Pelita Air Service, an Indonesian regional carrier, is set to be integrated into the Garuda Indonesia Group by mid-2025. This move marks a significant step in the ongoing restructuring of Indonesia’s state-owned aviation and tourism sectors. The integration comes as part of a broader strategy, which includes the potential merger of Garuda Indonesia into InJourney, the country’s state-owned aviation and…
Spirit Airlines (US) has initiated a US$350 million equity rights offering as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring efforts. This strategic move aims to bolster the airline’s financial stability and ensure operational continuity amid its restructuring process.
Jeju Air (South Korea) is bracing for increased financial challenges following the crash of one of its B737-800 aircraft. The incident has placed additional strain on the airline’s cash flow, already burdened by advance payments for airline tickets, which currently stand at approximately US$176.8 million.
GOL (Brazil) has finalized an individual settlement agreement with the National Treasury Attorney’s Office and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil. The agreement addresses and resolves tax liabilities for the company and its subsidiaries, amounting to a total of US$889 million.
Chorus Aviation (Canada) has announced the full repayment of its outstanding 5.75% Senior Unsecured Debentures due on December 31, 2024. The repayment amounted to US$59.9 million, along with all accrued and unpaid interest, settled entirely in cash. This milestone marks the company’s commitment to maintaining its financial responsibilities and strengthening its capital structure.
Allegiant Travel, a prominent U.S.-based travel company, has secured approximately $293 million through various debt facilities entered into between September 2023 and December 2024. This financial inflow is expected to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.
Aerolineas Argentinas, the national carrier of Argentina, has reported a significant reduction in its reliance on government subsidies in 2024. The airline required only $64.2 million in subsidies, a substantial decline compared to the $128.4 million it needed in 2023. This development underscores ongoing efforts by the airline to enhance its operational efficiency and financial sustainability.
Silver Airways (US) has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court, initiating a financial restructuring process aimed at securing additional capital. This decision reflects the airline’s strategy to strengthen its financial position and enhance its ability to navigate a challenging economic environment.
FTAI Aviation, based in the Cayman Islands, has announced the launch of its Strategic Capital initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration with third-party institutional investors. This initiative is poised to leverage substantial market opportunities in the B737NG and A320ceo segments, with an annual deployment target exceeding $3 billion in capital.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has been awarded its first-ever long-term credit rating, achieving an Ag- grade with a stable outlook. This recognition comes from the China Chengxin (Asia Pacific) Credit Ratings Company, a prominent credit assessment agency renowned for evaluating financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
