Avolon Completes $420M Samurai Loan Facility as the global aircraft leasing company secures its inaugural cross-border financing in the Japanese loan market, raising the equivalent of US$420 million through a syndicated Samurai loan facility.
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Willis Lease And Blackstone Engine Leasing Deal signals a major strategic move in the aircraft engine leasing market, as Willis Lease Finance Corporation partners with Blackstone Credit & Insurance to scale investment into high-demand propulsion assets. The partnership plans to deploy more than $1 billion over the next two years, targeting both current and next-generation aircraft engines.
Etihad Airways, based in the United Arab Emirates, reported a strong first quarter 2025 financial performance, with net profit rising 30% to $187 million, driven by robust demand and strategic cost control. The airline also posted a 15% increase in revenue, reaching $1.8 billion for the quarter.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the successful delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft to Emerald Airlines, also headquartered in Ireland. The aircraft is configured in a 72-seat layout, maximizing capacity within the aircraft’s regional operational envelope and supporting Emerald Airlines’ continued network expansion.
Cargolux, the Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline, reported a strong financial performance for 2024, with revenues climbing 12.9% year-on-year to $3.3 billion. More notably, the airline achieved a 56.6% increase in net profit, reaching $448 million, underscoring the carrier’s successful adaptation to a post-pandemic global cargo market.
Ryanair Holdings, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, has reported a 3Q profit after tax of $156 million, driven by a 10% increase in revenue to $3.1 billion. The strong performance underscores Ryanair’s resilience amid evolving market conditions in the aviation industry.
Yakovlev, a prominent Russian aircraft manufacturer under the umbrella of United Aircraft Corporation, has approved the sale of a package of treasury shares valued at $11 million. The shares account for just 0.3% of the company’s total issued securities, indicating a limited impact on shareholder structure while potentially offering liquidity or funding for operational activities.
