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Azorra places $100m into NAC carve-out
Lessors EuropeIn addition, Alton Aviation is requesting bids on 17 units.
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Rosy outlook for LCCs
Lessors North AmericaLow-cost carriers will continue to drive the Covid-19 recovery, particularly in domestic markets with historically less competition, 777 Partners managing partner, Josh Wander, tells Hugh Davies.
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Asia-Pacific’s long road to recovery
Airlines Southeast AsiaThe Asia-Pacific region is lagging far behind in pandemic recovery. Its airlines and lessors are struggling, industry experts tell Elsie Guan.
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Air Lease tops 2021 Airbus lessor deliveries
Lessors North AmericaAirfinance Journal shows how top three lessors compare.
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AFJ opens submissions for 2021 Deals of the Year awards
Aircraft EuropeValued for their independence and transparency, the AFJ awards represent the market-leading deals rated on innovation, timing, size, complexity, and setting new industry benchmarks.
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Making sense of the used widebody market
Aircraft North AmericaThe Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already difficult situation for used widebody aircraft.
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Vietjet set for international expansion
Airlines Southeast AsiaVietnam’s aviation market is slated to fully re-open in December 2021.
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Are airlines over-ordering again?
Aircraft Middle EastMany airlines are focused on new technology aircraft to meet projected demand.
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Portfolio sellers continue to test the waters
Lessors EuropeAirfinance Journal is aware of six aircraft portfolios currently up for sale.
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Exclusive: Private equity closes on AMCK acquisition
Lessors North AmericaThe move follows a change in shareholding. In early November, CK Asset Holdings acquired Mitsubishi's stake in AMCK Aviation, taking its share of the leasing company from 50% to 90%. The remaining 10%...
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Exclusive: SMBC Aviation Capital to buy Goshawk
Lessors EuropeThe lessor had previously hired HSBC and Citi to explore options, including a sale, in late 2019 as the two shareholders decided to exit the business.
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Aviation’s sustainability dilemma
Airlines North AmericaSomeone has to pay for a green future, and investors, governments and passengers all have to be on board to reach emissions targets.
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Embraer unveils Energia family concept
Aircraft Latin AmericaThe four Energia aircraft concepts are on the drawing board but the firm targets technology readiness from 2030.
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Exclusive: Legendary Airbus boss bids adieu
Aircraft EuropeJean Pierson dedicated his entire professional life to aerospace and was a driving force behind the development of Airbus for 13 years.
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Lease factors plumb nonsensical depths: AFJ APAC 2021
Lessors Northeast AsiaPanellists at the AFJ Asia-Pacific 2021 conference have confirmed that the sale and leaseback market, especially on new technology aircraft, is still red hot, with lease rate factors down to levels...
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Air France-KLM receives first public airline ESG evaluation
Airlines EuropeAirfinance Journal has details Air France-KLM ESG evaluation.
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New 21-aircraft ABS goes to market
Lessors North AmericaLessees include British Airways, Virgin Australia and Hong Kong Airlines.
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Talon 1 SPAC prepares for $200m IPO
Lessors North AmericaThe executive team includes Edward Wegel as chairman and chief executive officer.
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Sky plans more leases after latest A320neo arrives
Airlines Latin AmericaAsian leasing company delivers new A320neo.