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Fitch Revises Boeing Outlook To Stable, Affirms Ratings

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Fitch Ratings has upgraded its Outlook on Boeing’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Stable, reversing its previous Negative stance. The agency has simultaneously affirmed Boeing’s Long-Term IDR at ‘BBB-’, maintaining its investment-grade status. This change reflects increased confidence in Boeing’s medium-term financial stability and operational recovery following several years of setbacks tied to production delays, safety scrutiny, and supply chain challenges.

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Air Lease Receives $112.4M In Insurance Settlements

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Air Lease Corporation (ALC) and several of its subsidiaries have successfully entered into settlement agreements with unnamed insurance providers, resulting in a total recovery of $112.4 million in cash proceeds. The settlements bring closure to a protracted claims process that had been ongoing, likely related to aircraft detained or affected by geopolitical or operational incidents.

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Kenya Airways Forecasts Revenue Hit Over B787 Grounding

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Kenya Airways has projected a decline in its 2025 financial year revenues, attributing the shortfall to the prolonged grounding of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline cites ongoing engine maintenance delays as the root cause, which has significantly impacted its available seat capacity and network performance.

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Cargojet Closes $183M Senior Notes Offering

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Cargojet, a leading Canadian provider of time-sensitive air cargo services, has successfully completed the issuance of US$183 million in senior unsecured notes. The offering, announced earlier, was closed at a fixed interest rate of 4.599%, with a maturity date set for 2030. These notes are not backed by specific assets, indicating investor confidence in the company’s long-term creditworthiness.

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Vietnam Airlines Receives $4.1 Billion Loan From HSBC

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Vietnam Airlines has disclosed in its 2024 consolidated financial report that it received a $4.1 billion loan from HSBC Vietnam Bank, with an interest rate of 7%. The loan reflects a significant financial move by the flag carrier as it continues efforts to recover from the pandemic’s long-term effects and stabilize its operations.

Fitch Affirms AVIC Innovation Holding at ‘A-’ With Stable Outlook

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Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s major credit rating agencies, has affirmed the ‘A-’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) for AVIC Innovation Holding, a major Chinese aerospace conglomerate. The ratings apply to both the foreign- and local-currency IDRs and reflect the company’s robust credit profile. The Outlook remains Stable, indicating that Fitch does not expect any immediate changes in…

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Ibom Air Posts $62.1M Revenue and $4.4M Profit in 2024

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Ibom Air, a Nigerian-based airline, has reported impressive financial results for the year 2024, with revenue climbing by 43% to $62.1 million and a net profit of $4.4 million. This represents a significant milestone in the airline’s operational maturity and financial resilience, reflecting strong demand, strategic expansion, and improved cost control.

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AIP Capital and Monroe Launch $1B Leasing Venture

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AIP Capital has entered into a strategic partnership with Monroe Capital to jointly pursue an aircraft leasing venture targeting a portfolio of up to $1 billion in aviation investments. This venture will focus on acquiring mid-life commercial aircraft that are on long-term leases to airlines across the globe, aiming to capture value in a segment often overlooked by larger lessors prioritizing new deliveries. To…

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Vietnam Airlines Reports $191M Profit, Eyes Capital Boost

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Vietnam Airlines has reported a consolidated profit exceeding $191 million for the first half of fiscal year 2025, signaling a strong operational recovery. The airline now plans a two-phase capital increase strategy aimed at reducing state ownership and reinforcing its financial base to support future growth.

Surf Air Mobility To Raise $27M In Share Offering

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Surf Air Mobility, a U.S.-based regional air mobility company, has entered into definitive agreements for the purchase and sale of 10.8 million shares of its common stock, valued at approximately $27 million, through a registered direct offering. This fundraising strategy provides immediate capital infusion and reflects the company’s ongoing expansion and capital market engagement plans.