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Jet2 forecasts substantial EBIT rise

Shows 32% increase on the prior year, according to The Airline Analyst

Pegasus keeps EBITDAR margin at 30%: The Airline Analyst

Fitch affirms Pegasus Airlines ratings

Asky Airlines leases Max 8

Togo-based carrier grows fleet and network

Exclusive: European carrier seeks SLB financing

Lease term will be for a duration of up to 12 years

Rate volatility dampens ABS revival

Geopolitical tensions prompt short term pause

German banks upsize €300m Schuldschein issuance

The offering attracted 50 investors, mainly savings banks as well as national and international private banks

SMBC AC wins new Air India mandate

Seven Boeing deliveries.

Pattaya Airways leases in ATR freighter

Hopes to expand to five aircraft.

DAE Capital sells Airbus widebody

Delivered to North American carrier.

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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

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

Jolco transactions set for bright 2024 – SMFL

‘Generally, market prefers Airbus aircraft’

Secured facility will fund 2024 growth: SES 

Airfinance Journal talks to Shannon Engine Support about its inaugural secured RCF and investments in the first half. Last November the lessor closed the largest engine portfolio financing with eight banks. Chief commercial officer Tadhg Dillon points to acceleration and growth of the business over the past three years as the driver behind the engine portfolio facility