LATAM Airlines Group, based in Chile, has announced its financial results for fiscal year 2024, reporting a 10.6% increase in total revenues, reaching $13.0 billion. The company also achieved a 67.9% rise in net income, totaling $977 million, and ended the year with liquidity of $3.5 billion.
Icelandair has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, reporting a 10% increase in revenue, totaling $349 million. Despite this growth, the airline experienced a net loss of $20 million for the quarter.
Air Serbia has announced a record net profit of $42.9 million (€41.3 million) for the year 2024, with total annual revenue surpassing $729 million (€700.3 million). This marks the most successful financial performance in the airline’s history.
Wizz Air Holdings (Hungary) has reported its 4Q 2024 financial results, posting a total revenue of $1.2 billion, marking a 10.5% year-over-year increase. However, the airline’s net loss surged by 128.7% to $251.2 million, highlighting persistent financial challenges despite revenue growth.
Southwest Airlines (US) has announced its financial results for 2024, reporting a net income of $465 million, driven by operating revenues of $27.5 billion. The airline ended the year with $9.7 billion in liquidity, reinforcing its strong financial position despite ongoing industry challenges.
Azul (Brazil) has had its credit rating downgraded to ‘SD’ (Selective Default) by S&P Global Ratings (US) after completing a distressed debt exchange. The downgrade reflects S&P’s classification of Azul’s recent debt restructuring as distressed, rather than a conventional market transaction.
Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement to acquire a 10% convertible share in airBaltic for a subscription price of €14 million. This strategic move grants Lufthansa a seat on airBaltic’s Board and positions the group for future equity participation in the Latvian carrier.
United Aircraft (Russia) has announced plans to issue more than 2 trillion shares, aiming to raise approximately $5.5 billion in capital. This move is intended to strengthen the company’s financial position and support ongoing aircraft development and production programs.
Pratt & Whitney (US) has reported a strong fourth quarter (4Q) 2024 performance, with sales increasing by 18% to $7.5 billion and operating profit rising 32% to $504 million. The results reflect higher demand for commercial and military engines, as well as robust aftermarket services growth.
Fitch Ratings (US) has assigned A-1 Notes ‘Asf (EXP)’ and B-1 Notes ‘A-sf (EXP)’ ratings to AASET 2025-1, a securitization backed by lease payments and disposition proceeds from a pool of 23 passenger aircraft. These aircraft are operated by third-party lessees, ensuring diversified exposure across multiple carriers.
