Avolon Holdings Limited, a leading global aviation finance company, has announced the pricing of a $1.5 billion private offering by its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Holdings Funding Limited. The offering consists of two tranches: $850 million of 4.95% senior unsecured notes due in 2028, and $650 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes due in 2030.
Air Marshall Islands (AMI) has secured a preferential loan from Taiwan to facilitate the acquisition of new aircraft, aiming to enhance inter-island connectivity and modernize its fleet. The announcement was made during Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to the Marshall Islands, where he addressed the nation’s parliament and reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between the two countries.
A consortium of investors, spearheaded by The Carlyle Group, is contemplating the sale of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world’s largest seaplane operator. This decision comes in response to a significant rebound in tourism to the Maldives. The group, which includes King Street Capital Management and Davidson Kempner Capital Management, is collaborating with a financial adviser to gauge interest from…
Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership and enhance product offerings for cargo customers. This agreement aims to integrate both carriers’ networks through their hubs in Doha and Tokyo, providing customers with improved connectivity and access to a wider range of destinations.
Air France-KLM Group and Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation in passenger transport and aircraft maintenance (MRO). This landmark agreement was formalized during the Saudi-French Investment Forum in Riyadh.
United Airlines has announced a $500 million investment to construct a new 435,000-square-foot Concourse E at Washington Dulles International Airport. This state-of-the-art facility will feature 14 gates and is slated to open in late 2026.
Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new assembly line at its Querétaro, Mexico plant, enhancing its production capabilities. This expansion, representing an investment of 720 million pesos, adds 4,300 square meters of operational space and 8,500 square meters of logistics warehouses, bringing the facility’s total operational area to 26,000 square meters. The project is expected to create 150 new jobs, increasing the plant’s workforce to 650…
EVA Air has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) starting on November 3, 2025. This service will operate five times weekly, making Dallas-Fort Worth EVA Air’s seventh U.S. destination.
In October 2024, Air New Zealand reported a 2.1% reduction in capacity compared to the same period in 2023. This decline is attributed to significant engine maintenance challenges, including delays affecting Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Cathay Pacific is expanding its network for summer 2025 with the launch of direct flights from Hong Kong to Munichand the resumption of flights to Brussels. The airline will operate these routes with its state-of-the-art A350-900 aircraft, emphasizing efficiency and passenger comfort.
