SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has announced the successful close of its second Japanese-focused investment fund, GAEL II (Global Aviation Equipment Leasing). The fund, finalized on 20 August 2025 in Dublin, raised equity capital from 14 Japanese financial investors to acquire a portfolio of eight aircraft from SMBC Aviation Capital’s portfolio.
Air Mauritius has announced a net profit of MUR 252.7 million (EUR 4.9 million) for the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year, marking the airline’s best first quarter results in nine years. The figures were approved during the board meeting held on 14 August 2025 and reflect a strong performance achieved in spite of significant operational headwinds.
Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW) has announced the completion of a $230 million equity capital raisethrough a registered direct offering, accompanied by a dual listing in both the United States and Brazil. The financing round saw participation from BNDESPAR, a subsidiary of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), Embraer, and other institutional investors.
airBaltic has reported a significant turnaround in Q2 2025, achieving a net profit of EUR 27.6 million compared to a loss of EUR 24.2 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly revenue rose 4.8% year-on-year to EUR 216.9 million, driven by steady passenger growth and improved operational performance. Adjusted EBITDAR reached EUR 55.2 million, while passenger numbers climbed 8.3% to 2.5 million, and the load factor…
Air Arabia has reported strong financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its market leadership as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier. The airline recorded a net profit of AED 415 million for Q2, a slight 3% decrease compared to AED 427 million in Q2 2024. Quarterly revenue rose to AED 1.69 billion, a 2% increase year-on-year. Passenger…
Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for July 2025, showing a total of 5.7 million passengers carried across its network. This represents a 7.9% increase compared to June 2025 but a 2.3% decline from the same month in 2024. The group maintained a strong 91.2% passenger load factor, albeit 1.3 percentage points lower than July last year.
Castlelake, a global alternative investment manager with two decades of experience in asset-based private markets, has announced the creation of Merit AirFinance, a dedicated aviation lending entity aimed at supplying debt capital to airlines and leasing companies for both new and used aviation assets. The move marks a significant strategic development, offering clear separation between Castlelake’s…
Air Albania is facing a severe financial crisis that has brought the country’s national carrier to the edge of bankruptcy. According to local media reports, the airline has failed to pay employee salaries for months, neglected to deposit social security contributions, and continues selling tickets despite mounting operational and financial troubles. Numerous flights have been cancelled…
ORIX Aviation Systems Limited has announced the successful closing of three unsecured bilateral Revolving Credit Facilities (RCFs) with Barclays Bank plc, China Construction Bank (Europe) S.A, and First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC. These new agreements mark an important milestone in the company’s financing strategy, representing its inaugural RCF transactions with each of these prominent financial institutions.
DHL has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of €19.8 billion (approximately $23 billion). This marks a 3.9% decline compared to the same period in 2024, as the global logistics giant continues to navigate trade disruptions and geopolitical instability.
