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🛫 As the aviation industry eyes next week's US election, International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveals record-breaking global passenger demand in September 2024, up 7.1% YoY. Key industry insights from IATA: • International passenger demand growth surged 9.2% YoY • Industry profit outlook likely to be revised upward • Current forecast: $30B industry profit • Oil prices favourable at sub-$80/barrel However, all eyes are on next week's US election. As IATA's Chief Economist Marie Owens Thomsen puts it: "The US is like the conductor of the orchestra, creating the rhythm to which we all have to dance." 👉 Curious what IATA's chief economist predicts about oil prices in case of a Trump victory? Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/eA3KYJXs No subscription? Contact us to get started: https://lnkd.in/eR6eKTYT #Aviation #IATA #GlobalEconomy #USElection #Sustainability

"We acquired PK shortly before the onset of the Covid crisis and it was always our intention to access the capital markets in our efforts to diversify our funding sources and create a more efficient cost of capital,” states Gary Rothschild, chief executive officer of PK Airfinance in an interview with Airfinance Global. https://lnkd.in/erC4VTmB In this interview PK Airfinance also talks about the recent term loan for a leasing entity which proved its support to the industry with large facilities. Thanks Gary Rothschild and Eelco van de Stadt for sharing your thoughts and eleaborate on the PK Airfinance strategy. PK AirFinance Airfinance Global #aircraftfinance

Boeing's plans to ramp up 737 Max production have hit turbulence amid ongoing labour disputes in Seattle. "Prior to stoppages, we had a plan in place to get to 38 per month on the 737 – we were making good progress," CFO Brian West explained as the company revealed production delays will stretch into 2024. While workers prepare to vote on a proposed 35% wage hike, Boeing reported a commercial segment operating loss of over $4B for the quarter. Despite these headwinds, the company maintains a robust backlog of 5,400 aircraft valued at $428B, though negative cash flow is expected to persist through 2025, West expects "significant improvement" compared to 2024. Airfinance Global Subscribers can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/exbabKv7 No subscription? Contact us to start getting the latest news updates in aviation finance: https://lnkd.in/eR6eKTYT

Itasca MGA is expanding its offering to further penetrate the leasing space, the chief executive officer of Itasca MGA and head of aviation asset-backed finance at The Fidelis Partnership, Gareth John, tells Airfinance Global in an interview. John covers bank appetite for the Itasca MGA cover, new asset types that could feature in the second year of operations: https://lnkd.in/ev6_tjRr Thanks Gareth John for taking your time to talk to Airfinance Global. Itasca MGA Airfinance Global Airbus Boeing Embraer

An investor has approached the market with a portfolio sale of five aircraft with leases attached, sources confirm to Airfinance Global ✈️ The company has retained ATLAS SP Partners as its financial adviser and SkyWorks Holdings, LLC as servicer in connection with the transaction. • 5 aircraft with leases attached • Mix of widebody and narrowbody aircraft • Includes A330, 787, 737 and A320 family Want to know which airlines are involved and the full details of this exciting portfolio? Airfinance Global members can access the complete story here: https://lnkd.in/ectWPweu No subscription? Contact us to get your subscription started: https://lnkd.in/eR6eKTYT #AircraftLeasing #AviationFinance #PortfolioSale

✈ Steven Udvar-Hazy is stepping down as senior vice president and chief of aircraft operations of Aviation Capital Group (ACG), Airfinance Global revealed earlier this week. During his 15-year career at the Tokyo Century Corporation / 東京センチュリー-owned lessor, Udvar-Hazy held several leadership positions, including chief procurement officer and senior vice president of OEM relations and market development. He also served on the senior leadership team. Airfinance Global members can access the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e7snKGRc

📊 AVIATION FINANCE UPDATE: New Jolco deal for turboprop acquisition Airfinance Global brings you an exclusive report on a significant Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (Jolco) deal in the turboprop market. Our report reveals: • A new player entering the Jolco equity space • The first transaction of its kind in the turboprop market in four years • Insights into previous financing arrangements for this aircraft type This deal signals a potential return of financing source in the regional market sector. Airfinance Global subscribers can get the full story here - https://lnkd.in/ecb3j-Bt No subscription? Contact us to get your subscription started: https://lnkd.in/eR6eKTYT #AviationFinance #Jolco #TurbopropMarket

Exclusive: Vietnamese budget carrier expands fleet with new aircraft type 🛫 VietJet Air is set to introduce Embraer jets to its operations, marking a significant step in the airline's growth strategy. • Leasing deal confirmed • Aircraft to serve new route types • Move supports post-pandemic expansion Airfinance Global subscribers can get the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/ecepXvwk Not a subscriber? Contact us here to get your subscription started: https://lnkd.in/eR6eKTYT #VietjetAir #AviationNews #AirlineExpansion #AviationFinance #Embraer

Breaking News: Aviation finance veteran exits key role at major lending platform Vicente Alava Pons has left the post of Managing Director of Aircraft Financing Solutions, the lending platform of Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Career highlights: • 16 years at DVB Bank • Moved to MUFG in 2019 • Joined LR Airfinance in 2022 • Began at Aviation Capital Group in November 2023 What's next for this industry veteran? Airfinance Global subscribers gain exclusive access to the full story, including Pons' next career move. Read the report now: https://lnkd.in/eEPxGtFQ Not a subscriber? Let's change that. Contact us here to start your subscription: https://lnkd.in/eR6eKTYT #AviationFinance #IndustryNews #ExclusiveReport