Avolon Holdings, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has successfully raised $1 billion through a new unsecured dual-tranche bank facility, sourced from a syndicate of six major banks in the Middle East. The facility is structured with both conventional and Islamic finance tranches, tailored to meet the diverse financial frameworks of its participating lenders.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a leading aircraft lessor based in the United Arab Emirates, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported total revenue of US$395.9 million and profit before tax of US$101.2 million, reflecting solid performance across its leasing portfolio and asset management operations.
AviLease, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has reached a major milestone by receiving investment grade credit ratings from two of the world’s top agencies. Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Baa2 rating, while Fitch Ratingsawarded a BBB rating, both with stable outlooks. These ratings affirm the company’s strong financial position and prudent risk management strategy.
AerCap Holdings, the Dublin-based global aircraft leasing giant, delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of US$643 million. Total revenues and other income reached US$2.0 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year increase. The results reflect robust leasing demand and disciplined capital deployment.
Azul has announced a significant change in its capital structure through the conversion of 35% of notes due in 2029 and 2030 into preferred shares, as part of a broader capital increase initiative. The move aims to improve the airline’s balance sheet and reduce debt burdens in the face of continued financial pressures across the Brazilian aviation sector.
BOC Aviation, the Singapore-headquartered aircraft lessor, has successfully closed a US$1.5 billion self-arranged term loan with participation from 21 banks globally. The transaction includes two separate facilities, allocated respectively to BOC Aviation Ltd. in Singapore and BOC Aviation (Ireland) Ltd., reinforcing the group’s diversified funding strategy and global financial positioning.
AirAsia Aviation Group, Malaysia’s leading low-cost carrier, has confirmed plans to expand its fleet with 14 new aircraft deliveries in 2025. This strategic move aims to support the surging travel demand across the ASEAN region and beyond, reinforcing AirAsia’s position as a dominant player in the aviation industry.
Nordica, Estonia’s national airline, has announced its decision to close operations and file for bankruptcy. The move follows the withdrawal of potential investor Lars Thuesen from a critical funding deal. This marks a significant setback for the carrier, which had been seeking financial support to sustain its operations.
