Motu Link Airline, a new carrier based in French Polynesia, is preparing for its planned early 2025 launch by seeking $3.4 million to fund the purchase of its first aircraft, an ATR72-500F. This funding will be raised through a bond loan, amortizable over a period of 90 months at an 11% interest rate. The ATR72-500F, a reliable model suited for regional operations, will be the…
JCAS Airways, an emerging airline in Japan, has successfully raised $1.3 million through a third-party allotment of new shares. This capital boost supports JCAS Airways’ plans to launch operations from Kansai Airport in the spring of 2026. The funds will be utilized to further the airline’s preparations for its anticipated entry into Japan’s aviation market, which includes fleet acquisition, route planning, and…
IAG (International Airlines Group), the UK-based parent company of British Airways and Iberia, is considered significantly undervalued by financial firm Panmure Liberum. According to Panmure Liberum, IAG’s share price should be trading at more than double its current value due to the company’s high return on capital and profit margins that outperform its industry peers. This assessment suggests that…
China Airlines, based in Taiwan, has reported a net profit of $118 million for the third quarter of 2024, supported by a 9.1% increase in revenue to $1.6 billion. This growth highlights China Airlines’ resilience in an evolving aviation market and reflects strong demand across its network. The airline’s solid performance in Q3 demonstrates its effective cost management and strategic focus on…
Asia Aviation, the Thai parent company of Thai AirAsia, recorded a strong financial performance in the third quarter of 2024 with a net profit of $100.1 million. This impressive result was fueled by a 55% increase in revenue, reaching $445.3 million. The significant revenue growth reflects Asia Aviation’s successful recovery in the post-pandemic travel environment and the rising demand for air travel…
Air Arabia, a leading low-cost airline based in the UAE, has posted strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with net profit rising by 8% to $153.5 million. This growth was supported by a 10% increase in turnover, which reached $484 million. The airline’s financial performance reflects its resilience and effective management in a competitive aviation market. Additionally, Air Arabia reported…
The Azores parliamentary group has requested clarification from the Regional Government concerning a $3 million debt incurred by SATA from a wet lease agreement involving an Airbus A330 from Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline. This debt, which the parliamentary group attributes to SATA’s previous management decisions, has become a significant point of contention in the region. Recently, a court ruling favored both Hi Fly and AELF Aircraft Engine Lease…
Vietravel Airlines, a prominent airline based in Vietnam, has significantly raised its charter capital by nearly 100%, bringing the total to US$51.4 million. This capital expansion is a strategic move aimed at supporting the airline’s growth initiatives, strengthening its financial foundation, and improving its operational capacity to meet increased demand in the Vietnamese air travel market. Vietravel Group,…
Fitch Ratings has recently assigned a ‘BB-’ rating to the special facility revenue bonds proposed by the City of Houston, with a Recovery Rating of ‘RR4’. These bonds, which are guaranteed by United Airlines Holdings (US), represent an important financial measure designed to support airport and related infrastructure within the Houston area. The assigned BB- rating indicates a non-investment grade, yet…
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship airline, is intensifying its efforts to raise liquidity by the end of 2024 through the sale/leaseback (SLB) of an additional nine A320neo and A321neo aircraft. This financial strategy allows Lufthansa to free up cash while retaining operational use of these aircraft, supporting the airline’s liquidity needs amidst ongoing market pressures. Lufthansa has previously employed this approach, raising $247 million during…
