http://www.airfinancejournal.comhttp://feeds2.feedburner.com/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity©2009 Airfinance Journal60Lessors, funds and private equityILFC reports a good third quarter. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/olsWAnkZQpQ/Good-results-for-ILFC-despite-its-unknown-future.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2334659/Good-results-for-ILFC-despite-its-unknown-future.htmlThe four listed aircraft leasing companies released third-quarter results showing an increase in stock prices from last year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/qHNyNZYAy1A/Stock-prices-recover-for-listed-lessors.htmlMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2334386/Stock-prices-recover-for-listed-lessors.htmlCalyon arranged the export credit financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/8nlZRJfaYUc/AerCap-gets-two-A330s.htmlMon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2329264/AerCap-gets-two-A330s.htmlBoris Wolstenholme assumes CEO role. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fOZA9C8tTN4/Christopher-Whiteside-becomes-A-J-Walter-Aviation-president.htmlThu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2327378/Christopher-Whiteside-becomes-A-J-Walter-Aviation-president.htmlCalyon leads the financing of the long-term operating lease for $110 million. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Qj2aWLPEMSw/Guggenheim-Aviation-closes-financing-for-777-300ER.htmlWed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2325986/Guggenheim-Aviation-closes-financing-for-777-300ER.htmlBy buying Genesis, AerCap does not just get more aircraft and new customers making it the world’s largest independent aircraft lessor. It also gets cash to finance its own aircraft deliveries and growth. Alasdair Whyte looks at why the two listed aircraft leasing companies will fit together so well. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Ge8CPLg_6yA/Genesis-gives-Aercap-aircraft-and-cash.htmlMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323946/Genesis-gives-Aercap-aircraft-and-cash.htmlA much delayed first book about GPA stirs up memories of working there, but as a diary of the tough times, fails to highlight the fun that many employees had at the company, writes Alasdair Whyte. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/no3EXDpZ4Q0/The-fall-of-GPA-day-by-day.htmlFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2323284/The-fall-of-GPA-day-by-day.htmlAn Australian judge will decide whether a majority or unanimous vote is need to transfer aircraft from Allco Aviation to another servicer. The judgement could finally decide the sale of Allco Aviation on year after its parent entered bankruptcy.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/kNiXcdxaP-Y/Court-date-set-for-final-Allco-showdown.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2317934/Court-date-set-for-final-Allco-showdown.htmlInternational Lease Finance Corporation makes a repayment with help from parent American International Group. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/PqGTO-5fNao/ILFC-repays-2-billion.htmlFri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2318344/ILFC-repays-2-billion.htmlThe two new E190LRs will deliver in March and April 2011 and will be used to grow the Kazakhstan national carrier’s regional footprinthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/f47gECsJX-w/Jetscape-to-lease-two-Embraer-jets-to-Air-Astana.htmlThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2317029/Jetscape-to-lease-two-Embraer-jets-to-Air-Astana.htmlThe office will be staffed by Harry Forsythe as the lessor eyes growth and opportunities in the region http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UfeZIRZNU4s/Macquarie-to-open-new-Singapore-office.htmlThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2316861/Macquarie-to-open-new-Singapore-office.htmlAerCap deliveries rose compared to last year, but lease agreements and purchases are down.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QstCMlWeBA4/AerCap-third-quarter-deliveries-rise.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2009 13:24:25 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2314300/AerCap-third-quarter-deliveries-rise.htmlHNA Group’s purchase of Allco Aviation is approved.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/LN6Ci3SlTI8/Australian-government-approves-Allco-sale.htmlWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2301694/Australian-government-approves-Allco-sale.htmlCathay Pacific has signed a sale/leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation for six Boeing widebodies. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/g4Fqs1FhgOI/Another-six-saleleasebacks-for-BOC-Aviation.htmlFri, 18 Sep 2009 17:24:20 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2299055/Another-six-saleleasebacks-for-BOC-Aviation.htmlThe merger between AerCap and Genesis Lease will close in the fourth quarter of 2009http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/VsteKy0IsRE/AerCap-and-Genesis-merge-in-deal-worth-8-billion.htmlFri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2299085/AerCap-and-Genesis-merge-in-deal-worth-8-billion.htmlCathay Pacific has signed a sale/leaseback agreement with BOC Aviation for six Boeing widebodies.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/P4lvxmlM--8/Another-six-saleleasebacks-for-BOC-Aviation.htmlFri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2299076/Another-six-saleleasebacks-for-BOC-Aviation.htmlStatement: “In response to unusual trading activity in its stock and marketplace rumours, Genesis Lease Limited (NYSE:GLS) said today that it is in discussions with another party concerning a possible M&A transaction.”http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XEXmdlQLAno/Genesis-Lease-admits-merger-possible.htmlTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2295414/Genesis-Lease-admits-merger-possible.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yq_uPoMm3AA/Advisers-to-Genesis-and-AerCap.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2294793/Advisers-to-Genesis-and-AerCap.htmlNYSE-listed AerCap (NYSE: AER) looking to acquire Genesis Lease Limited (NYSE: GLS). An Airfinance Journal exclusive by Alasdair Whyte.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UVV_MgHrG9E/AerCap-thought-to-be-buying-Genesis-Lease.htmlMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2294678/AerCap-thought-to-be-buying-Genesis-Lease.htmlRoyal Bank of Scotland is considering options for its $8 billion aircraft leasing business with Goldman Sachs sole adviser.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/OPr3v4gn5Pk/Goldman-advising-on-RBS-Aviation-Capital-sale.htmlMon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2289358/Goldman-advising-on-RBS-Aviation-Capital-sale.htmlThe sale of ILFC could be moving in a different direction from a 100% sale of the company as alternatives are considered. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ArfGTXeuAwE/Alternatives-considered-for-sale-of-ILFC.htmlThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2282671/Alternatives-considered-for-sale-of-ILFC.htmlICBC’s board of directors has approved a capital injection of RMB 3 billion for its leasing arm which is now looking to do more dealshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jyY5Sg_IQz4/Capital-injection-approved-for-ICBC-Leasing.htmlThu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2282781/Capital-injection-approved-for-ICBC-Leasing.htmlReceiver Ferrier Hodgson has asked the lenders to grant a waiver ensuring Bravia/HNA's acquisition is not jeopardised by a past Allco defaulthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Bx_0vtaVmY0/Allco-sale-hinges-on-waiver.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2277342/Allco-sale-hinges-on-waiver.htmlBravia Capital Partners CEO, Bharat Bhise, is confident that preferred bidders, Bravia/HNA, will win the right to control Allco Aviation in the next two months. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/syCmG2FyTLM/Bravia-confident-it-will-win-fight-for-Allco.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2277122/Bravia-confident-it-will-win-fight-for-Allco.htmlGAAM is not up for sale after LJCB Investment Group becomes majority owner of parent GAHF. The Australian lessor is now looking to talk with private equity groups about growing the business, possibly through the acquisition of a leasing companyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WQvHcibHaB8/Exclusive-GAAM-not-for-sale.htmlMon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2275439/Exclusive-GAAM-not-for-sale.htmlWillis Lease Finance Corporation reports robust second quarter and half-year results, pointing to the recessionary benefits of lower borrowing costs and the increased demand for leased engines from airlines keen to conserve capital http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gclF2wmtN5c/WLFC-reaps-rewards-from-downturn.htmlWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2273118/WLFC-reaps-rewards-from-downturn.htmlSecond quarter net income was $56.6 million, compared with $68.6 million last yearhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0X8WTVeqLxQ/AerCap-reports-Q2-results.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2270335/AerCap-reports-Q2-results.htmlNet income increases to $14.0 million in “another positive quarter” for the Dublin-based lessorhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/DyukeRFnmhY/B-B-Air-post-strong-Q2-result.htmlFri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2270242/B-B-Air-post-strong-Q2-result.htmlThe fight to acquire Allco Finance Group's aviation assets continues. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fnXg_ruh9vI/Allco-sale-gets-approval-from-12-lenders.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2267854/Allco-sale-gets-approval-from-12-lenders.htmlIf times seemed tough in the summer of 2008,this year that pain has been magnified. Aircraft leasing is a good business, but lessors will have to be nimble and clever to find finance over the next few years. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/9Gh9WibSsak/Operating-lease-survey-Keeping-up-with-a-changing-market.htmlWed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2273087/Operating-lease-survey-Keeping-up-with-a-changing-market.htmlOisin Murray, formerly of SkyWorks Leasing, joins as vice president, technical http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/IyeWWlZ0Cn8/HKAC-makes-further-appointment.htmlTue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2267301/HKAC-makes-further-appointment.htmlAviation Capital Group reports aircraft transactions for the second quarter of 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3uzrljnwWdk/Aviation-Capital-Group-is-keeping-busy.htmlMon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2266207/Aviation-Capital-Group-is-keeping-busy.htmlIndonesian carrier, Garuda, takes its first delivery from aircraft leasing company DAE Capitalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Sojps5sSFgE/Garuda-leases-737-800-from-DAE.htmlMon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2266337/Garuda-leases-737-800-from-DAE.htmlThe Shannon-based lessor said the results reflected the termination of aircraft leases and depreciation costs and pointed to the fact its portfolio was delivering strong cash flows. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ECI3eGk3lGk/Genesis-Q2-net-income-falls-47.htmlFri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2265416/Genesis-Q2-net-income-falls-47.htmlBank of China’s leasing unit has issued an RFP for the European export credit financing of seven A320 family aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dvG8aBaTUUI/BOC-in-market-for-ECA-financing-for-A320s.htmlTue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2261766/BOC-in-market-for-ECA-financing-for-A320s.htmlThe company formed out of Oasis International Leasing has posted net profits of AED 21 million for the first six months of the year – a 68.5% fall from the AED 66.8 million recorded for the equivalent period last year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WR4liYNUKSk/Waha-Capitals-profits-plunge-68.htmlTue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2262057/Waha-Capitals-profits-plunge-68.htmlIn a surprise decision the Kinghorn Foundation will ask Macquarie to propose managing Allco Aviation. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/aW42cLN0YzY/Kinghorn-rejects-Bravia-HNA-for-Macquarie.htmlMon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2260857/Kinghorn-rejects-Bravia-HNA-for-Macquarie.htmlDespite rumours circulating, four of Allco’s lenders are still committed to using Macquarie rather than HNA Group.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_xN09n4QrwE/Key-Allco-lenders-still-plan-to-reject-HNA-Group.htmlTue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2257189/Key-Allco-lenders-still-plan-to-reject-HNA-Group.htmlAllco Aviation’s lenders have the right to approve any new manager – so who are they?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pRuVyqTmwEM/The-lenders-that-get-to-decide-Allco-Aviations-fate.htmlTue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2257204/The-lenders-that-get-to-decide-Allco-Aviations-fate.htmlCIT Aerospace’s parent company, CIT, has 24 hours to find out if lenders are going to support the companyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UXhaWBp93DQ/CIT-Aerospace-hit-by-problems-at-parent.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2255386/CIT-Aerospace-hit-by-problems-at-parent.htmlHong Kong Aviation Company says its recent deals are part of an aggressive expansion strategy that will see the newly-launched consortium become one of the industry’s major players.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/PmTpmq_D_KQ/Hong-Kong-Aviation-eyes-market-dominance.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2255424/Hong-Kong-Aviation-eyes-market-dominance.htmlBabcock & Brown Air has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, which is unchanged from January and in line with the company’s strategy of retaining cash amid the dislocation in the financial markets. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/FMFA2yivp7c/B-B-Air-declare-quarterly-dividend.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2254605/B-B-Air-declare-quarterly-dividend.htmlThe turboprop lessor is setting up a new office in Singapore, headed by Mats Ericson.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/aHFAwOTzn9g/Nordic-Aviation-setting-up-new-Singapore-office.htmlWed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2253752/Nordic-Aviation-setting-up-new-Singapore-office.htmlFerrier Hodgson believes Macquarie is conflicted but several non-recourse lenders have asked the Australian bank to become portfolio manager and kill HNA Group bid.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/tL6dAf2IkfE/Allcos-receiver-warns-Macquarie.htmlTue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2252575/Allcos-receiver-warns-Macquarie.htmlKey lender meeting to discuss Bravia and HNA Group bid to take place on Wednesday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/REVXmLEyPOo/Allco-Aviation-lenders-meet-up-to-discus-Bravia-and-HNA-bid.htmlFri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2251127/Allco-Aviation-lenders-meet-up-to-discus-Bravia-and-HNA-bid.htmlBravia and HNA Group have big plans for Hong Kong Aviation. Bharat Bhise, CEO of Bravia Capital Partners, says the acquisition of Allco Aviation is just the start. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/xhx6gd7syFE/Bravias-Bhise-on-Allco-and-Hong-Kong-Aviation.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2248770/Bravias-Bhise-on-Allco-and-Hong-Kong-Aviation.htmlThree former managers at Royal Bank of Scotland’s aircraft leasing arm, RBS Aviation Capital, join GreenStone Aviation. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-q9e_svBpko/Exclusive-GreenStone-Aviation-appoints-senior-management-team.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2248399/Exclusive-GreenStone-Aviation-appoints-senior-management-team.htmlFour banks and funds have told Allco Aviation’s receivers that they want another company to buy the aircraft leasing company. HNA Group and Bravia are still committed to buying the company but there is support for third place Macquarie Airfinance to buy the Allco subsidiary. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bIZNY9rWijU/Allco-exlusive-Lenders-reject-Bravia-and-KV.htmlFri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2246549/Allco-exlusive-Lenders-reject-Bravia-and-KV.htmlJapanese bank Nomura to buy Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM) and its stake in Babcock & Brown Air (B&B AIR). A formal announcement expected soon.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/r4LrTAVpXdE/Exclusive-Nomura-to-buy-Babcock-and-Brown.htmlTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2243746/Exclusive-Nomura-to-buy-Babcock-and-Brown.htmlWhile Pembroke and BOC Aviation get lucky in the downturn, the ILFC and Allco sales could open the flood gates for more lessor M&Ahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/6SAPiNtp0oY/Editorial-You-couldnt-make-it-up.htmlWed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234907/Editorial-You-couldnt-make-it-up.htmlAviation Capital Group expands its interests in the Middle East and North Africa with a new joint venture.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/rtAjkYlNRm0/Aviation-Capital-Group-forms-joint-venture.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234035/Aviation-Capital-Group-forms-joint-venture.htmlGreenbriar and Onex are in final talks with ILFC management, Chinese and Middle Eastern investors may join bidhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WB43yEgpS2Y/ILFC-sale-could-close-by-September.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234393/ILFC-sale-could-close-by-September.htmlJohn Slattery, the former head of Americas at RBS Aviation Capital, has formed a new commercial aircraft leasing company with over $100 million in launch equity.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XPjONnvmwaI/John-Slattery-launches-GreenStone-Aviation.htmlTue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2234308/John-Slattery-launches-GreenStone-Aviation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/oe3M0vCd_V8/Australian-lessor-gets-TRUEngine-status.htmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2233458/Australian-lessor-gets-TRUEngine-status.htmlAmerican aircraft leasing company, Aviation Capital Group, is looking to raise finance with an Ex-Im guaranteed capital markets transactionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dyczbUuyucU/Aviation-Capital-Group-plans-Ex-Im-bond.htmlMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2233314/Aviation-Capital-Group-plans-Ex-Im-bond.htmlThe delivery marks the first time Awas has worked with the start-up South Korean carrier and builds its footprint in the Asia Pacific region.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/lBIWp-IqOJQ/Awas-delivers-737-700-to-Eastar-Jet.htmlFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2232330/Awas-delivers-737-700-to-Eastar-Jet.htmlSophie Segal profiles BOC Aviation and Pembroke.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/4HtX9IxU040/BOC-Aviation-and-Pembroke-get-lucky.htmlFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2232416/BOC-Aviation-and-Pembroke-get-lucky.htmlHNA Group and Bravia have formally won the auction for Allco Aviation. But as with anything else to do with Allco this is just the start of the next act. Alasdair Whyte writes the first part of the story. The non-recourse lenders will write the ending. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/f3uCr7YwLKQ/The-saga-of-Allco-Aviation-part-1.htmlFri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2232257/The-saga-of-Allco-Aviation-part-1.htmlA banker for one of Allco’s lenders says the Bravia/HNA bid will likely go through, but if not the sales process will be in a “mess” with the prospect of a third party leasing company appointed manager. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ydrrCM4lX1o/BraviaHNA-has-60-chance-of-success.htmlWed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2230091/BraviaHNA-has-60-chance-of-success.htmlAirfinance Journal profiles the preferred buyers for the take-over of International Lease Finance Corporation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/36s7QP1l67A/Who-are-the-buyers-for-ILFC.htmlWed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2230085/Who-are-the-buyers-for-ILFC.htmlDespite press stories, the sale of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), American International Group’s aircraft leasing subsidiary, is progressing and the preferred bidder has been selected. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yrA0BsQ08pk/ILFC-sale-still-on-down-to-one.htmlFri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2225395/ILFC-sale-still-on-down-to-one.htmlThe leasing arm of Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation has appointed Shogo Ishimaru as president and managing director to oversee the company’s growth plan. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/15jy-05QaUI/Sumisho-appoints-new-president.htmlTue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2215441/Sumisho-appoints-new-president.htmlThe lessor has repurchased $20 million of its securitisation notes for $10 million and paid $7 million for an option to repurchase an additional $100 million of notes for $48 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/f4hW1HTuKZw/Babcock-and-Brown-in-20m-debt-repurchase.htmlTue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2215382/Babcock-and-Brown-in-20m-debt-repurchase.htmlTapping the export credit market is helping ILFC finance deliverieshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dJ4NEW6n7X8/ILFC-gets-export-credit-financing-for-May-deliveries.htmlTue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2215184/ILFC-gets-export-credit-financing-for-May-deliveries.htmlA new development arising from a creditor’s meeting may deny Allco’s lenders the right to appoint a new servicer. The latest twist could now establish KV Aviation – set up by former Allco CEO David Veal and founder John Kinghorn – as a favourite to run Allcohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XDmuuIs2p-4/Who-is-the-frontrunner-for-Allco-Aviation.htmlThu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2211971/Who-is-the-frontrunner-for-Allco-Aviation.htmlHNA Group and Bravia have formally won the auction for Allco Aviation. But KV Aviation, formed by John Kinghorn, the founder of Allco, his son Geoff Kinghorn, and David Veal, the former head of the aircraft leasing business, are now favourites to end up running the company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ieKAU72Bqak/Veal-may-still-win-Allco-Aviation.htmlWed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2211565/Veal-may-still-win-Allco-Aviation.htmlBank of China's aircraft leasing subsidiary has issued an RFP for the Ex-Im financing of up to 11 Boeing 737NGs, to be leased to WestJet and Virgin Blue.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1bAHeyQXuLA/BOC-Aviation-in-market-for-up-to-11-737s.htmlThu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2208100/BOC-Aviation-in-market-for-up-to-11-737s.htmlThe new Kuwaiti leasing company is to raise $93 million through a shares issue. NBK Capital, lead manager, says the response in the Gulf has been surprisingly positive.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/u0vPsByv6AI/Sahaab-Leasing-to-raise-equity.htmlMon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2205817/Sahaab-Leasing-to-raise-equity.htmlRoyal Bank of Scotland’s 787 cancellation is not bad news for the aircraft leasing company or for Boeing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cRxBMtcoQBk/Opinion-RBS-not-bad-news-for-Boeing.htmlFri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2204580/Opinion-RBS-not-bad-news-for-Boeing.htmlThe Chilean cargo carrier has taken delivery of the first of two 777 freighters from the American leasing company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vCDd5fHt7BI/Gecas-delivers-777-to-LAN-Cargo.htmlThu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2203374/Gecas-delivers-777-to-LAN-Cargo.htmlRoyal Bank of Scotland’s aircraft leasing subsidiary cancels 787 order.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QhnVav-z7v0/RBS-Aviation-Capital-cancels-20-787s.htmlWed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2202302/RBS-Aviation-Capital-cancels-20-787s.htmlThe Dutch and American lessors report decreased incomes for the first quarter of 2009, reflecting depressed sale prices for assets and higher transition costs resulting from defaults.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/4bHIggHs-Cc/AerCap-and-Aircastle-Q1-results-down.htmlMon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2198407/AerCap-and-Aircastle-Q1-results-down.htmlLenders to Allco need to know more about Bravia Capital and HNA’s plans before they will approve the salehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/z8KB0WYIfGg/Lenders-hold-key-to-Allco-sale.htmlFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2197234/Lenders-hold-key-to-Allco-sale.htmlMacquarie AirFinance and TUI Aviation have closed a sale and leaseback deal on a 737-800 for Jetairfly.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/D62c9pxDTdE/Macquarie-and-TUI-close-737-SL.htmlFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2197117/Macquarie-and-TUI-close-737-SL.htmlAllco’s aviation assets have been sold to Bravia Capital Partners and HNA Group, with Chinese banks providing financing. However former head Veal could still mount a legal challenge based on the argument that any sale is subject to consent of the SPV owners. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/LGwwOsHhCn0/Allco-Aviation-sold-to-Bravia-and-HNA-Group.htmlWed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2195219/Allco-Aviation-sold-to-Bravia-and-HNA-Group.htmlIf adopted, the preliminary views of the International and US accounting standards setters could radically alter how lessees account for operating leases. Killian Croke, director at KPMG, outlines some potential implications.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_Es3AamMG0Y/Preliminary-views-on-future-lessee-accounting.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2191799/Preliminary-views-on-future-lessee-accounting.htmlThe A320-214 is the first of three to deliver to the airline this year from Gecas and comes on the back of a solid first quarter for the lessor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yl-OmXLkuUE/Iberworld-takes-delivery-of-A320-from-Gecas.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2191513/Iberworld-takes-delivery-of-A320-from-Gecas.htmlThe Kuwaiti lessor’s first half figures are down on last year, but the company is confident it is realising its regional expansion plans.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0FZNRPT5i74/Alafco-half-year-profit-down-25.htmlWed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2190548/Alafco-half-year-profit-down-25.htmlAmerican International Group and the US government has received three bids for International Lease Finance Corporation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-Pacx3t0nrs/Who-is-the-third-bidder-for-ILFC.htmlTue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2189938/Who-is-the-third-bidder-for-ILFC.htmlThe Abu Dhabi-based company said the loss reflected the “unprecedented challenges” stemming from the global economic crisis. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/HRJRtyseha0/Waha-Capital-reports-10-million-loss-for-Q1.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2009 17:37:41 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2186901/Waha-Capital-reports-10-million-loss-for-Q1.htmlThe Canadian charter airline receives two 737s from CIT Aerospacehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/xOSXJCvHatU/CanJet-takes-two-CIT-737s.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2186378/CanJet-takes-two-CIT-737s.htmlThe American and Irish leasing company increases its first quarter activity by 15% year on year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/U_yN-MQ2Qxs/Gecas-places-45-aircraft-in-Q1.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2186704/Gecas-places-45-aircraft-in-Q1.htmlStandard Chartered Bank has bought a 14 aircraft portfolio from Gecas to grow its aircraft leasing business.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1uunFhENHTE/Standard-Chartered-buys-Gecas-portfolio.htmlThu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2186427/Standard-Chartered-buys-Gecas-portfolio.htmlBids for International Lease Finance Corporation are due tomorrowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ImZrNbFEXGs/Two-bids-expected-for-ILFC-advisers-revealed.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2184258/Two-bids-expected-for-ILFC-advisers-revealed.htmlAerCap’s joint-venture with Loadair hit by Middle East cash shortagehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MwdayCJBeSw/AerCap-takes-control-of-AerVenture-as-LoadAir-fails-to-make-payments.htmlFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2182951/AerCap-takes-control-of-AerVenture-as-LoadAir-fails-to-make-payments.htmlChina’s Dragon Aviation Leasing has taken delivery of another new A320, on lease to Aigle Azur.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jyNQbYAONx0/DVB-finances-second-Dragon-A320.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2182337/DVB-finances-second-Dragon-A320.htmlAviation finance banker launches consultancy that aims to establish virtual lessors for high-net worth individuals.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pmi-IEH8Vb8/Martin-Webb-launches-Clearview-Aviation.htmlThu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2182184/Martin-Webb-launches-Clearview-Aviation.htmlThe Kuwaiti lessor says the European Export Credit Agencies will help finance 15 A320s delivering in 2009. It has also re-leased three aircraft to China Eastern and Ethiopian Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/xZIMcV38Lug/Alafco-finances-A320s-through-ECAs-re-leases-three-aircraft.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2175924/Alafco-finances-A320s-through-ECAs-re-leases-three-aircraft.htmlBOC Aviation pays $105 million for three new Southwest 737-700s on 12 year leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/w1m_JB7hmL8/Southwest-and-BOC-Aviation-close-second-aircraft-saleleasebacks.htmlMon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2175496/Southwest-and-BOC-Aviation-close-second-aircraft-saleleasebacks.htmlSkyways arranges the long term dry lease of five Embraer regional jets for the Aeroméxico subsidiary.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Sjbb_CV7HAE/Aeromxico-Connect-leases-ERJ-145s-from-Chautauqua.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2171735/Aeromxico-Connect-leases-ERJ-145s-from-Chautauqua.htmlAs David Veal and John Kinghorn announce the launch of a new leasing company, two other recent start ups, Titan Leasing and Sahaab Leasing, talk about their early experiences.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ot2C9MJT1jA/How-the-new-lessors-have-fared.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2171646/How-the-new-lessors-have-fared.htmlLease Corporation International (LCI) will be the lessor launch customer for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/lB_-6U26zXc/LCI-becomes-launch-customer-for-CSeries.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2172087/LCI-becomes-launch-customer-for-CSeries.htmlBank of China’s leasing subsidiary passes the $100 million mark in net profit as its counter-cyclical strategy pays fruition.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_P6pHF6Mo04/BOC-Aviation-posts-record-profit.htmlMon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2170895/BOC-Aviation-posts-record-profit.htmlThe bidding contest for Allco Aviaiton has become a two-horse race between Bravia Capital Partners and BOC Aviation, according to a source close to developments. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ysWLhiEQAJo/Bravia-and-BOC-Aviation-frontrunners-for-Allco.htmlWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2167408/Bravia-and-BOC-Aviation-frontrunners-for-Allco.htmlFormer Allco Aviation CEO David Veal and Allco founder John Kinghorn launch new joint venture that will focus on the acquisition of aircraft and portfolios. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/zmB9Ihdk1TE/Exclusive-Veal-and-Allco-founder-launch-new-leasing-company.htmlWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2167187/Exclusive-Veal-and-Allco-founder-launch-new-leasing-company.htmlLessor says that its survivial could be in jeopardy without support from parent or a third partyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/PiS9qCdDYFM/ILFC-seeking-finance-for-survival.htmlWed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2167547/ILFC-seeking-finance-for-survival.htmlBabcock & Brown Air will repurchase $100 million of securitization notes for $48 million in a private deal http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/kHaPpf9pkK4/B-B-Air-in-100-million-debt-repurchase.htmlTue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2135058/B-B-Air-in-100-million-debt-repurchase.htmlThe US government, manufacturers, western banks and Asian banks are all planning to lend to International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), with second round bids for American International Group’s (AIG) aircraft leasing company due in April. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/PvB6zkoeCz0/Exclusive-Three-buyers-fight-for-ILFC-with-bids-due-in-April.htmlMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2133985/Exclusive-Three-buyers-fight-for-ILFC-with-bids-due-in-April.htmlGE Commercial Aviation Services (Gecas) supports Hungarian low-cost carrier. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dVxEEAHtOMM/Gecas-closes-A320-saleleaseback-with-Wizz-Air.htmlMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2133992/Gecas-closes-A320-saleleaseback-with-Wizz-Air.htmlGE Commercial Aviation Services (GecasS) has delivered two new Airbus A320-200 to India’s GoAir. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MU1JOcmHDZo/Gecas-delivers-two-A320s-to-GoAir.htmlMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2133971/Gecas-delivers-two-A320s-to-GoAir.htmlAerCap closes agreements on a pair of debt facilities for a total of $932 million for deliveries of Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UuAFbd76EqI/AerCap-signs-ECA-financing-for-A320s-and-A330s.htmlFri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2125716/AerCap-signs-ECA-financing-for-A320s-and-A330s.htmlMexicana Group is to lease 25 717s from Boeing Capital for its MexicanaClick subsidiary.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/l0jxfRRUWmg/Boeing-Capital-leases-717s-to-Mexicana.htmlWed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2123875/Boeing-Capital-leases-717s-to-Mexicana.htmlBabcock & Brown Air posts its first annual results as a publicly listed company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/y6URwIhCikQ/B-B-Air-completes-first-full-year-as-public-company.htmlFri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2124428/B-B-Air-completes-first-full-year-as-public-company.htmlThe American government is to guarantee ILFC parent AIG's debt to help the sale of the aircraft leasing company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YGsz9p-wCyA/US-government-will-support-debt-to-help-ILFC-sale.htmlTue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2117840/US-government-will-support-debt-to-help-ILFC-sale.htmlAs established international lessors struggle, Chinese leasing companies – backed by rich banking parents – have new opportunities to compete internationally. But much will depend on the government and whether it will loosen the regulatory burdens that have confined lessors to the domestic arena.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/zmfijZVDeM0/Can-Chinese-aircraft-lessors-become-global-lessors.htmlTue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2118105/Can-Chinese-aircraft-lessors-become-global-lessors.htmlSecond round of bids are due at the end of March for International Lease Finance Corporation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/M9L4xqHwyaY/AIGs-sale-of-ILFC-stalls-as-bidders-wait-on-loan-and-US-government-guarantees.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2116318/AIGs-sale-of-ILFC-stalls-as-bidders-wait-on-loan-and-US-government-guarantees.htmlWith the future of RBS Aviation Capital in doubt, it is worth remembering that Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS) chief executive almost had the chance to close the aircraft leasing company before. A brief history of RBS Aviation Capital and Abbey National.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1itoK1LC0XM/RBS-Aviation-Capital-hit-by-problems-at-its-parent.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2116326/RBS-Aviation-Capital-hit-by-problems-at-its-parent.htmlSenior executives at ICBC and BOC Aviation rubbish stories linking them with International Lease FInance Corporation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/CM6ofv0aBxM/ICBC-Leasing-and-BOC-Aviation-Were-not-interested-in-ILFC.htmlMon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2111215/ICBC-Leasing-and-BOC-Aviation-Were-not-interested-in-ILFC.htmlThe strong shortlisted bidding group means a successful sale of Allco's aircraft leasing business is likely. However, David Veal's resignation could complicate the process.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/diiY43x4HBo/Bidding-starts-as-Veal-leaves-Allco.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114389/Bidding-starts-as-Veal-leaves-Allco.htmlForget banks, the main action involves aircraft leasing companies and the market has never been so fluid. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/96_VyBEgGqE/Opinion-The-new-operating-leasing-market.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114416/Opinion-The-new-operating-leasing-market.htmlOperating lessors will play a vital and increasingly important role in financing aircraft and weathering the aviation downturn, delegates at the 11th Annual European Airfinance Conference were told by a panel of operating lessors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/KNSm5cCa0Ps/Operating-lessors-lead-new-world-order.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114399/Operating-lessors-lead-new-world-order.htmlSkyWorks' Dave Thompson leaves to becomes president of Aurora Aviation Grouphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ifomqqdzcHM/Thompson-moves-to-Aurora-as-president.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114383/Thompson-moves-to-Aurora-as-president.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/eNtUXHL_phY/Titan-Leasing-signs-up-Jackson.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114385/Titan-Leasing-signs-up-Jackson.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gX2Nn60nV0A/ILFCs-35-billion-secured-facility.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114405/ILFCs-35-billion-secured-facility.htmlCIT closes unusual – and most expensive ever - aircraft securitization and sells notes to itself.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/VdDUWt5fUDA/CIT-closes-securitization-worth-900-million.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114402/CIT-closes-securitization-worth-900-million.htmlTwo types of banks affecting American International Group's sale of ILFC – its existing unsecured lenders and the ones that it needs to join a new secured facility.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0W5-v5dryRc/Banks-hold-key-as-ILFCs-unsecured-loan-falters.htmlMon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2114403/Banks-hold-key-as-ILFCs-unsecured-loan-falters.htmlThe 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/T5BIV3BY4Wg/ILFC-AIGs-sale-of-the-century.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101934/ILFC-AIGs-sale-of-the-century.htmlThe past 12 months were not the best of times, although aviation can largely claim its innocence in the financial catastrophe.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/zJ3ae-krnOs/2008-A-year-to-forget.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101936/2008-A-year-to-forget.htmlShare 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Fyn31AfXC4A/Listed-lessors-set-for-2009.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101937/Listed-lessors-set-for-2009.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/tTLMfOro72U/The-year-ahead-for-aviation-finance.htmlMon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2101930/The-year-ahead-for-aviation-finance.htmlSouthwest Airlines has closed sale and leasebacks on five 737-700s with an unnamed aircraft leasing company and will sell another five 737s to the same lessor in 2009.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/9anOrgyCU9M/Southwest-closes-sale-and-leasebacks-on-five-737-700s.htmlWed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2075983/Southwest-closes-sale-and-leasebacks-on-five-737-700s.htmlMaybe history will not repeat itself. Adam Pilarski puts the case for fluctuating oil prices and their impact on aviation.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WP_7qp8R2qk/High-oil-prices-so-what.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048718/High-oil-prices-so-what.htmlAviation funds are becoming important sources of alternative financing. Will Roberts looks at some of the big hitters.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-lFDEYu_OU0/Call-for-capital.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048723/Call-for-capital.htmlThe mood at Airfinance Journal's annual conference in Dubai was surprisingly upbeat. Will Roberts reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Ywxqf_2DXNw/Message-from-the-east.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048737/Message-from-the-east.htmlWho, besides Steven Udvar-Hazy, makes up the world's most popular leasing company?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ZX7fflT9AAQ/ILFC-is-more-than-one-man.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048719/ILFC-is-more-than-one-man.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UnRdy36vfn8/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048726/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dQMo18a-e5E/Jazeera-DVB-and-NBC-launch-Sahaab-Leasing.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048725/Jazeera-DVB-and-NBC-launch-Sahaab-Leasing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QoAKmpHlIXA/Babcock-and-Brown-Air-to-pay-50-cent-dividend-per-share.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048729/Babcock-and-Brown-Air-to-pay-50-cent-dividend-per-share.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/NyRyp5UHO6U/Sisson-leaves-Gecas-to-start-new-leasing-company.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048715/Sisson-leaves-Gecas-to-start-new-leasing-company.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/p7S6CRdyPu8/Isle-of-Man-registry-appoints-chief-surveyor.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048713/Isle-of-Man-registry-appoints-chief-surveyor.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gKTiFrYARWk/Guggenheim-Aviation-opensSingapore-office.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048711/Guggenheim-Aviation-opensSingapore-office.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/iW6Y_JkE_Bg/People-news-in-brief.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048710/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/AGipazlY0j8/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlMon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048724/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlWith markets in turmoil, Airfinance Journal spoke to two leading aircraft finance banks.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wIHxw7BBsk8/Is-there-anyone-out-there.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048761/Is-there-anyone-out-there.htmlJanet Du Chenne finds out about a changing market from some of its leading players.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jSv2aZrIGwk/A-new-era.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048763/A-new-era.htmlExport credits might be one ray of sunshine through the big cloud that hangs over the financing market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/G8IIdN92n8o/Why-export-credit-agencies-make-good-banks.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048764/Why-export-credit-agencies-make-good-banks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/CwH7YGTwMcE/UAE-implements-Cape-Town.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048747/UAE-implements-Cape-Town.htmlWill Roberts reports on British Airports Authority's decision to put the UK's second-busiest airport on the market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/8iz6r6-KC5g/Who-should-buy-Gatwick.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048762/Who-should-buy-Gatwick.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/qKs8MAlPWbo/Alitalia-resumes-talks-with-investors.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048751/Alitalia-resumes-talks-with-investors.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ygnB9mOUO5w/Awas-names-Mireur-as-head-of-corporate-finance-division.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048757/Awas-names-Mireur-as-head-of-corporate-finance-division.htmlThe last wave of major restructurings has happened in the US. The next could be more global. Sophie Segal reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yoGr8al2Lzw/Preventative-surgery.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048765/Preventative-surgery.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jO-iegw2Wnw/AercapLoadAir-deal-closes.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048744/AercapLoadAir-deal-closes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ijAmAbS7u0g/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048768/Ear-to-the-ground.htmlA $1.5 billion order for 110 aircraft shows that Jet Republic means business despite the credit crunch. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fmybXHM_JQk/Learjet-order-launches-carrier.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048766/Learjet-order-launches-carrier.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/HyrTMhQ5tXI/People-news-in-brief.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048738/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QkSh__ichUs/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlSun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048773/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlA secondary market in converting small regional aircraft into luxury executive jets is appearing. Will Roberts investigateshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vn3Vc5Mhm3U/Hemisphere-Jet-Targets-Business.htmlMon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048808/Hemisphere-Jet-Targets-Business.htmlThe spares leasing market is less dominated by original equipment manufacturers than its engine counterparts. Geoff Hearn looks at whether financiers can benefit.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bpRoTDl0Px0/Spare-capital.htmlTue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048855/Spare-capital.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/e73pwCkcbPE/Hereus-moves-to-Seabury.htmlSun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048873/Hereus-moves-to-Seabury.htmlJanet Du Chenne talks to Kassim Geresu, executive vice-president, finance and strategic planning, Ethiopian Airlines, about the carrier's winning formula.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3IC1vcSZPPA/Ethiopian-wins-in-Africa.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048915/Ethiopian-wins-in-Africa.htmlWill Roberts analyses how lessors in the Middle East are affected by liquidity issues in the West.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mhEfbO_vjbM/Capital-gains.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048913/Capital-gains.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/nuyl9SFDYTg/News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048920/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/HGy5K4eIznk/People-news-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048897/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/c5yKQx8CUNM/Cowan-is-Aviaretos-new-managing-director.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048908/Cowan-is-Aviaretos-new-managing-director.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_inBfafxOUs/Lawyers-move-up-atA-O.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048909/Lawyers-move-up-atA-O.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bt2lnvy68rY/Subramaniam-moves-to-Reed-Smith.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048910/Subramaniam-moves-to-Reed-Smith.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wssYb0318GA/Lau-joins-ICBC-Leasing.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048911/Lau-joins-ICBC-Leasing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/VrPzSSrpFZA/Clifford-Chance-hires-Briscoe-for-Asia.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048912/Clifford-Chance-hires-Briscoe-for-Asia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jBHxFb_maB4/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048925/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ZlPR8Mx-d8s/AerCap-increases-available-funding-to-22-billion.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048926/AerCap-increases-available-funding-to-22-billion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MsOZ1sSlLHw/European-ECAs-appoint-legal-panel.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048928/European-ECAs-appoint-legal-panel.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/C6r30HRK0Oo/Jetline-arranges-JOL-for-737-700.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048929/Jetline-arranges-JOL-for-737-700.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/nsZIzWEkPzA/Orix-closes-95-million-debt-facility-with-DVB.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048931/Orix-closes-95-million-debt-facility-with-DVB.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_4qIfWqpRWA/SIA-A380-800-aircraft-fully-syndicated.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048899/SIA-A380-800-aircraft-fully-syndicated.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0f3-4S29eOY/Finnair-closes-JOL-for-E-190LRs.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048900/Finnair-closes-JOL-for-E-190LRs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/x08id35T370/Brazil-considers-doubling-foreign-ownership-limit.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048905/Brazil-considers-doubling-foreign-ownership-limit.htmlMergers rarely solve problems, writes Adam Pilarksihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-WcBevwW6jc/Guide-for-the-perplexed-Do-we-really-need-mergers.htmlThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048914/Guide-for-the-perplexed-Do-we-really-need-mergers.htmlAircraft leasing companies will find it hard to find funding over the next two years, writes Alasdair Whyte.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0hA3WgDQ7co/Hard-times-ahead.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048949/Hard-times-ahead.htmlLow-cost carriers have put the skids under the charter market, leading to some tough decisions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gchkmDNswYw/Astraeus-to-focus-on-leasing.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048951/Astraeus-to-focus-on-leasing.htmlIndia's aviation market has great potential not only for the country's domestic airlines but also for the industry worldwide. Will Roberts reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Mk77zeS85OY/Reaching-for-the-skies.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048952/Reaching-for-the-skies.htmlWith the repayment of its loans due soon, the future of Allco Finance Group is in doubt, although the firm is confident its aviation fleet will survive. By Janet Du Chenne and Will Roberts.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YDnUBYJpPkg/D-day-approaches-for-loans.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048953/D-day-approaches-for-loans.htmlBanks say that they are planning to increase lending but also believe lessors will struggle. This is because they divide lessors up in to four main groups. By Sophie Segal and Alasdair Whyte.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/8G7Agn32h2c/The-four-types-of-lessor.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048954/The-four-types-of-lessor.htmlFreighters are proving attractive in an unsteady market. Alex Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cbHcDSbhVOU/Cargo-calling.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048955/Cargo-calling.htmlThe aviation cycle is turning and the sell side is getting tough with its customers. Airlines can no longer use fuel and 9/11 as reasons for underperformance. These were probably the most critical points to emerge from the Istat annual conference. In fact, anyone who expected a grave assessment of the market would have had to look a little further than this event.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/OTNdK9I_rnc/Istat-plays-a-safe-game.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048956/Istat-plays-a-safe-game.htmlChinese banks have moved into the leasing arena in a big way. But how are they coping with wider market challenges? Yong Qui reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YYVOzU5DcDc/New-hope.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048957/New-hope.htmlThe 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."http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WMqeMMzweeg/Why-aircraft-leasing-companies-are-still-a-good-investment.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048964/Why-aircraft-leasing-companies-are-still-a-good-investment.htmlFinnair has ordered an extra three Embraer 190 aircraft. The first will be delivered in 2010. The value of the order is $112.5 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ZhfNJ7t9JRU/News-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048960/News-in-brief.htmlCameron Gee and Jordan Labkon have been promoted to partners at Vedder Price. Gee practices in the firm's New York office and Labkon works from the Chicago office. Both Gee and Labkon were previously associates in the equipment finance group.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dGPW7c2Mlq8/Promotions-at-Vedder-Price.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048945/Promotions-at-Vedder-Price.htmlNancy Zajac has been appointed senior vice-president at Skyworks Leasing and will be responsible for legal contracts. She arrives from Babcock & Brown's New York office, where she was a transactional attorney. She was previously a partner at the law firm of Chadbourne & Parke.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WBtxaaqYl9U/Executives-join-Skyworks-management.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048947/Executives-join-Skyworks-management.htmlIBA Group has appointed two new advisers. Alan Godson joins the company as technical consultant, aircraft and systems. He will assist the appraiser with asset management. Before joining IBA, Godson worked in the leasing sector and held positions as a technical engineer and a fleet manager. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Ic-QEv24z50/People-news-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048948/People-news-in-brief.htmlAustralia's Investec Bank has entered the aircraft leasing business with the launch of the Investec Global Aircraft Fund. The diversified fund will seek to tap into forecast strong long-term global growth in commercial travel, and aims to generate consistent returns for investors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jjcS6lCzof4/Investec-Bank-launches-global-aircraft-fund.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048965/Investec-Bank-launches-global-aircraft-fund.htmlKorean Air has mandated Calyon, Standard Chartered Bank, Hana Bank and Shinhan Bank as joint arrangers and joint underwriters for the commercial loan financing of one 777-200ER. The aircraft will be delivered in mid 2008.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/rLpQ57r5N2U/Korean-Air-secures-financing-for-one-777-200ER-to-be-delivered-in-2008.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048935/Korean-Air-secures-financing-for-one-777-200ER-to-be-delivered-in-2008.htmlHCI Capital, a leading distribution house for closed funds and structured products in Germany, has acquired its first two 777-200LRs for leasing. The aircraft were delivered to Air Canada in February having been leased back to Air Canada under long-term operating leases.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vkTq_DTXUjQ/HCI-Captial-leases-back-777s-to-Air-Canada.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048937/HCI-Captial-leases-back-777s-to-Air-Canada.htmlBids to finance four A380s and five 737-300 aircraft for Qantas Airways were due at the time of going to press. The delivery date for the first A380 is August 2008, with the remaining aircraft delivering between then and 2015. Several financial institutions are understood to be bidding for the mandate.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MykIdenmCR4/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048939/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlAdam Pilarksi, senior vice-president at Avitas, continues his regular column by looking at the effects of over orderinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ZHDPfyK9rsw/Double-Counting-A-source-of-the-forthcoming-problems-for-aircraft-values.htmlTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048950/Double-Counting-A-source-of-the-forthcoming-problems-for-aircraft-values.htmlIt has been 35 years since ILFC completed the first operating lease. Steven Udvar-Hazy, its chairman, talks exclusively to Sophie Segal about how the market has evolved and what the future holds.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-DcHGYLRp9c/Hazys-clear-outlook.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048986/Hazys-clear-outlook.htmlJohn Plueger, ILFC's president and chief operating officer, talks about aircraft orders and the lessor's plans to acquire new aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ImQChxGZ9vc/An-experts-perspective-on-aircraft-orders-John-Plueger-ILFC.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048990/An-experts-perspective-on-aircraft-orders-John-Plueger-ILFC.htmlEtihad's financing for its A340-600 was a first for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, earning it the Middle East Deal of the Year award.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Q3bbvrzOWEo/Breaking-new-ground-Etihad.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048988/Breaking-new-ground-Etihad.htmlTravelling on a passenger aircraft has become a toil for some people in these environmentally and security-conscience times. No wonder business jets are enjoying record sales. Will Roberts reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/z6MXm3LSAfs/Business-is-booming-financing-corporate-jets.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048991/Business-is-booming-financing-corporate-jets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XdBaovPWDqg/Development-role-for-Monteleone.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048968/Development-role-for-Monteleone.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/K7VXvWVhW98/GMT-Global-Republic-launches-in-Dublin.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048999/GMT-Global-Republic-launches-in-Dublin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TLXVp4ylUl4/Airbus-forecasts-growth-over-next-18-years.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048998/Airbus-forecasts-growth-over-next-18-years.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Na-usz0vetg/Eilon-moves-on-to-Silverjet.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048969/Eilon-moves-on-to-Silverjet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gC8i8-4P41Y/Macquarie-AirFinance-closes-1billion-credit-facility.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049000/Macquarie-AirFinance-closes-1billion-credit-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-t2B1jPPivQ/Christopher-joins-FGK.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048981/Christopher-joins-FGK.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yYA8-mAc08s/Waha-plans-54-billion-investment-and-more-hires.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048982/Waha-plans-54-billion-investment-and-more-hires.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cQgEjJZQZNY/Aircastle-closes300-million-credit-facility.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049003/Aircastle-closes300-million-credit-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/x04IiH3G4_0/Badiali-goes-to-GoAir.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048984/Badiali-goes-to-GoAir.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/H8WKMGmp96U/Deucalion-to-acquire-Air-France-747-400s.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049002/Deucalion-to-acquire-Air-France-747-400s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UWXTdv_uKR8/Aero-Inventory-signs-syndicated-lending-facility.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049004/Aero-Inventory-signs-syndicated-lending-facility.htmlGerman investors are the new blood of the airfinance market. Janet Du Chenne looks at the main deals involving these investors.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_BitjsJrvUw/KG-funds-the-new-pension-pots.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048992/KG-funds-the-new-pension-pots.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/tWhyITQezqE/AAR-exercises-over-allotment-option-in-full.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048971/AAR-exercises-over-allotment-option-in-full.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mCuR9NB2IjE/Jetscape-signs-on-for-Embraer-190LRs.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048972/Jetscape-signs-on-for-Embraer-190LRs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/hZ5jBM8pvVo/Japan-Airlines-sells-airport-maintenance-centres.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048975/Japan-Airlines-sells-airport-maintenance-centres.htmlFinancial institutions are increasingly involved in commercial jet engines. Geoff Hearn looks at the trends in asset values.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TbNQVlBob7o/Worth-the-weight-aircraft-engines.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048993/Worth-the-weight-aircraft-engines.htmlAfter a well-attended address at this year's European Airfinance conference, Adam Pilarski, senior vice-president at Avitas, starts a regular column on the state of the airfinance market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wslkq77z97M/Adam-Pilarski-says.htmlSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2048987/Adam-Pilarski-says.htmlThe market might be going through uncertain times, but innovation remains high, as this year's Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year awards will testify.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/BaP_wV8_TT8/2007a-good-year-for-EETCs.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049020/2007a-good-year-for-EETCs.htmlA recent drop in its share price should not take the gloss off Allco's successful past couple of years, writes Will Roberts.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_3qyhp8TGfA/Allco-rides-high-in-a-rough-market.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049021/Allco-rides-high-in-a-rough-market.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/t9Qsx8pr0N8/People-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049016/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/toOKPgdHsTM/Hainan-launches-131-million-financing.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049028/Hainan-launches-131-million-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/atB6cFbYg14/Willis-Lease-Finance-expands-credit-facilities.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049030/Willis-Lease-Finance-expands-credit-facilities.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pbuHrcfZH84/DAE-closes-deal-with-Gecas-for-21-aircraft.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049037/DAE-closes-deal-with-Gecas-for-21-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/las0QJrcUy0/DAE-and-Emirates-close-446-million-finance-lease.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049038/DAE-and-Emirates-close-446-million-finance-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mZ4xQjclj3I/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049035/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/SE8xahzoAYU/Guinness-and-plenty-of-froth.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049026/Guinness-and-plenty-of-froth.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fdjG8FVcDhc/Testing-the-market.htmlFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049014/Testing-the-market.htmlAirfinance Journal presents an overview of 2007 from the perspective of the banks, airlines and lessors. Despite the credit crunch, the growth of European airlines shows no signs of slowing down. Siqalane Taho and Janet Du Chenne report.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/AnvCJF53GaE/Avoiding-the-crunch.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049058/Avoiding-the-crunch.htmlThe Pegasus acquisition was just the start. Awas has even bigger plans for the future, not least the expected order of aircraft that will run into 'triple digits', reports Alex Lennane.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/J_XOBbcgGjY/Stepping-Stone.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049059/Stepping-Stone.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WXLs7du4O94/Clements-signs-to-Republic.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049040/Clements-signs-to-Republic.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/tzS4sRADIOY/Market-volatility-delays-Altitude-IPO.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049077/Market-volatility-delays-Altitude-IPO.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/k7ObfUFcUqs/LCI-sells-aircraft-and-plans-to-acquire-more.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049041/LCI-sells-aircraft-and-plans-to-acquire-more.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/134d_Z4tllo/BOC-Aviation-agrees-deal-with-Skybus.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049042/BOC-Aviation-agrees-deal-with-Skybus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/q6DbbHfnMtE/ICF-buys-SH-E-for-51-million.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049043/ICF-buys-SH-E-for-51-million.htmlTwo new clauses are set to change the insurance rules for financiers and lessors. Andrew Littlejohns and Jeffrey Wool explain.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/5jCEfdHcsQs/Insure-to-be-sure.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049067/Insure-to-be-sure.htmlAirfinance Journal invited some leading players in the industry to discuss credit insurance.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dTehKAWnf8E/A-resurging-market.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049068/A-resurging-market.htmlThe US securities regulator says that BCI Aircraft Leasing has defrauded investors. BCI says it just wants to get back to business. Sophie Segal investigateshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/eL4GgYgi904/Down-but-not-out.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049089/Down-but-not-out.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/BroD5pJS9cw/News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049094/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/RhowChePTvI/ICBC-gets-green-light-to-set-up-financial-leasing-unit.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049101/ICBC-gets-green-light-to-set-up-financial-leasing-unit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/9FjTbqYsrwQ/Asia-gets-Altitude.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049103/Asia-gets-Altitude.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mOwwg8uCP7A/Deals-News-in-brief.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049104/Deals-News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/HTkXYkMBQgk/Awas-completes-Jet-Airways-saleleaseback.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049107/Awas-completes-Jet-Airways-saleleaseback.htmlSiqalane Taho looks at landmark deals that have shaped the engine financing market over the past year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Mrq9dsNlvR4/Shaping-The-Market.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049132/Shaping-The-Market.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/rYdL-TOnyOU/Oasis-Leasing-makes-top-post-appointments.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049110/Oasis-Leasing-makes-top-post-appointments.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/uh2YcZ3apl0/BNP-Paribas-regroups.htmlMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049123/BNP-Paribas-regroups.htmlIt is time to find out what investors and operators think of today's commercial and regional aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/utLBq5msH0Y/Photo-finish.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049157/Photo-finish.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/sokTSLok7s0/GA-Telesis-appoints-Geer-to-its-leasing-business.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049146/GA-Telesis-appoints-Geer-to-its-leasing-business.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Nx_vXQ3t0sg/Seabury-Group-appoints-more-consultants.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049155/Seabury-Group-appoints-more-consultants.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/2OTgkmzrSZw/People-News-In-Brief.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049156/People-News-In-Brief.htmlExport credit deals have always varied from one country to another, but the new aircraft sector understanding aims to change that. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XMQmVG3cHY8/Framework-for-a-bigger-picture.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049159/Framework-for-a-bigger-picture.htmlSiqalane Taho looks at the instruments that are proving to be the trendsetters in the aviation industry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/JSrSKjG3FA0/Taking-the-next-step.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049160/Taking-the-next-step.htmlThe debt markets may be on shaky ground, but this does not stop airlines from taking advantage of a range of products to finance their fleets. Bankers share their thoughts on which structures are most popular and how they will fare in the coming years.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/SNwj7Nl2WEk/Instruments-of-choice.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049161/Instruments-of-choice.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/5qADCDJ3Gvc/Finnair-sells-four-ATR-72-turboprop-to-ATR-Lesing.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049168/Finnair-sells-four-ATR-72-turboprop-to-ATR-Lesing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-INZEPzWxTw/AirTan-Airways-completes-pre-delivery-financing.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049167/AirTan-Airways-completes-pre-delivery-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/r3Fg9nReCW0/Cerberus-closes-share-deal.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049170/Cerberus-closes-share-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/o_HHJDplgy4/TPG-pays-450-million-for-Midwest-Air-Group.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049171/TPG-pays-450-million-for-Midwest-Air-Group.htmlLessors may be consolidating, but the rate at which new players are entering the market means the leasing bubble is far from bursting.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7fzNL0jfjqw/2007-Airfinance-Journal-Leasing-Focus.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049191/2007-Airfinance-Journal-Leasing-Focus.htmlWhen an airline needs some tender loving care, Seabury Group answers the call. Chief executive John Luth spoke to Rossa McPhillips.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/2UY9u_GMOvs/Flying-doctor.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049193/Flying-doctor.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3DTRj_1VIbQ/Courpron-to-head-Seabury-aerospace-division.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049177/Courpron-to-head-Seabury-aerospace-division.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/FdGOdn824QM/Lundeberg-named-CFO-of-Volito-Aviation.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049178/Lundeberg-named-CFO-of-Volito-Aviation.htmlA 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 reporthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QKKUUEaZ_-Q/Greatest-hits-climb-further-up-the-chart.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049186/Greatest-hits-climb-further-up-the-chart.htmlHow much capacity do monoline insurers have for wrapping capital markets deals?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/8KgAGy3TcTk/Wrapping-up-leasing.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049194/Wrapping-up-leasing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/w40L4y45VY0/RBS-Aviation-Capital-closes-Airspeed-securitization-worth-109-billion.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049203/RBS-Aviation-Capital-closes-Airspeed-securitization-worth-109-billion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XLXuP8nN0Ho/New-name-for-Sale.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049206/New-name-for-Sale.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/AkHpKSo5x_U/AAJ-seeks-investors-to-become-major-hub.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049207/AAJ-seeks-investors-to-become-major-hub.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Ouj5QQfg-5c/UBS-and-Calyon-complete-ALS-securitization.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049208/UBS-and-Calyon-complete-ALS-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UbyTF1PgrCE/Can-it-get-get-any-better.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049184/Can-it-get-get-any-better.htmlOrders for regional aircraft have gone through the roof in the last year. But are financiers happy with the residual value of these aircraft?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/FvvKJUvwicQ/Regional-access.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049223/Regional-access.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/M9WN99hg9Yg/LCI-strengthens-team.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049211/LCI-strengthens-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/aXUejFaJNNk/Ringing-in-the-changes.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049218/Ringing-in-the-changes.htmlMany aircraft lessors spent the last year being snapped up by banks and other large corporations but ACG has other plans, writes Janet Du Chenne.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cHy4hIW-5jM/ACG-stays-put-and-plans-for-the-next-cycle.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049227/ACG-stays-put-and-plans-for-the-next-cycle.htmlLandmark deal is an overused term, but Terra Firma's acquisition of Pegasus Aviation Finance is definitely one. By Natasha Yazdabadi and Alasdair Whyte.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mf3OKdoIXws/Landing-on-Terra-Firma.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049228/Landing-on-Terra-Firma.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/kot6OeFsQDc/Kristinsson-joins-Volito.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049220/Kristinsson-joins-Volito.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Q7omHzO51B4/AJW-appoints-new-director.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049221/AJW-appoints-new-director.htmlMichael Bloomberg, mayor of New York, is impressed with London's ability to attract global financial institutions. Is the city more than just a financial centre of excellence? Natasha Yazdabadi, Rossa McPhillips and Janet Du Chenne investigate.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/BDp9Dr0Uq6o/London-calling.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049229/London-calling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fCjurYnnL4k/Guggenheim-and-UBS-launch-corporate-jet-finance-business.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049234/Guggenheim-and-UBS-launch-corporate-jet-finance-business.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/48tI6C9VqjM/BCI-buys-first-737-300QC.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049238/BCI-buys-first-737-300QC.htmlAirfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TAvqr44BHko/meanwhile-at-the-Rainbow-Rooms.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049259/meanwhile-at-the-Rainbow-Rooms.htmlThe contested Qantas takeover drama has finally come to an end. Natasha Yazdabadi has a behind the scenes look at the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1WJ_K1uwXoE/All-eyes-on-qantas.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049258/All-eyes-on-qantas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/004WPp2B8Wo/Deltas-restructuring-fees-make-history.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049246/Deltas-restructuring-fees-make-history.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1ZdPqmzCQzY/Life-after-qantas.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049252/Life-after-qantas.htmlSouth America has put its troubles behind it and is a market worthy of investment, with Brazil leading the way. Alex Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QJBux0oA-0U/The-other-growing-market.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049253/The-other-growing-market.htmlBy Rossa McPhillips and Tom Zaitsevhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vYk-lnMePXE/A-nearly-done-deal.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049254/A-nearly-done-deal.htmlDubai-based lessor LCAL is already convinced by the 787 and the role of new aircraft in protecting the environment.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Qkautdf0AoE/LCAL-goes-the-787-route.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049260/LCAL-goes-the-787-route.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/4YWAKIPHN3s/New-head-of-risk-management-at-Awas.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049244/New-head-of-risk-management-at-Awas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/oPvA_pt4FGA/Pegasus-closes-NAS-sale-leaseback-for-A319.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049271/Pegasus-closes-NAS-sale-leaseback-for-A319.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/oqWcwAMjmSY/MacAleavey-joins-AerCap-from-Willis.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049256/MacAleavey-joins-AerCap-from-Willis.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1tFFiy0MVmI/Macquarie-signs-deal-for-Mercury-Air-Centers.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049272/Macquarie-signs-deal-for-Mercury-Air-Centers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/NtLWSvm3DSQ/AerCap-prices-166-billion-of-asset-backed-notes.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049273/AerCap-prices-166-billion-of-asset-backed-notes.htmlCorporate jet sales are expected to boom in the next 20 years, although it might come at a price.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/aHjNHQdC_4Y/Executive-decision.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049262/Executive-decision.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YqTHobSuths/Terra-Firma-buysPegasus.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049277/Terra-Firma-buysPegasus.htmlInterest in engines is the new fashion. Natasha Yazdabodi reports from Airfinance Journal's latest roadshow.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/czSszdjoW_o/Engines-in-the-spotlight.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049263/Engines-in-the-spotlight.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/b5i_UAzSgV4/AeroCentury-closes-28m-debt-placement.htmlTue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049279/AeroCentury-closes-28m-debt-placement.htmlThere is no doubting China's potential for aircraft and engine investors, but there are a variety of challenges to consider.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7s1h0zSCK_A/Roundtable-Investing-in-China.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049281/Roundtable-Investing-in-China.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/T-zxTVF7Aak/In-Brief.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049290/In-Brief.htmlAbout 12 months ago, the sound of popping champagne corks were heard in India as a growing middle class began to take to the skies in infinite numbers. Now that the bubbles have all but disappeared, the market is trying to turn explosive growth into profitability and is becoming more realistic about its ambitions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WOL7UGFT-Yg/Indian-aviation-market-sobers-up.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049282/Indian-aviation-market-sobers-up.htmlAirlines and lessors are diversifying their sources of funding through Shariah compliant deals. Janet Du Chenne reportshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/b-Db_mUnkLI/JEWELS-OF-THE-EAST.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049288/JEWELS-OF-THE-EAST.htmlIt 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wR7rot89An4/STAYING-PUT-FOR-NOW.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049283/STAYING-PUT-FOR-NOW.htmlThe tendency towards airline credit has met its match in the form of asset risk. Rossa McPhillips reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/m4kWcZzrlqw/THE-ODD-COUPLE.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049287/THE-ODD-COUPLE.htmlAircraft 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.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/kUYU_1R95RU/Banking-on-it.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049306/Banking-on-it.htmlThe sale of lessors in the past year proves that leasing is where the smart money is and even the smaller players do not want to be left behind. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fe0TCQAdxbQ/Little-but-large.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049307/Little-but-large.htmlA year since it was acquired by Terra Firma, a leaner and meaner Awas feels it is ready to become a top five aircraft lessor. Franklin Pray tells Janet Du Chenne how it will get there.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7pCG36zpqxM/All-change-at-Awas.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049309/All-change-at-Awas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/61BmR4UaN-c/Waviatech-strengthens-technical-staff.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049302/Waviatech-strengthens-technical-staff.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Qer1bzKJ0dM/Chevrot-appointed-Dragonsnew-chief-executive-officer.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049303/Chevrot-appointed-Dragonsnew-chief-executive-officer.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bOy7ifVEMjM/Radon-replaces-Steibinas-CFO-at-SR-Technics.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049304/Radon-replaces-Steibinas-CFO-at-SR-Technics.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/u8WHWjorZsI/Gecas-teams-up-with-Lynxs.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049324/Gecas-teams-up-with-Lynxs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/u4Z1GpplCQA/Gecas-sells-stake-in-pilot-training-business.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049295/Gecas-sells-stake-in-pilot-training-business.htmlA new day has dawned on the Indian aviation industry. Ritesh Gupta investigates the changes in this booming market.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/CYtEaTuGtuc/Joined-up-thinking.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049300/Joined-up-thinking.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/6uz1d6dI3Io/Aviation-and-politics-do-mix-sometimes.htmlThu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049299/Aviation-and-politics-do-mix-sometimes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/C0pNGy0m4qM/Aviation-Capital-taps-500-million-warehouse-facility.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049327/Aviation-Capital-taps-500-million-warehouse-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Ah_U3zrL7Go/ACG-issues-drawdowns.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049354/ACG-issues-drawdowns.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-JtGAS_HIvA/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049356/Deal-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1JbPdocyDyI/Macquarie-AirFinance-makes-its-debut.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049326/Macquarie-AirFinance-makes-its-debut.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/offIACsVskY/Aircastle-strengthens-team.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049336/Aircastle-strengthens-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/5WN1GL4eCPg/Applauding-good-times-and-innovation.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049333/Applauding-good-times-and-innovation.html2006 was the year of the lessor. Investor appetite for these companies was at its peak and acquisitions and IPOs were the norm. The Airfinance Journal Deals of the Year beholds a great year for aviation financing.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/IeGIOQG5cdM/Deals-of-the-Year-2006-A-year-in-boom.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049344/Deals-of-the-Year-2006-A-year-in-boom.htmlAn IPO and the acquisition of a major engine lessor should be enough news from AerCap for the next few years, but for Klaus Heinemann, its chief executive officer, these two events are just the shape of things to come.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7BMDQ0RwyHs/AerCap-Going-public.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049345/AerCap-Going-public.htmlSan Francisco's Pegasus Aviation is officially for sale. But while its ownership is set to change, the lessor is keen to say it is business as usual, writes Natasha Yazdabadi.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0KTXQO4pi54/Pegasus-for-sale.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049349/Pegasus-for-sale.htmlOver the past year, Sale has become one of the edgiest companies in aviation, but will 2007 differ under its new ownership? Natasha Yazdabadi investigates.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/BW7_tDVAUl4/Sale-of-the-century.htmlMon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049350/Sale-of-the-century.htmlRegional aircraft have had a fantastic year, but financing and size are some of the key concerns. Airfinance Journal invited key decision-makers to address the issues.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Uz7kJYtyYnQ/Regional-Aircraft-Roundtable-2006-Less-is-more.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049368/Regional-Aircraft-Roundtable-2006-Less-is-more.htmlIndia's aviation market is perceived as having no limits. But not everyone stands to benefit from the huge potential for growth. Ritesh Gupta reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XIH09lrvZfw/Lucky-for-some.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049369/Lucky-for-some.htmlChina's privately owned carriers are giving the state-controlled airlines a run for their money. Their small fleets and access to financing place them in a favourable position. Alex Lennane reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/p0xhOMAxWL0/Changing-the-game.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049370/Changing-the-game.htmlIn the absence of new aircraft, existing families look set to enjoy attractive rates in the year ahead. Rossa McPhillips reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/h4aP9BVWhZo/THE-DIFFERENCE-A-YEAR-MAKES.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049371/THE-DIFFERENCE-A-YEAR-MAKES.htmlThe A350XWB is meant to be Airbus' response to Boeing's 787. Geoff Hearn looks at how it is likely to fare.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jT6s7Z9RHQU/The-wait-is-over.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049372/The-wait-is-over.htmlAs engine financing becomes more prevalent, so too are maintenance issues. Geoff Hearn looks at what investors need to know.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/V-I15C9MNZc/KEEPING-UP-APPEARANCES.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049373/KEEPING-UP-APPEARANCES.htmlAviation, look out. Shipping companies are entering the sector, with some of them acquiring up to 10 aircraft a year. Janet Du Chenne reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/zDy2985lBs0/Liquid-assets.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049374/Liquid-assets.htmlSince its launch in 1998, the Japanese operating lease (JOL) has survived a big government review and continues to gain popularity. Siqalane Taho reports on uncertain times for a widely used structure.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/u3hDpdOo6jM/JOLs-make-a-comeback.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049375/JOLs-make-a-comeback.htmlPembroke has a new lease on life, so to speak. Garry Burke tells Alexandra Lennane how the company's management buyout has set it up for the future.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/j-UDiG60qXA/Destiny-calling.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049377/Destiny-calling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jQlgKtVNefg/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049378/Deals-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/C9F6Xxvckfs/RBS-breaks-the-mould-with-Iberia-deal.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049379/RBS-breaks-the-mould-with-Iberia-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_LYeObRlTXQ/Austrian-Airlines-completes-capital-increase.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049380/Austrian-Airlines-completes-capital-increase.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/EQ7Q1FS8Ubg/Morgan-Stanley-launches-JetBlue-EETC.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049381/Morgan-Stanley-launches-JetBlue-EETC.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/U_CCbtJjidE/Macquarie-closes-acquisition-facility.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049382/Macquarie-closes-acquisition-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_IM-MpFu9ys/West-Air-Sweden-leases-ATP-freighters.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049384/West-Air-Sweden-leases-ATP-freighters.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/tFlnh6gXOAo/MAP-to-service-institutional-investors.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049385/MAP-to-service-institutional-investors.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wIYrGWqV2ow/Lessors-continue-to-attract-equity-investors.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049386/Lessors-continue-to-attract-equity-investors.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/IgJYV5f19P4/People-news-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049360/People-news-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wK1zqqcZoKE/Vueling-Airlines-completes-Eu191-million-IPO.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049388/Vueling-Airlines-completes-Eu191-million-IPO.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/rjtFAGwkiWg/Fact-not-fiction.htmlFri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049363/Fact-not-fiction.htmlWhich are the top banks and lessors in the aviation industry? Who better to decide than the people who use them.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pbi_VYEPa44/Global-Leaders-2006-Leading-the-pack.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049396/Global-Leaders-2006-Leading-the-pack.htmlThe number of export credit deals has dropped notably in the past two years. Airfinance Journal investigates why this is happening.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/P_bPkBX11E8/Export-credit-survey-2006-The-last-export.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049389/Export-credit-survey-2006-The-last-export.htmlWho owns what is very important in aviation, but that becomes meaningless if the records are not properly managed.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yzPY8RJFFYk/For-the-record.htmlWed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049395/For-the-record.htmlBrian Hollnagel, chief executive officer of BCI Aircraft Leasing, tells Airfinance Journal why his firm has been so successful so quickly.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/rbg2tODDc3o/Lessor-profile-BCIs-Billion-dollar-baby.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049424/Lessor-profile-BCIs-Billion-dollar-baby.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7EnE1uv1Pak/Veerasamy-returns-to-Veling.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049420/Veerasamy-returns-to-Veling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Kq9Vt5hq4Ps/Third-time-lucky-as-Macquarie-buys-GATX.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049431/Third-time-lucky-as-Macquarie-buys-GATX.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/GI6LLkoMG0o/Skyways-arranges-Fokker-100-lease.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049432/Skyways-arranges-Fokker-100-lease.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vhUAevOLA-U/Gecas-issues-Blade-engine-securitization.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049434/Gecas-issues-Blade-engine-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/2mF4kAplrZM/BAE-Systems-extends-lease-for-RJ85s-with-Lufthansa.htmlSun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049437/BAE-Systems-extends-lease-for-RJ85s-with-Lufthansa.htmlReady, steady, go. It is time for Airfinance Journal's annual look at which aircraft are the investors' favourites.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/j0OMuDg2EC0/Investors-Poll-Workhorses-win-the-day.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049446/Investors-Poll-Workhorses-win-the-day.htmlJohn Leahy of Airbus and Boeing's Randy Baseler provide a post-match analysis of the Farnborough Airshow and where they see the market heading.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/M6-D0YxPyZg/Airbus-and-boeing-in-the-ring.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049447/Airbus-and-boeing-in-the-ring.htmlNo one is entirely sure what is happening at Qatar Airways. Alex Lennane speaks to the airline to demystify some of the intrigue.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gOoIuVUJdCQ/Guessing-game.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049449/Guessing-game.htmlThe regional jet market has arguably been a victim of its own success. Manufacturers Bombardier, ATR and Embraer reveal how they are coping with growth.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/yDIURyyrFLw/Family-affair.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049450/Family-affair.htmlExport credit, asset risk and the the market upturn, German banks debate the key challenges their industry faces and how  to prepare for good times and bad.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/JdHf8i3tLDM/Germany-back-in-the-game.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049452/Germany-back-in-the-game.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/khi68rMqcR0/Indian-merger-balancing-act.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049461/Indian-merger-balancing-act.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/EGm2yJgZuZ8/News-in-brief.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049453/News-in-brief.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mD_eXz1i39g/Varig-lease-deadline-extended.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049455/Varig-lease-deadline-extended.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wf95nakLGdE/Bridgland-moves-to-DVB.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049440/Bridgland-moves-to-DVB.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/naMPpM8fU9Y/HSH-Nordbank-expands-in-Asia.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049441/HSH-Nordbank-expands-in-Asia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/SJ3FN_6mxuU/Corchorane-leavesPembroke.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049442/Corchorane-leavesPembroke.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/zzCuOJcfodk/Wills-promoted-at-Seabury-Group.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049444/Wills-promoted-at-Seabury-Group.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/jefsWqiG_DA/Casdagli-joins-Richards-Butler.htmlFri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049445/Casdagli-joins-Richards-Butler.htmlLessors have never had it so good. But is the leasing market over-hyped? Janet Du Chenne reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/PBxmQP7qcrg/Operating-leasing-survey-All-time-high.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049463/Operating-leasing-survey-All-time-high.htmlAwas may now be British, but Australian operating leasing is booming. The three lessors are also in it for the long term.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bmPCnUWhBHY/Australian-walkabout.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049465/Australian-walkabout.htmlAny offers for Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/IKPLlH6_-90/Sale-for-sale.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049466/Sale-for-sale.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/euN-k8iHEbQ/2006-Guide-to-Aviation-Lawyers.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049473/2006-Guide-to-Aviation-Lawyers.htmlFrom the most commercially aware to the most fun to work with, Airfinance Journal reviews the key players in aviation law.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TTe3nQ3n69Y/Legal-survey-Legally-speaking.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049474/Legal-survey-Legally-speaking.htmlCommercial aviation cannot claim to be short of law firms, as our survey of aviation law firms reveals.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/BiorfU59em0/Legal-survey-Spoilt-for-choice.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049475/Legal-survey-Spoilt-for-choice.htmlA host of new partners have been announced in the last six months. Airfinance Journal finds out how they entered the aviation industry and what helps them sleep at night.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/K7I6zNXZUL4/Young-partners-The-class-of-2006.htmlSat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049476/Young-partners-The-class-of-2006.htmlFrom one-day business trips to St Petersburg to flying in and out of war zones, corporate jets have become this season's must have. Janet Du Chenne reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/EXLXnCASNoU/Corporate-Jets-Arriving-in-style.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049499/Corporate-Jets-Arriving-in-style.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/y19uDmJv_pg/Greene-joins-Aviareto.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049497/Greene-joins-Aviareto.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/05QcH8N--Oc/Aircastle-closes-lowest-priced-lease-securitization.htmlThu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049515/Aircastle-closes-lowest-priced-lease-securitization.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/d_RrJ7PA8Yc/How-low-will-the-French-banks-go.htmlWed, 24 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049550/How-low-will-the-French-banks-go.htmlScott Wilson of Pratt & Whitney addresses the fundamental premise at the core of the Cape Town Registry's ability to record international interests.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3SPK3tVU8m8/Scott-Wilson-For-the-record.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049523/Scott-Wilson-For-the-record.htmlAirlines' safety levels have increased following the introduction of a global standard. But what is new about this standard?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/sqi_y_R-Mkw/Raising-the-bar.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049524/Raising-the-bar.htmlThe who's who of aircraft finance assembled in New York to recognize their outstanding efforts over the past year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1pEuUR6PSVQ/THE-AIRFINANCE-GREATS.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049525/THE-AIRFINANCE-GREATS.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TnyyjHoM4OU/Air-India-looks-for-1-billion.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049532/Air-India-looks-for-1-billion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-YDujHVwWuU/Hail-Dexternew-airline-for-Russia.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049547/Hail-Dexternew-airline-for-Russia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ogKIu9XYKFQ/India-cools-down.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049548/India-cools-down.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/KiN9yhg1gYQ/Former-SwissAir-executivesface-charges.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049543/Former-SwissAir-executivesface-charges.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/osQ3YBqb_S0/Former-subsidiary-bids-to-takeover-bankrupt-Varig.htmlMon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049544/Former-subsidiary-bids-to-takeover-bankrupt-Varig.htmlScott Wilson of Pratt & Whitney discusses some of the practical aspects of dealing with the new international registry now that the Cape Town convention is in force.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3Jt0LwF_OSM/BEGINNERS-GUIDE-TO-THE-INTERNATIONAL-REGISTRY.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049596/BEGINNERS-GUIDE-TO-THE-INTERNATIONAL-REGISTRY.htmlBoth 50% shareholders in Pembroke – GATX and Rolls-Royce – are looking at a disposal, reports Siqalane Taho.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dqGoWmKO13M/For-sale-Pembroke.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049601/For-sale-Pembroke.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QX8jqMkByoQ/AerCap-agrees-to-buys-Florida-based-AeroTurbine.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049581/AerCap-agrees-to-buys-Florida-based-AeroTurbine.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/VofkrvL_FUk/Short-joins-Allco-as-CTO.htmlSat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049576/Short-joins-Allco-as-CTO.htmlThe state of Dubai is investing $15 billion in aviation. Much of this will be spent on aircraft leasing and airports. Siqalane Taho finds out about the company that will lead this expansion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cekYXybpDUA/Dubai-Inc-launches-aerospace-division.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049616/Dubai-Inc-launches-aerospace-division.htmlFollowing its Dublin launch, Aviareto, the Cape Town registry, is now live on the web.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/tkPTR9LgHdk/Aviareto-gets-Cape-Town-up-and-running.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049617/Aviareto-gets-Cape-Town-up-and-running.htmlAndrew McGuinness asks whether there is any real difference between manufacturer and independent conversions.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/SDY0JJ5GY1A/Reopening-the-debate.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049621/Reopening-the-debate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Ewn7E5wtKSk/Terra-Firmas-Awas-loan-in-market.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049628/Terra-Firmas-Awas-loan-in-market.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ZXq55VT4q78/Schulte-new-managing-director-ofSeabury.htmlWed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049613/Schulte-new-managing-director-ofSeabury.htmlAviation Capital has successfully closed the largest pooled aircraft securitization in a decade. Alexandra Cain examines the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/AQDDBRi8fOo/SIMPLY-BIGGER.htmlTue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049662/SIMPLY-BIGGER.htmlTerra Firma, a European private equity firm, is the new owner of Awas. But has it really spent $500 million more than the other bidders? Alasdaire Whyte reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3AtoWN0Zuaw/Awas-lands-on-Terra-Firma.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049651/Awas-lands-on-Terra-Firma.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7zCSOjlE9d0/Why-Awas-fits-Terra-Firma.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049652/Why-Awas-fits-Terra-Firma.htmlThe 2005 Airfinance Journal Airline Deal of the Year awards demonstrate how lenders were prepared to be more creative and take more risks. Airport Finance Deal of the Year awards will be published in the March issue.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/kf6vsYfJn7c/2005-Awards-Welcome-back-innovation.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049666/2005-Awards-Welcome-back-innovation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/oGZnR3SOXeM/Oasis-refinances-25-aircraft.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049668/Oasis-refinances-25-aircraft.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/VBAzdvurfPE/DVB-and-ELF-launch-engine-partnership.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049669/DVB-and-ELF-launch-engine-partnership.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/nu0lc6yCyQE/AerCap-sets-up-70-aircraft-joint-venture.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049670/AerCap-sets-up-70-aircraft-joint-venture.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/3tV86AR_tQs/United-secures-record-3-billion-exit-loan-and-revolver.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049637/United-secures-record-3-billion-exit-loan-and-revolver.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YLoJ2nwueag/Flybe-closesPDPs-for-Dash-8.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049638/Flybe-closesPDPs-for-Dash-8.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/D0egIEuDvng/Varig-to-pay-56-million-to-avoid-fleet-seizure.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049642/Varig-to-pay-56-million-to-avoid-fleet-seizure.htmlMaintenance records are often neglected and dismissed as a technical issue by aircraft financiers, but how many have considered what their aircraft is worth without them. Alexandra Cain reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_t3vZ1-BYxE/SETTING-THERECORD-STRAIGHT.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049781/SETTING-THERECORD-STRAIGHT.htmlEight countries have ratified the Cape Town Convention, which will be implemented in March. Victoria Pennington speaks to some of the people who made it happen.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/NYM1yEclVV8/CAPE-TOWN-REVISITED.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049784/CAPE-TOWN-REVISITED.htmlUK banks remain a force in the aviation finance market in the face of growing European competition. Three of the UK's most prominent bankers shared their views in a roundtable discussion.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/uSl17mLMF50/BEST-OF-BRITISH.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049786/BEST-OF-BRITISH.htmlAer Lingus has transformed itself significantly over the past few years and this is set to continue under new CEO Dermot Mannion. Andrew McGuinness reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/naRlNpWxRXQ/FROM-DUBAITO-DUBLIN.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049785/FROM-DUBAITO-DUBLIN.htmlThe American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 created about 450 amendments to the Internal Revenue Code, but one change in particular has potentially far-reaching consequences for US aircraft lessors. Garry Burke, chief executive officer of Pembroke Capital, reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Zn3IgaWW16c/IRELANDA-LESSORS-DREAM.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049787/IRELANDA-LESSORS-DREAM.htmlIberia has three A340-600s due for delivery in 2006 and is hoping to finance them using Spanish operating leases (SOLs). Other Spanish banks are keen emulate the success of Caja Madrid and Royal Bank of Scotland, which arranged the first SOL for Iberia in September.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/x38gzHTchnA/More-SOLs-on-the-horizon-for-Iberias-three-A340-600s.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049749/More-SOLs-on-the-horizon-for-Iberias-three-A340-600s.htmlA Japanese operating lease (JOL) for one Air Europa 737-800 was one of the first transactions closed by Natexis Transport Finance (NTF), the new subsidiary bank of Natexis Banques Populaire, that focuses solely on air financehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bQyvFeE2zPI/Natexis-Transport-Finance-closes-its-first-transaction-with-JOL-for-737-800.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049750/Natexis-Transport-Finance-closes-its-first-transaction-with-JOL-for-737-800.htmlAir Canada has financed 18 Embraer 190s, worth about $400 million, with a 15-year secured loan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/EVwMy_yjLiw/Air-Canada-closes-400-m-regional-deal.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049751/Air-Canada-closes-400-m-regional-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fV_7iTVRqk0/BCI-acquires-aircraft.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049752/BCI-acquires-aircraft.htmlBabcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM) has arranged a $1.2 billion warehousing facility to fund aircraft acquisitionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cXisC62wYHA/Babcock-and-Brown-closes-warehousing-facility.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049753/Babcock-and-Brown-closes-warehousing-facility.htmlMonica Burke, chief financial officer of Willis Lease Finance, has decided to leave the company in January 2006. Robert Warwick, director of finance, will take over her position.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dmLfDmFv1_M/Burke-leaves-Willis-after-over-three-years-service.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049768/Burke-leaves-Willis-after-over-three-years-service.htmlThere are 11 banks bidding for THY Turkish Airlines' mandate to provide financing for 22 A330s, A321s, A320s and 737-800s. Even though the request for proposals was issued in March, THY's Boeing deliveries have been delayed because of the machinists' strike, and the airline is taking its time to make a final decision on the Airbus aircraft.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/O7NtR4WOTjA/THY-mandate-delayed.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049755/THY-mandate-delayed.htmlAir New Zealand (AirNZ) has closed an export credit financing for two 777-200ERs and a spare Rolls-Royce Trent 895 engine. BNP Paribas was sole mandated lead arranger.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/l52di7POcgk/AirNZ-closes-joint-export-credit-deal-and-mandates-JOL.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049757/AirNZ-closes-joint-export-credit-deal-and-mandates-JOL.htmlThere were lots of orders at the Dubai Airshow, but one letter of intent was far more intriguing than the others. On the fourth day of the show, by which time many journalists and exhibitors had left, Sukhoi, the Russian aircraft manufacturer, announced a $500 million order for 20 Russian Regional Jets (RRJ), with a further 20 options.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/G4E6ycpFP7w/The-man-who-ordered-10-new-Russian-Jets.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049769/The-man-who-ordered-10-new-Russian-Jets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/5ZFe1WskSnM/Calyon-and-SG-lease-structure-wins-CEA-mandate.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049758/Calyon-and-SG-lease-structure-wins-CEA-mandate.htmlTransmile Air, the Malaysian freight, air cargo and aircraft services company, has raised $115 million in five-year loans from mandated lead arranger HSBC. HSBC took $16 million.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/4ffZp2o17dU/Transmile-raises-debt-as-ratings-drop.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049760/Transmile-raises-debt-as-ratings-drop.htmlAviation Capital Group's (AGC) portfolio securitization priced in mid-December had been premarketed and were well received, particularly in the US and Asia. The total value of the issuance is $1.866 billion, the biggest lessor securitization since 1996. UBS Warburg is arranging the deal.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/x5ylAXo4zQU/ACG-bonds-get-good-reception-in-US-and-Europe.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049762/ACG-bonds-get-good-reception-in-US-and-Europe.htmlFour banks were involved in the financing of the recently concluded lease between China Southern Airlines (CSA) and Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (Sale).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UDUAZ4eNwO4/Four-banks-finance-CSA.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049763/Four-banks-finance-CSA.htmlBy Robert E Melson, Jr & Hisao Hirose of Latham & Watkins.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cS3Tk4VTEog/JOL-market-update.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049764/JOL-market-update.htmlThere were a few large orders announced at the Dubai Airshow this year, and while Low-Cost Aircraft Leasing's (LCAL) order for six 787s was not the biggest, it arguably was the most interesting.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/cb3cAniBlOk/Dubai-Airshow-roundupLCAL-takes-Dubai-by-storm.htmlThu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049788/Dubai-Airshow-roundupLCAL-takes-Dubai-by-storm.htmlAwas has a very different portfolio to Boullioun, but there is no shortage of bidders. Alasdair Whyte looks at the contenders.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/hxFk2U_Xcvc/Round-one-the-race-for-Awas.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049793/Round-one-the-race-for-Awas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/4lgIpQybND4/Financial-Telecom-takes-over-MK-Aviation.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049816/Financial-Telecom-takes-over-MK-Aviation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QU1YypzwgIU/Debt-financing-for-Pegasus-737-700-to-close.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049811/Debt-financing-for-Pegasus-737-700-to-close.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/UGybh3o0AQo/Moore-triumphs-in-yacht-race.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049817/Moore-triumphs-in-yacht-race.htmlPegasus Aviation is expanding and, with the help of Oaktree Capital Management and an ex-Boeing salesman, this will continue over the next decade. Victoria Pennington reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dCElBTTZ1MU/The-new-pegasus.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049802/The-new-pegasus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/RJWxKI-53ZQ/Kaupthing-Bank-and-FL-group-form-lessor.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049813/Kaupthing-Bank-and-FL-group-form-lessor.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/dbhFj80HpCM/Macquarie-in-bid-for-Copenhagen-Airport.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049814/Macquarie-in-bid-for-Copenhagen-Airport.htmlBankruptcy meant that the Fairchild Dornier 328 Jet never really found a market, and with Delta parking aircraft, its value is unlikely to recover.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/5Wa1d_upXzU/Old-before-its-time.htmlTue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049799/Old-before-its-time.htmlWillis Lease Finance's first securitization took almost five years to structure, but now the model is in place the engine lessor is planning to issue every 18 months. Alasdair Whyte reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gk6pvp10pFM/How-West-was-won.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049863/How-West-was-won.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YzlciS4-B2U/The-structure.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049864/The-structure.htmlIndia and China are both emerging markets for aircraft finance – and the two are becoming increasingly similar. Dominic Jones reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wNMlxExEfDc/Mirror-image.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049874/Mirror-image.htmlAerCap, the lessor formerly known as debis Airfinance, is an example of how important the owners of a leasing company are. Its original owners started with high expectations and then lost their nerve. Cerberus Capital, its new owner, wants to change this.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TeYYCAlZhe0/SINGLE-PARENT-COMPANY.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049876/SINGLE-PARENT-COMPANY.htmlWith the acquisition of Boullioun, Aviation Capital Group has gone from being one of the smaller lessors to one of the largest. Alexandra Cain reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/sm4ZYeQqVT8/HEADING-FOR-THE-BIG-TIME.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049877/HEADING-FOR-THE-BIG-TIME.htmlRenewed interest in 747 freighters has made it likely that Boeing will launch the 747 Advanced. Geoff Hearn examines how the compares to the A380F.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/2lHNzWgZyHA/CARGO-WARS.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049880/CARGO-WARS.htmlAs the popularity of engine leasing increases, existing players are becoming wary of market saturation but that is good news for airlines. Andrew McGuinness reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pruVtRyx8bE/START-YOURENGINES.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049882/START-YOURENGINES.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/fVJRUsfKp28/The-SOL-is-shining-for-Iberia.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049846/The-SOL-is-shining-for-Iberia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/NjE5GijTnGo/JOLs-closing-despite-tax-law-uncertainty.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049847/JOLs-closing-despite-tax-law-uncertainty.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/i14Z-KThJdA/ABC-and-Kaupthing-finance-Icelease-747.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049850/ABC-and-Kaupthing-finance-Icelease-747.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WU4fbPc6R4c/Korean-Air-Lease-and-Finance-launches-a-1728-million-financing.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049852/Korean-Air-Lease-and-Finance-launches-a-1728-million-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MBZQYIAumWU/Emirates-finances-last-of-its-A340-500s.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049853/Emirates-finances-last-of-its-A340-500s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0YXSzeI3km8/Allco-wins-SIA-Cargo-deal-and-launches-fund.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049855/Allco-wins-SIA-Cargo-deal-and-launches-fund.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/rlLskBn-Fjo/AerCap-debis-Airfinance-closes-aircraft-securitization-worth-14-billion.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049858/AerCap-debis-Airfinance-closes-aircraft-securitization-worth-14-billion.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/xImPSK9bKI4/Gecas-closes-325-millionfinancing-for-SR-Technics-to-fund-company-expansion.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049859/Gecas-closes-325-millionfinancing-for-SR-Technics-to-fund-company-expansion.htmlAiRUnion is hoping to become a major competitor to Aeroflot and Sibir, but can the alliance find the funding and the management to become a viable rival? Steve Thomson, editor of Concise Aerospace (www.conciseb2b.com/aerospace), reports.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/qt2KXUk5TvM/A-third-force.htmlSat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049838/A-third-force.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/CbPh7VIbNiY/Two-lessors-secure-Air-China-saleleaseback-financing.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049922/Two-lessors-secure-Air-China-saleleaseback-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MO-N3scGTN8/Cargolux-finances-two-747s.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049929/Cargolux-finances-two-747s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/sJNh9SdzNqQ/Oasis-closes-first-unsecured-loan-worth-110-million.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049931/Oasis-closes-first-unsecured-loan-worth-110-million.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MCLx39tJJoI/CIT-opens-new-Dublin-office.htmlThu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049911/CIT-opens-new-Dublin-office.htmlThe battle for third place in the Airfinance Journal operating leasing league tables has intensified. Research and analysis by Victoria Pennington.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mGjTefvZrS0/OPERATING-LEASING-SURVEY-2005-OUR-SURVEY-SAID.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049977/OPERATING-LEASING-SURVEY-2005-OUR-SURVEY-SAID.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/mh--SvfBVPE/ABC-finances-Millennium.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049993/ABC-finances-Millennium.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wiqULVGzJ6Q/Iberia-plans-Spanish-lease.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049997/Iberia-plans-Spanish-lease.htmlTim Duncan, head of Babcock & Brown's London office, gives a guide to London. Interview by Jack Duncan.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/e6640KY7--Y/London-calling.htmlMon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2049988/London-calling.htmlAirfinance Journal's 2004/05 Japanese operating lease survey showed a market still in confusion and waiting for the final effects of tax changes. Nevertheless, 2004 was still an excellent year, says Alexandra Cain.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pAH-5ifWE_c/Playing-the-waiting-game.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050030/Playing-the-waiting-game.htmlAvoid the pitfalls of operating leasing in China with Adam Law and William Ho's essential guide to the regulations.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/5S3u-i7K6XE/Operation-China.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050035/Operation-China.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/4x-cjeTEA8k/Republic-promotes-Weinroth.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050026/Republic-promotes-Weinroth.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MwEqrck6TTs/Fortress-builds-dream-team-for-Air-Castle.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050027/Fortress-builds-dream-team-for-Air-Castle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/MNGq5pD2ogw/Allco-and-Citigroup-mandated-for-Asian-deal.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050040/Allco-and-Citigroup-mandated-for-Asian-deal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/WxAkF--mMYk/Air-India-resorts-to-more-leases.htmlWed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050048/Air-India-resorts-to-more-leases.htmlAlthough a shadow is still hanging over the US and fuel prices are steadily rising, the global aviation market rebounded strongly in 2004 – and the deals that closed reflect this.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vjneAtK2bKw/Deals-of-the-Year-2004-Last-years-stars.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050059/Deals-of-the-Year-2004-Last-years-stars.htmlRising fuel costs have forced Spirit Airlines to abandon its MD-80s for the more economical A320-family aircraft. CEO Jacob Schorr tells Michael Marray about the carrier's fleet-renewal programme and his hopes for the future.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/n4Hbwxy5nUc/Soaring-Spirit.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050061/Soaring-Spirit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Qmdicthg09w/JOL-market-alive-despite-changes.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050068/JOL-market-alive-despite-changes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/6sPYq0lRGUE/Lessors-return-to-securitization.htmlSun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050073/Lessors-return-to-securitization.htmlEscalation 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?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/BtiDxgVHbz0/ESCALATION-The-great-industry-scam.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050084/ESCALATION-The-great-industry-scam.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/1T7HQ-6p3Lo/Aviation-Capital-scoops-Boullioun.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050100/Aviation-Capital-scoops-Boullioun.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/ize3TWVt3Bw/JOLs-set-to-continue-despite-law-change.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050093/JOLs-set-to-continue-despite-law-change.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/-hs9ka8xDiI/Air-Canada-to-refinance-GE-loan.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050079/Air-Canada-to-refinance-GE-loan.htmlWith new equity coming into the market, Aviation Capital Group and debis AirFinance are joining the fight for third place in the lessor rankings. But is it a race worth winning?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/OzCsKTGPCLo/The-cycle-starts-again.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050090/The-cycle-starts-again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/kZmg5_QkeRg/Macquarie-expands-team.htmlFri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050077/Macquarie-expands-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/vEH7bCieh5g/Chinese-new-year-Dublin-style.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050118/Chinese-new-year-Dublin-style.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/r9oaY3zGZ3g/Volito-gets-150million-credit-facility.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050126/Volito-gets-150million-credit-facility.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/DblPP8lIcSM/French-suspend-tax-lease-approvals.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050129/French-suspend-tax-lease-approvals.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/wAMcSAO5SLo/Tennenbaum-helps-out-Northwest-Airlines.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050131/Tennenbaum-helps-out-Northwest-Airlines.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/bE5WSJjcAgY/US-Airways-gets-125-million-financing.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050132/US-Airways-gets-125-million-financing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/O5iTdHKsXyM/Iberia-widebody-JOL-closes.htmlTue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050133/Iberia-widebody-JOL-closes.htmlIberia's third European bond issue closed just before Christmas. Alasdair Whyte goes into the details.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/TrhYxJyCusM/Iberbond-flies.htmlTue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050136/Iberbond-flies.htmlProposed reforms may close the Japanese operating lease to airlines. Dominic Jones reports on a pessimistic group of arrangers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/qEBGf76oW4g/Say-goodbye-to-Japanese-leasing.htmlTue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050135/Say-goodbye-to-Japanese-leasing.htmlJapanese aircraft leases, the most popular cross-border tax lease available to airlines, could soon be impossible.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/O4rlFC5A0RM/Is-this-the-end-of-the-Japanese-leasing.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050151/Is-this-the-end-of-the-Japanese-leasing.htmlIberbond 2004 was always going to be one of the key deals of 2004. With many European airlines disappointed by the pricing that Air France's notes achieved, many were waiting to see what Iberia could achieve — especially as it changing the structure.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/S1430dS_F0Y/All-change-at-Iberbond.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050159/All-change-at-Iberbond.htmlWestLB's decision to sell Boullioun has led to a fierce bidding competition ? and opened up the market for other leasing companies, including debis Airfinance. Alasdair Whyte analyses the last four.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/YPaVBHzdSC0/Boullioun-and-then-there-were-four.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050148/Boullioun-and-then-there-were-four.htmlSteve Rimmer is well known as an aircraft and engine trader through Curtis & Company, Curtis Power and XS Aviation. But as he explained to Airfinance Journal, he is now working under an even better known brand: Guggenheim.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_FGiWT4J7q8/A-different-sort-of-investor.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050156/A-different-sort-of-investor.htmlBNP Paribas has won the mandate to provide export credit financing for four A330s and two A320s for China Southern Airlines.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/flExB9TWNcA/BNP-wins-CSA-export-credit-mandate.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050160/BNP-wins-CSA-export-credit-mandate.htmlHaving started only three years ago, Brazil's first low-cost carrier has become one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Alexandra Cain uncovers Gol's secret.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/astirnAaubA/GOL-scores-in-Brazil.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050155/GOL-scores-in-Brazil.htmlAircraft Management Services a new captive leasing company for Malaysia Airlines has closed a $105 million Japanese operating lease for a used 777-200ER.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/LG38820IUKc/Malaysia-lessor-closes-JOL.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050161/Malaysia-lessor-closes-JOL.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/pvkhruUd4yw/BNP-closes-tax-leases.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050163/BNP-closes-tax-leases.htmlUS Airways has reached an agreement with Gecas and GE Engine Services for its aircraft leasing, financing and engine maintainance. The deal will provide the airline with short-term liquidity and reduce its debt.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/QAaVhhXCn-k/Gecas-helps-US-Airways-out.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050164/Gecas-helps-US-Airways-out.htmlMike Halls reports on what the decline and fall of the world's mightiest currency will mean to aviation financiers.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/7yBMeVNw5hI/Currency-outlook-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-great-currency.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050150/Currency-outlook-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-great-currency.htmlIt may have taken almost three years, but the consolidation of China's state-owned carriers is almost complete. Dominic Jones looks at how it affects their balance sheets.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/0LNRH_THLQQ/China-three-is-the-magic-number.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050149/China-three-is-the-magic-number.htmlCalyon, ABN Amro, Société Générale and WestLB have been mandated to provide a three-year $150 million for Aeroflot. Some $100 million of the loan will be used to finance the first stage of the long-anticipated third terminal at Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Russia's largest airport.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/C2A7lrvsZvg/Aeroflot-signs-150m-loan.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050165/Aeroflot-signs-150m-loan.htmlDebis AirFinance is looking for a new owner, with the lessor already in talks with a number of private equity companies. Rothschild is advising debis AirFinance's owners on the sale.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/gvtOjwpzyLM/Debis-AirFinance-up-for-sale-with-Rothschild-as-advisor.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050166/Debis-AirFinance-up-for-sale-with-Rothschild-as-advisor.htmlWhether you love it or hate it, export credit has dominated the last 12 months, but this is just the beginning. By Victoria Pennington.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/XDiuKi729_Y/Export-Credit-survey.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050147/Export-Credit-survey.htmlAirfinance Journal has consulted palms, tarot cards, tea leaves, crystal balls, horoscopes, goat entrails and even some economist forecasts to give you an exclusive peak at what will happen in 2005. (Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this forecast, we do not accept legal responsibility for consequences that may arise from anyone relying on it.)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/lAFdEKjOgmI/Last-word-The-year-ahead.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050158/Last-word-The-year-ahead.htmlThe US Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling recognizing a 2002 Swiss arbitration decision against Aeroflot for $13 million plus all interest and litigation expenses.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/Sf6CVTs9css/US-court-rules-against-Aeroflot-for-contract-breech.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050169/US-court-rules-against-Aeroflot-for-contract-breech.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/_9OMiz7P7EI/Americas-Deal-of-the-YearAviation-Capital-keeps-trying.htmlSat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050384/Americas-Deal-of-the-YearAviation-Capital-keeps-trying.htmlAlthough tax breaks and international treaties have helped make Ireland an aviation centre, the biggest reason was GPA. In January 2004, Alasdair Whyte looked at the history of the company.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/afj_lessorsfundsandprivateequity/~3/OpCMNvtPdjE/The-rocket-scientists-of-Shannon.htmlSun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.airfinancejournal.com/Article/2050474/The-rocket-scientists-of-Shannon.html