All articles by Sophie Segal – Page 7
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: HNA could face regulatory hurdles for M&A
In December, Ness Technologies filed a civil action in New York State court against Pactera Technology International and Chinese parent HNA Group for alleged damages resulting from the failed sale of subsidiary Jersey Holdings to Pactera.
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Flydubai firms order for 175 737 Max jets
Budget carrier Flydubai has finalized a commitment for 175 737 Max aircraft first announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show, the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history.
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Amedeo management buys out majority shareholder
Aircraft lessor Amedeo has completed a management buyout of its majority shareholder Pine Brook, the company says in a statement.
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FLY Leasing raises $332 million of debt
FLY Leasing has closed a new $332 million secured debt facility with new lenders.
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Opinion
OPINION: Don't buy the rumours – HNA isn't selling Avolon
Rumours have been circulating within the aircraft leasing community that Avolon could be up for sale to raise liquidity for its shareholder, HNA Group – which has gone on a four-year international shopping spree, taking stakes in some 23 companies or real-estate investments over the past four years.
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News
World Star and Oaktree price ABS
Word Star and Oaktree have priced a $585 million aircraft ABS, says a source working on the deal.
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Aergen refinances HAIL 2016-1 with new deal
Aergen priced its second securitisation, HAIL 2017-1, on 7 November, sources say.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Understanding a potential GECAS sale
GECAS has for a long time been rumoured to be up for sale.
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Opinion
OPINION: Investors make Aergo pay up for first ABS
Debt investors are determined to make issuers pay up for additional risk in the aircraft asset-backed securities market, as highlighted in recent days by Aergo Capital's inaugural $605 million securitisation.
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News
Cerberus eyes Alitalia investment: report
Cerberus Capital Management is allegedly considering an investment in Alitalia, according to a report by the Financial Times.
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News
Success of Max 10 to dictate Boeing's NMA: Ascend
Boeing's NMA strategy could depend on the reception of its 737 Max programme, Flight Ascend Consultancy has suggested.
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News
GECAS working with Och-Ziff on new securitisation
GECAS is working with Och-Ziff Management on a new securitisation structure to create a more liquid market for third-party equity buyers of aircraft asset-backed securities, FlightGlobal understands.
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News
CDB Aviation Lease Finance to issue $3bn unsecured notes
CDB Aviation Lease Finance will raise $3 billion with a dollar-denominated bond, says a ratings statement from Fitch Ratings.
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News
Intrepid replaces chief executive
Intrepid Aviation Group has appointed Doug Winter as its new chief executive, the lessor confirms.
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AerCap group treasurer Rofe retires
Paul Rofe is retiring from AerCap after serving as group treasurer for 10 years, says a statement from the lessor.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Do appraisals drive aircraft asset-backed securities?
Aircraft securitisation has made a comeback over recent years as a means for funding aircraft sales and raising capital, with 28 deals closing since 2013, when the first post-financial-crisis asset-backed securities were issued.
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News
DAE chief hints at large narrowbody order
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is looking to place a speculative narrowbody order, says chief executive FIroz Tarapore.
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Consolidation causes concentration-risk issues for banks: DVB
Consolidation is credited with helping to establish a healthier airline industry in the USA over the past decade – but has its drawbacks, in the view of DVB Bank's global head of aviation Eelco van de Stadt.
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Avolon prices $1.25 billion private placement
Avolon has priced a $1.25 billion 144A private placement.
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News
Avianca closes spare engine facility
Avianca has closed a $71.5 million spare engine facility, says the bank arranging the deal.