Volofin Capital Management (UK) has successfully closed its inaugural aircraft loan asset-backed securitization (ABS), marking a significant milestone in its financial operations. The securitization, named VFIN 2024-1, involved the issuance of approximately US$534 million in notes.
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Skymark Airlines, a leading Japanese carrier, has announced an anticipated change in its major shareholders. UDS Airlines Investment Limited Partnership plans to transfer 3.0 million shares to Sojitz Corporation through an off-market transaction. Following this transfer, Sojitz will hold more than 5% of voting rights in Skymark Airlines, positioning itself as a key shareholder.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia and several other subsidiaries, has taken a significant step in its recovery process by submitting its Proposed Regularization Plan to Bursa Malaysia Securities. This marks a pivotal move in the company’s journey to exit the Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, which is associated with financial distress.
StandardAero (US) has initiated legal action in bankruptcy court, seeking an order that would compel Silver Airways (US) to return a leased aircraft engine currently in the airline’s possession. The action comes as part of the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving Silver Airways, which has been struggling to stabilize operations and address creditor claims.
Boeing reported 44 aircraft deliveries in February 2025, maintaining a steady production pace across its commercial programs. The manufacturer also recorded 13 gross orders for the 737 MAX, reflecting continued airline demand for the narrowbody model. However, with eight cancellations, the net total of new orders stood at five aircraft for the month.
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.
Lufthansa Technik has approved over €1 billion in investments to expand its global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA regions.
