SMBC Aviation Capital has successfully closed a $2 billion senior unsecured bond offering, underscoring its position as one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing platforms and enhancing its capital flexibility for future fleet and portfolio expansion.
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., a major supplier of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft, has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company reported revenues of $1.7 billion, an operating loss of $577 million, and a net loss of $631 million, reflecting continued financial pressures despite an increase in production output.
China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has announced its financial forecast for 2024, projecting a net loss attributable to shareholders estimated between $170.8 million and $255.6 million. This anticipated loss underscores the challenges the airline continues to face amidst a recovering but volatile aviation market.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a prominent U.S.-based provider of air cargo and leasing services, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment firm Stonepeak in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025, will result in ATSG transitioning…
GA Telesis, a leading provider of integrated aviation services based in the United States, has announced the acquisition of eight PW4000 engines from a major US airline. This strategic move is designed to bolster the company’s support for the component aftermarket.
A subsidiary of US-based Willis Lease Finance, Willis Engine Repair Center, has entered into a strategic partnership with Global Engine Maintenance (US) to establish a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing. The venture aims to construct a state-of-the-art engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Klaus-Michael Kuhne, a significant shareholder of Lufthansa Group, has publicly voiced concerns about a perceived decline in service quality at Lufthansa and its subsidiary, SWISS. In his statement, Kuhne highlighted dissatisfaction with operational standards and hinted at plans to exert greater influence on the airline’s management to address these issues.
