Castlelake Repays CLAS 2021-1 Aircraft ABS, completing the full repayment of Castlelake Aircraft Securitization Trust 2021-1 approximately two years ahead of its scheduled maturity. The transaction marks the first full repayment of an operating lease aircraft asset-backed securitization (ABS) since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Air Austral has reported a 1.6% increase in revenue to $514 million for the fiscal year 2024–25, which ended on 31 March 2025, marking a modest improvement in its top-line performance. However, despite the revenue growth, the airline ended the year with a net deficit just under $12.6 million, continuing its struggle to reach financial stability.
StandardAero, a U.S.-based aerospace MRO company, has announced that two of its primary shareholders — affiliates of The Carlyle Group (US) and GIC (Singapore) — intend to initiate an underwritten secondary offering comprising 30,000,000 shares of common stock. The proceeds from the offering will be received entirely by the selling shareholders, with StandardAero itself not receiving any portion of the proceeds.
Cargo Aircraft Management, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), has announced its intention to fully redeem all $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 2028 Notes. This financial maneuver is scheduled for April 11, 2025, and is subject to the successful completion of the merger between ATSG and Stonepeak Nile MergerCo.
Avolon Holdings Limited reported robust third-quarter 2024 financials, with lease revenue reaching $773 million, a testament to strong operational performance and increased demand for aircraft leasing. This quarterly revenue signifies a 5% year-over-year increase, driven by Avolon’s ongoing expansion of its high-utilization fleet. The company also recorded a net income growth for the period, reflecting…
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has made a major move in the aviation leasing market by placing its first-ever direct order with Airbus for 50 A320neo Family aircraft. This landmark deal strengthens JSA’s position in the commercial aircraft leasing sector, expanding its portfolio with one of the most in-demand fuel-efficient aircraft in the industry.
Qantas has announced a robust financial performance for FY2025, reporting an underlying pre-tax profit of A$2.39 b, a 15% increase over the previous year, and a statutory net profit of A$1.61 b, up 28%. This marks the airline’s strongest annual result since the pandemic recovery period.
