Azul boss wants “fast” Avianca Brazil deal as lessors seek to reclaim aircraft
Azul’s acquisition of Avianca Brazil’s aircraft leases and airport slots needs to be closed “fast” in the next 60 days if the struggling Avianca spin-off wants “business". more
22/03/2019
Jet Airways faces repossession crisis
Jet Airways has reached a critical juncture in the negotiations for its survival with potential rescuers Etihad and the State Bank of India (SBI) locking horns as more aircraft are grounded. more
20/03/2019
Boeing likely to offer airlines compensation for MAX groundings
Norwegian says it is "obvious" Boeing will pick up the bill for the cost of the MAX groundings, but how likely is it that airlines will receive compensation from the OEM? more
19/03/2019
in Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market , Aircraft Asset Profiles
ISTAT: CDB Aviation chief argues this is the “beginning of the downturn”
A panel of leasing CEOs from GECAS, SMBC Aviation Capital, CDB Aviation and Air Lease Corporation debate whether the aviation finance industry is entering a downturn. more
18/03/2019
Boeing likely to offer airlines compensation for MAX groundings
Norwegian says it is "obvious" Boeing will pick up the bill for the cost of the MAX groundings, but how likely is it that airlines will receive compensation from the OEM? more
19/03/2019
in Airline Profiles , Aircraft Finance Market , Aircraft Asset Profiles
ISTAT: CDB Aviation chief argues this is the “beginning of the downturn”
A panel of leasing CEOs from GECAS, SMBC Aviation Capital, CDB Aviation and Air Lease Corporation debate whether the aviation finance industry is entering a downturn. more
18/03/2019
ALC’s declining China exposure
Optimism-driven growth was the main theme of Air Lease Corporation’s performance in 2018. But with gains from trading showing some softness across several top lessors, Ishka wonders if weakness in the secondary markets may be emerging. more
15/03/2019
FAA deems MAXs “airworthy” as the rest of the world bans flights
Lessor chiefs decline to speculate on the causes of the crash. more
12/03/2019
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Aircraft Finance Market , Regulatory and Accounting
Ethiopian MAX crash overshadows ISTAT conference
Chinese and Indonesian aviation authorities have grounded 737 MAX aircraft after the second crash in five months of a new MAX during take-off. more
11/03/2019
MUFG to acquire DVB’s aviation funds and finance arm
Japanese group MUFG is to acquire German DZ Bank’s aviation finance division as part of the dismantling of DVB Bank, DZ’s troubled transport finance business. Ishka analyses DVB AAM's managed fleet and the Deucalion aviation funds. more
08/03/2019
Could CMIG sell its aircraft leasing arm?
After missing a bond payment and having two real estate stakes frozen, CMIG is rumoured to be exploring selling off some of its subsidiaries, including its aircraft leasing arm, to meet its financial commitments. more
05/03/2019
AerCap Q4 FY2018: revenues fail to catch up to unprecedented fleet growth
AerCap's capex in 2018 was unprecedented, resulting in significant improvement of the lessor's fleet metrics. Yet full-year revenues largely failed to reflect the quality of the newly expanded fleet. Ishka explores the possible reasons. more
28/02/2019
Who is impacted by the 2019 JOLCO tax reforms?
Ishka summarises sections of the 2019 Japanese tax reform relevant to the JOL/JOLCO market and its potential effects on market participants. more
26/02/2019
Turboprop leases rates: Fewer lessors help ATR and Q400 lease rates stabilise
In the past 12 months, turboprop lessors have seen lease rates stabilise for both ATR72-600 and Bombardier’s Dash 8 Q400. Ishka analyses the market performance of the two large turboprops and what lessors make of this slice of the market. more
25/02/2019
Don't underestimate the impact of IFRS 16 on airline balance sheets
In January a new accounting standard, IFRS 16, which puts operating leases on an airline’s balance sheet came into effect. Colin Sach, an aviation corporate finance adviser asks how the new accounting standard could impact airline fleet management. more
22/02/2019
in Regulatory and Accounting , Modelling and Forecasting , Aircraft Finance Market
Aircastle’s results overshadowed by Avianca Brazil concerns
Aircastle’s mostly positive results for the full year 2018 were overshadowed by the ongoing concerns for the fate of the lessor’s aircraft operated by Avianca Brazil. more
19/02/2019
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Regulatory and Accounting , Aircraft Finance Market
Merx refinances RISE ABS
Merx Aviation is in the market with a new $429.1 million aircraft securitisation, MAPS 2019-1 Limited which will refinance the 2014 RISE Ltd aircraft ABS transaction (RISE). more
18/02/2019
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Capital Markets , Aircraft Finance Market
Will JOLCO tax reforms impose higher costs for overseas lenders?
JOL/JOLCO lessors, offshore lenders and equity investors alike could be hit by upcoming Japanese tax reforms. more
11/02/2019
Cape Town in India: Bill gathers dust as implementation falters
Hopes that India could soon introduce the Cape Town Convention into its domestic legislation have been dashed, with progress unlikely until at least mid-2019. more
05/02/2019
Can aviation meet equity investors' return expectations?
Equity returns for leased aircraft continue to tighten. more
04/02/2019
in Capital Markets , Investor Education , Aircraft Finance Market
Will lessors and lenders stick to their New Year resolutions?
Aircraft lessors and financiers indicate a greater resolve in trying to preserve returns for 2019. more
29/01/2019
in Lessors and Lease Rates , Modelling and Forecasting , Aircraft Finance Market
Ishka extends its Deal of the Year Awards submission deadline
Following requests, Ishka is extending its Deal of the Year Awards submission deadline to 7th February 2019. more
24/01/2019
How big is the JOL and JOLCO market?
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
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