Grupo Viva Aerobus, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a difficult first quarter for 2025 with total operating revenues down 20.7% to $491 million, accompanied by a net loss of $42 million. Despite the downturn, the airline maintains a strong cash and cash equivalents position of $780 million, which provides a cushion for near-term operations.
Garuda Indonesia has reported a net loss of $76.4 million for the first quarter of 2025, despite generating $603.6 million in revenue from scheduled flight operations. The results underscore the continuing financial challenges faced by the national carrier amid a complex post-restructuring recovery process.
FTAI Aviation, based in the Cayman Islands, reported a net income of $89.9 million on total revenues of $502 millionfor the year 2025. The company’s full-year financial results indicate a steady operational performance within its leasing and aftermarket services segments.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced the repurchase of Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2026issued under its global Medium Term Note (MTN) program. The repurchase reflects the company’s proactive approach toward managing its capital structure and optimizing future debt obligations.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
Aerolineas Argentinas has announced that it will no longer require transfers from the National Treasury to fund its operations in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the state-owned carrier. This development represents the first time since its nationalization in 2008 that the airline will function without financial backing from the Argentine government.
Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship carrier, has reported a solid financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, achieving a net profit of $689 million. The carrier’s revenues also rose 12.4% year-on-year, reaching a total of $1.9 billion, highlighting strong demand recovery and robust cost management across its operations.
Utair, a prominent regional airline based in Russia, recorded a net profit of US$7.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, supported by a 13.7% year-over-year revenue increase to US$209.5 million. The results highlight the airline’s operational resilience amid continued economic uncertainty.
PLAY Airlines, the Iceland-based low-cost carrier, has reported a net loss of US$26.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, as operating revenues declined 8%, totaling US$46.4 million. The carrier ended the quarter with a cash position of US$21.1 million, reflecting tighter financial conditions amidst softer demand.
Icelandair has disclosed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, recording a net loss of US$44 million, despite an 11% increase in total revenues to US$286 million. The airline’s liquidity remained solid at US$510 million, providing a stable financial foundation moving forward.
