Capital structure: a driver of success for lessors?
Aircraft leasing is a capital intensive business but how much of a role does a lessor's capital structure play in determining its competitiveness in the marketplace? more
22/01/2019
So, how did we do? Ishka reviews its 2018 Vista forecast
Ishka assess whether its predictions for 2018 came to pass. more
18/01/2019
How big are the JOL and JOLCO markets?
Although JOLs and JOLCOs have been two of the most commonly used tax leases in the market in recent years, market chatter indicates an end to the days of plenty. more
15/01/2019
Reminder: Ishka invites Deals of the Year Award submissions
Ishka is now accepting submissions for its Deal of the Year Awards. more
13/01/2019
How big are the JOL and JOLCO markets?
Although JOLs and JOLCOs have been two of the most commonly used tax leases in the market in recent years, market chatter indicates an end to the days of plenty. more
15/01/2019
Reminder: Ishka invites Deals of the Year Award submissions
Ishka is now accepting submissions for its Deal of the Year Awards. more
13/01/2019
Ishka invites Deals of the Year Award submissions
Ishka is now accepting submissions for its Deal of the Year Awards. more
04/01/2019
More bad news for DR Peters’ A380s
Air France will return five A380s to the German asset manager at the end of their leases. more
20/12/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Investor Education , Aircraft Finance Market
No longer freight-ened by cargo?
A survey by ATOZ Aviation Finance reveals lenders are relaxing their attitudes towards funding freighter widebodies. more
18/12/2018
US aircraft lessor ACG gains traction with ECA-like product
Ishka examines ACG’s private aviation finance guarantee programme, AFS. more
13/12/2018
Anatomy of a deal: Korean pension fund buys into ANA B777 mezz debt
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
10/12/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Investor Education , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka research update: Nepal Airlines struggles with $233m cost of new A330s
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
04/12/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market
Emirates Cargo wins $8.9m for failed B737 freighter delivery
Aero Acquisitions never completed the freighter conversion or delivered the aircraft. more
27/11/2018
Alitalia fails to take leased engine delivery
Dispute with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Limited could be costly for an insolvent carrier. more
22/11/2018
German investors struggle to overcome USD hedging hurdles
Ishka panellists at the Ishka Frankfurt conference state rising hedging costs are keeping many German investors away from aviation. more
19/11/2018
in Investor Education , Aircraft Finance Market
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Lessor chiefs react to promise of hard winter for airlines
Major leasing companies remain cautiously optimistic about their businesses. more
14/11/2018
Ishka NY Investival: Investors debate aircraft leasing risks and returns
An influx of capital penetrates the market for mid-life and older aircraft. more
12/11/2018
Canada Jetlines breaches Boeing contract with A320 leases
The new carrier terminated its B737 MAX order to lease A320s from AerCap. more
08/11/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka research round-up: Finnair leases A350-900 for $1.115m
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
30/10/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka research round-up: Goshawk’s 100% B787-9 financing
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
23/10/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
New aviation fund watch: Cross Ocean Partners, Investec and Sirius
Ishka examines four recent debt and equity aviation funds that have launched in the space. more
19/10/2018
Ishka research round-up: SAS A320neos leased for $345,620
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
15/10/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Update: Ishka research round-up: Zephyrus parent confirms equity gain on B737 investment
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
12/10/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
MRO and engine constraints continue to be a concern
MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) shop delays are still a concern for lessors and airlines. more
12/10/2018
in Technical Expertise , Aircraft Finance Market
How long will China remain 'closed for business' for Boeing?
Chinese airlines have been conspicuous in their avoidance of direct aircraft orders with Boeing as the trade war heats up between China and the US. more
09/10/2018
in Regulatory and Accounting , Aircraft Finance Market
GATS: Lessors innovate to solve lease novation problem
GATS, The Global Aircraft Trading System, is the aviation finance industry’s answer to the problem of lease novations when trading aircraft. more
04/10/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Lessor CEOs turn guns on OEMs
Lessor CEOs at ISTAT’s EMEA conference in Prague last week, reflect on the relationship between OEMs and lessors. more
02/10/2018
ISTAT EMEA: Early signs of a downturn?
Aircraft lessor chiefs cited rising fuel costs, increasing interest rates, labour tensions and currency depreciation as danger signs for the industry. more
30/09/2018
ISTAT EMEA: ALC outlines mid-life ABS strategy
“The idea is that there is a ton of value in these leases. When we were selling to other people they were profiting from them. We no longer want to do that.” more
27/09/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Q2 2018: FLY continues AirAsia portfolio sell down
Q2 2018 reporting by FLY Leasing is the industry’s first opportunity to assess the effect of the lessor’s bold decision to acquire the AirAsia portfolio. more
23/09/2018
CIT veterans launch new leasing platform: Zephyrus Aviation Capital
The 21-aircraft platform plans to expand to up to 75 aircraft within 18 months. more
20/09/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Investing in Japan: JOL and JOLCOs go “mainstream”
Demand has seen pricing for JOLCO and JOL products tighten while Japanese retail investors are, cautiously, open to a wider group of aviation credits. more
17/09/2018
Boeing and Marsh sued over AFIC insurance product
Xavian Insurance alleges that Mash and Boeing have ‘misappropriated’ trade secrets. more
14/09/2018
ALC Q2 2018: a case of rational exuberance?
ALC is entering a period of unprecedentedly fast growth and is earmarking $8.5 billion for the expansion of the platform over the next 18 months. more
12/09/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Hong Kong Investival: Chinese real estate investors explore aviation
A motivated base of Chinese institutional investors is looking for non-real estate debt opportunities creating hopes for alternative asset classes such as aviation. more
10/09/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka research round-up: El Al closes $145m 787-9 JOLCO
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
09/09/2018
Ishka research round-up: AerCap sells A319s for $20.3m
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates, loans, and asset values, from Ishka. more
27/08/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka research round-up: GECAS sells CRJs for $8.5m each
Detailed market intelligence on regional aircraft lease rates and asset values, from Ishka. more
20/08/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka research round-up: Intrepid makes $105m on three widebody sales
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates and asset values, from Ishka. more
14/08/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka’s market research round-up: CALC’s 1.2% finance lease
Detailed market intelligence on lease rates and asset values, from Ishka. more
07/08/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
UKEF closes first Airbus deal since 2015
UKEF supported the export of two A330s to RwandAir in 1Q 2018. more
31/07/2018
ASU rate rise surprise
Ishka examines why ECA premiums are rising despite the fact secured bank loan margins for aircraft appear to be getting cheaper. more
24/07/2018
Enders wants 50% of regional jet market with A220
Ishka provides a round-up on Airbus’ investor call from the Farnborough air show. more
23/07/2018
Dublin Festival 2018: Is risk being priced appropriately in aircraft finance?
Are investors pricing risk appropriately in aviation finance? Ishka explores the debate generated at the Ishka Dublin Aviation Finance Festival. more
06/07/2018
Intrepid: what exactly have Amedeo acquired?
Ishka looks at Intrepid's fleet financing arrangements. more
03/07/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Intrepid and Sky Leasing purchases bode well for more leasing platforms sales
Dickon Harris offers highlights from Ishka’s Dublin festival. more
02/07/2018
FastJet comes off life support (again)
The LCC is fighting for its life, Ishka looks at the carrier’s fleet financing arrangements. more
29/06/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market
Lessors forced to wait for MRO slots
A spike in MRO activity is forcing aircraft lessors to wait for availability to overhaul aircraft and engines. more
25/06/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aviation financings , Aircraft Finance Market
GECAS is first aircraft ABS issuer to use equity asset manager
Och-Ziff will manage the equity portion on GECAS’ START 2018-1 more
19/06/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Capital Markets , Investor Education , Aircraft Finance Market
Market shows c.$4m spread in A320neo and 737 MAX values
Market shows c.$4m spread in A320neo and 737 MAX values more
07/06/2018
in Aircraft Asset Profiles , Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
Castlelake to acquire 23 aircraft for fifth ABS
Aircraft fund manager returns to the ABS market with CLAS 2018-1. more
05/06/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aviation financings , Aircraft Finance Market
FX issues dampen Korean investor demand
Cost of currency swaps is making senior debt uneconomic for Korean investors. more
31/05/2018
in Capital Markets , Aircraft Finance Market
Rising swap rates put further pressure on returns
As 5-year USD swaps broke the 3% barrier last week Ishka examines what impact this is having on new aircraft leases. more
18/05/2018
Equity returns squeezed for leased aircraft
Investors report to Ishka that equity returns are compressing for leased aircraft. more
17/05/2018
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market
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Mar 21, 2019
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