LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline holding company in Latin America, has received a series of credit rating upgrades from Fitch Ratings (US), reflecting improved financial performance and stronger fundamentals following its post-bankruptcy recovery. The agency affirmed a Positive Outlook across all categories.
Fitch Ratings (US) has reported that Boeing is making early progress in resuming production, following recent challenges, while also working to reduce legacy inventory and improve supply chain management. These developments are seen as critical factors in Boeing’s long-term operational and financial recovery.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded United Airlines’ Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘BB-‘ to ‘BB’, with a Positive outlook, signaling confidence in the airline’s continued financial recovery and operational strength. The rating upgrade reflects improved financial metrics, as United has successfully reduced debt levels, enhanced liquidity, and strengthened profitability. The airline’s ability to optimize its route network, manage costs efficiently, and sustain strong…
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of American Airlines Group Inc. at ‘B+’. This rating reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to manage its financial profile amidst a competitive industry landscape.
Fitch Ratings has assigned the following expected ratings to the notes issued by Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust 2025-1: These notes are secured by lease payments and disposition proceeds from a pool of 36 passenger aircraft operated by various third-party lessees. The assigned ratings reflect Fitch’s assessment of the credit quality of the underlying lessees, the diversification and age of…
Fitch Ratings (US) has assigned A-1 Notes ‘Asf (EXP)’ and B-1 Notes ‘A-sf (EXP)’ ratings to AASET 2025-1, a securitization backed by lease payments and disposition proceeds from a pool of 23 passenger aircraft. These aircraft are operated by third-party lessees, ensuring diversified exposure across multiple carriers.
Fitch Ratings (US) has announced that the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Spirit Airlines (US) will not have a material impact on Aircraft Lease ABS (Asset-Backed Securities). The credit rating agency attributes this stability to the limited exposure of ABS pools to aircraft leased by Spirit Airlines.
Fitch Ratings, a leading credit rating agency, has downgraded Spirit Airlines’ (US) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘D’ from ‘CC’, indicating default status. The downgrade reflects Spirit Airlines’ financial challenges following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term credit rating of Spirit Airlines from ‘CCC’ to ‘CC’, signaling heightened financial distress and the likelihood of a near-term default. This latest downgrade places Spirit Airlines below other low-cost carriers (LCCs) in North America, reflecting concerns about the airline’s financial stability.
Fitch Ratings has recently assigned a ‘BB-’ rating to the special facility revenue bonds proposed by the City of Houston, with a Recovery Rating of ‘RR4’. These bonds, which are guaranteed by United Airlines Holdings (US), represent an important financial measure designed to support airport and related infrastructure within the Houston area. The assigned BB- rating indicates a non-investment grade, yet…
