Aircastle (US) and its subsidiary, Aircastle Ireland, have had their Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) affirmed by Fitch Ratings at ‘BBB+’. The outlook for these ratings remains Stable, indicating a steady financial position and outlook for the leasing group.
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China Eastern Airlines, one of the major carriers in Asia, has reported a substantial decrease in its net loss for the year 2024. The airline’s net loss was recorded at US$578 million, which represents a reduction of almost 50% from the previous year’s figures.
Air Lease has announced the successful lease and delivery of two additional Airbus A321-200neo aircraft to China Airlines, further expanding the Taiwanese flag carrier’s modern narrowbody fleet. The two aircraft, delivered on August 16 and August 20, represent the seventh and eighth A321neos provided to China Airlines under long-term lease agreements from Air Lease’s extensive Airbus orderbook.
AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.
Aeroflot Group announced its operating results for January 2026, reporting continued growth in passenger traffic and improved load factors across both domestic and international markets.
Skymark Airlines, one of Japan’s prominent domestic carriers, has reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The airline posted a net profit of $14.6 million, reflecting a 28.4% decrease compared to the previous year, even as total revenue increased by 4.6% to $742 million.
Avolon Holdings (Ireland) has announced the early results of its previously launched debt tender offer, with the offer being upsized by 50% to US$1.2 billion. The decision to increase the tender offer reflects robust investor interest and the strong demand for Avolon’s debt instruments.
