Turkish Airlines has reported a strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, achieving a net profit of $2.7 billion on total revenues of $17.0 billion. The airline’s robust cash position, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $1.7 billion at the end of the period, highlights its financial resilience and capacity for continued…
KM Malta Airlines has announced plans to increase its capital to $390 million as part of a strategy to prepare for part-privatization over the next two years. The capital injection is intended to strengthen the airline’s financial position, making it more attractive to potential investors. The Maltese government, which is facilitating this transition, has expressed…
Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, has reported a 5.4% increase in sales for the third quarter of 2024, totaling $335.2 million. However, the airline experienced a significant 59% decline in net profit, which fell to $31.3 million. The mixed results highlight the challenges Jeju Air faces in balancing revenue growth with profitability amid…
Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on United Airlines, moving it from Stable to Positive, while affirming the airline’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB-’. This change reflects Fitch’s confidence in United Airlines’ improved financial stability and growth prospects, as the airline continues to recover post-pandemic and strengthen its market position in the competitive…
Cargojet, Canada’s premier air cargo carrier, has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with total revenue rising by 14.8% to $176.6 million. The company also achieved a remarkable 182.9% increase in net earnings, reaching $21.3 million, underscoring Cargojet’s resilience and efficiency in a competitive market.
Cargojet, a leading Canadian air cargo carrier, has announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has accepted its notice to renew the company’s normal course issuer bid, allowing Cargojet to repurchase a portion of its common and variable voting shares. This renewal enables Cargojet to buy back up to 1,500,000 shares, with the program set…
Air Astana Group, the national airline group of Kazakhstan, has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, achieving a 10.4% increase in total revenue and other income, reaching $410 million. The group’s adjusted EBITDAR rose by 12.6% to $128.8 million, reflecting operational efficiency and growing demand across its network. With a robust…
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a prominent U.S.-based provider of air cargo and leasing services, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment firm Stonepeak in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025, will result in ATSG transitioning…
Congo Airways has officially announced that it will resume operations, with its first flight scheduled to take off on November 10, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for the national carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as it re-establishes its presence in the aviation market and aims to meet the travel needs of…
Wizz Air Holdings, the Hungarian low-cost carrier, reported notable growth in passenger traffic for October 2024, with a 4.1% increase to 5.6 million passengers. Alongside this rise in passenger numbers, Wizz Air also achieved a slight increase in load factor, reaching 92.9%, up by 0.4 percentage points from the previous year. The airline expanded its…
