Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), based in the UAE, has announced cash proceeds of approximately US$201 millionfrom settlements with selected insurance companies. The settlements relate to aircraft previously leased to airline carriers in Russia.
Azul Secured Finance, a subsidiary of Azul (Brazil), has announced the commencement of exchange offers for Eligible Holders of its outstanding 11.500% Senior Secured Second Out Notes due 2029 and 10.875% Senior Secured Second Out Notes due 2030. These notes are to be exchanged for newly issued notes of the same respective terms and maturities. The initiative aims to provide greater flexibility…
Avation, the Singapore-based leasing company, has successfully completed the repurchase of 7.8 million shares through the market. This accounts for 10.45% of the company’s 74.6 million ordinary shares in issue. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, reflecting the company’s strategic approach to managing its equity structure.
Air Canada has unveiled its 2028 financial targets, outlining ambitious goals that include achieving US$21 billion in operating revenues, a minimum adjusted EBITDA margin of 17%, and approximately 5% free cash flow margin. These targets highlight the airline’s focus on long-term profitability and sustained financial growth.
Itasca MGA, a UK-based insurance provider, has structured a comprehensive aircraft non-payment credit insurance policy for JLPS Ireland. The policy covers three Airbus A321neos, built in 2023, which are leased to an ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). The financing for these aircraft was provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Tokyo branch.
Asiana Airlines, based in South Korea, has announced plans to repay $976 million in loans from creditor banks earlier than initially scheduled. This significant financial move is expected to reduce the airline’s debt ratio by more than 1000%, marking a major step in its financial restructuring efforts.
Air Europa Holdings, a leading Spanish carrier, anticipates closing 2024 with a turnover of nearly $3 billion, reflecting a 6.3% year-on-year increase. The growth comes as the airline focuses on reducing its leverage while continuing to expand and modernize its fleet. As part of its fleet expansion strategy, Air Europa plans to add three Boeing 787 Dreamliners and its first Boeing 737…
SpiceJet, a leading airline based in India, has announced the clearance of all pending employee provident fund dues, totaling $18.8 million. This settlement addresses payments that had been pending for over two years, signaling the airline’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations to its employees.
Regional Plus Wings, a regional airline based in Japan, reported a 44.9% decline in consolidated net profit, reaching $17.3 million for the April–September 2024 period. The decline comes amid challenging market conditions and rising operational costs, affecting the airline’s financial performance.
