December

Is this the end of the Japanese leasing? 01 December 2004

Japanese aircraft leases, the most popular cross-border tax lease available to airlines, could soon be impossible.

All change at Iberbond 01 December 2004

Iberbond 2004 was always going to be one of the key deals of 2004. With many European airlines disappointed by the pricing that Air France's notes achieved, many were waiting to see what Iberia could achieve — especially as it changing the structure.

Boullioun: and then there were four.... 01 December 2004

WestLB's decision to sell Boullioun has led to a fierce bidding competition ? and opened up the market for other leasing companies, including debis Airfinance. Alasdair Whyte analyses the last four.

A different sort of investor 01 December 2004

Steve Rimmer is well known as an aircraft and engine trader through Curtis & Company, Curtis Power and XS Aviation. But as he explained to Airfinance Journal, he is now working under an even better known brand: Guggenheim.

BNP wins CSA export credit mandate 01 December 2004

BNP Paribas has won the mandate to provide export credit financing for four A330s and two A320s for China Southern Airlines.

GOL scores in Brazil 01 December 2004

Having started only three years ago, Brazil's first low-cost carrier has become one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Alexandra Cain uncovers Gol's secret.

Malaysia lessor closes JOL 01 December 2004

Aircraft Management Services a new captive leasing company for Malaysia Airlines has closed a $105 million Japanese operating lease for a used 777-200ER.

BNP closes tax leases 01 December 2004

Gecas helps US Airways out 01 December 2004

US Airways has reached an agreement with Gecas and GE Engine Services for its aircraft leasing, financing and engine maintainance. The deal will provide the airline with short-term liquidity and reduce its debt.

Currency outlook: the rise and fall of a great currency 01 December 2004

Mike Halls reports on what the decline and fall of the world's mightiest currency will mean to aviation financiers.

China: three is the magic number 01 December 2004

It may have taken almost three years, but the consolidation of China's state-owned carriers is almost complete. Dominic Jones looks at how it affects their balance sheets.

Aeroflot signs $150m loan 01 December 2004

Calyon, ABN Amro, Société Générale and WestLB have been mandated to provide a three-year $150 million for Aeroflot. Some $100 million of the loan will be used to finance the first stage of the long-anticipated third terminal at Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Russia's largest airport.

Debis AirFinance up for sale with Rothschild as advisor 01 December 2004

Debis AirFinance is looking for a new owner, with the lessor already in talks with a number of private equity companies. Rothschild is advising debis AirFinance's owners on the sale.

Export Credit survey 01 December 2004

Whether you love it or hate it, export credit has dominated the last 12 months, but this is just the beginning. By Victoria Pennington.

Last word: The year ahead 01 December 2004

Airfinance Journal has consulted palms, tarot cards, tea leaves, crystal balls, horoscopes, goat entrails and even some economist forecasts to give you an exclusive peak at what will happen in 2005. (Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this forecast, we do not accept legal responsibility for consequences that may arise from anyone relying on it.)

US court rules against Aeroflot for contract breech 01 December 2004

The US Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling recognizing a 2002 Swiss arbitration decision against Aeroflot for $13 million plus all interest and litigation expenses.

May

Americas Deal of the Year – Aviation Capital keeps trying 01 May 2004

February

The rocket scientists of Shannon 01 February 2004

Although tax breaks and international treaties have helped make Ireland an aviation centre, the biggest reason was GPA. In January 2004, Alasdair Whyte looked at the history of the company.