December 2006

Regional Aircraft Roundtable 2006: Less is more 01 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.

Lucky for some 01 December 2006

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.

Changing the game 01 December 2006

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.

THE DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES 01 December 2006

In the absence of new aircraft, existing families look set to enjoy attractive rates in the year ahead. Rossa McPhillips reports.

The wait is over 01 December 2006

The A350XWB is meant to be Airbus' response to Boeing's 787. Geoff Hearn looks at how it is likely to fare.

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES 01 December 2006

As engine financing becomes more prevalent, so too are maintenance issues. Geoff Hearn looks at what investors need to know.

JOLs make a comeback 01 December 2006

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.

Destiny calling 01 December 2006

Pembroke 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.

Turning up the heat on aviation 01 December 2006

RBS breaks the mould with Iberia deal 01 December 2006

Austrian Airlines completes capital increase 01 December 2006

Morgan Stanley launches JetBlue EETC 01 December 2006

West Air Sweden leases ATP freighters 01 December 2006

MAP to service institutional investors 01 December 2006

People news in brief 01 December 2006

Vueling Airlines completes Eu191 million IPO 01 December 2006

French banks complete FOP deal for China Southern 01 December 2006

November 2006

Continental divide 01 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?

Global Leaders 2006: Leading the pack 01 November 2006

Which are the top banks and lessors in the aviation industry? Who better to decide than the people who use them.

Eastern star 01 November 2006

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.

Enter the tiger 01 November 2006

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.

Export credit survey 2006: The last export 01 November 2006

The number of export credit deals has dropped notably in the past two years. Airfinance Journal investigates why this is happening.

For the record 01 November 2006

Who owns what is very important in aviation, but that becomes meaningless if the records are not properly managed.

Between a rock and a hard place 01 November 2006

In our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger flew to Rio, with two big new mates for company.