031/Beginners-luck.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The busiest market in america</title><description>Latin American airlines are upbeat and looking for investment. Alexandra Lennane reports from Panama and Brazil.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/aBE6zsvgrQs/The-busiest-market-in-america.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050032/The-busiest-market-in-america.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Asian future flows</title><description>The two South Korean airline securitizations will not be the only Asian deals closed this year. Dominic Jones reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ppjH68O9aNs/Asian-future-flows.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050036/Asian-future-flows.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aircraft financier sentenced to four years in prison</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Big0YbSBTJo/Aircraft-financier-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050025/Aircraft-financier-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Fortress builds dream team for Air Castle</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MwEqrck6TTs/Fortress-builds-dream-team-for-Air-Castle.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050027/Fortress-builds-dream-team-for-Air-Castle.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Allco and Citigroup mandated for Asian deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/MNGq5pD2ogw/Allco-and-Citigroup-mandated-for-Asian-deal.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050040/Allco-and-Citigroup-mandated-for-Asian-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bombardier plans portfolio securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mvK9rgdOuGA/Bombardier-plans-portfolio-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050041/Bombardier-plans-portfolio-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Jazeera Airways makes news with innovative deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/C5Rn123T7PU/Jazeera-Airways-makes-news-with-innovative-deal.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050043/Jazeera-Airways-makes-news-with-innovative-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirNZ chooses commercial debt for Dash 8s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ViN2jOp-caw/AirNZ-chooses-commercial-debt-for-Dash-8s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050044/AirNZ-chooses-commercial-debt-for-Dash-8s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HSBC returns to China with deal for two A320 aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Iw4eclIJ_ps/HSBC-returns-to-China-with-deal-for-two-A320-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050045/HSBC-returns-to-China-with-deal-for-two-A320-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Thai Airways completes $375million bond finance</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/9fnNgXQaKmQ/Thai-Airways-completes-375million-bond-finance.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050046/Thai-Airways-completes-375million-bond-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals of the Year 2004: Last year's stars</title><description>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.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/vjneAtK2bKw/Deals-of-the-Year-2004-Last-years-stars.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050059/Deals-of-the-Year-2004-Last-years-stars.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Soaring Spirit</title><description>Rising fuel costs have forced Spirit Airlines to abandon its MD-80s for the more economical A320-family aircraft. CEO Jacob Schorr tells Michael Marray about the carrier's fleet-renewal programme and his hopes for the future.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/n4Hbwxy5nUc/Soaring-Spirit.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050061/Soaring-Spirit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Qatar Airways closes $140 million BFE financing for in-flight systems</title><description>Qatar Airways has closed an innovative $140 million loan to help it finance pre-delivery payments for inflight entertainment systems, seats and other interior equipment not included as part of its Airbus orders.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/5sHXvlDFu_U/Qatar-Airways-closes-140-million-BFE-financing-for-in-flight-systems.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050064/Qatar-Airways-closes-140-million-BFE-financing-for-in-flight-systems.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Deccan closes $50 million deal</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/HDbcW8Q7uMQ/Air-Deccan-closes-50-million-deal.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050065/Air-Deccan-closes-50-million-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AirTran secures predelivery finance</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/itCB4dxLCpY/AirTran-secures-predelivery-finance.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050066/AirTran-secures-predelivery-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cargolux considers repeat Luxembourg lease</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0aSr_tHRTnc/Cargolux-considers-repeat-Luxembourg-lease.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050067/Cargolux-considers-repeat-Luxembourg-lease.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JOL market alive despite changes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Qmdicthg09w/JOL-market-alive-despite-changes.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050068/JOL-market-alive-despite-changes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air China plans bond</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/bhPNU8biFRM/Air-China-plans-bond.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050070/Air-China-plans-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export Development Canada supports Delta in purchase of Bombardier jets</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/sJzkKEeVrvU/Export-Development-Canada-supports-Delta-in-purchase-of-Bombardier-jets.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050071/Export-Development-Canada-supports-Delta-in-purchase-of-Bombardier-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Hackforth-Jones leaves Citi after 30 years with no plans to leave industry</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0DuRMi6n6ro/Hackforth-Jones-leaves-Citi-after-30-years-with-no-plans-to-leave-industry.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050054/Hackforth-Jones-leaves-Citi-after-30-years-with-no-plans-to-leave-industry.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>...as Davies breaks from HSBC</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0ukO08PDZ0o/as-Davies-breaks-from-HSBC.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050055/as-Davies-breaks-from-HSBC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Hainan plans offering in difficult market conditions</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/OMHr1eAqPkM/Hainan-plans-offering-in-difficult-market-conditions.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050072/Hainan-plans-offering-in-difficult-market-conditions.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lessors return to securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6sPYq0lRGUE/Lessors-return-to-securitization.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050073/Lessors-return-to-securitization.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ESCALATION: The great industry scam</title><description>Escalation formulas mean that many aircraft being delivered are costing far more than their market value. How long, asks Alasdair Whyte, can manufacturers can keep taking money from their most loyal customers?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/BtiDxgVHbz0/ESCALATION-The-great-industry-scam.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050084/ESCALATION-The-great-industry-scam.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aviation Capital scoops Boullioun</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/1T7HQ-6p3Lo/Aviation-Capital-scoops-Boullioun.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050100/Aviation-Capital-scoops-Boullioun.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JOLs set to continue despite law change</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/ize3TWVt3Bw/JOLs-set-to-continue-despite-law-change.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050093/JOLs-set-to-continue-despite-law-change.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ANA mandates JLL</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/94-WyEvtb2g/ANA-mandates-JLL.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050094/ANA-mandates-JLL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CEA mandates PDP financing to Calyon</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/QI2AEHSg2ns/CEA-mandates-PDP-financing-to-Calyon.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050095/CEA-mandates-PDP-financing-to-Calyon.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>SIA looks for two JOLs</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/R8zEpfMBy4I/SIA-looks-for-two-JOLs.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050096/SIA-looks-for-two-JOLs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boeing plans new structure for 787s</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/337tPJi0vTg/Boeing-plans-new-structure-for-787s.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050097/Boeing-plans-new-structure-for-787s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Banks and lessors fight for THY</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/nUOB0XhbEvI/Banks-and-lessors-fight-for-THY.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050103/Banks-and-lessors-fight-for-THY.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Calyon closes deal for ex-Sabena aircraft</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/3RaD-e1Xmec/Calyon-closes-deal-for-ex-Sabena-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050080/Calyon-closes-deal-for-ex-Sabena-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The cycle starts again</title><description>With new equity coming into the market, Aviation Capital Group and debis AirFinance are joining the fight for third place in the lessor rankings. But is it a race worth winning?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/OzCsKTGPCLo/The-cycle-starts-again.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050090/The-cycle-starts-again.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>First cargo securitization for KAL</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Zccw7reRWes/First-cargo-securitization-for-KAL.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050099/First-cargo-securitization-for-KAL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cutting metal</title><description>The world air cargo market is growing and much of this growth will be reliant on converted aircraft. But as Alexandra Cain discovers, knowing which conversions to finance and when, can be a tricky process.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pgc-7zA8st0/Cutting-metal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050115/Cutting-metal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Charting the future</title><description>The advent of the European low-cost carrier has forced some charter airlines to re-evaluate their market position. But are low-fare models really the solution for troubled charter airlines? Victoria Pennington reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/GwY-ZDwtd7g/Charting-the-future.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050117/Charting-the-future.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Chinese new year - Dublin style</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/vEH7bCieh5g/Chinese-new-year-Dublin-style.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050118/Chinese-new-year-Dublin-style.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Citigroup closes 737 JOLs for China Southern</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/M9PD1cZ8PlY/Citigroup-closes-737-JOLs-for-China-Southern.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050123/Citigroup-closes-737-JOLs-for-China-Southern.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Emirates tries Ex-Im</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/rM_JIgc-dAA/Emirates-tries-Ex-Im.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050124/Emirates-tries-Ex-Im.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Icelandair stays local</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/E3SLMuElBp0/Icelandair-stays-local.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050125/Icelandair-stays-local.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volito gets $150million credit facility</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/r9oaY3zGZ3g/Volito-gets-150million-credit-facility.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050126/Volito-gets-150million-credit-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Calyon dominates Taiwan export market</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/U_U4EzZMGZA/Calyon-dominates-Taiwan-export-market.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050127/Calyon-dominates-Taiwan-export-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>MAS gets second 777 JOL</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/Qet5uyDkZJc/MAS-gets-second-777-JOL.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050128/MAS-gets-second-777-JOL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>French suspend tax lease approvals</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/DblPP8lIcSM/French-suspend-tax-lease-approvals.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050129/French-suspend-tax-lease-approvals.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iberia widebody JOL closes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/O5iTdHKsXyM/Iberia-widebody-JOL-closes.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050133/Iberia-widebody-JOL-closes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Southwest issues $300 million notes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/49EkfjdMyMc/Southwest-issues-300-million-notes.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050108/Southwest-issues-300-million-notes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iberbond flies</title><description>Iberia's third European bond issue closed just before Christmas. Alasdair Whyte goes into the details.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/TrhYxJyCusM/Iberbond-flies.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050136/Iberbond-flies.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Say goodbye to Japanese leasing</title><description>Proposed reforms may close the Japanese operating lease to airlines. Dominic Jones reports on a pessimistic group of arrangers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/qEBGf76oW4g/Say-goodbye-to-Japanese-leasing.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050135/Say-goodbye-to-Japanese-leasing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Is this the end of the Japanese leasing?</title><description>Japanese aircraft leases, the most popular cross-border tax lease available to airlines, could soon be impossible.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/O4rlFC5A0RM/Is-this-the-end-of-the-Japanese-leasing.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050151/Is-this-the-end-of-the-Japanese-leasing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>All change at Iberbond</title><description>Iberbond 2004 was always going to be one of the key deals of 2004. With many European airlines disappointed by the pricing that Air France's notes achieved, many were waiting to see what Iberia could achieve — especially as it changing the structure.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/S1430dS_F0Y/All-change-at-Iberbond.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050159/All-change-at-Iberbond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boullioun: and then there were four....</title><description>WestLB's decision to sell Boullioun has led to a fierce bidding competition ? and opened up the market for other leasing companies, including debis Airfinance. Alasdair Whyte analyses the last four.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/YPaVBHzdSC0/Boullioun-and-then-there-were-four.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050148/Boullioun-and-then-there-were-four.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Walton leaves easyJet</title><description>Chris Walton, easyJet's finance director, has resigned. He says he is ready for a new challenge, having grown the airline from a small start-up to a major European carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/mGr43OI9_6A/Walton-leaves-easyJet.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050143/Walton-leaves-easyJet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A different sort of investor</title><description>Steve Rimmer is well known as an aircraft and engine trader through Curtis &amp; Company, Curtis Power and XS Aviation. But as he explained to Airfinance Journal, he is now working under an even better known brand: Guggenheim.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/_FGiWT4J7q8/A-different-sort-of-investor.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050156/A-different-sort-of-investor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNP wins CSA export credit mandate</title><description>BNP Paribas has won the mandate to provide export credit financing for four A330s and two A320s for China Southern Airlines.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/flExB9TWNcA/BNP-wins-CSA-export-credit-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050160/BNP-wins-CSA-export-credit-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GOL scores in Brazil</title><description>Having started only three years ago, Brazil's first low-cost carrier has become one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Alexandra Cain uncovers Gol's secret.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/astirnAaubA/GOL-scores-in-Brazil.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050155/GOL-scores-in-Brazil.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Malaysia lessor closes JOL</title><description>Aircraft Management Services a new captive leasing company for Malaysia Airlines has closed a $105 million Japanese operating lease for a used 777-200ER.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/LG38820IUKc/Malaysia-lessor-closes-JOL.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050161/Malaysia-lessor-closes-JOL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNP closes tax leases</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/pvkhruUd4yw/BNP-closes-tax-leases.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050163/BNP-closes-tax-leases.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Charity auction</title><description>The Committee of the second RBS Flight to Sight Aviation Ball is delighted to announce details of the spectacular Charity Auction which will be held during the Ball on Thursday 27th January, 2005 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin (the closing day of the European Airfinance Conference).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/6dHDQ-6JjOg/Charity-auction.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050154/Charity-auction.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Currency outlook: the rise and fall of a great currency</title><description>Mike Halls reports on what the decline and fall of the world's mightiest currency will mean to aviation financiers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/7yBMeVNw5hI/Currency-outlook-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-great-currency.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050150/Currency-outlook-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-great-currency.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>China: three is the magic number</title><description>It may have taken almost three years, but the consolidation of China's state-owned carriers is almost complete. Dominic Jones looks at how it affects their balance sheets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/0LNRH_THLQQ/China-three-is-the-magic-number.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050149/China-three-is-the-magic-number.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeroflot signs $150m loan</title><description>Calyon, ABN Amro, Société Générale and WestLB have been mandated to provide a three-year $150 million for Aeroflot. Some $100 million of the loan will be used to finance the first stage of the long-anticipated third terminal at Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Russia's largest airport.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/C2A7lrvsZvg/Aeroflot-signs-150m-loan.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050165/Aeroflot-signs-150m-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Debis AirFinance up for sale with Rothschild as advisor</title><description>Debis AirFinance is looking for a new owner, with the lessor already in talks with a number of private equity companies.
Rothschild is advising debis AirFinance's owners on the sale.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/gvtOjwpzyLM/Debis-AirFinance-up-for-sale-with-Rothschild-as-advisor.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050166/Debis-AirFinance-up-for-sale-with-Rothschild-as-advisor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>DVB closes SIA deal</title><description>DVB's Deucalion fund has bought four 747-400s from Singapore Airlines. The senior debt was provided by DVB with Deucalion mezzanine and junior debt provider.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/zMX1qIkvBN0/DVB-closes-SIA-deal.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050167/DVB-closes-SIA-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export Credit survey </title><description>Whether you love it or hate it, export credit has dominated the last 12 months, but this is just the beginning. By Victoria Pennington.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/XDiuKi729_Y/Export-Credit-survey.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050147/Export-Credit-survey.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Last word: The year ahead</title><description>Airfinance Journal has consulted palms, tarot cards, tea leaves, crystal balls, horoscopes, goat entrails and even some economist forecasts to give you an exclusive peak at what will happen in 2005. (Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this forecast, we do not accept legal responsibility for consequences that may arise from anyone relying on it.)</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/lAFdEKjOgmI/Last-word-The-year-ahead.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050158/Last-word-The-year-ahead.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>People news</title><description>Chris Walton, easyJet's finance director, has resigned. He says he is ready for a new challenge, having grown the airline from a small start-up to a major European carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/8M_qpoPOCP4/People-news.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050144/People-news.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Borrower beware</title><description>Boutique arrangers are common within aircraft finance and many have an excellent record. But, as a number of airlines have discovered, it is worth getting to know the people you are working with before handing over any money.  Alasdair Whyte investigates one company with several angry customers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/j6c6LgHmsTY/Borrower-beware.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050524/Borrower-beware.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Successful deals guaranteed</title><description>With many banks closed for standard loans, export credit
is becoming even more important. But, the challenge 
for banks is to make money from these deals, writes 
Ben Harrington.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_bankscapitalmarkets/~3/bzBhopqQ72k/Successful-deals-guaranteed.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050528/Successful-deals-guaranteed.html</feedburner:origLink></item></channel></rss>
