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December 2006
Regional aircraft have had a fantastic year, but financing and size are some of the key concerns. Airfinance Journal invited key decision-makers to address the issues.
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India's aviation market is perceived as having no limits. But not everyone stands to benefit from the huge potential for growth. Ritesh Gupta reports.
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China's privately owned carriers are giving the state-controlled airlines a run for their money. Their small fleets and access to financing place them in a favourable position. Alex Lennane reports.
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In the absence of new aircraft, existing families look set to enjoy attractive rates in the year ahead. Rossa McPhillips reports.
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The A350XWB is meant to be Airbus' response to Boeing's 787. Geoff Hearn looks at how it is likely to fare.
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As engine financing becomes more prevalent, so too are maintenance issues. Geoff Hearn looks at what investors need to know.
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Since its launch in 1998, the Japanese operating lease (JOL) has survived a big government review and continues to gain popularity. Siqalane Taho reports on uncertain times for a widely used structure.
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November 2006
American Airlines and Continental Airlines have shown
that bond investors like spare parts and engine bonds. So why has no one else followed?
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It has taken less than five years for AirAsia to fly to more than 40 destinations and pass the 20-million passenger mark. Tony Fernandez, the carrier's chief executive officer, tells Ritesh Gupta why the airline is so successful.
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Western investors have been concentrating on China's airlines. Now they are adding the country's airports to their in-trays.
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Imagine a Ryanair for Asia and the analogy will help to establish how Tiger Airways is regarded in the region. Alex Lennane finds out from Tony Davis, the carrier's chief executive officer, on how the carrier's business model ensures a competitive advantage.