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November
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.
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The 2005 Airfinance Journal export credit survey shows how few banks are winning mandates, although competition among them remains fierce.
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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.
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Bankruptcy meant that the Fairchild Dornier 328 Jet never really found a market, and with Delta parking aircraft, its value is unlikely to recover.
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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.
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October
Converted passenger aircraft are becoming more popular with financiers to help bolster residual values. Geoff Hearn reports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September
Like all Boeing executives, Scott Carson, vice-president of sales, is proud of his company and is confident of its future.
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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.
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August
Home countries airlines, denied access to export credit for new aircraft, are now pushing for a regulatory review. Victoria Pennington reports.
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The battle for third place in the Airfinance Journal operating leasing league tables has intensified. Research and analysis by Victoria Pennington.
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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.
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June
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.
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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.
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May
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.
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April
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?
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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.
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The price of oil has gone through the roof again. Why? Michael Halls reports.
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March
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.
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With oil prices on the way down, what kind of hedging strategy should be used? Mike Halls reports.
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February
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.