Belavia, the national airline of Belarus, is on the verge of significantly bolstering its fleet by adding three Airbus A330aircraft. These planes were previously operated by Magic Air of Gambia and are being repurposed to fit Belavia’s operational needs.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a prominent US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. This aircraft, featuring advanced LEAP-1B engines, represents the final delivery scheduled under a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback (SLB) transaction agreed upon between ACG and Air India Express.
Avation PLC, a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in Singapore, has successfully completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320 aircraft. This aircraft, built in 2013, is on a long-term lease to Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, with the lease agreement extending until October 2031.
Aeolus Engine Services, based in Ireland, has strategically expanded its engine portfolio with the purchase of four CFM56-7B26/3 engines. These engines, acquired in ‘As Removed’ condition, signify the company’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of commercial aircraft engines.
TAP Air Portugal has announced its financial results for 2024, highlighting a net income of $58.0 million. This performance marks a stable year for the airline, with a modest increase in operating revenues of 0.7%, totaling $4.5 billion.
StandardAero, a prominent player in the aerospace industry based in the US, has announced the pricing of its upsized underwritten public offering. The offering involves two of its stockholders selling an aggregate of 36 million shares of common stock, each with a par value of $0.01, at a public price of $28.00 per share.
Nordstar Airlines, based in Russia, has reported a substantial increase in its financial performance for 2024, with net profit rising by 2.2 times to $43.5 million. This significant growth in profitability is on the back of a revenue increase of 12.3% year-over-year, totaling $245.4 million.
Macquarie AirFinance Holdings, based in Ireland, has successfully priced an offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.20% Senior Notes due 2028. This private offering is part of the company’s strategic financial planning to secure long-term capital.
Kenya Airways has achieved a notable financial milestone, reporting its first full-year profit in 12 years. In 2024, the airline recorded a total revenue of $1.5 billion, up 6% from the previous year, culminating in a net profit of $41.7 million. A significant contributor to this success was gains from foreign exchange, a key driver in the airline’s…
Deutsche Bank, a major global financial institution based in Germany, is currently evaluating interest from various banks and private credit funds regarding the provision of a $200 million loan. This financing is intended to support the bid by Blackstone, a leading US-based investment firm, for the acquisition of Trans Maldivian Airways.
