Skymark Airlines reported a 25.8% decline in net income for the nine-month period ending December 2024, despite a 4.5% increase in operating revenues. The airline attributed the drop in profitability to rising operational costs, including higher fuel expenses, increased labor costs, and adjustments to fleet operations.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish airline, is preparing to make its initial repayment of $19 million in 2026 towards the $54 million loan it received from Spain’s Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lanexang Airways has secured $15 million in funding from Lao Development Bank to support its expansion strategy, focusing on developing new flight routes starting from the second half of 2025.
Akasa Air is securing additional funding from a group of high-profile investors, including the investment offices of Azim Premji and Ranjan Pai, along with wealth management firm 360 ONE and the Jhunjhunwala family. The financial terms of these investments have not been publicly disclosed.
JAL Group has reported its nine-month financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, showing strong revenue growth and improved profitability. The airline posted total revenue of $8.9 billion, reflecting a 10.9% year-over-year increase, and a net profit of $586 million, marking a 6.0% rise from the previous period.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has reported its full-year 2024 financial results, showing solid revenue growth and increased profitability. The company posted total revenue of $1.42 billion, while profit before tax reached $532.3 million, demonstrating strong financial resilience. As of December 31, 2024, DAE’s available liquidity stood at $3.78 billion, reinforcing its financial stability and investment capacity.
Chorus Aviation has announced that its Class A Variable Voting Shareholders and Class B Voting Shareholders have approved a special resolution authorizing a share consolidation plan. The company’s Board of Directors is now authorized to proceed with the implementation of the consolidation.
Azul has announced a significant capital increase following approval by its Board of Directors. The airline plans to raise between $260 million and $1 billion through a private subscription of new preferred shares, reinforcing its financial position amid ongoing strategic growth efforts.
Allegiant Travel Company has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, showing modest revenue growth but continued net losses. In Q4 2024, the company reported total operating revenue of $627.7 million, reflecting a 2.7% increase compared to the previous year. However, the airline posted a net loss of $216.2 million for the quarter.
Qatar Airways is nearing the completion of its acquisition of a 49% stake in RwandAir and a 60% stake in the new Bugesera International Airport, following prolonged negotiations with the Rwandan government. The update was confirmed by Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, who indicated that discussions are now in their final stages.
