Etihad approaches banks for over $500 million for Boeing deliveries

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has approached banks to raise over $500 million (386 million pounds) to finance four Boeing 787 Dreamliners it previously ordered, two sources familiar with the matter said. The state carrier sent a request for proposals to banks last week for the financing, which is likely to be provided through bilateral loans or loans involving a small club of lenders, they said. Etihad declined to comment. It is common for airlines to approach banks to help finance aircraft… (www.yahoo.com) Altro...