Alaska Air Group reported a net loss of $166 million for the first quarter of 2025, despite achieving a substantial 41% year-on-year increase in operating revenues, which rose to $3.13 billion. The results highlight the ongoing financial challenges facing the airline, even as passenger demand and revenue streams show significant recovery momentum.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, has reported a strong first quarter for 2025, ending the period with a $26.4 billion order backlog and 30 aircraft deliveries, representing a 20% increase compared to Q1 2024.
SKY Leasing, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing platform, has successfully completed the final close of its flagship investment vehicle, SKY Fund VI, with over $1.35 billion in total capital commitments. The fund significantly exceeded its original fundraising target, underlining strong institutional investor confidence in SKY’s strategy and track record.
Juneyao Air, a private Chinese carrier, has posted strong financial results for 2024, reporting a net profit of $125.3 million, up 17.5% compared to the previous year. The airline also recorded a 9.9% increase in revenue, reaching $3.0 billion, marking a year of resilient growth and operational efficiency.
GE Aerospace has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting robust growth across all key metrics. The company posted $9.9 billion in revenue, marking an 11% increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand for commercial and defense-related aviation technologies.
Boeing has reported a net loss of $31 million for the first quarter of 2025, on total revenues of $19.5 billion, reflecting both ongoing production ramp-ups and continued financial pressures from supply chain constraints and regulatory scrutiny.
Aircastle, a global aircraft leasing company headquartered in the United States, has announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending 28 February 2025, highlighting strong performance metrics and substantial liquidity reserves.
Aeroflot, the Russian flag carrier, has successfully issued three-year exchange bonds with a variable coupon structure, securing $555 million in funding. The issuance marks a significant financial maneuver amid challenging economic conditions and evolving market dynamics for Russian carriers.
Nepal Airlines has continued to reduce its outstanding aircraft debt with the repayment of an additional $3.9 million, bringing its total loan repayments to $545 million. These repayments relate to loans obtained from the airline’s employee fund for the acquisition of four aircraft.
Electra.aero, a US-based aerospace innovator focused on sustainable flight solutions, has secured $115 million in Series B funding to propel its EL9 program into pre-production and certification stages. The EL9 is an ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) electric hybrid aircraft designed for point-to-point mobility in urban and remote regions.
