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Atlas closes Ex-Im bond for 777-200F

US airline, Atlas Air, taps US Ex-Im support.

Analysis: Middle East’s private handicap

The Middle East boasts one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world, but low-cost carriers continue to hold a surprisingly low share of the market. Joanna Vickers investigates the forces moulding the evolution of budget travel in the region.

Analysis: Legal Consolidation

More aviation practices are consolidating as legal firms merge, Yana Palagacheva reports.

Consumers challenge US frequent-flyer programmes

Timothy J. Lynes, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, examines a recent case before the US Supreme Court involving frequent flyer programmes. The issue for the Court to consider is whether certain US state common law claims are pre-empted under the Airline Deregulation Act.

Analysis: Norwegian bets on long-haul

European low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle is moving into the low-cost long-haul market. Jamie Bullen interviews Norwegian Air Shuttle CEO Bjorn Kjos to find out how the carrier will finance its bold new venture.

Analysis: Justice Department blocks AA and US Airways merger

An antitrust lawsuit by the US Department of Justice threatens a potential $11 billion merger between American Airlines and US Airways. Dickon Harris investigates.

Analysis: ALC receives investment-grade rating

Dickon Harris examines how the new rating by Standard & Poor’s will impact Air Lease Corporation’s future cost of funds.

Analysis: ALC rated BBB- by S+P

Lessor’s future cost of funds will be slashed thanks to investment grade rating by Standard and Poors.

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