Yakutia Airlines, based in Russia, has announced a need for $30.2 million in state budget support for 2025. The funds are critical for the airline’s operations, ensuring financial stability and the continuation of essential services in a challenging market environment.
Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the United States, has revised its financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024, increasing its guidance for unit revenues. The airline now expects unit revenues to rise between 5.5% and 7%, a significant improvement driven by strong demand and optimized capacity.
LATAM Airlines Group, based in Chile, has released its financial outlook for 2025, projecting an adjusted EBITDARbetween $3.2 billion and $3.6 billion. This optimistic forecast aligns with the airline’s continued recovery and expansion following the global resurgence of air travel.
JetBlue Airways, a prominent US-based low-cost carrier, has revised its 2024 financial guidance, signaling adjustments in both revenue expectations and cost metrics. The airline now anticipates a 3.5% to 4.5% decline in revenue for the fiscal year, an improvement from its initial projection of a 4% to 5% drop. Concurrently, the Cost per Available Seat Mile (CASM) excluding fuel is expected…
Grupo Aeromexico, Mexico’s flagship airline, has formally requested approval to conduct a secondary public offering (SPO) of shares in both the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) and the United States, slated for 2025. While the exact value and number of shares have yet to be determined, the offering marks a significant step in Aeromexico’s financial strategy to strengthen its market position and…
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s largest low-cost airline, has reached a significant agreement to reduce its liabilities to the Brazilian government by $750 million, cutting the total amount owed to $250 million. This development marks a crucial step in the airline’s efforts to secure a stable financial future and emerge successfully from bankruptcy proceedings.
Cebu Pacific (CEB), a leading airline in the Philippines, has clarified that it has no immediate plans to phase out its recently acquired domestic carrier, AirSWIFT. However, the airline is actively exploring the possibility of integrating the AirSWIFT brand into the Cebu Pacific group as part of its strategic review.
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is exploring the establishment of a new airline unit in Vietnam as part of its ambitious multi-hub strategy for Southeast Asia. This move highlights AirAsia’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the region and capitalizing on the growing demand for air travel in Vietnam.
Air India has announced a leadership transition as Klaus Goersch, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will step down in January 2025. Klaus will assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and COO at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (US). His successor will be Basil Kwak, a senior executive from Vistara, marking another significant personnel movement within the Tata Group’s aviation ventures.
Air Ceilao, a new Sri Lankan airline, has officially applied to the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA) for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and license to operate domestic and international charter flights. The proposed operations will focus on transporting both passengers and cargo.
