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Vietnam Airlines Secures $560M Funding Commitment From Citibank

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Vietnam Airlines has taken a significant step in strengthening its financial position by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Citibank (US), securing a funding commitment exceeding US$560 million. The capital injection is aimed at supporting the airline’s long-term strategic investment initiatives, which include fleet renewal, modernization efforts, and infrastructure development.

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Japan Airlines To Issue $1.3B In Bond-Type Preferred Shares

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced its intention to raise capital through the issuance of bond-type preferred shares, with an issuance cap of US$1.3 billion. These instruments will not carry voting rights or conversion rights to common stock, positioning them as a hybrid financing mechanism aimed at strengthening the airline’s balance sheet while limiting dilution for existing shareholders.

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Chorus Aviation Launches $17.5M Share Buyback Program

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Chorus Aviation, based in Canada, has announced its intention to initiate a substantial issuer bid (SIB) through which the company will offer to repurchase up to US$17.5 million worth of its outstanding Class A Variable Voting Sharesand Class B Voting Shares. The move is part of Chorus Aviation’s ongoing capital management strategy aimed at delivering value to shareholders.

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BOC Aviation Secures $1.5B Term Loan Across Global Banking Syndicate

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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.

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Southwest Airlines Appoints J. Ryan Martinez as Principal Accounting Officer

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Southwest Airlines has announced the appointment of J. Ryan Martinez as the new principal accounting officer. Martinez will be succeeding Tammy Romo, who has held the position for several years, contributing significantly to the airline’s financial strategies.

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Rex (Australia) Fully Repays Debt to PAGAC Regulus Holding and Reduces Group Liabilities

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Rex Airlines, a prominent regional carrier in Australia, has successfully utilized the proceeds from the recent sale of its non-core assets to address its financial obligations comprehensively. The airline confirmed that it has used these funds to fully repay the debt owed to PAGAC Regulus Holding, a Singapore-based investment firm.

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Virgin Australia Preps for ASX Return with Upcoming IPO

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Virgin Australia, currently majority-owned by Bain Capital (US), is actively preparing for a significant transition back to public trading through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This week, Virgin Australia executives are scheduled to meet with potential investors to discuss the upcoming IPO and outline the airline’s strategic direction and financial…

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Cargo Aircraft Management to Redeem $700 Million Notes Ahead of Major Merger

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Cargo Aircraft Management, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), has announced its intention to fully redeem all $700 million in aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 2028 Notes. This financial maneuver is scheduled for April 11, 2025, and is subject to the successful completion of the merger between ATSG and Stonepeak Nile MergerCo.

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AirAsia Secures $226 Million in Debt Financing for Refinancing and Corporate

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AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in the advanced stages of finalizing a significant financial agreement that involves securing up to US$226 million in debt financing. This strategic financial move is being facilitated by an undisclosed domestic bank, with the primary aim of refinancing the group’s existing US dollar-denominated debt and allocating funds for various corporate…