Aegean Airlines has confirmed it will take delivery of two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with arrivals scheduled for December 2025 and January 2026, respectively. This marks a significant step forward in the airline’s long-haul narrowbody strategy, expanding its operational range and allowing for potential new route opportunities to destinations not previously served nonstop from Greece.
United Airlines has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a net income of US$1.0 billion and total operating revenue of US$15.2 billion, marking a 1.7% year-on-year increase. These results signal steady financial performance as the carrier continues navigating a complex global aviation environment.
Spring Airlines has received approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for its planned issuance of a US$278 million public bond, signaling a key step in the airline’s strategy to strengthen its balance sheet and secure additional capital for operational and expansion purposes.
easyJet has announced robust financial performance for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending 30 June 2025. The low-cost carrier reported a 21.2% year-on-year increase in headline profit before tax, totaling approximately US$2.84 billion, a significant uptick that highlights continued recovery and expansion in the post-pandemic aviation sector.
easyJet has secured a new Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) totaling US$1.7 billion, streamlining its liquidity structure by replacing two previously undrawn credit lines. This newly arranged RCF replaces the US$1.75 billion United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) facility and an additional US$400 million RCF, both of which were also undrawn and have now been formally terminated.
SWISS, the national carrier of Switzerland, is reconsidering the long-term viability of its nine Airbus A220-100 aircraft, prompted by continued technical challenges with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines. The airline is reportedly weighing all options, including potential retirement or replacement of the fleet segment.
Royal Air Maroc has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying serial number 43350. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B27 engines, reinforcing the airline’s modernization strategy and supporting growth on its medium-haul routes.
Qatar Airways has entered an agreement with Mammoth Freighters (US) for the conversion of five Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into freighters, responding to continued delivery delays of the B777-8F, for which the airline has 34 firm orders and 16 options. The first of the converted aircraft—a B777-200LRMF—is expected to be delivered later in 2025.
Porter Airlines of Canada has finalized a sale-and-leaseback agreement for four Embraer E195-E2 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025. The financing arrangement is led by Fortress Investment Group (US) and GOAL Aircraft Leasing (Germany), with GOAL also acting as the lessor manager for the aircraft. Ashland Place Finance (US) is providing the associated debt financing.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation financing company, has announced the successful closing of two senior secured loans to support Royal Jordanian’s acquisition of two newly delivered Pratt & Whitney PW1900 spare engines. These engines will serve as critical support assets for the airline’s growing Embraer E2 fleet.
