Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi, is poised to announce the launch of a $1 billion initial public offering (IPO) this week. This strategic move involves offering a 20% stake in the airline through the issuance of 2.7 billion new shares, with the primary objective of funding its ambitious growth plans.
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Aurigny (Guernsey) has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-500, identified by serial number 1151. The aircraft, powered by PW127M engines, is on lease and will bolster the airline’s capacity for regional connectivity.
TAP Air Portugal, the nation’s flag carrier, is garnering significant attention ahead of its planned privatization in 2025. Among the interested parties is Humberto Pedrosa, a former shareholder and influential figure in TAP’s history, who has expressed readiness to reinvest in the airline.
MJets Air, a dynamic player in Malaysia’s aviation and logistics sector, is taking bold steps to strengthen its operational capabilities by seeking strategic partnerships with prominent global logistics and airline players. The company has initiated discussions with JD and Cainiao, two of China’s leading logistics entities, and Unilode Aviation Solutions, a Switzerland-based provider of ULD (unit load device) management…
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced its intention to raise capital through the issuance of bond-type preferred shares, with an issuance cap of US$1.3 billion. These instruments will not carry voting rights or conversion rights to common stock, positioning them as a hybrid financing mechanism aimed at strengthening the airline’s balance sheet while limiting dilution for existing shareholders.
Riyadh Air is currently in negotiations with Boeing and Airbus to order up to 50 additional widebody aircraft, with both the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X under consideration. The order would support the airline’s ambitious expansion plans as it works toward establishing Saudi Arabia as a key global aviation hub.
Colombian regional carrier Satena has taken delivery of its second De Havilland Canada DHC6-400, as part of a broader plan to add six aircraft throughout 2025. The airline anticipates operating a total of eight DHC6 aircraft by 2026.
