Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is preparing for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the first quarter of 2025. The airline plans to offer around 20% of its stake to investors, with projections suggesting the IPO could raise approximately $1 billion.
The Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (Sedena), the governmental department overseeing Mexicana, has increased its budget request to US$1.0 billion to finance the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft currently on order. This significant investment highlights Sedena’s ambition to modernize Mexicana’s fleet and enhance its operational capacity.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a leading U.S.-based provider of aviation leasing and asset management services, has entered into a new five-year revolving credit facility totaling $1 billion. This significant agreement, which includes WLFC’s wholly-owned subsidiaries as guarantors, replaces the company’s previous $500 million credit facility, enhancing its financial flexibility and supporting its long-term growth…
