Covid-19 bailouts: Alitalia gets $235m, KDB throws Asiana $2bn lifeline

The tally of confirmed bailouts grew by $2.06 billion since last update on 3rd September with the following additions. more

17/09/2020

in Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market

On Watch: LATAM and Avianca hit DIP financing roadblocks

Ishka updates on airlines in bankruptcy and creditor protection. This week, LATAM and Avianca saw DIP financing proposals rejected and restrained by court orders. more

15/09/2020

in Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market

E190s stave off retirement as carriers clinch cheap lease extensions

The Covid-19 pandemic has extended the operating life of many E190 jets, explain regional jet lessors, many of which were facing a “foul” wave of retirements. more

14/09/2020

in Aircraft Asset Profiles

Investor guide: Aircraft storage in the age of Covid-19

In this investor guide Ishka looks at aircraft storage options: how have storage providers adapted, the process of storing an aircraft and the cost and service considerations. more

10/09/2020

in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Investor Education

Rising airline debt margins attract hedge fund interest

Higher margins and better loan terms on new secured aircraft loans have attracted the attention of hedge funds seeking to offer debt to airlines directly through debt funds and private placements, state financiers. more

09/09/2020

in Capital Markets , Aircraft Finance Market

Regional carriers receive less than 1% of state aid

Just 0.38% of confirmed and 0.31% of confirmed and unconfirmed state aid has gone to regional carriers as of 28th August, Ishka research shows, a fraction of the billions offered to airlines globally since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis. more

08/09/2020

in Airline Profiles

Airbus undelivered aircraft glut shows signs of easing

Airbus and Boeing had nearly 600 built but undelivered aircraft at the end of Q2 2020. This number is now likely to be higher, but the situation at Airbus appears to be improving. more

07/09/2020

in Investor Education , Modelling and Forecasting , Aircraft Finance Market

Airline Credit Profile: Why is Wizz Air among the best placed airlines to benefit from the COVID-19 crisis?

In this week’s airline credit profile, Ishka highlights how Wizz Air’s financial position has allowed it to take a different approach to the COVID-19 crisis than some of its peers. more

04/09/2020

in Airline Profiles

On Watch: Smartwings in creditor protection, Norwegian at “significant risk” of collapse

Ishka updates on airlines in bankruptcy proceedings and on Ishka's watch list. Norwegian is at “significant risk” of collapse without further creditor agreements, the airline stated in its H1 2020 results. more

02/09/2020

in Airline Profiles

Covid-19 ushers in a nascent 787 and A350 secondary market

Ishka estimates there are up to 22 787s and A350s in the market looking for new operators. more

01/09/2020

in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market

Covid-19 bailouts: Trump considers further support for airlines, Thai LCCs to get $769m in loans

The tally of confirmed bailouts grew by a mere $15.5 million since last week’s update, the second smallest weekly increase since this series began in March. more

28/08/2020

in Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market

Fund watch: Icelease signals buying intent with naked aircraft purchase

Reykjavík-based lessor Icelease together with Corrum Capital Management, a private investment firm, have bought a naked 12-year old Boeing 737-800 through their joint venture CCM ICL Leasing LLC. more

26/08/2020

in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market