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Very solid growth but interest cost soaring
The days of cheap China money may be over, but CALC's CFO tells AFJ in an exclusive interview that it is going full steam ahead, expanding into new markets, and hoping to secure an investment-grade rating.
Exclusive: New Asian lessor targets narrowbody engines
Following the launch of Hanwha Aviation, Airfinance Journal talks exclusively to its chief executive officer, Jeff Lewis, about the first investments the platform has closed
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Exclusive: PE firm exits Falko race
07 May 2024 Lessors EuropeThe firm and regional lessor were in talks about potential tie-up earlier this year
High Ridge Aviation adds lenders
07 May 2024 Lessors North AmericaRetains flexibility to increase $1bn facility
Airbus unveils 51 A321neo orders
07 May 2024 Aircraft EuropeOrders for the type reached 6,331 units at end of April
Lufthansa names new CFO
07 May 2024 Airlines EuropeExecutive board member Michael Niggemann will assume the duties of the CFO role after Steenbergen departs on 7 May.
Cargo Aircraft Management posts first quarter revenues down
07 May 2024 Lessors North AmericaCAM’s first quarter pre-tax earnings was down $21 million
Blueberry Aviation expands commercial team
07 May 2024 Lessors EuropeFirm hires vice-president commercial
ATSG signs up to 20 767Fs with Amazon
07 May 2024 Lessors North AmericaThe agreement includes an option to add up to 10 more aircraft
DAE hires experienced marketing veteran
07 May 2024 Lessors EuropeAirfinance Journal understands DAE has created a new position
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Values and LR trends: A350-900 benefiting from recovery
Geoff Hearn reviews the A350-900 market
Inequality among airlines
What do Airfinance Journal's Airline Financial Ratings say about the industry post-Covid? The distribution curve is a long way from “normal” and is becoming less so. We see that the current number of CCC “rated” airlines still well exceeds pre-Covid levels and the number of CC “rated airlines remain 50% higher than pre-Covid
Airfinance Journal Rising Stars: part 1
In part 1, Airfinance Journal recognises three of the six most promising legal associates for 2023
Phenomenal growth rates of Chinese economy and traffic ar...
Avitas SVP aviation consulting Adam Pilarski gives three fundamental reasons why the phenomenal growth rates of the Chinese economy and traffic are definitely over