Garuda Indonesia, the national carrier of Indonesia, has taken decisive steps toward financial recovery and long-term growth by approving the next phase of its restructuring plan, which includes a board reshuffle aimed at expediting strategic execution. Shareholders have endorsed this critical step to improve governance and enhance the airline’s competitiveness as it works to stabilize its balance sheet and…
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in active negotiations with Airbus to convert a portion of its existing narrowbody aircraft orders to the A321XLR, as part of its broader post-restructuring fleet strategy. This shift reflects the group’s intent to optimize long-range narrowbody capabilities for future growth.
South African Airways (SAA) has presented a comprehensive five-year corporate turnaround plan to the South African government, aiming to stabilize and reposition the national carrier. The plan outlines a two-phase strategy that includes securing a US$120.8 million investment facility and attracting a strategic equity partner to ensure long-term viability.
TAP, Portugal’s flag carrier, has announced the completion of a critical restructuring milestone by acquiring 100% of the shares of its holding company, TAP SGPS. This acquisition marks a significant step in the airline’s plan to restructure and prepare for reprivatization.
Air Senegal has embarked on a comprehensive restructuring process, according to its CEO, Tidiane Ndiaye. The company’s strategy focuses on strengthening its operations within Africa before expanding further into Europe. This approach is designed to solidify the airline’s position in regional markets and build a foundation for broader international growth.
Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, has resumed trading its shares after a suspension that lasted nearly five years. The suspension was initially implemented as part of a comprehensive restructuring effort to revive the struggling airline and address its financial challenges. The process aimed to reduce the airline’s reliance on state resources and restore its…
Spirit Airlines, a prominent ultra-low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced that it still expects shareholders will be wiped out as the airline progresses with its restructuring deal. The plan includes transferring control of the airline to its bondholders, marking a significant shift in its ownership structure.
The Nivelles enterprise court has approved the takeover of Air Belgium by Peso Aviation Management (Netherlands) and Air One Holding International (UK). The new ownership marks a significant shift for the Belgian carrier, which will now focus exclusively on cargo operations. The restructuring will also see the workforce reduced from 401 employees to 197, reflecting the streamlined focus on cargo services.
Spirit Airlines (US) has received court approval to sell five of the 23 aircraft it has deemed surplus to requirements to GA Telesis (US). The agreement is part of a broader deal that could generate $518.9 million for the airline if all the aircraft are sold.
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, has appointed Halima Khawaja as its new CEO as part of a broader management shakeup and restructuring effort aimed at improving the airline’s operations and financial performance. Khawaja steps into her role with a mandate to guide Tunisair through this critical period, focusing on streamlining processes and optimizing the carrier’s organizational structure to address long-standing challenges.
