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Wizz Air Projects Increased Sale/Leaseback Activity in Fiscal 2026

Wizz Air, based in Hungary, has provided insights into its sale/leaseback plans, forecasting a moderate increase in activity for 3Q and 4Q compared to 2Q, followed by a substantial ramp-up in fiscal 2026 as more transactions come into effect. The airline’s sale/leaseback strategy is designed to support fleet flexibility and financial liquidity, helping Wizz Air to manage capital costs effectively as…

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Wizz Air Reduces Aircraft Groundings Amid GTF Engine Inspections

Wizz Air Holdings, based in Hungary, reported that as of September 30, 2024, it had 41 aircraft on the ground due to ongoing GTF engine-related inspections. This figure marks an improvement over the initial forecast for fiscal 2025, attributed to the expedited induction of quick-turn engines. Wizz Air anticipates an average of 40-45 grounded aircraft over the next 18 months as engine…

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Wizz Air Reports 0.5% Revenue Growth, 21.3% Drop in Profit for 3Q 2024

Wizz Air Holdings, the Hungarian low-cost airline, reported mixed financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with a 0.5% increase in total revenue to $3.0 billion. Despite this modest growth, the airline experienced a 21.3% decline in net profit, which fell to $315.2 million. The airline’s total cash holdings remain substantial at $1.85 billion, reflecting its ability to maintain liquidity even amid…

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Wizz Air Loses Challenge Against EU-Approved Aid for TAROM

Wizz Air, a low-cost airline based in Hungary, has lost its legal challenge against a $2.1 million capital increaseprovided by the Romanian government to TAROM, Romania’s national airline. This capital injection, aimed at supporting TAROM, was approved by EU competition regulators, and the EU General Court has now dismissed Wizz Air’s objections. Wizz Air argued that the state aid breached…

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Aergo Capital Acquires A321 Aircraft Leased to Wizz Air

Aergo Capital, a prominent Irish aircraft leasing firm, has acquired an Airbus A321-200 aircraft, with serial number 6976, from an investor customer of FPG Amentum, also based in Ireland. The aircraft, currently leased to Wizz Air, a low-cost airline headquartered in Hungary, marks a strategic addition to Aergo Capital’s growing portfolio. This acquisition aligns with Aergo Capital’s objectives to expand…

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Wizz Air Achieves 4.1% Increase in October 2024 Passenger Traffic

Wizz Air Holdings, the Hungarian low-cost carrier, reported notable growth in passenger traffic for October 2024, with a 4.1% increase to 5.6 million passengers. Alongside this rise in passenger numbers, Wizz Air also achieved a slight increase in load factor, reaching 92.9%, up by 0.4 percentage points from the previous year. The airline expanded its…