Azul, a leading Brazilian airline, has completed a comprehensive debt restructuring plan, resulting in significant shifts in its ownership structure. The restructuring has led to a substantial reduction in the company’s debt by nearly $1.6 billion, as reported by Reuters.
Azul (Brazil) has successfully completed the restructuring of its financial obligations, reaching agreements with bondholders, lessors, and OEMs. The carrier also closed its $525 million Floating Rate Superpriority Notes offering, due 2030, significantly improving its financial stability.
The Australian government has confirmed plans to acquire the remaining debt of Rex Airlines, valued at $31 million, from investor PAG (Singapore). This move signifies the government’s commitment to supporting the domestic aviation industry and ensuring the financial stability of one of its key regional carriers.
Air Europa, a major airline in Spain, has taken a significant step to address its financial challenges by hiring PJT Partners, a US-based advisory firm, to manage its debt and potentially arrange a capital increase. The airline aims to tackle a substantial debt of US$491.8 million, owed to the Spanish government, as part of its recovery strategy.
Chorus Aviation (Canada) has announced the full repayment of its outstanding 5.75% Senior Unsecured Debentures due on December 31, 2024. The repayment amounted to US$59.9 million, along with all accrued and unpaid interest, settled entirely in cash. This milestone marks the company’s commitment to maintaining its financial responsibilities and strengthening its capital structure.
Allegiant Travel, a prominent U.S.-based travel company, has secured approximately $293 million through various debt facilities entered into between September 2023 and December 2024. This financial inflow is expected to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.
BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank) has approved $182 million in financing for the export of eight Embraer E2 jets to Azorra, a US-based leasing company. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between December 2024 and 2025, showcasing the ongoing collaboration between Brazilian manufacturers and global operators.
HNA Holdings (China) has announced plans to settle outstanding debts with several of its affiliated entities, including Tianjin Airlines, Capital Airlines, Suparna Airlines, West Air, Deer Jet, Tianjin Cargo, and Grand China Air. The settlement will involve the use of assets from these affiliates to address their financial obligations.
Air Nostrum (Spain) has announced its inability to meet upcoming debt repayment deadlines, prompting discussions with the Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO). The airline faces significant financial obligations, including substantial repayments spread over the coming years.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s largest low-cost airline, has reached a significant agreement to reduce its liabilities to the Brazilian government by $750 million, cutting the total amount owed to $250 million. This development marks a crucial step in the airline’s efforts to secure a stable financial future and emerge successfully from bankruptcy proceedings.
