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December
Julie Southern, chief financial officer at Virgin Atlantic, talks to Airfinance Journal about 2007 and what lies ahead.
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Airfinance 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.
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Sophie Segal speaks to Dan Matthews, senior vice president and treasurer, about Northwest's performance in 2007
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The Middle East region's aviation market is booming so much that it should be renamed Middle Feast, reports Will Roberts. The Asia-Pacific countries, though, have their eyes focused on testing times ahead.
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The 767 has had a mini-revival as operators seek capacity until the arrival of the 787 and A350. But how long will this resurgence continue? Geoff Hearn investigates.
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November
The launch of long-haul, low-cost airline AirAsia X will be a testing time for the region's other carriers. Ritesh Gupta reports.
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The enhanced equipment trust certificate is enjoying a good spell of popularity in the US. Sophie Segal finds out why.
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The new aircraft sector understanding will change the landscape for export credit deals.
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Manufacturers are pinning their hopes on larger jet aircraft in what is an increasingly competitive market. Geoff Hearn looks at which aircraft are most likely to succeed.
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In our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger travelled alongside a footballer for one England's top football clubs.
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October
James Kharouf analyses how the aviation industry is answering lawmakers' calls to cut carbon emissions.
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Siqalane Taho looks at landmark deals that have shaped the engine financing market over the past year.
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Airfinance Journal pays tribute to one of aviation's great innovators, Tony Ryan, who died in October.
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September
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Investors are keeping a sharp eye on the growth of aviation in the Middle East. The potential of the market is set to rival the successes of China and India. Ritesh Gupta reports.
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Export credit deals have always varied from one country to another, but the new aircraft sector understanding aims to change that. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.
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Siqalane Taho looks at the instruments that are proving to be the trendsetters in the aviation industry.
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The 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.
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In our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger flew a total 54 hours on Air New Zealand for a honeymoon – some else's – and, don't laugh, for one week only.
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July
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The demise of Swissair is a saga that refuses to go away
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Some say that technology rather than restrictions is the way forward to greener skies, but this view has many detractors. Natasha Yazdabadi reports.
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When an airline needs some tender loving care, Seabury Group answers the call. Chief executive John Luth spoke to Rossa McPhillips.
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June
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Landmark deal is an overused term, but Terra Firma's acquisition of Pegasus Aviation Finance is definitely one. By Natasha Yazdabadi and Alasdair Whyte.
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May
Airfinance Journal's Deal of the Year Awards have proved once again a successful barometer to what is happening in the industry.
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The contested Qantas takeover drama has finally come to an end. Natasha Yazdabadi has a behind the scenes look at the deal.
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South America has put its troubles behind it and is a market worthy of investment, with Brazil leading the way. Alex Lennane reports.
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By Rossa McPhillips and Tom Zaitsev
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Corporate jet sales are expected to boom in the next 20 years, although it might come at a price.
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With fuel efficiency still a major concern, airlines are increasingly looking to replace older aircraft. So does the MD-80 have a future? Geoff Hearn reports.
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In our series of what airline customers are thinking, our mystery passenger was one of the first to fly on Lufthansa's A380.
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April
Last year was a good 12 months for operating lessor initial public offerings, but several airlines also tapped the capital markets for funding. Natasha Yazdabadi reports on airlines that have opened up in the past year.
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About 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.
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Airlines and lessors are diversifying their sources of funding through Shariah compliant deals. Janet Du Chenne reports
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As the airline industry continues with lacklustre profits, cutting costs could make or break some carriers. Geoff Hearn reports.
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The tendency towards airline credit has met its match in the form of asset risk. Rossa McPhillips reports.
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US Airways may not be the darling of America, but the carrier is making the most of a merger with America West. Alex Lennane reports.
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March
The 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.
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US airlines are in a brighter position than they were a few years ago. Alex Lennane reports on Delta's wellbeing and the shared optimism for this carrier
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Nearly a year after their first interview with Airfinance Journal, the chief executive officers of SkyEurope and Wizz Air speak to Natasha Yazdabadi about growth in the central and east European market and the challenges ahead.
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A new day has dawned on the Indian aviation industry. Ritesh Gupta investigates the changes in this booming market.
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February
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2006 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.
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Ritesh Gupta investigates whether GoAir, after a year of operations, can keep investors bullish about the Indian market.
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The aviation industry is heading for another good 12 months, despite a slowdown in the US economy.
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The demand for freighters is rising inexorably. Geoff Hearn looks at the pros and cons of manufacturer and third-party conversion programmes.