Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of aircraft structures, has reported a challenging first quarter for 2025, marked by a 11% drop in revenue to $1.5 billion and a substantial net loss of $613 million.
Avolon Holdings, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has successfully raised $1 billion through a new unsecured dual-tranche bank facility, sourced from a syndicate of six major banks in the Middle East. The facility is structured with both conventional and Islamic finance tranches, tailored to meet the diverse financial frameworks of its participating lenders.
Air Premia, the South Korean hybrid airline, is undergoing a significant ownership change following the announcement that Tire Bank, a South Korean tire distribution and retail group, will assume control of the carrier. Tire Bank, acting through its affiliate AP Holdings, will raise its shareholding in Air Premia to 68% after acquiring an additional 22% stake from existing investors JC Partners and Sono Hospitality.
Capital A, the Malaysian aviation group and parent company of AirAsia, is actively exploring the possibility of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its long-term strategic objectives. This initiative is driven by the company’s ambition to expand its access to global capital markets and better position itself for future growth and investment opportunities.
FTAI Aviation, based in the Cayman Islands, reported a net income of $89.9 million on total revenues of $502 millionfor the year 2025. The company’s full-year financial results indicate a steady operational performance within its leasing and aftermarket services segments.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
Ashland Place Finance, a U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has completed two new aircraft leasing facilities for Sirius Aviation Capital Holdings, headquartered in the UAE. The transaction includes two Airbus A320 aircraft now on operating lease with Peach Aviation of Japan and Volaris of Mexico, enhancing both carriers’ narrowbody fleets.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a leading aircraft lessor based in the United Arab Emirates, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported total revenue of US$395.9 million and profit before tax of US$101.2 million, reflecting solid performance across its leasing portfolio and asset management operations.
AviLease, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has reached a major milestone by receiving investment grade credit ratings from two of the world’s top agencies. Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Baa2 rating, while Fitch Ratingsawarded a BBB rating, both with stable outlooks. These ratings affirm the company’s strong financial position and prudent risk management strategy.
Magellan Aerospace has announced a significant step in its long-standing collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada, securing a mix of contract extensions and fresh manufacturing program awards. These developments reflect a strengthening of ties between the two companies, enhancing Magellan’s role in the supply chain of one of the most prominent aircraft engine manufacturers in the world.
