SKY Airline, a prominent low-cost carrier in Chile, is currently engaged in negotiations with bondholder Abra Group (UK) concerning its $100 million bond, which matures in Q4 2026. The bond includes a conversion option, allowing Abra to turn the debt into a 40% ownership stake in SKY. These talks could have major implications for the airline’s future ownership structure and financial independence.
GOL (Brazil) has announced that following a recent capitalization initiative, its common and preferred stock is now 80%owned by its parent company, Abra Group (UK). This move consolidates Abra Group’s position as the controlling stakeholder in the Brazilian carrier, strengthening its influence over GOL’s operations and future strategy.
Abra Group, a UK-based aviation investment consortium, continues to pursue the long-anticipated merger of Brazilian airlines GOL and Azul, despite growing speculation that Azul may file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The group reiterated its commitment to consolidating the two carriers as part of a strategy to build Latin America’s leading airline network.
Avianca Group International, one of Latin America’s major airline groups, has announced its first quarter 2025 financial results, revealing mixed performance metrics. The company posted total operating revenues of $1.37 billion, marking an 8.9% increase compared to the same period last year, driven largely by continued recovery in passenger demand and sustained growth in cargo operations.
Volotea, the Spanish low-cost carrier, is evaluating a potential revival of its strategic partnership with the Abra Group, a UK-based airline investment firm. The renewed collaboration is reportedly contingent on the progress and final resolution of the proposed IAG (UK) acquisition of Air Europa (Spain), which is currently under regulatory and competitive review.
Abra Group (UK) continues to express interest in SKY Airline (Chile), with the option to convert an existing loan into shares. This arrangement provides the Group with a potential future stake in the Chilean low-cost carrier, reinforcing its presence in the South American market.
Abra Group (UK) and Azul (Brazil) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to explore a potential combination of their business operations in Brazil. The notice of this development was shared with GOL Linhas Aéreas (Brazil), which clarified that it is not a party to the MOU.
Azul (Brazil) is reportedly on the verge of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abra Group (UK)in the coming weeks, paving the way for a potential merger with GOL (Brazil). This move could mark a significant shift in Brazil’s aviation market, bringing together two major carriers to create a dominant player in the region.
Wamos Air (Spain) has announced a comprehensive reshuffle of its board following its integration into the Abra Group (UK). The move reflects the airline’s strategic realignment under the group’s leadership and its focus on bolstering governance and operational oversight. Effective immediately, Eduardo Montes will step down as chairman, with Adrian Neuhauser, a key figure within the Abra Group, taking over…
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (Brazil) has announced its intention to file a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, marking a significant step in its financial restructuring efforts. The plan is aimed at deleveraging its balance sheet, extinguishing up to $1.7 billion of prepetition funded debt and $850 million in other obligations, enabling the airline to strengthen its financial foundation.
