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  • November

    Shedding risk 01 November 2005

    While manufacturer financings are never easy, Bombardier's Raspro 2005 succeeded in making more than a billion dollars of finance. Alexandra Cain examines the deal.

  • And then there were 10 01 November 2005

    The 2005 Airfinance Journal export credit survey shows how few banks are winning mandates, although competition among them remains fierce.

  • Kaupthing Bank and FL group form lessor 01 November 2005

  • Playing the EETC game 01 November 2005

    Lenard Parkins and Kenric Kattner, of Haynes and Boone, and lead counsel for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, provide an essential guide to restructuring EETCs in bankruptcy.

  • Old before its time 01 November 2005

    Bankruptcy meant that the Fairchild Dornier 328 Jet never really found a market, and with Delta parking aircraft, its value is unlikely to recover.

  • Single Aisle Battles 01 November 2005

    Rising fuel prices are increasing pressure on manufacturers to improve engine efficiency. Geoff Hearn looks at how IAE and CFM are reacting to the problem.

  • October

    Doorway to riches 01 October 2005

    Converted passenger aircraft are becoming more popular with financiers to help bolster residual values. Geoff Hearn reports.

  • BANKS CHECK IN 01 October 2005

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

  • CARGO WARS 01 October 2005

    Renewed interest in 747 freighters has made it likely that Boeing will launch the 747 Advanced. Geoff Hearn examines how the compares to the A380F.

  • START YOUR ENGINES 01 October 2005

    As the popularity of engine leasing increases, existing players are becoming wary of market saturation but that is good news for airlines. Andrew McGuinness reports.

  • Airfinance Journal 2005 engine investor survey 01 October 2005

  • September

    BOEING BITES BACK 01 September 2005

    Like all Boeing executives, Scott Carson, vice-president of sales, is proud of his company and is confident of its future.

  • AIRBUS STAYS SHARP 01 September 2005

    Airbus is involved in a price war with Boeing, and the battle for orders is looking close. None of this, though, seems to worry John Leahy, Airbus' chief operating officer.

  • Moore leaves BAE Systems to take part in yacht race 01 September 2005

  • South African fined for anti-competitive behaviour 01 September 2005

  • August

    DISADVANTAGED HOMES 01 August 2005

    Home countries airlines, denied access to export credit for new aircraft, are now pushing for a regulatory review. Victoria Pennington reports.

  • OPERATING LEASING SURVEY 2005: OUR SURVEY SAID... 01 August 2005

    The battle for third place in the Airfinance Journal operating leasing league tables has intensified. Research and analysis by Victoria Pennington.

  • REAL COST OF TRAVEL 01 August 2005

    Everyone knows the flying public never had it so good. Or do they? Adam Pilarski of Avitas looks at the real price that the airline passengers are paying.

  • What about existing aircraft? 01 August 2005

  • Clyde & Co merges with Beaumont and Son 01 August 2005

  • June

    Playing the waiting game 01 June 2005

    Airfinance Journal's 2004/05 Japanese operating lease survey showed a market still in confusion and waiting for the final effects of tax changes. Nevertheless, 2004 was still an excellent year, says Alexandra Cain.

  • The industry's darling 01 June 2005

    In the first of a new regular section looking at aircraft values, Victoria Pennington asked three appraisers to consider one of the original middle-of-the market aircraft.

  • Bombardier plans portfolio securitization 01 June 2005

  • May

    Deals of the Year 2004: Last year's stars 01 May 2005

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

  • Hackforth-Jones leaves Citi after 30 years with no plans to leave industry 01 May 2005

  • Acton joins as new COO for South African Airways 01 May 2005

  • April

    ESCALATION: The great industry scam 01 April 2005

    Escalation formulas mean that many aircraft being delivered are costing far more than their market value. How long, asks Alasdair Whyte, can manufacturers can keep taking money from their most loyal customers?

  • Don't blame the workers 01 April 2005

    One of the biggest costs for nearly every airline is labour. But this is not why airlines lose money, says Ingo Marowsky,aviation secretary, for the International Transport Workers' Federation, the global trade union federation.

  • Are you ready for $80 a barrel 01 April 2005

    The price of oil has gone through the roof again. Why? Michael Halls reports.

  • A funny thing happened on the way to the airport 01 April 2005

  • March

    Cutting metal 01 March 2005

    The world air cargo market is growing and much of this growth will be reliant on converted aircraft. But as Alexandra Cain discovers, knowing which conversions to finance and when, can be a tricky process.

  • To hedge or not to hedge 01 March 2005

    With oil prices on the way down, what kind of hedging strategy should be used? Mike Halls reports.

  • IBA hires airline and leasing expert 01 March 2005

  • February

    Start your engines 01 February 2005

    Engine leasing is the trendy new market for banks and lessors. Alexandra Cain takes a look at the new entrants and asks the old guard what their chances of success are.

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If this story was real, I would be among the first to know. Our management strategy is very much about acquiring assets and not investing in companies.

Johnny Lau, global head of aviation finance at ICBC Leasing, talking about rumours that his bank is bidding for ILFC.