Brussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT loss of US$60 million for the first quarter of 2025, showing a 9% year-on-year improvement compared to the same period in 2024. Despite remaining in the red, the airline expressed confidence in achieving full-year profitability for 2025.
Azul has announced a significant change in its capital structure through the conversion of 35% of notes due in 2029 and 2030 into preferred shares, as part of a broader capital increase initiative. The move aims to improve the airline’s balance sheet and reduce debt burdens in the face of continued financial pressures across the Brazilian aviation sector.
Avolon has reported a 36% increase in net income for the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$145 million, alongside a 10% rise in lease revenue to US$683 million. The Ireland-based lessor also confirmed a robust liquidity position of US$8.1 billion, reinforcing its financial strength amid a steadily recovering aircraft leasing market.
Avolon has successfully completed a new US$1.1 billion senior unsecured facility, structured evenly between a drawn loan and a revolving credit facility, with a tenor of five years. The move bolsters Avolon’s already significant liquidity position and underlines continued strong access to the capital markets.
Avation announced the repurchase of US$1.94 million in face value of its Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2026, part of its ongoing efforts to manage liabilities and optimize its capital structure under the company’s global Medium Term Note (MTN) program.
Austrian Airlines reported a revenue increase of 14% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$521 million, but still ended the quarter with a negative adjusted EBIT of US$126 million. This performance highlights the persistent challenges faced by European carriers during the traditionally weaker winter months.
AirAsia Indonesia posted a significant financial improvement in the first quarter of 2025, despite remaining in negative territory. The airline reported a revenue growth of 14.2%, reaching US$118.4 million, while total losses were reduced to US$42.2 million, marking an 85% improvement compared to the previous year’s figures.
Emirates has activated reciprocal codeshare agreements with Condor and Air Seychelles ahead of the 2025 summer travel season. These new partnerships enhance connectivity to both European and Indian Ocean destinations, reflecting Emirates’ continued strategy to strengthen its global reach through strategic alliances.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has reached a definitive agreement with Airbus to transfer ownership of certain assets and sites involved in the production of Airbus aerostructures directly to Airbus. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, representing a major structural shift in their longstanding manufacturing relationship.
Finnair has announced plans to furlough 36 pilots operating its long-haul flights as a result of changes in its wetlease operations for a partner airline. The furloughs are scheduled to commence by the end of September 2025 and are expected to continue at least until May 2026, reflecting a significant operational adjustment for the Finnish carrier.
