Surf Air Mobility (US) has unveiled a strategic initiative to minimize potential equity dilution significantly. The company announced plans to reduce the number of shares registered by approximately 35.6 million, which is expected to result in a 90% decrease in potential future equity dilution.
Aero Contractors (Nigeria) CEO Ado Sanusi has urged the Federal Government to reverse the current high interest rates affecting businesses in the country. Sanusi emphasized that a reduction in interest rates is crucial for Nigerian airlines to fully benefit from the Cape Town Convention protocol, which aims to facilitate asset-based financing and leasing for aircraft.
Jazeera Airways (Kuwait) has announced the approval of a significant investment to purchase six Airbus A320ceo aircraft, currently operated under lease agreements. The total transaction value is $180.9 million, and the airline plans to finance the purchase through a combination of bank loans and internal resources.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (Brazil) has entered into two sale-leaseback agreements with SKY Aero Management (Ireland) for three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This strategic move is part of GOL’s fleet optimization and financing strategy, leveraging sale-leaseback arrangements to maintain operational flexibility and liquidity.
Chorus Aviation (Canada) has announced plans to repay its corporate financings, aiming to optimize its capital structure and strengthen its financial position. This decision follows the successful sale of its Regional Aircraft Leasing segment, a move that marked a significant strategic shift for the company.
Azul (Brazil) has unveiled additional details regarding its financial transactions, highlighting agreements to raise up to $500 million through the issuance of superpriority notes. This funding initiative is part of Azul’s strategy to strengthen its financial position and support its ongoing operations.
Norse Atlantic Airways, a Norway-based long-haul low-cost carrier, has successfully raised $8.7 million in gross proceeds through a private placement. The placement involved the issuance of 19.2 million new shares, directed towards B T Larsen & Co (Cyprus). The capital increase has been formally registered, marking a key step in bolstering the airline’s financial stability and funding future operational goals.
Grupo Aeromexico, Mexico’s flagship airline, has formally requested approval to conduct a secondary public offering (SPO) of shares in both the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) and the United States, slated for 2025. While the exact value and number of shares have yet to be determined, the offering marks a significant step in Aeromexico’s financial strategy to strengthen its market position and…
Avolon Holdings Limited, a leading global aviation finance company, has announced the pricing of a $1.5 billion private offering by its wholly owned subsidiary, Avolon Holdings Funding Limited. The offering consists of two tranches: $850 million of 4.95% senior unsecured notes due in 2028, and $650 million of 5.15% senior unsecured notes due in 2030.
Rex (Australia) has completed the sale of Air Partner’s (UK) 50% shareholding in National Jet Express (NJE) to entities controlled by the remaining shareholders of NJE. The proceeds from this transaction will be utilized by Rex to repay secured debt, contributing to its financial stabilization.
