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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.
Lion Air to launch new Thai carrier
Airlines South AsiaIndonesian airline to launch new subsidiary, Thai Lion, by the end of the year.
Analysis: Boeing’s rise in backstop commitments
Capital Latin AmericaDespite an abundance of liquidity to fund new aircraft orders, airlines are demanding more backstop commitments from the US manufacturer. Dickon Harris investigates.
Engine leasing Q&A: Bobby Janagan
Aircraft CISBobby Janagan, general manager, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance (RRPF), tells Airfinance Journal about the state of play in the engine leasing market, and what trends are likely to be seen in the coming years.
CFM’s leap into the future
Aircraft CISJamie Jewell, director, strategic communications, CFM International, examines the manufacturer’s Leap engine as it readies for certification in 2014.
OEM schemes and the impact of residual values
Aircraft CISStuart Hatcher, head of valuations and risk, IBA Group, asks how the increased number of OEM power-by-the-hour agreements will affect the residual value of new-technology engines.