Riyadh Air, the emerging Saudi Arabian airline wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has successfully secured its inaugural Islamic Revolving Credit Facility totaling SAR 5 billion. This financial arrangement comprises a SAR 3 billion revolving credit facility, complemented by a committed accordion option for an additional SAR 2 billion. The one-year, unsecured financing…
Croatia Airlines has reported a net loss of €9 million for the third quarter of 2024, a period traditionally profitable for the carrier. This downturn is primarily attributed to elevated expenses associated with the ongoing transition to a new fleet of Airbus A220 aircraft.
Alaska Air Group has reported its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, showcasing a strong performance that positions the company at the forefront of the airline industry. The company achieved a GAAP pretax margin of 10.7% and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.84. Excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting…
Air Canada has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reporting operating revenues of $6.1 billion, a 4% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. The airline achieved an operating income of $1.04 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $1.523 billion, reflecting year-over-year declines of $375 million and $307 million, respectively.
Air Vanuatu, the national airline of Vanuatu, has entered negotiations to sell a 49% minority stake to potential investors, with a focus on revitalizing its financial health and operational reach. The Vanuatu government plans to retain a controlling 51% majority, ensuring national oversight while allowing for strategic investment and expertise from private stakeholders. This move…
Spirit Airlines is set to furlough approximately 330 pilots on January 31, 2025, as part of an ongoing cost-cutting strategy aimed at shoring up its finances amid a challenging aviation market. This latest round of furloughs follows an initial cut in September 2024, which saw 186 pilots furloughed. Additionally, Spirit plans to downgrade 120 captains…
The Portuguese Court of Auditors has identified non-compliance by Portugalia Airlines concerning the requirement for prior inspection on two amendments to an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) contract. The Court determined that Portugalia, a subsidiary of TAP Air Portugal, neglected to follow procedural compliance by omitting required inspections before implementing contract modifications. Accountability for…
El Al, Israel’s flagship airline, has officially withdrawn its bid to acquire a 45% stake in Isracard, the country’s largest credit card company, citing challenges in meeting the regulatory and acquisition requirements before the October 31, 2024, deadline. This retraction marks a strategic shift for El Al, which had initially sought the acquisition to diversify…
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest low-cost airline, has increased its ownership stake in 1Aviation Groundhandling Services from 40% to 60%, establishing a majority position in the company. The stake increase was achieved through a debt-to-equity conversion, allowing Cebu Pacific to deepen its influence over ground handling operations, which are essential to the airline’s service efficiency…
The pilots’ union at South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has filed an injunction to prevent the sale of Asiana Cargo to fellow South Korean carrier Air Incheon. The union argues that the sale process involved improper exercise of voting rights, raising concerns about procedural fairness and transparency in the decision-making process. This legal challenge underscores the…
