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Exclusive: Buyers take lead on aviation business
Lessors EuropePortfolio ranks number 29 in Airfinance Journal’s Lessor Top 50 by the number of aircraft
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Used aircraft offer better value at present - Avation
Lessors Southeast AsiaLessor's executive chairman says previous generation are cheaper and more reliable.
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Reflections on the revolution in leasing
Law EuropeWilliam Glaister, head of Clifford Chance’s global asset finance group, reflects on his career and tells Olivier Bonnassies, in an exclusive interview, that the firm is more US driven than it ever...
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Web of factors hit Geared Turbofan availability
Lessors South AsiaReliability, operating environment, supply chain and even credit history cited as influences.
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Undiminished appetite for growth
Lessors Northeast AsiaNo matter what the naysayers argue, CDB Aviation will continue expanding its aircraft leasing business at home and overseas, its new chief executive officer, Jie Chen, tells Dominic Lalk.
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Interview: Qantas eyes new-gen growth
Airlines OceaniaQantas group optimising capital structure for the long term with upcoming new-generation aircraft deliveries.
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Aercap to tap bond markets next
Lessors EuropeOver the past few days several lessors have tapped the markets for $3.6 billion in aggregate deals with an 6.71% average coupon, Airfinance Journal data shows.
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How to value COMAC aircraft
Lessors Northeast AsiaLack of secondary market means tentative valuations.
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Sukuk bonds activity to increase
Lessors North AmericaAirfinance Journal data shows that $15 billion worth of Sukuk bonds have been issued since 2005.
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Sky is the limit
Lessors EuropeThe post-pandemic aviation environment is presenting unique opportunities for lessors with strong financial backing and portfolio diversification, SMBC AC’s chief financial officer, Aisling Kenny...
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AEI eyes sustainable P2F growth
Aircraft North AmericaLessors' share of 737-800 freighter conversions to scale down as passenger demand and associated lease rates rise.
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Air Lease eyes more Islamic financing
Lessors North AmericaFollows debut Sukuk with demand almost matching US financings.
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Investec Bank sees financing opportunities in Africa
Risk AfricaBradley Gordon, the bank’s head of aviation finance, Africa, tells Airfinance Journal that 2023 looks a more promising year for investment, especially for refinancing and pre-delivery payment...
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CALC reaches crossroads
Lessors Northeast AsiaAFJ provides details and background on Hong Kong SAR lessor’s latest RFP.
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ECA support to increase as capacity ramps up: Boeing
Capital North AmericaExport credit agencies are expected to play a larger role as deliveries commence outside of the larger markets and as banks focus on better credit airlines
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SAS re-enters A350 finance lease
Airlines EuropeCarrier obtains better terms for previously rejected widebody.
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Lessors eye African rebound
Lessors AfricaSeveral aircraft lessors with significant experience in Africa discuss challenges in the region as well as new opportunities as airlines emerge from the pandemic.
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How could Air India finance its A350-1000s?
Airlines South AsiaAirfinance Journal talks to bank representatives about options for financing.