Spring Airlines has received approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for its planned issuance of a US$278 million public bond, signaling a key step in the airline’s strategy to strengthen its balance sheet and secure additional capital for operational and expansion purposes.
easyJet has announced robust financial performance for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending 30 June 2025. The low-cost carrier reported a 21.2% year-on-year increase in headline profit before tax, totaling approximately US$2.84 billion, a significant uptick that highlights continued recovery and expansion in the post-pandemic aviation sector.
easyJet has secured a new Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) totaling US$1.7 billion, streamlining its liquidity structure by replacing two previously undrawn credit lines. This newly arranged RCF replaces the US$1.75 billion United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) facility and an additional US$400 million RCF, both of which were also undrawn and have now been formally terminated.
HALO AirFinance, a U.S.-based aviation financing company, has announced the successful closing of two senior secured loans to support Royal Jordanian’s acquisition of two newly delivered Pratt & Whitney PW1900 spare engines. These engines will serve as critical support assets for the airline’s growing Embraer E2 fleet.
Russia’s government, under the direction of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, has announced plans to invest a minimum of $8.5 billion over the next six years into its Aircraft and Helicopter Manufacturing initiative. This federal project is a strategic part of Russia’s broader industrial development plan, aimed at increasing domestic aerospace production capacity and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers.
Finnair reported a second-quarter (Q2) 2025 operating profit of $22.3 million, driven by a 2.8% year-on-year increase in revenue, which reached $917.4 million. Despite this positive quarter, the airline’s half-year (H1) financial result remained in the red, with an operating loss of $39.8 million and a total H1 revenue of $1.7 billion, reflecting a 2.4% rise compared to the same period…
China Eastern has issued a financial forecast anticipating a net loss between $167 million and $223 million for the first half of 2025. This projection underscores ongoing challenges faced by the airline as it works to stabilize operations and finances in the post-pandemic era, amid complex market dynamics and shifting passenger demand.
Vertical Aerospace, the UK-based advanced air mobility company, has announced the successful closing of its previously disclosed underwritten public offering, generating US$60 million in gross proceeds. The capital raise is intended to advance the development of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft program and support the company’s general corporate needs.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has announced an ambitious strategic plan aimed at increasing its operating profit to US$1.6 billion over the coming years. This represents a 40% improvement compared to its 2023 financial performance. The initiative is supported by a planned US$7 billion investment, which will be deployed across fleet, infrastructure, technology, and customer experience enhancements.
China Southern Airlines has issued a forecast anticipating a net loss ranging from US$187 million to US$245 millionfor the first half of 2025. The announcement signals a challenging start to the year for one of China’s largest carriers, as lingering structural issues and macroeconomic headwinds continue to impact profitability.
