As we embark on our third year of Latin America Focus, the ever-evolving landscape in the region brings fresh opportunities and challenges for local, regional and international businesses.
After an extremely positive...more
11/6/2023
/ Arbitration ,
Chapter 11 ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Exports ,
Foreign Investment ,
Imports ,
Insolvency ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Latin America ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Minerals ,
Mining ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
Tax Treaty
During the last several years, airlines have announced aggressive ESG targets. A significant component of many of these targets is the need for airlines to source more sustainable airline fuel and become less reliant on...more
5/3/2022
/ Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Net Zero ,
Popular ,
Renewable Fuel ,
Sustainability
The past two years have seen huge disruption in the aviation industry. But as this survey shows, the strength and diversity of the sector's financing ecosystem has played a decisive role in responding to the COVID-19...more
Aircraft leasing companies are the backbone of modern commercial aviation. Lessors now account for an estimated 60 percent of new passenger jet deliveries, up from approximately 45 percent on the eve of the pandemic and just...more
Respondents see COVID-related disruptions, economic contraction and geopolitical instability as the top challenges for the aviation sector in the coming year. But growth is expected, notably in Asia-Pacific and Australasia...more
2/18/2022
/ Acquisitions ,
Africa ,
Airlines ,
Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
Aviation Industry ,
Business Interruption ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Downturn ,
Economic Growth ,
EU ,
Global Economy ,
Global Market ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity
Looking at the current picture, 60 percent of respondents globally say that the aviation finance sector does not have enough capital and liquidity. Meanwhile, 32 percent believe that the sector has just the right amount of...more
2/17/2022
/ Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Banking Sector ,
Capital Distributions ,
Capital Markets ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EMEA ,
Financial Institutions ,
Insolvency ,
Liquidity ,
Private Equity ,
Refinancing ,
Restructuring
Asset-backed securitization (ABS) is the funding mechanism that most respondents expect will increase in 2022, as players look to tap the value tied up in their aircraft and aero engines. ABS is a popular choice for...more
Aviation sector executives expect to maintain or increase investment in 2022, despite continuing headwinds caused by COVID-19 and concerns about the global economy -
The year 2021 was another turbulent one for aviation, as...more
If you are an aviation professional in the COVID-19 era, you are likely learning about, or reacquainting yourself with, the restructuring process.
Airlines, helicopter operators and their principals and managers who have...more
6/24/2020
/ Aerospace ,
Aircraft Financing ,
Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Bankruptcy Code ,
Cape Town Convention ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Section 365 ,
UNCITRAL
Coronavirus lockdowns have taken a heavy toll on the financial performance and stability of global airlines and their suppliers.
According to aviation tracking site FlightRadar, the number of global passenger flights has...more
Fixed-wing leasing companies should consider six tips for navigating a possible restructuring precipitated by the COVID-19 crisis.
About a year ago, I completed the most exhausting marathon of my life serving as the chief...more
4/15/2020
/ Aviation Industry ,
Best Practices ,
Board of Directors ,
Chapter 11 ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
D&O Insurance ,
Debt Restructuring ,
Directors ,
Duties & Responsibilities ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Distress ,
Global Economy ,
Ireland
US passenger airlines, cargo air carriers, aviation repair facilities and certain other aviation industry participants severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can take advantage of the unprecedented aid available under...more
The COVID-19 viral pandemic and accompanying government travel restrictions have dramatically impacted the global aviation industry. With millions fewer passengers than normal during the first quarter of 2020, airlines are...more