Macquarie AirFinance Holdings, based in Ireland, has successfully priced an offering of $650 million aggregate principal amount of 5.20% Senior Notes due 2028. This private offering is part of the company’s strategic financial planning to secure long-term capital.
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…
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.
AerCap Ireland Capital and AerCap Global Aviation Trust, key entities within the global aircraft leasing industry, have successfully priced an offering of junior subordinated notes. The offering amounts to $500 million in aggregate principal, with the notes set to mature in 2056. These notes will carry a fixed-rate reset structure, starting with an initial interest rate of…
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) and several of its subsidiaries have successfully negotiated settlement agreements with a number of insurers, resulting in a substantial cash inflow of $328.5 million. These settlements are a significant part of ALC’s efforts to recuperate losses stemming from its $791.0 million write-off related to its aircraft interests that were detained in Russia.
Aircalin, the airline of New Caledonia, has yet to finalize the financing arrangements for its upcoming delivery of Airbus A350-900 aircraft, scheduled for 2026 and 2028. The airline needs to secure financing in the range of US$127-219 million, a matter currently under debate by New Caledonian Congress.
The Board of Directors of LATAM Airlines Group, headquartered in Chile, has agreed to propose a substantial dividend payment totaling US$293 million, scheduled to be distributed on 22 April 2025.
SpiceJet founder and chairman Ajay Singh will inject US$33.8 million into the airline through the conversion of warrants into equity shares. This move will significantly raise his stake, pushing his overall shareholding to more than 33%.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has approved a share buyback program targeting its own issued shares, with plans to acquire up to 1.0 million shares within a 12-month period ending March 2026.
CALC (China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd), based in Hong Kong, reported impressive financial results for 2024, demonstrating significant growth with total revenue increasing by 9.2% to US$669.5 million and profit attributable to shareholders rising dramatically by 809% to US$33.1 million.
