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Atlas closes Ex-Im bond for 777-200F
Airlines Latin AmericaUS airline, Atlas Air, taps US Ex-Im support.
Analysis: Middle East’s private handicap
Airlines AfricaThe 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
Law CISMore aviation practices are consolidating as legal firms merge, Yana Palagacheva reports.
Consumers challenge US frequent-flyer programmes
Law Latin AmericaTimothy 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
Airlines CISEuropean 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
Airlines Latin AmericaAn 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
Lessors Latin AmericaDickon 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
Lessors Latin AmericaLessor’s future cost of funds will be slashed thanks to investment grade rating by Standard and Poors.