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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>Latin America &amp; Caribbean</title><link>http://www.airfinancejournal.comhttp://feeds2.feedburner.com/afj_latinamericacaribbean</link><description /><copyright>&amp;copy;2013 Airfinance Journal</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><category>Latin America &amp; Caribbean</category><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/afj_latinamericacaribbean" /><feedburner:info uri="afj_latinamericacaribbean" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><item><title>Update. Aerolineas leases A330s </title><description> The Argentinian carrier will lease four A330s from lessor ILFC.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/kezkBa38zpg/Update-Aerolineas-leases-A330s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:04:35 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3220618/Update-Aerolineas-leases-A330s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>HGI Aircraft Division orders ATRs</title><description>Leasing company orders 10 ATR72-600s with 10 options.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/SNcuSbR5caM/HGI-Aircraft-Division-orders-ATRs.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:54:14 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3220616/HGI-Aircraft-Division-orders-ATRs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas leases A330s</title><description>The Argentinian carrier will lease four A330s from lessor ILFC.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/NRm5mSfbw_s/Aerolineas-leases-A330s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:09:34 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3220504/Aerolineas-leases-A330s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam takes delivery of A320</title><description>Chile-based Latam receives its 200th A320 at 2013 Paris Air Show. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/MeC2B-qHzbU/Latam-takes-delivery-of-A320.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:49:46 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3220034/Latam-takes-delivery-of-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet receives first SSJ100</title><description>Mexican carrier takes delivery of one SSJ100 at 2013 Paris Air Show. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/v9Fb7UwrYrU/Interjet-receives-first-SSJ100.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:40:48 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3220022/Interjet-receives-first-SSJ100.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca receives first ATR 72-600</title><description>Latin American airline takes delivery of first of 15 ATRs at 2013 Paris Air Show. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/kWoa9PWECgw/Avianca-receives-first-ATR-72-600.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3220020/Avianca-receives-first-ATR-72-600.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer signs LoI for 65 E-Jets </title><description>The manufacturer has signed letters of intent with five undisclosed airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YD6I-CNxBHk/Embraer-signs-LoI-for-65-E-Jets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:56:47 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3219709/Embraer-signs-LoI-for-65-E-Jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ILFC to order E-jets </title><description>The lessor signs a letter of intent for 50 E-jets with 50 options</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/N9xe4NiVWQQ/ILFC-to-order-E-jets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:59:58 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3219503/ILFC-to-order-E-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>First PDP debt capital market deal closes</title><description>Aviation Finance Corporation and Natixis have closed a $263mn facility for Synergy Group.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CxnXbSVYjLY/First-PDP-debt-capital-market-deal-closes.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:14:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3218361/First-PDP-debt-capital-market-deal-closes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LIAT leases ATR 72</title><description>The regional airline is leasing the turboprop from Gecas.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/GvRIkNKsx6U/LIAT-leases-ATR-72.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:16:31 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3218223/LIAT-leases-ATR-72.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airfinance Journal revises legal survey </title><description>The magazine prepares an innovative legal survey detailing the most active law firms by region and product type, the first of its kind within the aviation sector. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Uso4avqRymY/Airfinance-Journal-revises-legal-survey.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3218368/Airfinance-Journal-revises-legal-survey.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam picks new CFO</title><description>Alejandro de la Fuente leaves Latam.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vceE5tXttJ4/Latam-picks-new-CFO.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:41:32 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3217689/Latam-picks-new-CFO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris launches IPO </title><description>The Mexican carrier files for up to $400 million initial public offering.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/bjShkXLNYvs/Volaris-launches-IPO.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:18:35 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3216709/Volaris-launches-IPO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boliviana takes 737 </title><description>Awas delivers fourth 737-300 to Bolivian carrier. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/POFiNrEse80/Boliviana-takes-737.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:27:53 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3216212/Boliviana-takes-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>IATA: April freight traffic increases 1.4%  </title><description>Freight demand triples in Latin America in over a year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/4vizmzZxXjU/IATA-April-freight-traffic-increases-14.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:43:10 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3214886/IATA-April-freight-traffic-increases-14.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromar receives ATR 72-600s </title><description>Mexican carrier Aeromar leases ATR 72-600s from Air Lease Corporation. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/BWOqb-bfkpw/Aeromar-receives-ATR-72-600s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:56:18 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3214283/Aeromar-receives-ATR-72-600s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Analysis: Hunting for yields in the used jet market</title><description>Mainstream air financiers can often ignore the secondary market. But those brave enough to take on its inherent risks can see opportunities for higher yields than the primary market offers, reports Jamie Bullen.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/xBEhmw7oSuY/Analysis-Hunting-for-yields-in-the-used-jet-market.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:04:19 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3214251/Analysis-Hunting-for-yields-in-the-used-jet-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pilarski: Forecasting in the new age of aviation</title><description>Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president at Avitas, in his monthly column asks whether the new reality of today’s aviation market has made proven forecasting methods obsolete.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/D5GEHxkugQw/Pilarski-Forecasting-in-the-new-age-of-aviation.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:37:53 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3214232/Pilarski-Forecasting-in-the-new-age-of-aviation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ASL Aviation Group to acquire three B737-400SF </title><description>Aeronautical Engineers to convert 1992 vintage B737-400s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DjzOYjCtFto/ASL-Aviation-Group-to-acquire-three-B737-400SF.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 12:15:12 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3211734/ASL-Aviation-Group-to-acquire-three-B737-400SF.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Surinam leases 737</title><description>Surinam’s flag carrier is leasing one 737-300 from the Dublin based lessor.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/k9svoyhitas/Surinam-leases-737.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 09:50:13 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3211612/Surinam-leases-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AerCap agrees 25 aircraft s/lb with Latam</title><description>Dutch lessor will lease the Boeing and Airbus aircraft to South American carrier. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rnZLFsEwKO8/AerCap-agrees-25-aircraft-slb-with-Latam.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3211923/AerCap-agrees-25-aircraft-slb-with-Latam.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Update: US Airways prices $1.6 billion term loan </title><description>The deal, which priced inside guidelines, is the first financing to explicitly recognise a potential merger between US Airways and American Airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0V5RKrICYuk/Update-US-Airways-prices-16-billion-term-loan.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3207545/Update-US-Airways-prices-16-billion-term-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Exclusive: Brazil enforces Cape Town Convention</title><description>Brazil has today published the decree to implement the Cape Town Convention, 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qV-s12nPLSA/Exclusive-Brazil-enforces-Cape-Town-Convention.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3206970/Exclusive-Brazil-enforces-Cape-Town-Convention.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol secures US Ex-Im financing </title><description>Brazilian carrier will use funds to pay Delta Airlines’ MRO provider. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/OmMelEgfoEg/Gol-secures-US-Ex-Im-financing.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 11:30:39 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3205408/Gol-secures-US-Ex-Im-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas delivers A320 to Tame </title><description>Ecuador’s flag carrier receives one Airbus aircraft on lease from Awas. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RBxFcAYGqVE/Awas-delivers-A320-to-Tame.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 10:04:24 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3204812/Awas-delivers-A320-to-Tame.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>United orders 30 E175s</title><description>United Airlines signs deal for 30 Embraer aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QImOJ9C9HAI/United-orders-30-E175s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:23:17 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3198688/United-orders-30-E175s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam receives A320s </title><description>Lan and Tam take delivery of one A320 with sharklets each. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/biJ_pJk3C9w/Latam-receives-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:03:29 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3196806/Latam-receives-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals of the Year 2012: ECA deal</title><description>Latam's prefunded bond.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/NWw8Tks6qKA/Deals-of-the-Year-2012-ECA-deal.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3194207/Deals-of-the-Year-2012-ECA-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals of the Year 2012: South American deal</title><description>Gol's ECA deal.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/HVFRkiwL0AI/Deals-of-the-Year-2012-South-American-deal.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3194192/Deals-of-the-Year-2012-South-American-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam issues UK Export Finance bond</title><description>The issuance marks the first airline to close a UK Export Finance backed bond.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DzJaa6iafUY/Latam-issues-UK-Export-Finance-bond.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3193223/Latam-issues-UK-Export-Finance-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris receives A320</title><description>The Mexican carrier takes delivery of first A320 with sharklets. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/d1whp-j5Vc0/Volaris-receives-A320.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:01:20 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3192211/Volaris-receives-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer delivers 17 jets in Q1 2013 </title><description>The manufacturer's backlog stands at $13.3 billion.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/A9JjomeEb60/Embraer-delivers-17-jets-in-Q1-2013.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3191543/Embraer-delivers-17-jets-in-Q1-2013.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolíneas Argentinas leases 737s</title><description>Air Lease Corporation is leasing eight 737-800 aircraft to the carrier. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uJj7MDGwLc0/Aerolneas-Argentinas-leases-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:22:44 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3189844/Aerolneas-Argentinas-leases-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sideral acquires 737-400SF</title><description>Sideral Air Cargo contracts Aeronautical Engineers to offer converted Boeing 737-400SF.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ABzcWYfXIuU/Sideral-acquires-737-400SF.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:10:31 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3188847/Sideral-acquires-737-400SF.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer sells two E190s</title><description>Aerolineas Argentina buys two E190 jets directly from the manufacturer. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6uDjZxWSMBE/Embraer-sells-two-E190s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:58:24 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3188841/Embraer-sells-two-E190s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Analysis: Learning to live with the new ASU</title><description>The new ASU has made ECA debt more expensive, and some carriers are already changing their funding habits.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/nRXdZ87bOA4/Analysis-Learning-to-live-with-the-new-ASU.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3181184/Analysis-Learning-to-live-with-the-new-ASU.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol closes 737 s/lb</title><description>SMBC Aviation Capital leases aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/At1p-9xUY80/Gol-closes-737-slb.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3181381/Gol-closes-737-slb.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer delivers 106 commercial jets in 2012 </title><description>The manufacturer triples net profits in 2012. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yuqdjY2_Nl8/Embraer-delivers-106-commercial-jets-in-2012.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:21:10 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3177212/Embraer-delivers-106-commercial-jets-in-2012.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AviancaTaca picks Leap engines for A320 order</title><description>Latin American carrier selects CFM’s LEAP-1A engines for its 33 A320 Neo and 18 A320 Ceo order.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/OQ_tdnZnflM/AviancaTaca-picks-Leap-engines-for-A320-order.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:46:09 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3167207/AviancaTaca-picks-Leap-engines-for-A320-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam issues A330 RFP</title><description>The carrier is looking to sell a portion of its A330 fleet for part-out.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uDC3m3YRNNo/Latam-issues-A330-RFP.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3165257/Latam-issues-A330-RFP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Vueling agrees three A320 lease deal</title><description>The airline will lease the narrowbodies from GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yRkqH1xA-Nk/Vueling-agrees-three-A320-lease-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:32:24 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3164304/Vueling-agrees-three-A320-lease-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CEO Interview: Cargolux battles weak cargo market</title><description> Richard Forson, interim chief executive officer, Cargolux, tells Jamie Bullen about how the carrier is coping with a weak cargo market, share sales and raising financing for new freighters.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CPZA_BCjgUE/CEO-Interview-Cargolux-battles-weak-cargo-market.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:40:01 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3163548/CEO-Interview-Cargolux-battles-weak-cargo-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol closes 737s/lb</title><description>This is the sixth 737-800 sale/leaseback the airline has concluded with Awas.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/9xoWxKeRqRI/Gol-closes-737slb.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:40:54 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3159275/Gol-closes-737slb.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export credit survey:Finding ECA alternatives </title><description>The new aircraft sector understanding will impact on how airlines and banks approach export credit agency debt. Alfonso Olivas examines what this could mean for the air finance market and alterative financing structures. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/o-IP_kON1ew/Export-credit-surveyFinding-ECA-alternatives.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3157532/Export-credit-surveyFinding-ECA-alternatives.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>New perspective on airline ratings </title><description>Michael Duff reveals how his newly launched airline ratings on The Airline Analyst compare with those of the ratings agencies. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZrFBiLG21vM/New-perspective-on-airline-ratings.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3157536/New-perspective-on-airline-ratings.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAA's ratings table</title><description>See the tables for the article: " New perspective on airline ratings"</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/q7SujGcuUbA/TAAs-ratings-table.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3157548/TAAs-ratings-table.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas Argentinas leases 737</title><description>Argentine carrier will lease one new 737-800 from Awas. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/znhiK4xOaic/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-737.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:16:28 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3156329/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Dublin 2013 conference photos now online </title><description>Photos from the 15th Annual Global  Airfinance Conference, held in Dublin, are now online. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qUR8FIcKMCY/Dublin-2013-conference-photos-now-online.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3154692/Dublin-2013-conference-photos-now-online.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GOL prices $200mn bond</title><description>Brazilian airline issues unsecured 10-year bonds.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YWcCbW8rfa8/GOL-prices-200mn-bond.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:52:14 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3153871/GOL-prices-200mn-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet signs s/lb on six A320s</title><description>The low cost carrier has agreed a sale/leaseback deal with lessor Gecas.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/EruBM2pf37I/Interjet-signs-slb-on-six-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3153884/Interjet-signs-slb-on-six-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas signs sale/leaseback deal</title><description>The lessor will lease seven A320s to Volaris.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/lLFGPiZpL2w/Gecas-signs-saleleaseback-deal.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:06:04 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3153414/Gecas-signs-saleleaseback-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sky Airline receives A319 </title><description>This is the second out of three A319s the carrier is leasing from SMBCAC. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/BI6LP3cQOY0/Sky-Airline-receives-A319.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:08:34 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3152060/Sky-Airline-receives-A319.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>COPA leases four 737s </title><description>The carrier has signed a sale/leaseback with SMBC Aviation Capital. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/m4A7s5QAnw0/COPA-leases-four-737s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3148565/COPA-leases-four-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sky Airline leases A319</title><description>The Chilean carrier has leased the aircraft from SMBC. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/alhuaKAALF4/Sky-Airline-leases-A319.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3148575/Sky-Airline-leases-A319.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Final call for 2012 Deal of the Year Awards submissions </title><description>The deadline for submissions is only a few days away. Please send nominations for the best deals of 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/mQzWryfTh6k/Final-call-for-2012-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards-submissions.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:11:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3147188/Final-call-for-2012-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards-submissions.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LIAT places ATR orders</title><description>Caribbean airline signs $100 million order for ATR 42-600s. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5UsGDeqA0Q4/LIAT-places-ATR-orders.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:27:09 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3142549/LIAT-places-ATR-orders.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Holland &amp; Knight appoints Durham as partner</title><description>Law firm promotes New York senior associate. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/u0_gIJXPTrw/Holland-and-Knight-appoints-Durham-as-partner.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:26:38 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3142226/Holland-and-Knight-appoints-Durham-as-partner.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Above the crowded skies - the rise (and rise) of E-Jets</title><description>John Slattery, Embraer Commercial Aviation's CCO, shares his views on the prospects for the E-Jet aircraft family, their appeal with lessors and where he sees opportunities amid increasing global competition.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/aPRWmIiJRqk/Above-the-crowded-skies-the-rise-and-rise-of-E-Jets.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3141623/Above-the-crowded-skies-the-rise-and-rise-of-E-Jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Webinar reminder: The Airline Analyst's financial ratings </title><description>The Airline Analyst has produced a financial scorecard for over a hundred airlines from across the globe.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0CZ6CUPX_I0/Webinar-reminder-The-Airline-Analysts-financial-ratings.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:13:12 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3140156/Webinar-reminder-The-Airline-Analysts-financial-ratings.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>P&amp;W to power new E-jets</title><description>Embraer has selected Pratt &amp; Whitney for its second generation aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LxazMicL4kQ/P-W-to-power-new-E-jets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:20:42 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3139449/P-W-to-power-new-E-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Free webinar: The Airline Analyst's financial ratings</title><description>The Airline Analyst has produced a financial scorecard for over a hundred airlines from across the globe. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/l13PcNfSIrs/Free-webinar-The-Airline-Analysts-financial-ratings.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3137791/Free-webinar-The-Airline-Analysts-financial-ratings.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Reminder: Submissions for 2012 Deal of the Year Awards </title><description>Nominations are now open for the best deals of 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8p39FFV2ItA/Reminder-Submissions-for-2012-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3137267/Reminder-Submissions-for-2012-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals Database: Free quarterly report</title><description>A report analysing the industry in Q3 2012 is available free to download. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/pVzPg8JbUkM/Deals-Database-Free-quarterly-report.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:59:54 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3135878/Deals-Database-Free-quarterly-report.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico orders six Dreamliners</title><description>The order is worth more than $1.46 billion at list prices.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/iedbm8StyRs/Aeromexico-orders-six-Dreamliners.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:36:47 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3135732/Aeromexico-orders-six-Dreamliners.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Analysis: The cycle again!</title><description>Joseph O’Brien, Engine Lease Finance Corporation’s executive vice president – sales reviews the market for engine leasing and argues that aviation is nothing, if not cyclical. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dQtmzS2wqLM/Analysis-The-cycle-again.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:14:53 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3134612/Analysis-The-cycle-again.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bigger turboprops on the horizon</title><description>The commercial turboprop market has recovered sufficiently to increase speculation that a 90-seater will be launched.  Geoff Hearn looks at whether engine manufacturers can  provide the right powerplant.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1xsbwOpdFOw/Bigger-turboprops-on-the-horizon.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3134607/Bigger-turboprops-on-the-horizon.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Season's greetings from Airfinance Journal</title><description>Airfinance Journal is taking a Christmas break and will resume normal news service again on January 2 2013.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/FhhSelnAL40/Seasons-greetings-from-Airfinance-Journal.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3134650/Seasons-greetings-from-Airfinance-Journal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan issues RFP</title><description>The carrier is seeking US Ex-Im guaranteed financing.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gC9gCpBjz1o/Lan-issues-RFP.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3131821/Lan-issues-RFP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AviancaTaca orders ATR 72-600s</title><description>Latin American airline signs firm order for 15 ATRs and 15 options. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/I2xqTCDfwlo/AviancaTaca-orders-ATR-72-600s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:53:49 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3131063/AviancaTaca-orders-ATR-72-600s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Nominations for 2012 Deal of the Year Awards </title><description>Call for submissions for the best deals of 2012. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/fFP2C1Kd5Ng/Nominations-for-2012-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3130281/Nominations-for-2012-Deal-of-the-Year-Awards.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas places 737 with VivaAerobus</title><description>This is the seventh 737-300 the Mexican carrier has leased from Awas.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/A-ZBh7bwN60/Awas-places-737-with-VivaAerobus.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:42:44 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3129243/Awas-places-737-with-VivaAerobus.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Analysis: The end of history</title><description>Historical assumptions about residual values and useful economic life are coming under fire. What does that mean for air finance today, asks Jamie Bullen.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/TahvBQJGYg8/Analysis-The-end-of-history.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:44:34 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3125027/Analysis-The-end-of-history.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airfinance Journal – November 2012 </title><description>Highlights from the November 2012 print edition of Airfinance Journal. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/s-kEhkf8aDU/Airfinance-JournalNovember-2012.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3125250/Airfinance-JournalNovember-2012.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol leases eight 737s </title><description>The carrier has signed a sale/leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CEPcdoneSHg/Gol-leases-eight-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:46:11 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3124162/Gol-leases-eight-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris leases four A320s</title><description>Gecas arranges sale/leasebacks with Mexican low cost carrier.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Wxmp9ymJiIE/Volaris-leases-four-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3124155/Volaris-leases-four-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azerbaijan signs $180mn Embraer deal</title><description>The Baku -based carrier signs a deal for six E-jets from Embraer and ECC leasing. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1l-0s4MsrgU/Azerbaijan-signs-180mn-Embraer-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:16:27 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3122948/Azerbaijan-signs-180mn-Embraer-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer promotes Slattery</title><description>John Slattery will serve as chief commercial officer of the Brazilian manufacturer. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5B9RSSu_JPI/Embraer-promotes-Slattery.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3123014/Embraer-promotes-Slattery.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>SMBC closes five deals in November</title><description>The lessor has placed jets with Nok Airlines, Gol, Garuda and Ural Airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/bcg4supDXxI/SMBC-closes-five-deals-in-November.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:33:37 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3122482/SMBC-closes-five-deals-in-November.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol winds up Webjet operations  </title><description>Brazilian carrier Gol will dispose of 20 Webjet aircraft and cut 850 jobs. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Luh3fUVJcj4/Gol-winds-up-Webjet-operations.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:57:48 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3122025/Gol-winds-up-Webjet-operations.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet adds 10 SSJ100 options</title><description>The Mexican carrier has added 10 options to its firm order for 20 SSJ100.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/95Cidup45Ss/Interjet-adds-10-SSJ100-options.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:36:29 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3121251/Interjet-adds-10-SSJ100-options.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Synergy mandates A330 PDPs</title><description>The Brazilian based firm has nine A330s on order.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/KJ7E87Kq2Ss/Synergy-mandates-A330-PDPs.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:09:04 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3121224/Synergy-mandates-A330-PDPs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal analysis: Latam prices floating rate Ex-Im bond </title><description>Latin carrier gambles that interest rates will stay low as it refinances three 767-300ERs. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/MQCVP4UJs_M/Deal-analysis-Latam-prices-floating-rate-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3120316/Deal-analysis-Latam-prices-floating-rate-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airbus predicts 2,000 new aircraft for Latin carriers by 2031</title><description>The manufacturer says Latin American airlines will spend $242 billion on new jets by 2031. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/BNY4hJQT-yU/Airbus-predicts-2000-new-aircraft-for-Latin-carriers-by-2031.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:40:50 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3119576/Airbus-predicts-2000-new-aircraft-for-Latin-carriers-by-2031.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromar leases two ATR72-600s</title><description>Air Lease Corporation has leased the aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/lVM92czPTDk/Aeromar-leases-two-ATR72-600s.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:52:09 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3118858/Aeromar-leases-two-ATR72-600s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca orders three Dreamliners </title><description>The order is valued at $620 million at list prices. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/r9gkLr31nhM/Avianca-orders-three-Dreamliners.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:13:46 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3118496/Avianca-orders-three-Dreamliners.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Analysis:  When to buy an A320 </title><description>The Deals Database’s Alfonso Olivas offers a simple analysis of the basic maths behind depreciation curves, and explains why older aircraft still offer good returns for today’s lessors and airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DQT9WxxPA58/AnalysisWhen-to-buy-an-A320.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3117584/AnalysisWhen-to-buy-an-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam reports $63.7 million Q3 loss </title><description>South American carrier’s loss due to tax rise and merger expenses. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/XJjNe5kqjNk/Latam-reports-637-million-Q3-loss.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:40:55 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3117200/Latam-reports-637-million-Q3-loss.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet orders 40 A320neos </title><description>The Mexican carrier is considering whether to increase order by 10 additional Airbus aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dvLpXPyW9_E/Interjet-orders-40-A320neos.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:13:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3117125/Interjet-orders-40-A320neos.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico finalizes Boeing order </title><description>The Mexican airline has signed a contract for a purchase of up to 90 Maxs. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1o7QLKDlUDY/Aeromexico-finalizes-Boeing-order.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3113812/Aeromexico-finalizes-Boeing-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The hungriest airlines for air finance</title><description>The Deals Database examines Boeing and Airbus' order books to present a list of the top airlines with immediately pending aircraft deliveries. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/31nnpsHV5GQ/The-hungriest-airlines-for-air-finance.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3109106/The-hungriest-airlines-for-air-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer secures $65.2mn Q3 profits</title><description>Earnings were reduced by a restructuring agreement with Chautauqua Airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/HR_h4snKlaI/Embraer-secures-652mn-Q3-profits.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:46:06 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3107679/Embraer-secures-652mn-Q3-profits.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas agrees s/lb deal</title><description>The lessor will lease four 737-800s to Gol.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uUoevFicArE/Gecas-agrees-slb-deal.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:30:09 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3106387/Gecas-agrees-slb-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer delivers 27 commercial jets in Q3</title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer has delivered 83 commercial aircraft year to date.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6s1IGGJbRSg/Embraer-delivers-27-commercial-jets-in-Q3.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:03:43 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3104305/Embraer-delivers-27-commercial-jets-in-Q3.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: The Latin love for ECA financing</title><description>More than half of South American aircraft deliveries in the past 12 months have relied on export credit agency financing. Dickon Harris asks whether this is a trend that will continue. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6blXYF_Yn_0/Feature-The-Latin-love-for-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3103628/Feature-The-Latin-love-for-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol approved to buy Webjet</title><description>The Brazilian carrier will buy rival low cost airline Webjet for $47 million.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/_HQeT1kRbWY/Gol-approved-to-buy-Webjet.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:06:35 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3101275/Gol-approved-to-buy-Webjet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol orders 60 737Max</title><description>The order is the largest the carrier has placed</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/_G8MBOkAXBw/Gol-orders-60-737Max.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:14:29 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3097070/Gol-orders-60-737Max.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico to close 737-800 financing</title><description>The narrowbody is covered by a US Ex-Im guaranteed loan </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vvMWtbI0flE/Aeromexico-to-close-737-800-financing.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:54:45 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3096602/Aeromexico-to-close-737-800-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam confirms UK Export Finance bond</title><description>South American carrier confirms it is set to close ECA-backed bond before the end of 2012. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/G8Uidx1U54A/Latam-confirms-UK-Export-Finance-bond.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3094872/Latam-confirms-UK-Export-Finance-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas leases second 737</title><description>The Argentine carrier is leasing the narrowbody from Awas. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qAAE2D9_b6U/Aerolineas-leases-second-737.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:52:49 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3093474/Aerolineas-leases-second-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Conviasa receives first E190</title><description>This is the first of six E190s the Venezuelan carrier has on order.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CKa36s0C0AU/Conviasa-receives-first-E190.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:11:44 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3093126/Conviasa-receives-first-E190.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam conference 2012: photos now online</title><description>Photos from Airfinance Journal’s 8th annual Latam conference are now available. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/o4MIkojQw5k/Latam-conference-2012-photos-now-online.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:36:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3092664/Latam-conference-2012-photos-now-online.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca –Taca takes delivery of A330-200</title><description>Avolon leases aircraft to Colombian flag carrier.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dIwZ9cqIE7Q/Avianca-Taca-takes-delivery-of-A330-200.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:50:15 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3091929/Avianca-Taca-takes-delivery-of-A330-200.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul completes sale/leaseback</title><description>Gecas is leasing one ATR 72 to the carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/J1GINGjFGAw/Azul-completes-saleleaseback.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:58:34 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3091469/Azul-completes-saleleaseback.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title> Volaris CFO reveals fleet strategy </title><description>Mexican carrier to continue sale/leaseback expansion. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/H4fjDz3drtM/Volaris-CFO-reveals-fleet-strategy.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3090705/Volaris-CFO-reveals-fleet-strategy.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Etihad eyes South American market</title><description>The UAE flag carrier is in talks with a number of South American airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LGYhXb5nzj0/Etihad-eyes-South-American-market.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:58:58 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3090154/Etihad-eyes-South-American-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam conference: Lan signs Ex-Im bond</title><description>The bond will prefund and refinance aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/nYUdnsz9eOI/Latam-conference-Lan-signs-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:37:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3089011/Latam-conference-Lan-signs-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Update: Lan takes fifth A320</title><description>Banks close senior debt financing on Awas lease. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/A7biwyIGmX4/Update-Lan-takes-fifth-A320.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3086976/Update-Lan-takes-fifth-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas Argentinas takes 737</title><description>This is the first of two 737-800s the carrier is leasing from Awas. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qszmMLmas-w/Aerolineas-Argentinas-takes-737.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:40:45 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3086341/Aerolineas-Argentinas-takes-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan takes fifth A320 </title><description>Dublin-based lessor Awas has delivered a fifth aircraft to Lan Airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DHgycTD55ms/Lan-takes-fifth-A320.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:13:36 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3085519/Lan-takes-fifth-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam mandate expected soon</title><description>The carrier will mandate financing for two narrowbodies by the end of this month.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1rwqDrJGHjQ/Latam-mandate-expected-soon.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:02:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3085422/Latam-mandate-expected-soon.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca Taca secures PDP</title><description>Natixis Transport Finance will cover the pre-delivery payments (PDPs) for four aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/oJ5g2EBYEgQ/Avianca-Taca-secures-PDP.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3084239/Avianca-Taca-secures-PDP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LAN receives first Dreamliner </title><description>Lan Airlines is the fourth carrier in the world to receive a 787. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/881QYvUd4Go/LAN-receives-first-Dreamliner.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:58:02 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3083692/LAN-receives-first-Dreamliner.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GOL receives fifth 737-800</title><description>Awas arranges additional sale/leaseback to Brazilian LCC.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/xiVFNpxl18I/GOL-receives-fifth-737-800.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:14:24 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3083187/GOL-receives-fifth-737-800.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas Argentina gets two 737 NGs</title><description>The carrier is moving to a narrow bodied aircraft fleet. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/waxUxbMz2qo/Aerolineas-Argentina-gets-two-737-NGs.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:18:48 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3080028/Aerolineas-Argentina-gets-two-737-NGs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet mandates ECA financing</title><description>The Mexican carrier is funding two A320s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CV4LkbWW0bs/Interjet-mandates-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:32:33 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3075695/Interjet-mandates-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GOL doubles losses</title><description>The Brazilian carrier posts a loss of $353.8 million for the second quarter. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/M_zue_a-PVs/GOL-doubles-losses.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:26:17 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3075433/GOL-doubles-losses.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam considering financing options</title><description>The newly merged group is looking at funding Tam order’s for one A319 and one A320 </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Yk9oA7ijUog/Latam-considering-financing-options.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:43:56 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3075142/Latam-considering-financing-options.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam closes ECA financing</title><description>The carrier has taken one A320 today.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/kG_53KvrcFk/Tam-closes-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:38:32 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3074683/Tam-closes-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Operators and Investors 2012 Poll: Now live</title><description>Vote for the best aircraft type in the 2012 Operators and Investors Poll. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5ZCVtygCO0Q/Operators-and-Investors-2012-Poll-Now-live.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3074122/Operators-and-Investors-2012-Poll-Now-live.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Brazil ratifies aerospace tax relief measures</title><description>Brazil implements RETAERO and RETID, two aerospace supply chain tax relief measures. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-0zX09G7i38/Brazil-ratifies-aerospace-tax-relief-measures.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3073387/Brazil-ratifies-aerospace-tax-relief-measures.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam pre-funded bond oversubscribes </title><description>Latam beats previous record on the $287 million pre-funded bond. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/EBbDAXc3v2o/Latam-pre-funded-bond-oversubscribes.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3073070/Latam-pre-funded-bond-oversubscribes.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam prices pre-funded US Ex-Im bond</title><description>The $287 million pre-funded bond is financing two 777-300Ers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ywqgXNZwRRk/Latam-prices-pre-funded-US-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3072836/Latam-prices-pre-funded-US-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris issues s/lb RFP</title><description>The carrier is seeking sale/leasebacks on seven A320s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Asnp65Eji7U/Volaris-issues-slb-RFP.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3072834/Volaris-issues-slb-RFP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam names new interim CFO </title><description>Latam's existing CFO switches to advisory role.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Qa5JF4jfshY/Latam-names-new-interim-CFO.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3071540/Latam-names-new-interim-CFO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iata reports air traffic slowdown </title><description>Disappointing global statistics masks Middle East 17.9% growth rates.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/9CAATG8_Icw/Iata-reports-air-traffic-slowdown.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:16:13 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3070902/Iata-reports-air-traffic-slowdown.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latam opts for pre-funded 777 US Ex-Im bond </title><description>Latam Airlines states it is “likely” to do a second prefunded US Ex-Im bond to fund two more 777s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/558V9l5J2to/Latam-opts-for-pre-funded-777-US-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:28:05 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3069558/Latam-opts-for-pre-funded-777-US-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam closes ECA financing </title><description>The airline has financed one A320.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/2bQQ6ct7X2A/Tam-closes-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:00:10 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3069406/Tam-closes-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Conviasa orders E190s </title><description>The deal includes six firm orders and 14 purchase options.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ncT6vJmqtpc/Conviasa-orders-E190s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:39:29 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3069048/Conviasa-orders-E190s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer reports Q2 profit decline</title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer posted a 45% fall in net profit. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/NWxf6ZnQQQ8/Embraer-reports-Q2-profit-decline.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:41:17 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3068736/Embraer-reports-Q2-profit-decline.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Alitalia leases three E175s </title><description>Jetscape is leasing the BNDES guaranteed jets to the flag carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tUHASavzl0A/Alitalia-leases-three-E175s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3068808/Alitalia-leases-three-E175s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lawyers 2012 Survey: Cast your vote </title><description>Vote for the best law firm and rising stars in aviation in the 2012 Lawyers Guide survey. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/p3yE6v9o5Dc/Lawyers-2012-Survey-Cast-your-vote.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3067675/Lawyers-2012-Survey-Cast-your-vote.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Update: Aeromexico orders 100 Boeing aircraft </title><description>Mexican carrier also secures US Ex-Im guarantee for 737s acquisition. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3BJvGCPwIDs/Update-Aeromexico-orders-100-Boeing-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3066999/Update-Aeromexico-orders-100-Boeing-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico orders 100 Boeing aircraft</title><description>Mexican carrier also secures US Ex-Im gurantee for 737s acqusition. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gyw-1MEIO20/Aeromexico-orders-100-Boeing-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:29:56 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3066429/Aeromexico-orders-100-Boeing-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas delivers leased A320s to VivaColombia</title><description>Start-up low-cost carrier receives two A320s. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YOaV4jNzF4M/Gecas-delivers-leased-A320s-to-VivaColombia.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:48:25 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3066019/Gecas-delivers-leased-A320s-to-VivaColombia.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Brazil to privatize more airports</title><description>Brazilian government plans to sell off additional airports. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/7kmzfstMpaQ/Brazil-to-privatize-more-airports.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:26:05 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3065705/Brazil-to-privatize-more-airports.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan closes ECGD-backed deal</title><description>Chilean carrier to acquire six A320s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yU1lVvJbRG0/Lan-closes-ECGD-backed-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:21:51 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3065698/Lan-closes-ECGD-backed-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Analysis: Awas bucks market with high volume PDP</title><description>At a time when PDP financing has been scarce lessor Awas has arranged pre-delivery payments for 20 aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Urw__iacE4k/Analysis-Awas-bucks-market-with-high-volume-PDP.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3064174/Analysis-Awas-bucks-market-with-high-volume-PDP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>MRJ more successful than similar jets</title><description>The regional jet has more orders than Embraer or Bombardier programmes did before first flight.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/XzXLRLpZzFA/MRJ-more-successful-than-similar-jets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:16:14 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3063406/MRJ-more-successful-than-similar-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AMS remarketing two ATR72s</title><description>The turboprops are available for sale or lease.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ngeQYzrsY_g/AMS-remarketing-two-ATR72s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:46:25 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3063146/AMS-remarketing-two-ATR72s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avolon: max and neo vital for "top tier lessors"</title><description>Aircraft lessor Avolon states financing secured for existing order book till 2013. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/_umHiWDKSiw/Avolon-max-and-neo-vital-for-top-tier-lessors.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:13:01 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059866/Avolon-max-and-neo-vital-for-top-tier-lessors.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Synergy Aerospace orders A330s</title><description>Synergy Aerospace has signed a firm order for nine A330s. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/HcLmKjobIPM/Synergy-Aerospace-orders-A330s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:59:51 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059659/Synergy-Aerospace-orders-A330s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas joins CFM’s leased fleets MRO programme</title><description>Lessor Gecas signs MoU to participate in CFM International’s Portable Maintenance for Lessors (PML), a transferable MRO programme for leased fleets. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/b9lGZLdbnkc/Gecas-joins-CFMs-leased-fleets-MRO-programme.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059738/Gecas-joins-CFMs-leased-fleets-MRO-programme.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Rolls-Royce wins two orders</title><description>Avianca and Garuda have both chosen Trent 700 engines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/aktWzTF65Lo/Rolls-Royce-wins-two-orders.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059778/Rolls-Royce-wins-two-orders.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Video interview: ALC’s CEO Steven Udvar-Hazy </title><description>Free video interview with Steven Udvar-Hazy, leasing firm ALC’s CEO. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/eI68i4oGFsU/Video-interview-ALCs-CEO-Steven-Udvar-Hazy.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059892/Video-interview-ALCs-CEO-Steven-Udvar-Hazy.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airfinance Journal –July/August 2012 </title><description>Highlights from the July/ August 2012 print edition of Airfinance Journal. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/oOGPbPEkmjU/Airfinance-Journal-JulyAugust-2012.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059187/Airfinance-Journal-JulyAugust-2012.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Farnborough Airshow day 3 highlights </title><description>Highlights from the third day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/twER5-StC64/Farnborough-Airshow-day-3-highlights.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3059395/Farnborough-Airshow-day-3-highlights.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet orders five more SJ100s</title><description>Sukhoi is in ongoing negotiations with Indonesian carriers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rCrcQyYQl_0/Interjet-orders-five-more-SJ100s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:42:22 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3058695/Interjet-orders-five-more-SJ100s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2012 OPERATING LEASE SURVEY</title><description>Aircraft values and lease rates are under pressure as the economic downturn continues. Joanna Vickers looks at how the lessors are managing their portfolios in difficult circumstances.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yIQVnls6ZSA/2012-OPERATING-LEASE-SURVEY.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3056990/2012-OPERATING-LEASE-SURVEY.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Fuelling green change</title><description>Aviation’s dependency on oil leaves it vulnerable to political upheavals and the green lobby. Jamie Bullen investigates how aviation can become greener, quicker.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-Sud7Kdfrmk/Fuelling-green-change.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3056963/Fuelling-green-change.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JSA mandates ECA financing</title><description>The lessor is leasing two jets to Mexican carrier Volaris.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/NOpUVWMAArE/JSA-mandates-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:10:20 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3056192/JSA-mandates-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AFJ Webinar: Secondary Market Showdown </title><description>A recording of the online discussion Airfinance hosted this week is free to view on the Airfinance Network. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/x05okvU92-8/AFJ-Webinar-Secondary-Market-Showdown.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3056195/AFJ-Webinar-Secondary-Market-Showdown.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avinco arranges E190 sale</title><description>Avolon has bought the aircraft from JetBlue</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/HwmPzanweqg/Avinco-arranges-E190-sale.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:19:06 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3055158/Avinco-arranges-E190-sale.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam mandates A320 financing</title><description>Coface is guaranteeing the 12-year loan to finance the narrowbodies.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-bOD7D6ufto/Tam-mandates-A320-financing.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:07:14 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3055150/Tam-mandates-A320-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul gets two Embraer E190s </title><description>Avolon is leasing the jets. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/94n18Nrz008/Azul-gets-two-Embraer-E190s.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:51:58 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3054639/Azul-gets-two-Embraer-E190s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AviancaTaca closes ECA financing</title><description>The airline has funded one A319.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/a1We62IIOzc/AviancaTaca-closes-ECA-financing.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:27:12 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3053603/AviancaTaca-closes-ECA-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GOL plans to cut jobs and reduce fleet </title><description>Brazil’s second largest airline will cut 2,500 jobs and reduce the size of its fleet by 12 jets by the end of the year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/35o_rZv_-VI/GOL-plans-to-cut-jobs-and-reduce-fleet.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:19:33 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3052354/GOL-plans-to-cut-jobs-and-reduce-fleet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan and Tam Airlines merge to create Latam</title><description>Chile’s Lan Airlines has completed a takeover of Brazil’s rival Tam, creating the world's second largest airline by market value.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YgQzW1dQX_E/Lan-and-Tam-Airlines-merge-to-create-Latam.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:56:32 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3051152/Lan-and-Tam-Airlines-merge-to-create-Latam.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico mandates US Ex-Im deal</title><description>The airline will fund three 737-800s delivering from August 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DLBtY444gf0/Aeromexico-mandates-US-Ex-Im-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:36:01 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3049876/Aeromexico-mandates-US-Ex-Im-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca Brazil orders eight Airbus aircraft</title><description>Avianca will increase its Brazilian fleet by nearly a third. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rLYRNPTkvbY/Avianca-Brazil-orders-eight-Airbus-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3049832/Avianca-Brazil-orders-eight-Airbus-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GOL names new CEO</title><description>Brazilian airline GOL appoints Paulo Sergio Kakinoff as its new CEO. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/TvmgObjMfdo/GOL-names-new-CEO.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:30:54 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3049235/GOL-names-new-CEO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Eastern Airways receives E145</title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer has delivered fourth jet to Eastern Airways.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gdabPW8-pcw/Eastern-Airways-receives-E145.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:07:55 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3048715/Eastern-Airways-receives-E145.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>InterJet mandates Superjet financing</title><description>Coface, Sace and Vnesheconombank are guaranteeing a loan which will finance 15 SuperJet 100s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dKl2jUoZfWI/InterJet-mandates-Superjet-financing.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3048500/InterJet-mandates-Superjet-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer to issue $500mn bonds</title><description>Embraer is planning a $500 million issuance of overseas bonds</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hyeQ6POc31c/Embraer-to-issue-500mn-bonds.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:32:53 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3046224/Embraer-to-issue-500mn-bonds.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>More airlines line up for bonds</title><description>Asian and Latin American airlines are preparing to tap the capital markets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/sqPnijPsRNQ/More-airlines-line-up-for-bonds.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3046525/More-airlines-line-up-for-bonds.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam Linhas Aereas receives A320-200</title><description>Avolon has delivered the aircraft to the Brazilian airline. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CpYJKTjBtGM/Tam-Linhas-Aereas-receives-A320-200.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:22:50 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3044986/Tam-Linhas-Aereas-receives-A320-200.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan Airlines receives A320</title><description>Awas has delivered the third out of five Airbus A320 to Lan.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8x7SR5cGmCQ/Lan-Airlines-receives-A320.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:45:08 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3044827/Lan-Airlines-receives-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Delta buys stake in Grupo Aeromï¿½xico</title><description>Delta Air Lines has invested $65 million in the Mexican carrierï¿½s capital stock.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/TdVZfyI1ToM/Delta-buys-stake-in-Grupo-Aeromxico.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3041747/Delta-buys-stake-in-Grupo-Aeromxico.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet mandates Credit Agricole</title><description>Credit Agricole-CIB (CA-CIB) is advising the airline on the financing of four Airbus narowbodies.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/87vki8_MhWI/Interjet-mandates-Credit-Agricole.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:49:25 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3040404/Interjet-mandates-Credit-Agricole.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer appoints new CFO</title><description>Brazilian aircraft manufacturer appoints third chief financial officer in less than a year. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CQSsaElbLm4/Embraer-appoints-new-CFO.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3038439/Embraer-appoints-new-CFO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul closes s/lb</title><description>The Brazilian airline is leasing one E195 from Orix.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/h37VzonDP78/Azul-closes-slb.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 14:09:36 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3037646/Azul-closes-slb.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Passaredo Linhas Aéreas receives first ATR</title><description>The Brazilian carrier has a total of 14 ATR 72-600s and two ATR 72-500s on order.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/SNJRNXUvpEo/Passaredo-Linhas-Areas-receives-first-ATR.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 13:48:52 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3034725/Passaredo-Linhas-Areas-receives-first-ATR.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Nordic leases ATR42-500 to Brazil’s TRIP</title><description>Nordic Aviation Capital (Nordic) is leasing one ATR42-500 to TRIP Linhas Aéreas (TRIP).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/7OExcm_vXd0/Nordic-leases-ATR42-500-to-Brazils-TRIP.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 18:13:19 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3021777/Nordic-leases-ATR42-500-to-Brazils-TRIP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Chile’s Lan takes A320</title><description>The narowbody is the second the Chilean carrier is leasing from Awas</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/eu0oJ0XVbyA/Chiles-Lan-takes-A320.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:36:21 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3020330/Chiles-Lan-takes-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airstream arranges ERJ - 145 sale</title><description>The regional jet has gone to Irmaus Passaura SA.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/JEI6RcfHfB4/Airstream-arranges-ERJ-145-sale.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:51:09 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3019527/Airstream-arranges-ERJ-145-sale.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latin America Deal of the Year 2011</title><description>Tam</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8qzfLEViaxI/Latin-America-Deal-of-the-Year-2011.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3014204/Latin-America-Deal-of-the-Year-2011.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam to take one A320</title><description>The aircraft will deliver at the end of this month.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0VZVpclPyhI/Tam-to-take-one-A320.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:59:54 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3012887/Tam-to-take-one-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Regional Jet Deal of the Year 2011</title><description>Aldus Aviation</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/IsDxiVQKa0E/Regional-Jet-Deal-of-the-Year-2011.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3011888/Regional-Jet-Deal-of-the-Year-2011.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam closes Jolco</title><description>The Brazilian carrier has financed one Airbus narrowbody  with a Japanese operating lease with call option</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/706klJVS6YU/Tam-closes-Jolco.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:50:23 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3007261/Tam-closes-Jolco.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas delivers two 737s</title><description>The Dublin based lessor will lease the aircraft to a Mexican low cost carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zBE7HdWur4k/Awas-delivers-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:20:38 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3005653/Awas-delivers-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avolon mandates Avianca financing</title><description>The Irish lessor will lease one Airbus widebody to the airline.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/jcEX2wKYbdQ/Avolon-mandates-Avianca-financing.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3005768/Avolon-mandates-Avianca-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico to lease five Dreamliners</title><description>Mexico’s flag carrier has agreed to lease two additional Boeing 787s from ILFC.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Z-cO_iWWp4o/Aeromexico-to-lease-five-Dreamliners.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:13:28 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/3003201/Aeromexico-to-lease-five-Dreamliners.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer posts Q4 loss</title><description>The manufacturer’s exposure to American Airlines leads to a $91.8 million loss for Q4 2011.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vVPcMk8HgG8/Embraer-posts-Q4-loss.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:27:53 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2999018/Embraer-posts-Q4-loss.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa Airlines gets one 737</title><description>US lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas) will lease the aircraft to the carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/or6uYHy7SZI/Copa-Airlines-gets-one-737.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:48:48 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2997333/Copa-Airlines-gets-one-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Estonian Air firms Embraer order</title><description>The national flag carrier will take delivery of four new Embraer jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/P4e8BoZPhlY/Estonian-Air-firms-Embraer-order.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2986602/Estonian-Air-firms-Embraer-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Fly Leasing acquires two 737s</title><description>The aircraft are on lease to Gol Airlines in Brazil.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hxTYrvApNNI/Fly-Leasing-acquires-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2984448/Fly-Leasing-acquires-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul firms Embraer options</title><description>The Brazilian airline will take 10 additional deliveries starting from 2015.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/OMFR_NzyDgc/Azul-firms-Embraer-options.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:25:20 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2978743/Azul-firms-Embraer-options.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan issues RFP</title><description>The Chilean carrier is in the market to finance six A320s with export credit.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/UMh1FD3wMgk/Lan-issues-RFP.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2978095/Lan-issues-RFP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan takes delivery of two A320s</title><description>The aircraft were financed with a European ECA loan.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/O9IrAekeay4/Lan-takes-delivery-of-two-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2975881/Lan-takes-delivery-of-two-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avolon delivers five aircraft </title><description>The Irish lessor closed sale/leaseback deals with five carriers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/PwziKJzVDgY/Avolon-delivers-five-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2975108/Avolon-delivers-five-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: More than a blip?</title><description>Persistently low lease rates for factory-new aircraft give investors cause for concern.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZX8gFu_fDO4/Feature-More-than-a-blip.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2974377/Feature-More-than-a-blip.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol leases 737 from Awas</title><description>The Boeing narrowbody is part of a sale/leaseback deal for five aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/j_O9sULGukQ/Gol-leases-737-from-Awas.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973732/Gol-leases-737-from-Awas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LAN to double aircraft expenditure in 2012</title><description>The Latin American carrier will spend $1.76 billion on 23 new aircraft this year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cr_9JrkQNxM/LAN-to-double-aircraft-expenditure-in-2012.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973150/LAN-to-double-aircraft-expenditure-in-2012.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam and Avolon sign LOI</title><description>The Brazilian airline will take delivery of four A320s through sale/leaseback agreements.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5kdEeYj4ejY/Tam-and-Avolon-sign-LOI.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2973668/Tam-and-Avolon-sign-LOI.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pluna and AeroTurbine sign 10-year deal</title><description>AeroTurbine will support the Uruguayan carrier’s CRJ900 fleet.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1BrqczSDa_w/Pluna-and-AeroTurbine-sign-10-year-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2972934/Pluna-and-AeroTurbine-sign-10-year-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Dublin Conference: ECAs to take greater share of 2012 financing </title><description>Airbus and Boeing executives talk to Airfinance Journal about this year’s $95 billion financing requirement.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ETTYuTBfwhk/Dublin-Conference-ECAs-to-take-greater-share-of-2012-financing.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968708/Dublin-Conference-ECAs-to-take-greater-share-of-2012-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas Argentinas leases two 737s</title><description>Macquarie AirFinance delivered the two Boeing narrowbodies in December and January.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/7Xy99ScD44w/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968249/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AviancaTaca firms 51 Airbus aircraft</title><description>The Latin American carrier will take delivery of 51 A320 family aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zrq6qCB71H0/AviancaTaca-firms-51-Airbus-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2968380/AviancaTaca-firms-51-Airbus-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Taca gets two new A320s</title><description>The aircraft were financed through a sale/leaseback transaction with GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas). </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Duh4YVJQjwg/Taca-gets-two-new-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2966420/Taca-gets-two-new-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Chavez announces plan to grow state carrier</title><description>The Venezuelan government is in the market for new Embraer and used Airbus aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Wuyq0g3Lryw/Chavez-announces-plan-to-grow-state-carrier.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:06:42 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2965689/Chavez-announces-plan-to-grow-state-carrier.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aldus delivers three new Ejets</title><description>The three Embraer jets were financed with a $375 million credit facility from Brazil’s development bank. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yl2inbiIgE4/Aldus-delivers-three-new-Ejets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2965769/Aldus-delivers-three-new-Ejets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer chairman resigns</title><description>Mauricio Novis Botelho, Embraer’s CEO between 1995 and 2007, has left the company.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/sjhKheh2T-U/Embraer-chairman-resigns.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2961939/Embraer-chairman-resigns.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Synergies for Lan/Tam merger more than expected</title><description>The merger between Lan Airlines and Tam Linhas Aeras will be up to $700m per year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6-_czOonqps/Synergies-for-LanTam-merger-more-than-expected.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2961307/Synergies-for-LanTam-merger-more-than-expected.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris signs $3.8bn Airbus order</title><description>The agreement includes order for 44 Airbus narrowbodies.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/9TuSgc_t_ko/Volaris-signs-38bn-Airbus-order.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2960864/Volaris-signs-38bn-Airbus-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris leases fourth A320 from JSA</title><description>Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) will deliver three more A320s to the Mexican carrier this year. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8X8_2JpywRE/Volaris-leases-fourth-A320-from-JSA.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2958636/Volaris-leases-fourth-A320-from-JSA.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas Argentinas leases A340s</title><description>Asset management firm, ICON Capital, places three A340s with the Argentine carrier.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/majGilccuB4/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-A340s.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2957662/Aerolineas-Argentinas-leases-A340s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Andes leases two A320s</title><description>Avinco arranged the wet-lease of both aircraft from Spanish carrier Vueling.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CXjtLmODh3I/Andes-leases-two-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2956871/Andes-leases-two-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam shareholders approve merger with Lan</title><description>The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RH9Jb-RyRfc/Tam-shareholders-approve-merger-with-Lan.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2955693/Tam-shareholders-approve-merger-with-Lan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CADE approves Lan/Tam merger</title><description>The two airlines expect the merger to be completed by the first quarter of 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-yI4zbID4lU/CADE-approves-LanTam-merger.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2950056/CADE-approves-LanTam-merger.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Extracting value at a younger age</title><description>The fact that several aircraft have gone to part out earlier than expected might worry investors that the economic life of aircraft is changing.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/S2sEEhQHvM8/Feature-Extracting-value-at-a-younger-age.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947797/Feature-Extracting-value-at-a-younger-age.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature:Extracting value at a younger age</title><description>The fact that several aircraft have gone to part out earlier than expected might worry investors that the economic life of aircraft is changing.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/pkpThTyWf4U/FeatureExtracting-value-at-a-younger-age.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947798/FeatureExtracting-value-at-a-younger-age.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa adds two 737-800s to fleet</title><description>The Panama-based carrier leased one aircraft and financed the other narrowbody with export credit. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/anVuJjoHEA0/Copa-adds-two-737-800s-to-fleet.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2947451/Copa-adds-two-737-800s-to-fleet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Delta takes stake in Gol</title><description>The US airline will invest $100m in the Brazilian low-cost carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rww1iQi7iAA/Delta-takes-stake-in-Gol.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2946444/Delta-takes-stake-in-Gol.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul closes s/l financing</title><description>BOC Aviation will finance four E195s for the Brazilian carrier.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/9LNChq76XKU/Azul-closes-sl-financing.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944365/Azul-closes-sl-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan Colombia officially takes off</title><description>The carrier, which previously operated as AIRES, adds 23 destinations to the Lan Airline's network.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6iglXa1XqCM/Lan-Colombia-officially-takes-off.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2944804/Lan-Colombia-officially-takes-off.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet closes ECA deal</title><description>The second of two A320s financed with export credit delivered this month.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/XlkBOJbvKic/Interjet-closes-ECA-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941890/Interjet-closes-ECA-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ALC signs 8 lease agreements</title><description>The deals include the acquisition of two narrowbodies with leases attached.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QYBhNxpKkrc/ALC-signs-8-lease-agreements.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2941245/ALC-signs-8-lease-agreements.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Ripple Effect</title><description>Patrick Winters investigates how far aviation's liquidity crisis has spread outside of France.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cPlIt8AyCW4/Feature-Ripple-Effect.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2939265/Feature-Ripple-Effect.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BOC Aviation orders 15 Embraer jets</title><description>The Bank of China-owned leasing company is the latest lessor to buy Embraer’s large regional aircraft.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Hcoeo-5juOE/BOC-Aviation-orders-15-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2938928/BOC-Aviation-orders-15-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ex-Im Bank in court over $1.3 billion guarantee</title><description>The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has taken Ex-Im Bank to court over a guarantee for Air India's Boeing financing.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3iJVJwcGsjw/Ex-Im-Bank-in-court-over-13-billion-guarantee.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2936296/Ex-Im-Bank-in-court-over-13-billion-guarantee.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris signs MOU with Airbus</title><description>The Mexican low cost carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 44 A320 family aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/R2Q6N6ZPjDY/Volaris-signs-MOU-with-Airbus.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:01:38 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2936016/Volaris-signs-MOU-with-Airbus.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avolon closes first ECA deal</title><description>The transaction finances two Airbus A320s on lease to Avianca.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0mj_7H6DOBU/Avolon-closes-first-ECA-deal.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2935403/Avolon-closes-first-ECA-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer scraps plans for larger aircraft </title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer will now focus on developing next generation regional jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/G2zoPYkucmk/Embraer-scraps-plans-for-larger-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2933066/Embraer-scraps-plans-for-larger-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol gets two 737s</title><description>Awas has delivered two new 737-800s to the Brazilian carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/BpbxRB3HM18/Gol-gets-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2933076/Gol-gets-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Caribbean Airlines upgrades its fleet</title><description>Trinidad and Tobago’s flag carrier had taken delivery of its first of nine ATR 72-600s. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/XYZEgm1qXgY/Caribbean-Airlines-upgrades-its-fleet.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:07:44 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2931943/Caribbean-Airlines-upgrades-its-fleet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Eight partners launch new Brazilian law firm</title><description>Two of the eight partners, which were all previously with Xavier, Bernardes, Bragança, will focus on aviation law.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/unberuFfKxI/Eight-partners-launch-new-Brazilian-law-firm.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2928739/Eight-partners-launch-new-Brazilian-law-firm.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Age concern</title><description>Restrictions on importing older aircraft could become a troubling issue for lessors and financiers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Ofu--9WZifM/Feature-Age-concern.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2928593/Feature-Age-concern.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Enrique Cueto will run Latam </title><description>Lan Airlines and Tam Linhas Aeras have announced the corporate structure for merged airline Latam.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/l2S-GGdFEsM/Enrique-Cueto-will-run-Latam.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:31:07 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2927750/Enrique-Cueto-will-run-Latam.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pal withdraws rejection to Lan/Tam merger</title><description>The Chilean airline will receive $5 million in legal costs from Lan.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hUUu2VLJKpM/Pal-withdraws-rejection-to-LanTam-merger.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:32:10 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924465/Pal-withdraws-rejection-to-LanTam-merger.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul orders more Ejets </title><description>The Brazilian low-cost carrier will begin taking delivery of the 11 Embraer jets in 2013. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/63DvG5EUrhQ/Azul-orders-more-Ejets.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924798/Azul-orders-more-Ejets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan closes $300m ECA deal</title><description>The Chilean carrier has secured financing for eight Airbus narrowbodies.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/knXGZzibSfw/Lan-closes-300m-ECA-deal.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2924688/Lan-closes-300m-ECA-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam finalises A320 order</title><description>The order for 32 A320 family aircraft includes 22 A320neos.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/143ND_v22wY/Tam-finalises-A320-order.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:42:29 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2922174/Tam-finalises-A320-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Profile: Apple, the local global bank</title><description>The New York City-based bank may be quiet about its aviation transactions, but it has a large portfolio with an experienced team. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/jkqJYk5oYj8/Profile-Apple-the-local-global-bank.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2920447/Profile-Apple-the-local-global-bank.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Pricing Survey</title><description>Patrick Winters asks leading banks to indicate commercial debt and export credit margins for new narrowbody aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-JA2vhmQKp4/Feature-Pricing-Survey.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2919642/Feature-Pricing-Survey.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Trip to take delivery of E190</title><description>Aldus Aviation will deliver one Embraer jet to the Brazilian low-cost carrier in November. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/INSb-A3R-sU/Trip-to-take-delivery-of-E190.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2918951/Trip-to-take-delivery-of-E190.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>VivaAerobus leases fourth 737 Classic from Awas</title><description>Awas has already delivered three 737-300s to the Mexican low-cost carrier over the last year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/u7cTonfZ9DA/VivaAerobus-leases-fourth-737-Classic-from-Awas.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2917847/VivaAerobus-leases-fourth-737-Classic-from-Awas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boliviana leases 737</title><description>Awas delivered a second Boeing 737-300 to the Bolivian carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cFQFKVGam3c/Boliviana-leases-737.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2916680/Boliviana-leases-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico takes delivery of E190</title><description>The Mexican carrier has secured financing from BNDES to finance 10 Embraer EJets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8bWPdk7JD94/Aeromexico-takes-delivery-of-E190.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915916/Aeromexico-takes-delivery-of-E190.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AviancaTaca to close Brazilian export credit</title><description>The carrier will take delivery of one Embraer jet this month. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QR5HmIXhzBY/AviancaTaca-to-close-Brazilian-export-credit.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915857/AviancaTaca-to-close-Brazilian-export-credit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tame takes delivery of first ATR42</title><description>Ecuadorï¿½s flag carrier has received the first of three ATR42-500s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rm1c8JowqoM/Tame-takes-delivery-of-first-ATR42.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2915564/Tame-takes-delivery-of-first-ATR42.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aergo said to negotiate Peruvian Airlines buyout</title><description>Peruvian Airlines may be sold to Irish lessor Aergo Capital, according to Peruvian media.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0cQWWKe6iS0/Aergo-said-to-negotiate-Peruvian-Airlines-buyout.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2913997/Aergo-said-to-negotiate-Peruvian-Airlines-buyout.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul receives first ATR</title><description>The Brazilian carrier has a total of 30 ATR 72-600s on order.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/JlY_tJOvi-I/Azul-receives-first-ATR.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914159/Azul-receives-first-ATR.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Top talent recognized</title><description>Eight law associates, acknowledged by Airfinance Journal readers, talk about why they chose aviation.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ybB7sQ9esNw/Top-talent-recognized.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2914190/Top-talent-recognized.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas orders six E190s</title><description>The order also includes options for an additional six Embraer jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/TMKCCB2LxMU/Gecas-orders-six-E190s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2913659/Gecas-orders-six-E190s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan and Tam to continue with merger</title><description>After objections from Chile’s antitrust court the two airlines aim to merge by Q1 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/IL-qQJEHKks/Lan-and-Tam-to-continue-with-merger.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:32:52 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2912314/Lan-and-Tam-to-continue-with-merger.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lufthansa to place ï¿½1bn aircraft order</title><description>The German flag carrier will expand its fleet with 12 new Airbus and Embraer aircraft. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qFgKUzJ735k/Lufthansa-to-place-1bn-aircraft-order.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2909554/Lufthansa-to-place-1bn-aircraft-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca firms A330F order </title><description>The four aircraft will replace cargo subsidiary Tampaï¿½s freighter fleet.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/L7Xcff4A8j4/Avianca-firms-A330F-order.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907935/Avianca-firms-A330F-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan and Awas sign sale/leaseback deals</title><description>The Chilean carrier has taken delivery of the first of five Airbus A320s to be leased from Awas. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/eWA5nuOdPFY/Lan-and-Awas-sign-saleleaseback-deals.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907199/Lan-and-Awas-sign-saleleaseback-deals.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>NAC closes four turboprop deals</title><description>The Danish lessor has purchased two aircraft, while closing two additional deals with two separate carriers in Latin America.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/usmaaJI2StY/NAC-closes-four-turboprop-deals.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2907158/NAC-closes-four-turboprop-deals.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Thorp Alberga establishes aviation practice </title><description>The law firm has hired two new partners to launch its aviation branch in the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hTYLUMPoAt0/Thorp-Alberga-establishes-aviation-practice.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2905522/Thorp-Alberga-establishes-aviation-practice.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>IATA ups 2011 profit forecast </title><description>The airline trade organisation upgrades this year's industry profit forecast to $6.9 billion but says profits likely to fall in 2012.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/BO58vWefigY/IATA-ups-2011-profit-forecast.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2903446/IATA-ups-2011-profit-forecast.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul mandates banks for ATR financing</title><description>The Brazilian airline will finance 10 ATR turboprops with export credits. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vDxrskxNZk8/Azul-mandates-banks-for-ATR-financing.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2901455/Azul-mandates-banks-for-ATR-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avolon closes debt facility</title><description>Three Airbus aircraft will be leased to Lan Airlines. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uf0JI-gLzjU/Avolon-closes-debt-facility.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2900321/Avolon-closes-debt-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Volaris leases new A320 from JSA</title><description>The Airbus A320 is the second of seven aircraft Volaris will lease from Jackson Square Aviation (JSA).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8pqET85nRtc/Volaris-leases-new-A320-from-JSA.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898866/Volaris-leases-new-A320-from-JSA.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ATR secures orders from two customers</title><description>Trip and Uni Air have placed a total of 28 orders for ATR72-600s today.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vp9DmvoKhu8/ATR-secures-orders-from-two-customers.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2898026/ATR-secures-orders-from-two-customers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aldus Aviation closes portfolio transaction</title><description>The deal, worth nearly $500, will include 14 new Embraer jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RvCHkMKEaJw/Aldus-Aviation-closes-portfolio-transaction.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2894800/Aldus-Aviation-closes-portfolio-transaction.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Liat evaluates turboprop replacement strategy</title><description>The Caribbean airline is in discussions with Bombardier, Embraer and ATR to replace its fleet of 18 turboprops.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1qiN5am1y84/Liat-evaluates-turboprop-replacement-strategy.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2894801/Liat-evaluates-turboprop-replacement-strategy.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pluna to raise capital and finance aircraft </title><description>The Uruguayan low-cost carrier will issue its first bond and close financing for three aircraft in two separate transactions. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/nz3ySDS_v6E/Pluna-to-raise-capital-and-finance-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2894009/Pluna-to-raise-capital-and-finance-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM modifies 2012 fleet plans</title><description>The carrier will not renew leases for four A320s in 2012 because of uncertainties in the global economy.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8_BdX6nPSwc/TAM-modifies-2012-fleet-plans.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2892228/TAM-modifies-2012-fleet-plans.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deadline extended to participate in Operators and Investors Poll</title><description>Download the Operators and Investors survey from our homepage to participate.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/l2IjIFOMSgw/Deadline-extended-to-participate-in-Operators-and-Investors-Poll.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2887246/Deadline-extended-to-participate-in-Operators-and-Investors-Poll.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Delta to buy stake in Aeromexico</title><description>As part of the $65 million equity investment, Delta Air Lines will also gain a seat on Aeromexico's board of directors.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8PmqbP3wxPk/Delta-to-buy-stake-in-Aeromexico.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881922/Delta-to-buy-stake-in-Aeromexico.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM raises $246 million </title><description>The airline has raised cash with an advance sale of tickets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gd9w0T8pQBc/TAM-raises-246-million.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2881473/TAM-raises-246-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: 2011 operating lease survey</title><description>There is uncertainty over the cost of jet fuel and new technology as the aircraft leasing industry welcomes new players.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/iBYYohLK9VI/Feature-2011-operating-lease-survey.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2879525/Feature-2011-operating-lease-survey.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ALC delivers E190 to TRIP</title><description>The Embraer E190 is the first of six to be leased to the Brazilian airline. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/n9LXmIsh1fA/ALC-delivers-E190-to-TRIP.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2876949/ALC-delivers-E190-to-TRIP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer increases forecast, after steady Q2</title><description>The aircraft manufacturerâ€™s revenues increased for second quarter, while the company revises its revenue forecast for the year.
 </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/FpR2eiNhjoo/Embraer-increases-forecast-after-steady-Q2.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2876422/Embraer-increases-forecast-after-steady-Q2.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JSA signs deal with Volaris</title><description>Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has delivered the first of the seven Airbus A320s to Volaris in Mexico.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gLNdT2jvj24/JSA-signs-deal-with-Volaris.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:41:25 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2875447/JSA-signs-deal-with-Volaris.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet leases three A320s</title><description>AerCap has released three Airbus A320s, previously operated by Wataniya Airways, to Mexico’s Interjet. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/KyG75xTGjlE/Interjet-leases-three-A320s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2874891/Interjet-leases-three-A320s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lawyers Survey: Cast your vote</title><description>Vote for your favourite law firm and rising stars in aviation in the 2011 Lawyers Guide survey.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/N0MslE382rA/Lawyers-Survey-Cast-your-vote.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2869535/Lawyers-Survey-Cast-your-vote.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer names Marques as CFO</title><description>The appointment is effective from July 18.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gIja9crb9nU/Embraer-names-Marques-as-CFO.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2866472/Embraer-names-Marques-as-CFO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Flight Options secures $167m financing</title><description>The deal is the first time Brazil’s development bank, BNDES, provides financing for a fractional jet company for Embraer Phenom jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rdusCrUwhE8/Flight-Options-secures-167m-financing.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2866807/Flight-Options-secures-167m-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol to acquire Webjet for $61.4 million</title><description>The Brazilian airline is to purchase 100% of Webjet shares.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/eo7sZWBRCpk/Gol-to-acquire-Webjet-for-614-million.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2863377/Gol-to-acquire-Webjet-for-614-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>StarPeru buys BAe 146QT freighter</title><description>BAE Systems Asset Management arranged the sale of the aircraft for Titan Airways.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/o7r3_vatNMs/StarPeru-buys-BAe-146QT-freighter.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2855880/StarPeru-buys-BAe-146QT-freighter.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul orders 10 ATR 72-600s</title><description>The Brazilian carrier will take delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop in October.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/42d6NwixBAc/Azul-orders-10-ATR-72-600s.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2854169/Azul-orders-10-ATR-72-600s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>First ECA deal for Interjet</title><description>The Mexican carrier has closed export credit financing for the first of two A320s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YKpNtkgvXf0/First-ECA-deal-for-Interjet.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2854455/First-ECA-deal-for-Interjet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AviancaTaca signs A320 MOU</title><description>The new aircraft will support AviancaTaca’s expansion in new Latin American markets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ewg8UzyOvgE/AviancaTaca-signs-A320-MOU.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2853267/AviancaTaca-signs-A320-MOU.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan firms order for 20 A320neos</title><description>Lan Airlines is the first Latin American carrier to sign a firm order for the A320neo.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/H2oQkjRTthE/Lan-firms-order-for-20-A320neos.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852773/Lan-firms-order-for-20-A320neos.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tame to purchase three ATR 42-500s</title><description>Ecuador’s national flag carrier looks to expand services to remote regions.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/PyPno3ylMSY/Tame-to-purchase-three-ATR-42-500s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852967/Tame-to-purchase-three-ATR-42-500s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>JetBlue signs MOU for 40 A320neos</title><description>JetBlue signs MOU for 40 A320neos, converts 30 A320 aircraft to A321s, and defers eight A320 deliveries to 2017. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/siarwC7xsns/JetBlue-signs-MOU-for-40-A320neos.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852032/JetBlue-signs-MOU-for-40-A320neos.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Kenya signs LOI for 10 E190s</title><description>The Kenyan flag carrier also has options for another 10 aircraft and can select either E190 or E170 aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/r3stdovMej8/Kenya-signs-LOI-for-10-E190s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2852158/Kenya-signs-LOI-for-10-E190s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>First ATR order for Gecas</title><description>GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has ordered 15 ATR 72-600s with 15 options worth about $680 million at list prices.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZYijB99AXPM/First-ATR-order-for-Gecas.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851091/First-ATR-order-for-Gecas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GE powers 767 aircraft from LAN Airlines </title><description>The firm engine order is valued at more than $400 million list prices. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZGPjGw6otfw/GE-powers-767-aircraft-from-LAN-Airlines.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851373/GE-powers-767-aircraft-from-LAN-Airlines.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sriwijaya places $856m E-jet order</title><description>The Indonesian carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer for up to 30 E190s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hzjozNatQY4/Sriwijaya-places-856m-E-jet-order.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2851393/Sriwijaya-places-856m-E-jet-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boeing says world fleet to double by 2030</title><description>The aircraft manufacturer forecasts a demand for 33,500 new aircraft buy 2030.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Agv2NwhzKmY/Boeing-says-world-fleet-to-double-by-2030.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2849503/Boeing-says-world-fleet-to-double-by-2030.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas closes operating leases for two 737s</title><description>The Boeing 737-800s will be leased to Gol Airlines in Brazil.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/sj0KphNp6sM/Awas-closes-operating-leases-for-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2848914/Awas-closes-operating-leases-for-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ALC announces 25 lease agreements</title><description>The leasing company has announced sale/leasebacks, aircraft trades and placements for 25 new and used commerical jets.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6MyEdEh-TU4/ALC-announces-25-lease-agreements.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2847684/ALC-announces-25-lease-agreements.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Is the Neo worth it?</title><description>The A320neo has amassed a significant number of orders. What efficiency gains will be offered by the new engines?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hWHpX7Gl32c/Feature-Is-the-Neo-worth-it.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2844986/Feature-Is-the-Neo-worth-it.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LAN to tap capital markets </title><description>The Chilean carrier will seek to tap the capital markets with a joint Lan/Tam (Latam) issuance when the price of export credit rises.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/7ydqapH-5gg/LAN-to-tap-capital-markets.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:15:41 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2844023/LAN-to-tap-capital-markets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: The black box that is Basel III</title><description>Basel III will not shrink the availability of financing, but the new regulations will make it more expensive.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Mq5w3sq5mN0/Feature-The-black-box-that-is-Basel-III.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2843150/Feature-The-black-box-that-is-Basel-III.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: JOL survey 2011</title><description>More equity investors interested in Japanese operating leases (JOLs) as the market opens up, despite a difficult year for Japan.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/GE_hL6R9Dgk/Feature-JOL-survey-2011.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2842345/Feature-JOL-survey-2011.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>New consulting company targets smaller clients</title><description>Mylène Scholnick has set up Lenoma to provide advisory services for airlines and aerospace customers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/q1_Kcm77mE4/New-consulting-company-targets-smaller-clients.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2842440/New-consulting-company-targets-smaller-clients.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iata estimates aviation is growing at 3% to 4%</title><description>Passenger traffic increased 16.5% in April 2011 compared with the previous year. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/eb6-47myXMg/Iata-estimates-aviation-is-growing-at-3-to-4.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2841666/Iata-estimates-aviation-is-growing-at-3-to-4.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Ten years strong</title><description>Peter Barrett, chief executive officer, RBS Aviation Capital, speaks to Airfinance Journal as the lessor celebrates its 10th birthday. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ivkuO-g-Je4/Feature-Ten-years-strong.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2840756/Feature-Ten-years-strong.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol closes sale/leaseback with Awas</title><description>Awas delivered one Boeing 737-800 to the Brazilian carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RiWMlfLNWt8/Gol-closes-saleleaseback-with-Awas.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2840839/Gol-closes-saleleaseback-with-Awas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet to raise funds with IPO</title><description>Mexican carrier, Interjet, has filed the necessary documents with the with the Mexican stock exchange to do an initial public offering (IPO).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/IeNwMXYVv_g/Interjet-to-raise-funds-with-IPO.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2839924/Interjet-to-raise-funds-with-IPO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM raises $500 million bond</title><description>The 10-year guaranteed notes priced at 8.375%.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yCxfkS-JqKw/TAM-raises-500-million-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2838652/TAM-raises-500-million-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol signs lease with JSA</title><description>Credit Agricole-CIB provided the eight-year senior secured loan for Jackson Square Aviation for one Boeing 737-800. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gr53zRYmplE/Gol-signs-lease-with-JSA.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2832144/Gol-signs-lease-with-JSA.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bombardier predicts 13,100 aircraft demand over 20 years</title><description>The Canadian manufacturer has released its annual market forecast predicting deliveries worth $639 billion over the next 20 years. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Qfe4RHe7goE/Bombardier-predicts-13100-aircraft-demand-over-20-years.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2830667/Bombardier-predicts-13100-aircraft-demand-over-20-years.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airbus considers increase to A320 production</title><description>EADS, parent company of Airbus, announces first quarter results and alludes to increase in A320 production. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Ic-5GALokTE/Airbus-considers-increase-to-A320-production.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2828281/Airbus-considers-increase-to-A320-production.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: The private equity exit</title><description>What expectations are driving the new breed of leasing companies, and can they deliver? </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/AxBrGLTYnMU/Feature-The-private-equity-exit.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824710/Feature-The-private-equity-exit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan to order five Boeing widebodies </title><description>The Chilean carrier has signed a purchase agreement with the US manufacturer Boeing worth $870 million.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/w_7xDtDA0oc/Lan-to-order-five-Boeing-widebodies.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824795/Lan-to-order-five-Boeing-widebodies.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Spirit Airlines launches IPO</title><description>The company is expecting between $14 and $16 per share for its  initial public offering.
 
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uDpKZX_0Mjg/Spirit-Airlines-launches-IPO.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2824651/Spirit-Airlines-launches-IPO.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2010 Deal of the Year: Airline</title><description>Record profits, an investment-grade rating and a merger in the works, which will make it the biggest airline in South America. Lan is an example of success. 
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/L3Ti8JiHH6U/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Airline.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2821371/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Airline.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Astana leases three aircraft from ALC</title><description>Kazakhstan’s national carrier signed eight-year leases with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for three aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QyKn3nyOUqA/Air-Astana-leases-three-aircraft-from-ALC.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2819751/Air-Astana-leases-three-aircraft-from-ALC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boeing: Lessors will need capital markets</title><description>Competition among new lessors will drive more speculative aircraft orders, and lessors will need capital markets to fund them, says Boeing Capital’s managing director.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/9u6YwQCf6kc/Boeing-Lessors-will-need-capital-markets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2819636/Boeing-Lessors-will-need-capital-markets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: ABS, a mysterious absence </title><description>Lenders and lessors discuss how the asset-backed securitization market will return and what deals may look like. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/D9CnGcHl2XM/Feature-ABS-a-mysterious-absence.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2816343/Feature-ABS-a-mysterious-absence.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM closes SOL for A321</title><description>The aircraft is the first delivery of four financed through Spanish operating leases (SOLs).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gRA1KPfSXj4/TAM-closes-SOL-for-A321.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2816243/TAM-closes-SOL-for-A321.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeromexico leases two 737s </title><description>The two Boeing 737-800s are on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1gKdAzViM08/Aeromexico-leases-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2815808/Aeromexico-leases-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LAN records profits for Q1</title><description>LAN Airlines continues to profit as it increases its net income year-on-year despite rising fuel prices.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-goGOxpngN4/LAN-records-profits-for-Q1.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2815460/LAN-records-profits-for-Q1.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pilarski says: $40 a barrel, not $400</title><description>Oil prices will climb, but will eventually fall drastically, says Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president, Avitas, in his monthly column.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gsi6R3QGOxU/Pilarski-says-40-a-barrel-not-400.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:22:31 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2814820/Pilarski-says-40-a-barrel-not-400.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pluna to add three CRJ900s to fleet</title><description>The national airline of Uruguay has signed a follow-on order for three Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uq8CZaDuAvw/Pluna-to-add-three-CRJ900s-to-fleet.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:57:20 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2813468/Pluna-to-add-three-CRJ900s-to-fleet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: More tax Leases as economy picks up</title><description>Tax leasing has suffered from a shortage of equity in the downturn because of minimal corporate profits. With the market moving again, Patrick Winters looks at which credits are best suited to this channel of finance.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/FT8S1oV73qw/Feature-More-tax-Leases-as-economy-picks-up.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2812310/Feature-More-tax-Leases-as-economy-picks-up.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer delivers 28 aircraft in Q1</title><description>Embraer’s firm order backlog stands at $16 billion after it delivered 20 commercial and eight executive aircraft in 2011.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/sdd6CuObfvo/Embraer-delivers-28-aircraft-in-Q1.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2810342/Embraer-delivers-28-aircraft-in-Q1.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa secures $178.5 million Ex-Im finance</title><description>Copa Holdings, which owns Copa Airlines and Copa Airlines Colombia, has secured Ex-Im finance for five aircraft delivering this year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tr80Am9M8qE/Copa-secures-1785-million-Ex-Im-finance.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2808738/Copa-secures-1785-million-Ex-Im-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Canada to launch LCC</title><description>The Canadian carrier will launch a low cost airline to compete on routes to Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/GEU2utR08lk/Air-Canada-to-launch-LCC.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2807126/Air-Canada-to-launch-LCC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerolineas Argentinas signs deal with ILFC</title><description>The Argentinean carrier has signed a deal with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) to lease 10 Boeing Next Generation jets for five years.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LjhA87-ZUq4/Aerolineas-Argentinas-signs-deal-with-ILFC.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2804304/Aerolineas-Argentinas-signs-deal-with-ILFC.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol agrees sale/leaseback for five 737s</title><description>The Brazilian carrier has agreed a sale/leaseback with Awas for five Boeing 737NGs and will return two 767s early.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vDKrR822ND4/Gol-agrees-saleleaseback-for-five-737s.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2798436/Gol-agrees-saleleaseback-for-five-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM to acquire 31% stake in Trip</title><description>Brazil’s flagcarrier, TAM, has signed a letter of intent with Trip to acquire a 31% stake in the regional Brazilian carrier. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/f-3sxEF61wk/TAM-to-acquire-31-stake-in-Trip.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2797885/TAM-to-acquire-31-stake-in-Trip.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Good fourth quarter 2010 for Embraer </title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter 2010 and anticipates positive results for 2011. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LV_lPU_J7M0/Good-fourth-quarter-2010-for-Embraer.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2794735/Good-fourth-quarter-2010-for-Embraer.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM gets $160 million financing</title><description>The Brazilian carrier will finance four A320-family aircraft with Spanish operating leases (SOLs).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tH54mXvLZds/TAM-gets-160-million-financing.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2795042/TAM-gets-160-million-financing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca-Taca mandates BAE Systems </title><description>BAE Systems will initially remarket six Fokker 100 jets for the Latin American carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/aGaWr8cHxQE/Avianca-Taca-mandates-BAE-Systems.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2793085/Avianca-Taca-mandates-BAE-Systems.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Alitalia orders 20 E-jets</title><description>The aircraft will be used to replace and expand the airline's existing fleet.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/7DGV2psOwHQ/Alitalia-orders-20-E-jets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2791397/Alitalia-orders-20-E-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2010 Deal of the Year: Latin America</title><description>Volaris wins $161.3 million backing from private equity.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/sdRFl0IjprE/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Latin-America.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2782807/2010-Deal-of-the-Year-Latin-America.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>How we choose Airfinance Journal's Deals of the Year</title><description>A guide to how we choose Airfinance Journal's Deals of the Year, as the 2010 winners are announced this week.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/heIG7ca4BqE/How-we-choose-Airfinance-Journals-Deals-of-the-Year.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2782624/How-we-choose-Airfinance-Journals-Deals-of-the-Year.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Editorial: The year of the lessor</title><description>Over the next week Airfinance Journal will reveal 13 deal of the year winners online.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/G9CrImK7tiI/Editorial-The-year-of-the-lessor.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2781551/Editorial-The-year-of-the-lessor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM closes $25 million commercial loan</title><description>The commercial loan provided by Credit Agricole-CIB is an increase from an existing spare engine facility.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QdwP55vKAtE/TAM-closes-25-million-commercial-loan.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2782159/TAM-closes-25-million-commercial-loan.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Thinking outside the box for PDP finance</title><description>Although predelivery financing has improved, financiers continue to be selective in their lending. Lessors may be the key to helping airlines find a financing solution. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/STbuEdia9ik/Feature-Thinking-outside-the-box-for-PDP-finance.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2780703/Feature-Thinking-outside-the-box-for-PDP-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Trip orders four Embraer E190s </title><description>By 2012, the Brazilian airline plans to operate a fleet of 24 Embraer jets. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/mTwI6XhMmCg/Trip-orders-four-Embraer-E190s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2777990/Trip-orders-four-Embraer-E190s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>VivaAerobus leases 737 from Awas </title><description>The Mexican low-cost carrier takes delivery of a Boeing 737-300. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/WA-yzbP61cI/VivaAerobus-leases-737-from-Awas.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2777832/VivaAerobus-leases-737-from-Awas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM to place $3.2 billion aircraft order</title><description>The Brazilian carrier will purchase 34 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DU08Tq13A-A/TAM-to-place-32-billion-aircraft-order.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2776646/TAM-to-place-32-billion-aircraft-order.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>OECD invites China and Russia to join ASU</title><description>The OECD’s secretary-general invited China and Russia to join the new Aircraft Sector Understanding (Nasu). </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/FXr-OtcqtvI/OECD-invites-China-and-Russia-to-join-ASU.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2775966/OECD-invites-China-and-Russia-to-join-ASU.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>OECD invites China and Russia to join ASU</title><description>The OECD’s secretary-general invited China and Russia to join the new Aircraft Sector Understanding (Nasu). </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/EBGxMHe9BRE/OECD-invites-China-and-Russia-to-join-ASU.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2775968/OECD-invites-China-and-Russia-to-join-ASU.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>First JOL for TAM</title><description>The Brazilian airline closed its first Japanese operating lease (JOL) for one Airbus aircraft yesterday.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/StImch-S9FU/First-JOL-for-TAM.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2773915/First-JOL-for-TAM.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Cash for miles</title><description>Spinning off the frequent flyer program (FFP) was a hot topic a couple of years ago but after the crisis it has taken a backseat for most airlines. Patrick Winters investigates how an airline can raise cash from the FFP and if now is the right time.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LD20tBiCIms/Feature-Cash-for-miles.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2771919/Feature-Cash-for-miles.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan orders three Boeing 767s</title><description>The Chilean airline ordered three Boeing aircraft worth $493 million at list prices.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ePiDsPhZHuA/Lan-orders-three-Boeing-767s.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2772100/Lan-orders-three-Boeing-767s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca Taca leases 16 Airbus aircraft</title><description>The Latin American airline will lease the Airbus aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas). </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-s_9HfSdM7E/Avianca-Taca-leases-16-Airbus-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2770635/Avianca-Taca-leases-16-Airbus-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Repos on the rise</title><description>It was a bad year for the repo man in 2010. This year may not get any better if lessors continue to take a soft approach to defaulting airlines.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0SwrFdNeniQ/Feature-Repos-on-the-rise.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2770272/Feature-Repos-on-the-rise.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul closes finance leases</title><description>Brazilian low-cost carrier, Azul, has secured commercial debt financing from UniCredit for two Embraer 195s.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/GGaMZwDpn-s/Azul-closes-finance-leases.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2769491/Azul-closes-finance-leases.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: When bank debt becomes a cash trap</title><description>Non-recourse loans can be attractive to the borrower because they are less risky to the overall asset portfolio. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/jJ1Ke4Vier8/Feature-When-bank-debt-becomes-a-cash-trap.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2812450/Feature-When-bank-debt-becomes-a-cash-trap.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>New BBAM marketing head for Latin America</title><description>Daniel Silberman will head BBAM’s marketing for South and Central America.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RkVcFWVM5q4/New-BBAM-marketing-head-for-Latin-America.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2769789/New-BBAM-marketing-head-for-Latin-America.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The history of export credit</title><description>A short history of export credit to better understand the new Aircraft Sector Understanding.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/G06Wd90hUOs/The-history-of-export-credit.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2759412/The-history-of-export-credit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The new ASU: what to expect</title><description>Changes to the price and terms of export credit expected today.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tazO7xh8ji4/The-new-ASU-what-to-expect.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2759407/The-new-ASU-what-to-expect.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Dniproavia orders 10 Embraer jets</title><description>The Ukrainian airline signed a deal for 10 Embraer 190s and options for five more jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/InB-XzEe_mM/Dniproavia-orders-10-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2759184/Dniproavia-orders-10-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Crowded market for new deliveries, bankers say</title><description>Bankers at the 13th European Airfinance Conference in Dublin react positively to the new Aircraft Sector Understanding, but say market is crowded for new aircraft deliveries. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/w-8OeztJbP8/Crowded-market-for-new-deliveries-bankers-say.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2758123/Crowded-market-for-new-deliveries-bankers-say.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ACG closes 66 deals, opens Singapore office in 2010</title><description>Aviation Capital Group (ACG) closed a total of 66 lease and sale transactions for 2010. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uCxiDrQURhk/ACG-closes-66-deals-opens-Singapore-office-in-2010.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2757433/ACG-closes-66-deals-opens-Singapore-office-in-2010.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Interjet orders Superjets worth $650 million </title><description>Mexican carrier Interjet has signed a firm order for 15 Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100). Jet manufacturer Sukhoi now has 170 orders for the Superjet. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/aW2jzjmoN6Y/Interjet-orders-Superjets-worth-650-million.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2752534/Interjet-orders-Superjets-worth-650-million.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Nasair gets export credit for Embraer 190</title><description>The Saudi Arabian airline secured financing from Natixis Transport Finance backed by the Brazilian Export Credit Agency (SBCE).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/nmw9vvSeBnM/Nasair-gets-export-credit-for-Embraer-190.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2751753/Nasair-gets-export-credit-for-Embraer-190.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>CDB Leasing orders 10 Embraer jets</title><description>The Embraer 190 jets, delivering in the second half of this year, will be leased to China Southern. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yrEreVYRFjU/CDB-Leasing-orders-10-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2746740/CDB-Leasing-orders-10-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>OECD: Export credit fees to rise in February</title><description>The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) says export credit fees will be closer to market rates under the proposed new terms to take effect in February. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/n028y9MKOmE/OECD-Export-credit-fees-to-rise-in-February.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2742390/OECD-Export-credit-fees-to-rise-in-February.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: The year liquidity returned</title><description>If 2009 was the year that lacked liquidity, then it returned in 2010 helping to make it a good year for the aviation industry.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vSpKzIWREcE/Feature-The-year-liquidity-returned.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2741674/Feature-The-year-liquidity-returned.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Frozen aftermarket</title><description>Residual values are dropping much faster than book values, and financing vintage aircraft is harder than ever. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ipxNbqLiNqs/Feature-Frozen-aftermarket.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2741440/Feature-Frozen-aftermarket.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Making money with older equipment.</title><description>Parts trading is a profitable business. Patrick Winters speaks to key players in the market to find out what is influencing the cost of spare parts.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/BZ0ZxKnBN8o/Feature-Making-money-with-older-equipment.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2740115/Feature-Making-money-with-older-equipment.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Nominations for Deals of the Year 2010 </title><description>Airfinance Journal is accepting nominations for Deals of the Year 2010. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cHcE8xFp8Rs/Nominations-for-Deals-of-the-Year-2010.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2741668/Nominations-for-Deals-of-the-Year-2010.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Coping with weather disruptions</title><description>Who pays when snow causes flight delays, and how does bad weather affect airlines financially?</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/sBk238ueOGw/Coping-with-weather-disruptions.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2740891/Coping-with-weather-disruptions.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan firms order for 50 Airbus</title><description>The firm order for 50 A320s represents the largest Airbus order from a single Latin American carrier. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/HadiWxvfONM/Lan-firms-order-for-50-Airbus.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2741017/Lan-firms-order-for-50-Airbus.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Benedetto to succeed Aguiar at Embraer</title><description>Cynthia Benedetto will replace Luiz Aguiar as chief financial officer. Aguiar will be promoted to Embraer’s defense and security unit. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/iUaS21Aqsqo/Benedetto-to-succeed-Aguiar-at-Embraer.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2738991/Benedetto-to-succeed-Aguiar-at-Embraer.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Higher prices expected for export credit</title><description>With talks about the Aircraft Sector Understanding due to be concluded before the end of 2010, Airfinance Journal speaks to interested parties about what is going on behind the scenes.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Ft8wOdnox54/Higher-prices-expected-for-export-credit.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2738835/Higher-prices-expected-for-export-credit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Submit nominations for 2010 Deals of the Year</title><description>Airfinance Journal is now accepting nominations for 2010 Deals of the Year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/4SuQvmlyIz0/Submit-nominations-for-2010-Deals-of-the-Year.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2737033/Submit-nominations-for-2010-Deals-of-the-Year.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lufthansa to get Embraer jets</title><description>The German carrier has ordered eight Embraer E195 jets to be operated by its regional network.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3Rzy9H-9yrQ/Lufthansa-to-get-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2729342/Lufthansa-to-get-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan signs lease for Airbus A320</title><description>BOC Aviation will lease an Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Lan Airlinesin Chile.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/33n29UJntis/Lan-signs-lease-for-Airbus-A320.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2726816/Lan-signs-lease-for-Airbus-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa signs firm order for 22 Boeing 737s</title><description>Copa Airlines has finalised an order for 22 Boeing Next Generation 737-800 aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3cekwRvGmRk/Copa-signs-firm-order-for-22-Boeing-737s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2723589/Copa-signs-firm-order-for-22-Boeing-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa to lease 10 aircraft</title><description>Copa Airlines has signed agreements with three lessors for 10 new Boeing 737-800s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/y-BH69iTZ_A/Copa-to-lease-10-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2717891/Copa-to-lease-10-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer partners with AVIC Leasing</title><description>The memorandum of understanding signed today is worth up to $1.5 billion.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gKUPfl_giMQ/Embraer-partners-with-AVIC-Leasing.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2717328/Embraer-partners-with-AVIC-Leasing.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Associates soaring to the top</title><description>Working closely with clients goes a long way, because they choose the rising stars at aviation firms. Read the associates' stories and see why they are quickly rising to the top.

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zf3nyrgx75U/Associates-soaring-to-the-top.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2712812/Associates-soaring-to-the-top.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Small aircraft, big costs</title><description>Keeping maintenance costs under control can be the difference between making a profit or a loss for a regional airline. 
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3MnYyVjSqUM/Feature-Small-aircraft-big-costs.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2713120/Feature-Small-aircraft-big-costs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Republic firms order for six Embraer jets</title><description>Republic Airways Holdings has signed a firm order for six Embraer 190 jets, following a letter of intent announced in July.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3DpCJUHVXJA/Republic-firms-order-for-six-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2711500/Republic-firms-order-for-six-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Export Credit Survey 2010 </title><description>Supporting through the down turn. Export credit is changing but guarantees will continue to be a leading source of finance for aircraft customers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/lGY17JlX7eE/Export-Credit-Survey-2010.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2710625/Export-Credit-Survey-2010.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: new engine options</title><description>Engine manufacturers are developing technologies that will have a huge cost-saving impact for operators.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/nSJa9-Q5Q4s/Feature-new-engine-options.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2702624/Feature-new-engine-options.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer announces Q3 results</title><description>The Brazilian jet manufacturer sold 37 jets and delivered 20 aircraft in the third quarter.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8onkY2wXsx0/Embraer-announces-Q3-results.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2702106/Embraer-announces-Q3-results.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Krull to head Embraer’s US assembly plant</title><description>Phil Krull is named managing director of Embraer’s first US assembly plant to be completed in 2011. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/44mlBf2YY9w/Krull-to-head-Embraers-US-assembly-plant.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2697240/Krull-to-head-Embraers-US-assembly-plant.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>GMT Global mandates BAE Systems  </title><description>GMT Global Republic Aviation has mandated BAE Systems to remarket eight Airbus A340 family aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5hXL10xA7do/GMT-Global-mandates-BAE-Systems.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:34:40 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2696598/GMT-Global-mandates-BAE-Systems.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: is the Neo worth it?</title><description>Where do lessors, airlines and manufacturers stand on the re-engining debate? Delegates at the Istat conference in Munich discuss the new engine option - the Neo. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/IravuA8aad4/Feature-is-the-Neo-worth-it.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2694332/Feature-is-the-Neo-worth-it.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Lease Corporation to acquire 15 Embraer jets</title><description>Embraer and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have signed a deal for 15 Embraer 190 jets and five options. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/u0mxt5r1aL8/Air-Lease-Corporation-to-acquire-15-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2693088/Air-Lease-Corporation-to-acquire-15-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: a lesson in airline structuring</title><description>From a loss-making airline to a growing success, Pluna's chief financial officer, Sebastian Hirsch, tells Airfinance Journal how Leadgate, a private investment firm, turned the airline around. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/C8Oi6ZzoaWk/Feature-a-lesson-in-airline-structuring.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2692274/Feature-a-lesson-in-airline-structuring.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: profiting from cargo</title><description>Peter Morrell of Cranfield University looks at the financial performance of air cargo carriers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/uX3UmK6XArc/Feature-profiting-from-cargo.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2691980/Feature-profiting-from-cargo.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: another kind of investment</title><description>Find out which aircraft engines are most appealing in this year's engine poll.
</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gMqtiFTiFGQ/Feature-another-kind-of-investment.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2690959/Feature-another-kind-of-investment.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Continent of the future</title><description>Airlines in Latin America have made incredible strides in the past 20 years to become attractive borrowers. JoAnn DeLuna speaks with active lenders in the region.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/wCwfbe-etQY/Feature-Continent-of-the-future.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2691581/Feature-Continent-of-the-future.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Protecting the asset</title><description>Financiers could decide the physical location of aircraft in deals under English law, say top aviation lawyers.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/WVPns2tQJ18/Protecting-the-asset.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2683769/Protecting-the-asset.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca-Taca and Gecas sign sale/leaseback</title><description>The Latin American carrier has signed a sale/leaseback agreement for three new Airbus A320s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/mpAwdvmUXk0/Avianca-Taca-and-Gecas-sign-saleleaseback.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2682312/Avianca-Taca-and-Gecas-sign-saleleaseback.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: a guide to title insurance</title><description>Whether or not to take out title insurance when buying an aircraft can be a difficult decision. Hugh Garety, solicitor, Bird &amp; Bird, writes about title insurance and when it should be considered.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZfJsH8tdF1s/Feature-a-guide-to-title-insurance.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2680884/Feature-a-guide-to-title-insurance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Caribbean Airlines orders nine ATR jets</title><description>The Trinidad based carrier has agreed to buy nine ATR 72-600 turboprops from French regional jet manufacturer Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/THAB7g1RqtY/Caribbean-Airlines-orders-nine-ATR-jets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2678025/Caribbean-Airlines-orders-nine-ATR-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iata revises industry profits for 2010 to $8.9m </title><description>The International Air Transport Association (Iata) now predicts an $8.9 billion profit for the aviation industry, up from a $2.5 billion forecast in June. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CU7u1Z6ZbgA/Iata-revises-industry-profits-for-2010-to-89m.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2677739/Iata-revises-industry-profits-for-2010-to-89m.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Azul gets $224m financing for Embraer jets</title><description>BNDES, Brazil's development bank, financed the six Embraer 195 jets.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/gAcHZs2oSuo/Azul-gets-224m-financing-for-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2675946/Azul-gets-224m-financing-for-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer gets $1 billion credit line</title><description>The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer has secured a $1 billion syndicated credit facility </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/xV3bF7p_IvE/Embraer-gets-1-billion-credit-line.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2666454/Embraer-gets-1-billion-credit-line.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BAE Systems Regional Aircraft targets Latin America</title><description>Former Avianca executive heads up new Latin American sales office. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/SmdcqLj6208/BAE-Systems-Regional-Aircraft-targets-Latin-America.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:25:06 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2665145/BAE-Systems-Regional-Aircraft-targets-Latin-America.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2010 Latin America Conference: Growing market</title><description>Mexicana’s collapse has initiated opportunities as well as uncertainties. Brazil is leading the Latin American market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3lVKCFolUPs/2010-Latin-America-Conference-Growing-market.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2664680/2010-Latin-America-Conference-Growing-market.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: What is a CRJ700 worth?</title><description>Airfinance Journal asked appraisers to assess the value of a 2006-vintage CRJ700 powered by CF34-8C5 engines.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/UKg64pzjVGY/Feature-What-is-a-CRJ700-worth.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2662480/Feature-What-is-a-CRJ700-worth.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2010 Investors Poll</title><description>See which aircraft topped the charts this year.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/CngftayLyFg/2010-Investors-Poll.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2660102/2010-Investors-Poll.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aerogal gets first new Airbus A320</title><description>The Ecuadorian airline has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A320-200.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3iYyEYsKYro/Aerogal-gets-first-new-Airbus-A320.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2655141/Aerogal-gets-first-new-Airbus-A320.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Lan and Tam in merger talks</title><description>The potential merger could create the largest airline in South America. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/TP_7xATyXrs/Lan-and-Tam-in-merger-talks.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2652746/Lan-and-Tam-in-merger-talks.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avolon appoints new chairman for Latin America</title><description>Former Gecas and GPA head to lead Avolon’s Latin American advisory board.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Wb0W2QXSJxU/Avolon-appoints-new-chairman-for-Latin-America.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2651417/Avolon-appoints-new-chairman-for-Latin-America.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mexicana stops selling tickets</title><description>Compania Mexicana de Aviacion, known as Mexicana, has stopped selling tickets after it filed for bankruptcy.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/JOf1dGtRQsw/Mexicana-stops-selling-tickets.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2645928/Mexicana-stops-selling-tickets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM Airlines gets one Airbus A319</title><description>Credit Agricole-CIB has provided the export credit financing for the Brazilian carrier. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZKG2Vs9WTO4/TAM-Airlines-gets-one-Airbus-A319.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2640651/TAM-Airlines-gets-one-Airbus-A319.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Tam Airlines signs firm order for 25 Airbus aircraft</title><description>The Brazilian carrier has converted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) into a firm order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Nd-UuICfJBA/Tam-Airlines-signs-firm-order-for-25-Airbus-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2639844/Tam-Airlines-signs-firm-order-for-25-Airbus-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AeroSur takes delivery of one Boeing 767</title><description>Awas has delivered one Boeing 767-200ER to the airline based in Bolivia.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dfMNJJstCe0/AeroSur-takes-delivery-of-one-Boeing-767.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2638032/AeroSur-takes-delivery-of-one-Boeing-767.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Feature: Pricing after an aircraft accident</title><description>Airline accidents are not the only factor that impact airline insurance costs, writes JoAnn DeLuna.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/g4umVEAuHqU/Feature-Pricing-after-an-aircraft-accident.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2637650/Feature-Pricing-after-an-aircraft-accident.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AeroUnion acquires three Airbus freighters</title><description>Cabot Aviation arranged the sale on behalf of TNT Airways.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/m0jFw4eKLEE/AeroUnion-acquires-three-Airbus-freighters.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2632286/AeroUnion-acquires-three-Airbus-freighters.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie AirFinance buys two Embraer 190s from Jetscape</title><description>Jetscape has sold two Embraer 190s to Macquarie AirFinance. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vTfIeaFfMeo/Macquarie-AirFinance-buys-two-Embraer-190s-from-Jetscape.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2620521/Macquarie-AirFinance-buys-two-Embraer-190s-from-Jetscape.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM orders 25 Airbus aircraft</title><description>Brazilian carrier has placed a mixed order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft and A350s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/lJG7e_fIaN8/TAM-orders-25-Airbus-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2591608/TAM-orders-25-Airbus-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Awas delivers two aircraft</title><description>Aerolineas Argentinas gets an Airbus A340 from Awas, while Mistral Air in Italy gets a Boeing 737CL. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/lrWJ0gJOeeg/Awas-delivers-two-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2485413/Awas-delivers-two-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa secures financing for Boeing 737-800 orders</title><description>Citi to arrange the export credit guaranteed financing for five aircraft for Copa Holdings.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qpbtLvZB2es/Copa-secures-financing-for-Boeing-737-800-orders.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2483589/Copa-secures-financing-for-Boeing-737-800-orders.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sideral mandates AEI for freighter conversion</title><description>Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has been mandated by Barzil’s Sideral Air Cargo to convert a Boeing 737-300 aircraft.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/APpJCyDFdys/Sideral-mandates-AEI-for-freighter-conversion.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2481595/Sideral-mandates-AEI-for-freighter-conversion.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>FlyMex leases two Embraer jets</title><description>FlyMex, the Mexican charter airline, has leased two Embraer ERJ-135 jets from ECC Leasing Company, an Embraer subsidiary. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/on8L8-72Srg/FlyMex-leases-two-Embraer-jets.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2477934/FlyMex-leases-two-Embraer-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2009 Airfinance Journal Deal Awards</title><description>New structures bloom in financial desert: Airfinance Journal announces the 2009 Deal of the year awards.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/XLrhrc4fN3k/2009-Airfinance-Journal-Deal-Awards.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2474988/2009-Airfinance-Journal-Deal-Awards.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2009 Deals of the Year: Europe and Americas</title><description>The awards for 2009 Deals of the Year awards for the regions of Europe, North America and Latin America are announced. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tfuIdZfcQgU/2009-Deals-of-the-Year-Europe-and-Americas.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2474778/2009-Deals-of-the-Year-Europe-and-Americas.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2009 Deals of the Year: PDP, jet, aircraft trade and aerospace </title><description>The awards for best PDP, regional jet, aircraft trade and aerospace are announced. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/9M5YzKMUuBs/2009-Deals-of-the-Year-PDP-jet-aircraft-trade-and-aerospace.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2474699/2009-Deals-of-the-Year-PDP-jet-aircraft-trade-and-aerospace.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pluna signs $120 million Bombardier deal</title><description>Pluna Lineas Areas Uruguayas, Uruguay's flag carrier, has signed a firm order for three Bombardier regional jets. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/nPsjskjmDPM/Pluna-signs-120-million-Bombardier-deal.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2465468/Pluna-signs-120-million-Bombardier-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol closes third Ex-Im bond</title><description>Brazilian carrier, Gol, brings in pricing with capital markets deal guaranteed by US Ex-Im Bank. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ijZAy9F-87Q/Gol-closes-third-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2446367/Gol-closes-third-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Iata halves 2010 loss forecast</title><description>The International Air Transport Association (Iata) re-adjusted its 2010 losses forecast to $2.8 billion—half of what it estimated in 2009.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/aAffaXh89ec/Iata-halves-2010-loss-forecast.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2442696/Iata-halves-2010-loss-forecast.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aires gets fourth 737</title><description>Columbian airline Aerovías de Integración Regional (Aires) will lease one Boeing 737-700 from Awas.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/qOxVShp3b3Q/Aires-gets-fourth-737.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2441836/Aires-gets-fourth-737.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM closes $112m deal</title><description>TAM takes delivery of three Airbus A319s backed by European credit agencies.  </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8RelOyi7rTs/TAM-closes-112m-deal.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2396961/TAM-closes-112m-deal.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Sky Holding delivers first aircraft with Avianca</title><description>New leasing company, Sky Holding, closes its first sale/leaseback with the Latin American carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/h-ZBRxu2XJ0/Sky-Holding-delivers-first-aircraft-with-Avianca.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2392695/Sky-Holding-delivers-first-aircraft-with-Avianca.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol prices second Ex-Im bond</title><description>Brazilian airline, Gol, has priced its second Ex-Im bond for three Boeing Next Generation aircraft. Citi led the transaction.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-ebSES3uZvU/Gol-prices-second-Ex-Im-bond.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2373802/Gol-prices-second-Ex-Im-bond.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa Airlines orders two 737s</title><description>Panama’s Copa Airlines ordered two Boeing 737-800s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zH7j0lue7_o/Copa-Airlines-orders-two-737s.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2358568/Copa-Airlines-orders-two-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LAN prices Ex-Im bond for 767-300ER</title><description>LAN priced its first Ex-Im Guaranteed bond for one Boeing 767-300ER.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/mG64MKmiU40/LAN-prices-Ex-Im-bond-for-767-300ER.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2354727/LAN-prices-Ex-Im-bond-for-767-300ER.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aircastle leases second A330 to Avianca</title><description>Calyon arranged and provided the debt financing for an Airbus A330-200 on lease to Avianca.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/MflJ5cKxWkM/Aircastle-leases-second-A330-to-Avianca.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2353803/Aircastle-leases-second-A330-to-Avianca.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aires receives 737-700 from AWAS</title><description>AWAS delivered A 737-700 TO Aerovías de Integración Regional (Aires).</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tL5Dz3wakJM/Aires-receives-737-700-from-AWAS.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2353286/Aires-receives-737-700-from-AWAS.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Air Comet fights to keep aircraft </title><description>The Spanish airline owes aircraft leasing companies lease rentals. Sophie Segal investigates. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0-ZBL4UoceU/Air-Comet-fights-to-keep-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2345337/Air-Comet-fights-to-keep-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Nominations for Deals of the Year 2009 </title><description>Airfinance Journal is accepting nominations for Deals of the Year 2009. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/DeXo1jaGM5M/Nominations-for-Deals-of-the-Year-2009.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2335391/Nominations-for-Deals-of-the-Year-2009.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer receives Easa qualification</title><description>The European Aviation Safety Agency has certified Embraer for 147 maintenance training.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/rk1MNvr2aCU/Embraer-receives-Easa-qualification.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:31:08 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2334430/Embraer-receives-Easa-qualification.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gol tightens Ex-Im bond pricing via Citi</title><description>Citi prices second ever 12 year Ex-Im bond inside Emirates’ first deal.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dtUpADUkG4Q/Gol-tightens-Ex-Im-bond-pricing-via-Citi.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2324311/Gol-tightens-Ex-Im-bond-pricing-via-Citi.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Embraer’s Q3 deliveries rise 19%</title><description>The 18.8% increase compared to last year’s quarter was helped by growing demand for the Phenom 100

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5p9jt7wYco8/Embraers-Q3-deliveries-rise-19.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2312323/Embraers-Q3-deliveries-rise-19.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latin carriers buoyed by positive passenger numbers</title><description>Passenger numbers in August increased by 2.7% from the same month last year, according to ALTA</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8zZyMAUoj70/Latin-carriers-buoyed-by-positive-passenger-numbers.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2310487/Latin-carriers-buoyed-by-positive-passenger-numbers.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>LAN mandates BNP for $230m Ex/Im facility </title><description>The landmark facility, which includes a capital markets option, will finance three 767s</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/WMRwWzTe5GA/LAN-mandates-BNP-for-230m-ExIm-facility.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2292599/LAN-mandates-BNP-for-230m-ExIm-facility.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa Holdings traffic growth up 6.6% </title><description>The Latin American Airline reports a 6.6% increase in passenger traffic for August </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZS08-Ilw938/Copa-Holdings-traffic-growth-up-66.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2292292/Copa-Holdings-traffic-growth-up-66.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airbus delivers 4,000th A320 family aircraft</title><description>The landmark delivery of an A319 to Brazilian flag carrier TAM is marked by an act of charity which will see goods for handicapped children distributed in Brazil. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/jzSnTDm6aTI/Airbus-delivers-4000th-A320-family-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2283810/Airbus-delivers-4000th-A320-family-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNP staying active in Latin America</title><description>BNP has closed financings for two different Latin American carriers in August</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0Wiep8t2b0Q/BNP-staying-active-in-Latin-America.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2281008/BNP-staying-active-in-Latin-America.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ghana International awards 767 and 737 mandate</title><description>Ghana International Airlines has mandated Nell-Joy Ind. Latinoamericana SA and Spinoza Ghana to source and finance a 767-300ER and 737-700W</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/EpDEkB2pBPE/Ghana-International-awards-767-and-737-mandate.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2274014/Ghana-International-awards-767-and-737-mandate.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa gets Ex/Im backing for 737s</title><description>Panama’s Copa Airlines has secured Ex/Im guarantees for the financing of two 737-800s and a preliminary commitment for a further ten aircraft</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1mNQLeR6zgo/Copa-gets-ExIm-backing-for-737s.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2262641/Copa-gets-ExIm-backing-for-737s.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TRIP takes delivery of E-175</title><description>The Brazilian carrier took delivery of the aircraft from Embraer subsidiary ECC Leasing as part of a leasing agreement. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6o9Et-jqj88/TRIP-takes-delivery-of-E-175.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2258576/TRIP-takes-delivery-of-E-175.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Uruguayan carrier Pluna seeking airline investor</title><description>The carrier is understood to be looking for a regional airline to provide know-how and expertise as part of its recapitalisation plan</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/p7tJwVsm_KE/Uruguayan-carrier-Pluna-seeking-airline-investor.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:47:53 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254634/Uruguayan-carrier-Pluna-seeking-airline-investor.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer Q2 deliveries up</title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer delivered 56 aircraft in the second quarter of 2009, showing a slight increase from this time last year - owing, in part, to the new Phenom 100.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/EYD62COEjuo/Embraer-Q2-deliveries-up.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2248922/Embraer-Q2-deliveries-up.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Focus to remarket two A320s for Air Jamaica</title><description>The deal will support the restructuring initiative of the airline, which aims to reduce its fleet size, as the Jamaican government pushes ahead with plans to privatise the national carrier.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Qd2iz4ywP9A/Focus-to-remarket-two-A320s-for-Air-Jamaica.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2248360/Focus-to-remarket-two-A320s-for-Air-Jamaica.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Spirit to buy Air Jamaica</title><description>According to reports in the Jamaican media, Spirit Airline’s owners Oaktree Capital and Indigo Partners have bought struggling national carrier Air Jamaica.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LV1JdTwzmpM/Spirit-to-buy-Air-Jamaica.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2248092/Spirit-to-buy-Air-Jamaica.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AWAS leases 737-700 to Aires in Colombia</title><description>Irish aircraft leasing company AWAS has signed a lease agreement with Colombian airline Aires for a 737NG</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/HLpddc6NOUM/AWAS-leases-737-700-to-Aires-in-Colombia.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2243241/AWAS-leases-737-700-to-Aires-in-Colombia.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airlines set to lose $9 billion this year</title><description>IATA says airlines are expected to post losses of $9 billion this year, with a 15% fall in revenues, and urges the industry to fundamentally restructure and resize in the face of unprecedented challenges.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RT4x2g3ehVg/Airlines-set-to-lose-9-billion-this-year.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2226858/Airlines-set-to-lose-9-billion-this-year.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Embraer sells 20 E190s to Austral</title><description>The deal with a subsidiary of Argentina’s recently nationalised flag carrier is being 85% financed by Brazilian state bank BNDES and marks the first time the country will operate E-jets.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/xM0OctFfp68/Embraer-sells-20-E190s-to-Austral.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2209169/Embraer-sells-20-E190s-to-Austral.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Gecas delivers 777 to LAN Cargo</title><description>The Chilean cargo carrier has taken delivery of the first of two 777 freighters from the American leasing company.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vCDd5fHt7BI/Gecas-delivers-777-to-LAN-Cargo.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2203374/Gecas-delivers-777-to-LAN-Cargo.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2008 Aircraft Finance Team of the Year</title><description>José Zaidan Maluf and his team at TAM Airlines used an array of structures in 2008 to finance a multitude of deliveries, demonstrating both technical skill and personal integrity.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZCKdy5RufyE/2008-Aircraft-Finance-Team-of-the-Year.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2200117/2008-Aircraft-Finance-Team-of-the-Year.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2008 Lifetime Achievement Award</title><description>Antonio Luiz Pizarro Manso, chief financial officer at Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer from 1995 to 2009, leaves the company in a strong position after 14 years of change.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/d4boqSXyVPM/2008-Lifetime-Achievement-Award.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2196100/2008-Lifetime-Achievement-Award.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>LAN keeps investment-grade rating</title><description>Fitch has reported that LAN Airlines will retain its BBB rating due to its strong liquidity</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/59SgyZB3M-I/LAN-keeps-investment-grade-rating.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2185544/LAN-keeps-investment-grade-rating.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer Q1 deliveries down </title><description>The Brazilian manufacturer, which recently said it will cut 20% of its workforce and revised down its delivery forecast for 2009, delivered five fewer jets in the first quarter compared to last year. 

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/fkVHuRAFlTY/Embraer-Q1-deliveries-down.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2180370/Embraer-Q1-deliveries-down.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TACA receives two E190ARs from Jetscape</title><description>Jetscape acquired one aircraft from a sale/leaseback deal and the other from a direct purchase, with both jets being leased to TACA for eight years

</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zb4urNr6hS0/TACA-receives-two-E190ARs-from-Jetscape.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2180467/TACA-receives-two-E190ARs-from-Jetscape.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Latin American carriers suffer passenger decline</title><description>Member airlines of ALTA carried 3.5% fewer passengers in February compared to last year as the region feels the pinch from the global recession</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/lWjJrPGyuhw/Latin-American-carriers-suffer-passenger-decline.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2177714/Latin-American-carriers-suffer-passenger-decline.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mexicana closes $350 million engine service deal with Rolls-Royce</title><description>Mexicana Group signs an agreement to cover MexicanaClick's fleet of newly-leased 717-200s.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/VdAFqNzK_IM/Mexicana-closes-350-million-engine-service-deal-with-Rolls-Royce.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2175522/Mexicana-closes-350-million-engine-service-deal-with-Rolls-Royce.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aeroméxico Connect leases ERJ-145s from Chautauqua</title><description>Skyways arranges the long term dry lease of five Embraer regional jets for the Aeroméxico subsidiary.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Sjbb_CV7HAE/Aeromxico-Connect-leases-ERJ-145s-from-Chautauqua.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2171735/Aeromxico-Connect-leases-ERJ-145s-from-Chautauqua.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Focus on Latin America: Good reason for optimism</title><description>After years restricted by erratic economies and politics, aviation finance in Latin America has been steadily improving in recent years. The region looks set to weather the downturn comparatively well.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YYjsXUP4FF8/Focus-on-Latin-America-Good-reason-for-optimism.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2169556/Focus-on-Latin-America-Good-reason-for-optimism.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Pereira takes the reins at GOL</title><description>Leonardo Pereira has become chief financial officer and executive vice president at Brazilian low cost carrier GOL.  He draws on diverse experience including media and commercial forestry as he returns to aviation.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/bvs6IMgW3D8/Pereira-takes-the-reins-at-GOL.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2168333/Pereira-takes-the-reins-at-GOL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ING finances 767s for LAN despite exiting aircraft finance </title><description>ING has closed an Ex-Im Bank guaranteed deal for LAN Airlines’s acquisition of two 767-300ERs.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/8wQ9a2DNdE4/ING-finances-767s-for-LAN-despite-exiting-aircraft-finance.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2166189/ING-finances-767s-for-LAN-despite-exiting-aircraft-finance.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Boeing Capital leases 717s to Mexicana</title><description>Mexicana Group is to lease 25 717s from Boeing Capital for its MexicanaClick subsidiary.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/l0jxfRRUWmg/Boeing-Capital-leases-717s-to-Mexicana.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2123875/Boeing-Capital-leases-717s-to-Mexicana.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Embraer cuts delivery forecast and jobs</title><description>Manufacturer Embraer cuts its 2009 delivery forecast and plans to shed a fifth of its workforce in response to the global economic downturn. </description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LQt8zyLqZ5k/Embraer-cuts-delivery-forecast-and-jobs.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2117056/Embraer-cuts-delivery-forecast-and-jobs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aviaimport uses VEB export loan for Tu-204 purchase</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>ILFC: AIG's sale of the century</title><description>The sale of ILFC by AIG may seem unthinkable but there are extraordinary parallels with GPA. It looks likely that a private equity firm will buy ILFC. If the sale is nsuccessful it could be the worst thing ever to hit aviation finance.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/T5BIV3BY4Wg/ILFC-AIGs-sale-of-the-century.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101934/ILFC-AIGs-sale-of-the-century.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Repossessions and remarketing after the repo</title><description>Aircraft financiers planning to repossess aircraft or expecting them returned should be prepared. New research suggests that aircraft will be parked for between three months to over a year, on average, and cost owners more than $780,000 before they earn new lease rentals. Sophie Segal reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cpA_vYYladk/Repossessions-and-remarketing-after-the-repo.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101938/Repossessions-and-remarketing-after-the-repo.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Listed lessors set for 2009</title><description>Share prices for the four listed aircraft leasing companies have all fallen dramatically. The lack of easily accessible equity might seem limiting to the public lessors at this time, but they have debt.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Fyn31AfXC4A/Listed-lessors-set-for-2009.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101937/Listed-lessors-set-for-2009.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The year ahead for aviation finance</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Argentina to renationalize  Aerolineas Argentinas</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vgQkRDt-YLw/Argentina-to-renationalizeAerolineas-Argentinas.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048730/Argentina-to-renationalizeAerolineas-Argentinas.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Business as usual for taxi's and fractional jets</title><description>Campbell Davis looks at the future of air taxis and fractional operators in Europe.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/1Qz9yO5h1rE/Business-as-usual-for-taxis-and-fractional-jets.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048722/Business-as-usual-for-taxis-and-fractional-jets.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deals news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>People news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/iW6Y_JkE_Bg/People-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048710/People-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Ear to the ground</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>UAE implements Cape Town</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Embraer changes management structure</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/D6u1w7ASmP8/Embraer-changes-management-structure.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048756/Embraer-changes-management-structure.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Avianca closes ECA financing</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Ear to the ground</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>People news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Legal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YlJy_GpwxVQ/Legal-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048746/Legal-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>News in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/fBaj0dHDP0I/News-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048883/News-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>a market ripe for low costs</title><description>As jetBlue founder David Neeleman prepares to launch a low-cost service in Brazil, Sophie Segal looks at how conducive the model is to the market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/GmJUYzfyMis/a-market-ripe-for-low-costs.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048917/a-market-ripe-for-low-costs.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mixed performances in the US</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/PtC1c93oKXg/Mixed-performances-in-the-US.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048923/Mixed-performances-in-the-US.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Promotions at CIT Aerospace</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Brazil considers doubling foreign ownership limit</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/x08id35T370/Brazil-considers-doubling-foreign-ownership-limit.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048905/Brazil-considers-doubling-foreign-ownership-limit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal watch</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Why aircraft leasing companies are still a good investment</title><description>The basic theory behind each rumour is: "Now the securitization market is shut, Company X does not have enough debt financing to survive the next three years. Their [or their parent's] share price has fallen [for listed companies] or their private equity firm is struggling and their only hope is to sell."</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/WMqeMMzweeg/Why-aircraft-leasing-companies-are-still-a-good-investment.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048964/Why-aircraft-leasing-companies-are-still-a-good-investment.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Double Counting - A source of the forthcoming problems for aircraft values</title><description>Adam Pilarksi, senior vice-president at Avitas, continues his regular column by looking at the effects of over ordering</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/ZHDPfyK9rsw/Double-Counting-A-source-of-the-forthcoming-problems-for-aircraft-values.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048950/Double-Counting-A-source-of-the-forthcoming-problems-for-aircraft-values.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Deal watch</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cANOCH3C7NE/Deal-watch.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048962/Deal-watch.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Greener fuels tested for benefits</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/JtijA8Cr4cc/Greener-fuels-tested-for-benefits.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048996/Greener-fuels-tested-for-benefits.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airbus forecasts growth over next 18 years</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>BAA chief executive leaves during time of transition</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/055sKBGFtr0/BAA-chief-executive-leaves-during-time-of-transition.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048983/BAA-chief-executive-leaves-during-time-of-transition.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Badiali goes to GoAir</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Citibank closes $310 million PDP financing for GOL</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Last post for export credit</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zrcOmvDpvSg/Last-post-for-export-credit.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049085/Last-post-for-export-credit.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Legal News in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/eLPUQ4vquCU/Legal-News-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049084/Legal-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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>People News In Brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Ready to deliver</title><description>The difficulties in the later stages of the A380's development have had far-reaching effects on Airbus and its parent company. But the manufacturer remains optimistic, writes Geoff Hearn.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/bzD56-QwgTo/Ready-to-deliver.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049162/Ready-to-deliver.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>IFC gets nod for Air Vanuatu sell-off</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/05VO7R2RbDM/IFC-gets-nod-for-Air-Vanuatu-sell-off.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049169/IFC-gets-nod-for-Air-Vanuatu-sell-off.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2007 Airfinance Journal Leasing Focus</title><description>Lessors may be consolidating, but the rate at which new players are entering the market means the leasing bubble is far from bursting.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/7fzNL0jfjqw/2007-Airfinance-Journal-Leasing-Focus.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049191/2007-Airfinance-Journal-Leasing-Focus.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Courpron to head Seabury aerospace division</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3DTRj_1VIbQ/Courpron-to-head-Seabury-aerospace-division.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049177/Courpron-to-head-Seabury-aerospace-division.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Greatest hits climb further up the chart</title><description>A host of new lessors have entered the market in the last two years, but their leaders are not as new to the game. Natasha Yazdabadi and Janet Du Chenne report</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QKKUUEaZ_-Q/Greatest-hits-climb-further-up-the-chart.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049186/Greatest-hits-climb-further-up-the-chart.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>HSH Nordbank to set up $1.3 billion aviation fund</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>AAJ seeks investors to become major hub</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Can it get get any better?</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/UbyTF1PgrCE/Can-it-get-get-any-better.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049184/Can-it-get-get-any-better.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>LCI strengthens team</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/M9WN99hg9Yg/LCI-strengthens-team.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049211/LCI-strengthens-team.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Credit Suisse grows transportation team</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Dream come true</title><description>Orders for the 787 are rolling in as the aircraft's rollout date approaches. Is there anything to stop Boeing's Dreamliner? Geoff Hearn reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/QVtzf_YZoRo/Dream-come-true.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049224/Dream-come-true.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Guggenheim and UBS launch corporate jet finance business</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>...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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>LCAL goes the 787 route</title><description>Dubai-based lessor LCAL is already convinced by the 787 and the role of new aircraft in protecting the environment.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Qkautdf0AoE/LCAL-goes-the-787-route.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049260/LCAL-goes-the-787-route.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Macquarie signs deal for Mercury Air Centers</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>BNP Paribas finances TAM operating lease</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Legal News</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Qxfer1nI9wM/Legal-News.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049291/Legal-News.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>SHRED OR DREAD</title><description>As the airline industry continues with lacklustre profits, cutting costs could make or break some carriers. Geoff Hearn reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/6McYf6SjPRo/SHRED-OR-DREAD.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049289/SHRED-OR-DREAD.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>STAYING PUT... FOR NOW</title><description>It has been four years since Jeffrey Knittel, president of CIT Aerospace, spoke to Airfinance Journal. As CIT group approaches its centenary, its lessor wing has its own reasons to celebrate. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/wR7rot89An4/STAYING-PUT-FOR-NOW.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049283/STAYING-PUT-FOR-NOW.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Five SkyTeam alliance members seek antitrust immunity, again</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/WKM4lVUHE0I/Five-SkyTeam-alliance-members-seek-antitrust-immunity-again.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049296/Five-SkyTeam-alliance-members-seek-antitrust-immunity-again.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Mexico to sell Aeromexico stake</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Aviation and politics do mix... sometimes</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Deal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Varig repels US creditors</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/FqeBFOeE7pM/Varig-repels-US-creditors.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049331/Varig-repels-US-creditors.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>THE DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES</title><description>In the absence of new aircraft, existing families look set to enjoy attractive rates in the year ahead. Rossa McPhillips reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/h4aP9BVWhZo/THE-DIFFERENCE-A-YEAR-MAKES.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049371/THE-DIFFERENCE-A-YEAR-MAKES.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Deals news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Turning up the heat on aviation</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/hjQuMpZeYE0/Turning-up-the-heat-on-aviation.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049364/Turning-up-the-heat-on-aviation.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>People news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Fact not fiction</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>News in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/043Yvqkaqy4/News-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049429/News-in-brief.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Varig lease deadline extended</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/mD_eXz1i39g/Varig-lease-deadline-extended.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049455/Varig-lease-deadline-extended.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>2006 Guide to Aviation Lawyers</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/euN-k8iHEbQ/2006-Guide-to-Aviation-Lawyers.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049473/2006-Guide-to-Aviation-Lawyers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNDES supports Gol</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>US FAA raises Venezuela's aviation rating</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/NB7llKfFlK4/US-FAA-raises-Venezuelas-aviation-rating.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049541/US-FAA-raises-Venezuelas-aviation-rating.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Former subsidiary bids to takeover bankrupt Varig</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/osQ3YBqb_S0/Former-subsidiary-bids-to-takeover-bankrupt-Varig.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049544/Former-subsidiary-bids-to-takeover-bankrupt-Varig.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Legal news in brief</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0xCWMdx44d4/Legal-news-in-brief.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049540/Legal-news-in-brief.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A bigger bang for your buck</title><description>Pick the right bomb. Detonate it at the right airport. And, bang, you close down entire airlines as well as huge chunks of the aviation finance industry. The trouble is, it's less to do with devastation than it is with insurance.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/KGp_CCgc4mo/A-bigger-bang-for-your-buck.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049591/A-bigger-bang-for-your-buck.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>End of the line for gas-guzzlers</title><description>With high fuel prices continuing to damage airline profitability, the aircraft manufacturers are suggesting that the case for buying new aircraft is increasingly compelling. Geoff Hearn investigates their claims.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/df1Cp1a52dY/End-of-the-line-for-gas-guzzlers.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049593/End-of-the-line-for-gas-guzzlers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>THE TENDER TRAP</title><description>Is a broker tender the best way for an airline to get value for money for its insurance? Len Spooner, executive director at Alexander Forbes Risk Services, offers his view on the aviation tender process.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/cn-OarbnTys/THE-TENDER-TRAP.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049594/THE-TENDER-TRAP.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTRY</title><description>Scott Wilson of Pratt &amp; Whitney discusses some of the practical aspects of dealing with the new international registry now that the Cape Town convention is in force.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/3Jt0LwF_OSM/BEGINNERS-GUIDE-TO-THE-INTERNATIONAL-REGISTRY.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049596/BEGINNERS-GUIDE-TO-THE-INTERNATIONAL-REGISTRY.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Demanding times</title><description>The recent up tick in airport financing has been both a source of new business and angst for lenders. Have concessions – and their operators – become too demanding? Airfinance Journal canvasses two of the leading sponsors in airport development.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/pGvKFRlXaLk/Demanding-times.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049597/Demanding-times.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>TAM's IPO to pay for fleet</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/2AvNj4JWabY/TAMs-IPO-to-pay-for-fleet.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049602/TAMs-IPO-to-pay-for-fleet.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Hawaiian triples and redeems debt</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/dFtjtoBmtUs/Hawaiian-triples-and-redeems-debt.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049579/Hawaiian-triples-and-redeems-debt.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ICAO picks Kobeh González as president</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/wU7m5pE4KWk/ICAO-picks-Kobeh-Gonzlez-as-president.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049585/ICAO-picks-Kobeh-Gonzlez-as-president.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ICAO reappoints Chérif as secretary-general for a second term in office</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/MUYT4DOk3_Y/ICAO-reappoints-Chrif-as-secretary-general-for-a-second-term-in-office.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049586/ICAO-reappoints-Chrif-as-secretary-general-for-a-second-term-in-office.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airport Deals of the Year 2006: HAPPY LANDINGS</title><description>Last year was great for airport finance. But this is just the start.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/wXiQYjHcYj0/Airport-Deals-of-the-Year-2006-HAPPY-LANDINGS.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049615/Airport-Deals-of-the-Year-2006-HAPPY-LANDINGS.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Aviareto gets Cape Town up and running</title><description>Following its Dublin launch, Aviareto, the Cape Town registry, is now live on the web.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/tkPTR9LgHdk/Aviareto-gets-Cape-Town-up-and-running.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049617/Aviareto-gets-Cape-Town-up-and-running.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>A stretch too far: 747-800</title><description>Boeing has finally launched the 747-800. Its predecessor was a revolutionary aircraft, but there are doubts that this stretch will be able to compete with the A380.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/OmU1VokBsRc/A-stretch-too-far-747-800.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049664/A-stretch-too-far-747-800.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Copa IPO exceeds forecasts</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Varig to pay $56 million to avoid fleet seizure</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/D0egIEuDvng/Varig-to-pay-56-million-to-avoid-fleet-seizure.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049642/Varig-to-pay-56-million-to-avoid-fleet-seizure.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Cape Town Convention: the Cayman approach</title><description>For the UK overseas territories, ratifying the Cape Town Convention is dependent on the UK government, but the Cayman Islands administration is able to implement the provision of the conventions domestically. Mark Western, partner at Maples and Calder, discusses the implications.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/iMz0_66zmYQ/Cape-Town-Convention-the-Cayman-approach.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049645/Cape-Town-Convention-the-Cayman-approach.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Shedding risk</title><description>While manufacturer financings are never easy, Bombardier's Raspro 2005 succeeded in making more than a billion dollars of finance. Alexandra Cain examines the deal.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/iNUmDl5wZNs/Shedding-risk.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049818/Shedding-risk.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Last chance airline</title><description>Lessors are still fighting for the return of their aircraft from Varig, as the airline's sympathetic bankruptcy judge gives it one more reprieve. Alexandra Lennane reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zUe_qcFUmQg/Last-chance-airline.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049806/Last-chance-airline.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Kaupthing Bank and FL group form lessor</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/RJWxKI-53ZQ/Kaupthing-Bank-and-FL-group-form-lessor.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049813/Kaupthing-Bank-and-FL-group-form-lessor.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Low-cost paradise</title><description>The Caribbean governments are withdrawing all financial support for their domestic airlines, and LIAT and BWIA are hoping a low-cost model can lead to profits. Alexandra Lennane reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/WO7hLsO8Lr4/Low-cost-paradise.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049797/Low-cost-paradise.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Old before its time</title><description>Bankruptcy meant that the Fairchild Dornier 328 Jet never really found a market, and with Delta parking aircraft, its value is unlikely to recover.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5Wa1d_upXzU/Old-before-its-time.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049799/Old-before-its-time.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Single Aisle Battles</title><description>Rising fuel prices are increasing pressure on manufacturers to improve engine efficiency. Geoff Hearn looks at how IAE and CFM are reacting to the problem.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LgXVkY4RN1I/Single-Aisle-Battles.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049801/Single-Aisle-Battles.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>WINGS OF CHANGE</title><description>The Latin American Airline Association is working hard to standardize the Latin American aviation market and has succeeded in doubling its airline membership over the past two years. Alexandra Lennane reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Yns4MpoGTiY/WINGS-OF-CHANGE.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049875/WINGS-OF-CHANGE.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Doorway to riches</title><description>Converted passenger aircraft are becoming more popular with financiers to help bolster residual values. Geoff Hearn reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vV9RXcQXS8U/Doorway-to-riches.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049878/Doorway-to-riches.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>CARGO WARS</title><description>Renewed interest in 747 freighters has made it likely that Boeing will launch the 747 Advanced. Geoff Hearn examines how the compares to the A380F.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/2lHNzWgZyHA/CARGO-WARS.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049880/CARGO-WARS.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Brazilian beauty</title><description>JetBlue's order for 100 ERJ 190s endorsed Embraer's promise that the aircraft will be the highlight of the 100-seater market.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/A3cJRtZzLOI/Brazilian-beauty.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049881/Brazilian-beauty.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>START YOUR  ENGINES</title><description>As the popularity of engine leasing increases, existing players are becoming wary of market saturation but that is good news for airlines. Andrew McGuinness reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/pruVtRyx8bE/START-YOURENGINES.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049882/START-YOURENGINES.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Airfinance Journal 2005 engine investor survey</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/T7pkA4P9eJg/Airfinance-Journal-2005-engine-investor-survey.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049883/Airfinance-Journal-2005-engine-investor-survey.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ING closes export credit financing for LAN</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>The scramble for Peru</title><description>In the first of a series of reports from Latin America, Alexandra Lennane reports on the increasingly competitive market in Peru.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0zYoHKOVpjk/The-scramble-for-Peru.html</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049839/The-scramble-for-Peru.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>ONE HOT CHILE</title><description>Lan Chile is expanding fast, but with a great deal of precision and caution from CFO Alejandro de la Fuente. Alexandra Lennane reports from Santiago.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5OBTprafXYs/ONE-HOT-CHILE.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049894/ONE-HOT-CHILE.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BOEING BITES BACK</title><description>Like all Boeing executives, Scott Carson, vice-president of sales, is proud of his company and is confident of its future.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/0aK8zX35_rI/BOEING-BITES-BACK.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049892/BOEING-BITES-BACK.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>AIRBUS STAYS  SHARP</title><description>Airbus is involved in a price war with Boeing, and the battle for orders is looking close. None of this, though, seems to worry John Leahy, Airbus' chief operating officer.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/12v-fn1UjEc/AIRBUS-STAYSSHARP.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049891/AIRBUS-STAYSSHARP.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Moore leaves BAE Systems to take part in yacht race</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Cfyh1R19Ve0/Moore-leaves-BAE-Systems-to-take-part-in-yacht-race.html</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049908/Moore-leaves-BAE-Systems-to-take-part-in-yacht-race.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>REAL COST OF TRAVEL</title><description>Everyone knows the flying public never had it so good. Or do they? Adam Pilarski of Avitas looks at the real price that the airline passengers are paying.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/YptMgpJ7rw0/REAL-COST-OF-TRAVEL.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049986/REAL-COST-OF-TRAVEL.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>What about existing aircraft?</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/Y4r6mlAIav8/What-about-existing-aircraft.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049985/What-about-existing-aircraft.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Clyde &amp; Co merges with Beaumont and Son</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/vPcOKP6q0bI/Clyde-and-Co-merges-with-Beaumont-and-Son.html</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049962/Clyde-and-Co-merges-with-Beaumont-and-Son.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>How low can Brazil go?</title><description>A new airline is hoping to follow Gol's success in Brazil.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/y2tp2CqRh0Q/How-low-can-Brazil-go.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050033/How-low-can-Brazil-go.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>The industry's darling</title><description>In the first of a new regular section looking at aircraft values, Victoria Pennington asked three appraisers to consider one of the original middle-of-the market aircraft.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/-0rHr7uUPbM/The-industrys-darling.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050034/The-industrys-darling.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Bombardier plans portfolio securitization</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Hackforth-Jones leaves Citi after 30 years with no plans to leave industry</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Don't blame the workers</title><description>One of the biggest costs for nearly every airline is labour. But this is not why airlines lose money, says Ingo Marowsky,aviation secretary, for the International Transport Workers' Federation, the global trade union federation.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/PyqOfoW-gnc/Dont-blame-the-workers.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050086/Dont-blame-the-workers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Are you ready for $80 a barrel</title><description>The price of oil has gone through the roof again. Why? Michael Halls reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/AyK2bsTg--k/Are-you-ready-for-80-a-barrel.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050087/Are-you-ready-for-80-a-barrel.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>US IRS attacks Latin American carriers</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/yo-hEz4g5go/US-IRS-attacks-Latin-American-carriers.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050105/US-IRS-attacks-Latin-American-carriers.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>A funny thing happened on the way to the airport</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/LRr70NYyVxM/A-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-airport.html</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050088/A-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-airport.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>To hedge or not to hedge</title><description>With oil prices on the way down, what kind of hedging strategy should be used? Mike Halls reports.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/5GXhokiwUB4/To-hedge-or-not-to-hedge.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050116/To-hedge-or-not-to-hedge.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>IBA hires airline and leasing expert</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/zrabcdjvmRA/IBA-hires-airline-and-leasing-expert.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050107/IBA-hires-airline-and-leasing-expert.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>Start your engines</title><description>Engine leasing is the trendy new market for banks and lessors. Alexandra Cain takes a look at the new entrants and asks the old guard what their chances of success are.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/PjxZF3levqI/Start-your-engines.html</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050137/Start-your-engines.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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>Emissions trading</title><description>Although the aviation downturn has delayed legislation, airlines will eventually have to find a way of paying for emissions, says Colleen Nelson, partner and head of UK law-firm asb's environmental practice.</description><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~3/pVC1UVY7Vuw/Emissions-trading.html</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><feedburner:origLink>http://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050152/Emissions-trading.html</feedburner:origLink></item><item><title>BNP closes tax leases</title><description /><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_latinamericacaribbean/~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>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_latinamericacaribbean/~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_latinamericacaribbean/~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>
