SpiceJet has encountered a regulatory setback as India’s capital market regulator declined a request by the Elara India Opportunities Fund (Mauritius) to convert warrants worth over US$46.8 million into equity shares. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) cited non-compliance with beneficial ownership disclosure requirements as the basis for its decision.
Boeing has begun flying B737 MAX aircraft previously allocated to Chinese airlines back to the United States, as trade relations between China and the U.S. continue to deteriorate. The jets, which were originally destined for Chinese operators, had remained parked in Zhoushan, where Boeing maintains a completion and delivery center.
HNA Aviation Group, one of China’s prominent aviation conglomerates, has put its B737-800SF freighter conversion program on hold, following escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The aircraft conversions were being carried out in partnership with AEI – Aeronautical Engineers Inc., a U.S.-based specialist in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programs.
China Southern Airlines, one of the largest carriers in Asia, has suspended the planned sale of 10 Boeing B787-8 aircraft, citing the escalating trade tensions between China and the United States. The decision underscores how geopolitical dynamics are increasingly influencing commercial aviation transactions.
Ryanair (Ireland) CEO Michael O’Leary has issued a warning that the airline may delay future deliveries of Boeing aircraft if planned US trade tariffs significantly increase acquisition costs. This statement underscores the potential disruption that escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe could have on international aircraft procurement.
Tarco Aviation (Sudan) has incurred estimated losses exceeding US$100 million as a direct result of the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan, according to statements from Sudanese government officials. The airline’s fleet, infrastructure, and inventory have sustained significant damage amid the broader national crisis.
StandardAero (US) has initiated legal action in bankruptcy court, seeking an order that would compel Silver Airways (US) to return a leased aircraft engine currently in the airline’s possession. The action comes as part of the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving Silver Airways, which has been struggling to stabilize operations and address creditor claims.
Juneyao Air (China) has decided to delay the scheduled delivery of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in response to rising geopolitical tensions and new tariff measures stemming from United States–China trade disputes. The deferral reflects a growing concern among Chinese carriers regarding financial exposure and operational unpredictability linked to international political developments.
China’s imposition of retaliatory tariffs in response to trade policies introduced under US President Donald Trump is set to impact the financial feasibility of Boeing aircraft acquisitions by Chinese airlines. These tariffs, targeting key US exports, include significant increases on large civil aircraft, which could prompt Chinese carriers to rethink their fleet procurement strategies.
Delta Air Lines is drawing a firm line in the sand regarding tariffs imposed on aircraft manufactured by Airbus, refusing to absorb the added costs associated with trade measures targeting European aerospace imports. The move marks a potential flashpoint in global aviation, as airlines across continents face increasing pressure from geopolitical economic policy shifts.
