Grupo Viva Aerobus, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a difficult first quarter for 2025 with total operating revenues down 20.7% to $491 million, accompanied by a net loss of $42 million. Despite the downturn, the airline maintains a strong cash and cash equivalents position of $780 million, which provides a cushion for near-term operations.
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Esas Holding (Türkiye) has completed the transaction of selling 19.2 million shares in Pegasus Airlines to international investors. The shares represent a 3.85% stake in the carrier, reducing Esas Holding’s ownership to 52.8%.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has signed strategic long-term lease agreements with Turkish Airlines for a total of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Under the terms of the deal, two aircraft have already been delivered, with the remaining six scheduled for delivery throughout 2025.
Skymark Airlines, a leading Japanese carrier, has announced an anticipated change in its major shareholders. UDS Airlines Investment Limited Partnership plans to transfer 3.0 million shares to Sojitz Corporation through an off-market transaction. Following this transfer, Sojitz will hold more than 5% of voting rights in Skymark Airlines, positioning itself as a key shareholder.
JetBlue (US) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, serial 12274, equipped with PW1133G-JM engines. This latest addition highlights JetBlue’s ongoing investment in advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft to support its operational growth and sustainability goals.
Airbus has recorded significant commercial activity in March 2025, securing a diverse mix of narrowbody and widebody aircraft orders, while simultaneously cancelling a major order previously placed by Go First, an Indian low-cost carrier undergoing insolvency proceedings.
Transavia France has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12389. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A24 engines, is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at improving fuel efficiency and operational performance.
