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Shandong mandates PDPs
HSH Nordbank has closed the bank's first pre-delivery payment (PDP) onshore aircraft financing in China. The deal marks the first-ever complete handling of a ...
14-Aug-2008
RECENT ORDERS
07-Aug-2008
DEALWATCH
07-Aug-2008
Lessors buck the downturn
Business is booming for lessors as market conditions that are putting the squeeze on other sectors of the industry - high fuel costs, the ...
07-Aug-2008
Europe seeks to clear the air
Whether industry players choose to remain indignant or opt to work with Europe to shape the future of its emissions trading scheme (ETS), Europe ...
07-Aug-2008
Air Jamaica names CEO
Edward Wegel has been appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of financially troubled national airline Air Jamaica, effective at the end of August. Wegel ...
07-Aug-2008
Used B-747s head to Israel
Knafaim Holdings, the parent company of El Al Israeli Airlines, said that its Global Knafaim Leasing unit has agreed to buy two used B-747-400s ...
07-Aug-2008
Vietnam may delay share sale
The government will most likely postpone the sale of a 10 per cent to 20 per cent stake in national carrier Vietnam Airlines to ...
07-Aug-2008
Ryanair looks to buy 400 aircraft
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is in negotiations with Airbus and Boeing to buy up to 400 aircraft. Currently, Ryanair - which aims to secure ...
07-Aug-2008
IATA reports tough June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international traffic data for June that showed a continued slowing of demand growth for air transport. Cargo ...
07-Aug-2008
PANY/NJ to defy Washington
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ), the bi-state agency that operates the New York metropolitan area's major airports, plans to ...
07-Aug-2008
Capital increase for Eurofly
Italian airline Eurofly has drawn up a new business plan for 2008-12 and has approved a EUR55 million (USD 85 million) capital increase. It ...
07-Aug-2008
LOT to restructure
In light of poor financial performance, troubled Polish airline LOT plans to restructure as the carrier is facing a liquidity crisis. The carrier estimates ...
07-Aug-2008
Thai taps state bank loan
Thai Airways International has formally received a THB2 billion (USD59.5 million) commitment from state-owned Government Savings Bank, with the use of proceeds undisclosed. The ...
07-Aug-2008
Flybe leasebacks completed
All three new Bombardier Q400s for UK regional airline Flybe, financed by sale/leaseback arrangements with Rand Merchant Bank, have been delivered. The transaction was ...
07-Aug-2008
New deal for Allco
Allco Finance Group has reached an accord with its banking syndicate on terms of the company's senior debt facility, subject to documentation of those ...
07-Aug-2008
Hainan Air to issue bonds
Approval has been given to Hainan Airlines to issue up to CNY2.7 billion (USD40 million) of corporate bonds. A tenor of five years is ...
06-Aug-2008
Arik Air signs PDP facility
Nigerian carrier Arik Air has tapped funds totalling NGN35 billion (USD292.3 million) from a consortium of domestic banks for pre-delivery payment (PDP) finance on ...
06-Aug-2008
Air France eyes C-Series
Air France is said to be eyeing Bombardier's new C-Series as well as newer A320-family and B-737 aircraft to replace some of the carrier's ...
05-Aug-2008
Indonesia to liberalise ownership
The Indonesian government plans to pass legislation aimed at allowing private investment in the currently state-controlled airports sector. Under the proposed legislation, a regulator ...
05-Aug-2008
The MIAA is in the process of finalising a longer-term loan.
The Supreme Court granted the MIAA a writ of possession after the agency made a PHP3 billion (USD67 million) partial payment to Piatco in ...
05-Aug-2008
Manila eyes bridge loan
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is negotiating a one-year USD400 million bridge loan with two government banks to compensate Philippine International Air Terminal Corporation ...
05-Aug-2008
Orderwatch
04-Aug-2008
CSA Czech takes loan from EIB
CSA Czech Airlines has signed a loan facility with European Investment Bank (EIB) to part-fund its EUR210 million (USD326 million) A320-family fleet programme. A ...
04-Aug-2008
DAE mandates loan facility
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has mandated co-arrangers and co-underwriters Citi, Deutsche Bank, Emirates Bank and Lloyds TSB for its USD1 billion, three-year syndicated loan ...
04-Aug-2008
BA in Iberia merger talks
British Airways (BA) and Iberia have confirmed discussions regarding an all-share merger between the two companies. Morgan Stanley is said to be advising Iberia ...
30-Jul-2008
DCM mandates Boeing financing
Calyon and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) have been mandated by Deutsche Capital Management (DCM) to provide debt financing to its aircraft funds covering ...
30-Jul-2008
Emirates places Airbus order
Dubai-based Emirates announced on 28 July a letter of intent (LOI) for 30 A350s plus 30 A330-300s. In 2007 Emirates signed a firm order ...
28-Jul-2008
Frontier gets DIP commitment
Frontier Airlines Holdings has announced receipt of a USD75 million commitment in post-petition debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from Washington, DC-based private equity firm Perseus LLC. ...
28-Jul-2008
EC looks into Munich finance
The European Commission (EC) announced on 23 July a formal investigation into state aid for Munich Airport. The EC is investigating whether the loans ...
28-Jul-2008
Airlines reel from oil surge
As oil prices hit a record high earlier in July, Martin Broughton, chairman of British Airways (BA), stated that airlines were up to their ...
25-Jul-2008
Another bank joins Brisconnections
One bank has joined the AUD3.15 billion (USD3 billion), 10-year project loan to fund the construction and operation of the Brisbane Airport Link. The ...
24-Jul-2008
Romania listings remain on track
Romania still plans to list minority stakes in Bucharest's main airport and seven other transport firms this year or in early 2009 despite the ...
24-Jul-2008
Saudis set to privatise sector
The Saudi government has announced plans to privatise the kingdom's international airports. The government is looking to modernise these airports and to improve operational ...
24-Jul-2008
Jat sale price set to be lower
Sources indicate that the Serbian government plans to lower the minimum price for the sale of loss-making Jat Airways as a result of high ...
24-Jul-2008
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