HALO AirFinance (US) has announced the successful closing of a mezzanine loan transaction in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Japan), secured by a Boeing 747-8F freighter. The deal supports a US-based air cargo operator and highlights continued interest in structured aircraft financing solutions for widebody freighter assets.
Boeing has reported the delivery of 130 aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, reaffirming the manufacturer’s gradual recovery in production and delivery volumes. The latest figures include 105 Boeing 737s, the company’s best-selling narrowbody model, and 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, reflecting steady widebody demand.
Ryanair Holdings, headquartered in Ireland, has confirmed that 47% of its issued share capital was held by EU nationals at the close of its financial year on 31 March 2025. The disclosure reflects the airline group’s continued monitoring and compliance efforts with European Union ownership requirements.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the U.S.-based aircraft leasing giant, has released its first-quarter 2025 performance update, reporting strong investment activity and continued portfolio optimization. The company delivered 14 new aircraft from its orderbook, representing a total investment of approximately US$800 million during the quarter.
Avolon, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies based in Ireland, has reported a highly active first quarter of 2025, marked by robust acquisition, sales, and placement activity. The company acquired 115 aircraft, sold 34 aircraft, and ended the quarter with 66 aircraft agreed for sale, underscoring the strength of demand and fleet turnover in the leasing market.
Icelandair has released its March 2025 traffic results, showing solid year-over-year growth across key performance indicators as the carrier continues to rebound in both passenger demand and operational output.
LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline holding company in Latin America, has received a series of credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings (US), reflecting improved financial performance and stronger fundamentals following its post-bankruptcy recovery. The agency affirmed a Positive Outlook across all categories.
Chorus Aviation, based in Canada, has announced its intention to initiate a substantial issuer bid (SIB) through which the company will offer to repurchase up to US$17.5 million worth of its outstanding Class A Variable Voting Sharesand Class B Voting Shares. The move is part of Chorus Aviation’s ongoing capital management strategy aimed at delivering value to shareholders.
VietJet, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, is preparing to sign a US$200 million aircraft financing agreement with AV Air Finance (US) next week, signaling continued momentum in its ambitious fleet expansion plans. The deal is expected to support upcoming deliveries and fortify VietJet’s financial position as it accelerates growth across its regional and long-haul networks.
Thai AirAsia has initiated the issuance and offering of High-Risk Secured and Callable Debentures, with backing from a corporate guarantor. The offering totals US$58.5 million, with a 5.5% annual coupon rate and a tenor of 2.5 years. This financial instrument is designed to attract yield-seeking investors while supporting Thai AirAsia’s ongoing liquidity and operational funding needs.
