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Cargo Aircraft Management to Redeem $700 Million Notes Ahead of Major Merger

Cargo Aircraft Management, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), has announced its intention to fully redeem all $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 2028 Notes. This financial maneuver is scheduled for April 11, 2025, and is subject to the successful completion of the merger between ATSG and Stonepeak Nile MergerCo.

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AirAsia Secures $226 Million in Debt Financing for Refinancing and Corporate

AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in the advanced stages of finalizing a significant financial agreement that involves securing up to US$226 million in debt financing. This strategic financial move is being facilitated by an undisclosed domestic bank, with the primary aim of refinancing the group’s existing US dollar-denominated debt and allocating funds for various corporate…

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Kenya Airways Seeks Strategic Investor Amid Capital Restructuring

Kenya Airways, the flag carrier of Kenya, is currently in the process of seeking a strategic investor to aid in its financial recovery and future growth plans. This search is part of a broader strategy that includes completing a significant capital restructuring and enhancing liquidity to ensure sustainable operations.

StandardAero Announces Upsized Public Offering of 36 Million Shares

StandardAero, a prominent player in the aerospace industry based in the US, has announced the pricing of its upsized underwritten public offering. The offering involves two of its stockholders selling an aggregate of 36 million shares of common stock, each with a par value of $0.01, at a public price of $28.00 per share.

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Kenya Airways Reports First Full-Year Profit in 12 Years

Kenya Airways has achieved a notable financial milestone, reporting its first full-year profit in 12 years. In 2024, the airline recorded a total revenue of $1.5 billion, up 6% from the previous year, culminating in a net profit of $41.7 million. A significant contributor to this success was gains from foreign exchange, a key driver in the airline’s…

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Deutsche Bank Considers Financing Blackstone’s Bid for Trans Maldivian Airways

Deutsche Bank, a major global financial institution based in Germany, is currently evaluating interest from various banks and private credit funds regarding the provision of a $200 million loan. This financing is intended to support the bid by Blackstone, a leading US-based investment firm, for the acquisition of Trans Maldivian Airways.