March

ILFC launches $1 billion unsecured bond 17 March 2010

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) launches first unsecured bond in 18 months.

Gecas tightens spread on Ex-Im bond 11 March 2010

Gecas, the aircraft leasing subsidiary of GE, announces spread on Ex-Im bond launched earlier this week.

ILFC seeks amendment for unsecured facility 11 March 2010

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), owned by American International Group, plans to renegotiate terms of $2.5 billion credit facility.

Hong Kong Aviation Company appoints CEO 10 March 2010

Hong Kong Aviation Company (HKAC) hires senior banker to head its aircraft leasing business.

First Ex-Im bond for Gecas 09 March 2010

GE's aircraft leasing company, Gecas, launches an Ex-Im bond to refinance five Boeing aircraft.

ILFC upsizes secured loan to $1.3 billion 08 March 2010

Aircraft leasing company, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), owned by American International Group (AIG), will offer two secured term loans, totalling $1.3 billion.

Feature: Emerging Cautiously 06 March 2010

With China’s prominence in the global economy, aviation clients expect China to step up its financing of international deliveries. However, Chinese banks and leasing companies remain cautious about expanding too quickly, writes JoAnn DeLuna.

ILFC explores $3.5 billion worth of aircraft sales 02 March 2010

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), owned by American International Group (AIG), will consider aircraft sales to raise money.

First Greenwich Kahala acquires 10 aircraft 02 March 2010

This is the first purchase for First Greenwich Kahala in almost two years.

February

ILFC to raise $750m with secured loan 23 February 2010

Operating lease company, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), is in the market to raise $750 million to repay maturing debt.

Fitch downgrades ILFC to junk 18 February 2010

Approximately $18 billion of debt is affected.

Exclusive: Hazy on being free from ILFC 16 February 2010

Just 10 days after resigning from AIG, Steven Udvar-Hazy has already closed deals for his new aircraft leasing company. He is in discussions with investors and planning to order new aircraft. Hazy reveals his plans in an exclusive interview with Sophie Segal, editor, Airfinance Journal.

Sky Holding delivers first aircraft with Avianca 12 February 2010

New leasing company, Sky Holding, closes its first sale/leaseback with the Latin American carrier.

Cobham to lease two Avro RJ100s 10 February 2010

BAE Systems Jets will lease two Avro RJ100s on long-term lease to Cobham Aviation Services Australia for Chevron’s Gorgon gas fields project.

January

Hazy to leave ILFC 25 January 2010

Steven Udvar-Hazy will leave operating lessor, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), after a bid to purchase a portfolio of aircraft from parent, American International Group (AIG), was rejected.

EXCLUSIVE: Seven key RBS Aviation Capital managers resign for new Oak Hill lessor Avolon 14 January 2010

Domhnal Slattery, founder of RBS Aviation Capital, hires management team for new Oak Hill backed aircraft leasing company, Avolon. The resignations could slow the sale of Royal Bank of Scotland's aircraft leasing subsidiary.

Allco Aviation sale completed 07 January 2010

HNA Group finally acquires Allco Aviation seven months after being named the buyer.

Augsburg Airways to operate two E190s 04 January 2010

Aircraft Asset Management signed a firm order for the aircraft valued at $79 million at list prices.