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Avolon Credit Ratings Upgraded By Fitch And Moody’s

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Avolon, the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, has received credit rating upgrades from two leading international agencies, signaling enhanced confidence in the company’s financial strength and operational resilience. Fitch Ratings has raised Avolon’s long-term issuer default rating from BBB- to BBB, while Moody’s Investors Service upgraded its senior unsecured debt rating from Baa3 to Baa2. Both agencies assigned a stable outlook to the updated ratings.

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Avolon Secures $1B Dual-Tranche Facility From Mideast Banks

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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.

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Boeing Removed From S&P CreditWatch Negative

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Boeing has been officially removed from S&P’s CreditWatch negative list, as the credit rating agency cited improvements in aircraft production and reduced cash burn as key factors behind the decision. This marks a positive shift in sentiment regarding the aerospace manufacturer’s financial outlook.

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Sun Country Secures $75M Credit Facility From Mitsubishi UFJ

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Sun Country Airlines (US) has secured a US$75 million senior secured revolving credit facility from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (Japan). The new agreement replaces a previous $25 million revolving credit facility (RCF), representing a major boost to the airline’s liquidity as it continues to expand operations and reinforce its financial flexibility.

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Fitch Upgrades LATAM Airlines’ Ratings With Positive Outlook

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LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline holding company in Latin America, has received a series of credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings (US), reflecting improved financial performance and stronger fundamentals following its post-bankruptcy recovery. The agency affirmed a Positive Outlook across all categories.

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Sun Country Secures $75 Million Revolving Credit Facility to Boost Financial Flexibility

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Sun Country Airlines, a US-based airline, has entered into a significant financial agreement by establishing a four-year $75 million Revolving Credit Facility. This strategic financial arrangement involves major financial institutions including UMB Bank from the US, MUFG Bank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking both from Japan, serving as the primary lenders.

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BNDES Approves $158M Funding for Horizon Air’s E175 Fleet

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BNDES (Brazil) has approved $158 million in financing for Horizon Air (US) to facilitate the acquisition of six Embraer E175 aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2025 and 2026. This funding underscores Brazil’s continued support for Embraer aircraft sales in international markets.

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Thai Airways Rehabilitation Plan Hearing Postponed

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Thai Airways is facing further delays in its ongoing business rehabilitation process as creditors who sought to revoke the resolution to amend the rehabilitation plan encountered a setback. The Central Bankruptcy Court has postponed their hearing to 21 January 2025, granting creditors additional time to prepare the necessary documentation.