Joby Aviation, the California-based developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced the successful closing of the first $250 million tranche of a previously disclosed strategic investment from Toyota Motor Corporation. The funding reinforces Toyota’s commitment to supporting Joby’s efforts in bringing electric air mobility to market.
Investec Aviation, a UK-based aviation finance specialist, has successfully completed a senior debt facility on behalf of Barings, a global investment management firm headquartered in the United States. The financing is tied to a portfolio of 12 end-of-life narrowbody aircraft, all of which are leased to multiple airline operators worldwide.
Avolon Holdings, a leading Irish aircraft leasing company, has had its credit outlook revised from stable to positive by S&P Global Ratings. The change applies to both the company’s issuer credit rating and its senior unsecured debt rating, which remain at BBB- but now carry a more optimistic future projection.
AirAsia X reported a net profit of $11.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a modest 3% increase in revenue to $222.3 million. The Malaysia-based long-haul low-cost carrier continues its post-pandemic recovery and has made key progress toward restoring full operations.
Surf Air Mobility, a U.S.-based regional air travel and electric aviation company, has announced that Sudhin Shahani, its Co-Founder and Board Member, has made a significant equity purchase directly from the company. The transaction, valued at approximately $1 million, involved the acquisition of 408,163 shares of common stock at market price.
Garuda Indonesia is set to receive a financial boost through a capital injection from Danantara Indonesia, aimed at strengthening its working capital and contributing to the development of the tourism sector in Indonesia. This move comes as part of broader efforts to ensure the airline’s continued operational stability and to support national economic priorities tied to tourism and connectivity.
Fitch Ratings, a prominent global credit rating agency, has assigned a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘A’ to CDB Aviation Lease Finance’s proposed fixed-rate senior unsecured US-dollar notes. The rating applies to the new tranche of debt instruments being issued under the company’s expansive funding programs, including its recently priced $700 million senior notes.
CDB Aviation Lease Finance, through its CDBL FUNDING 1 subsidiary, has successfully completed a dual-tranche offering of senior unsecured notes totaling $700 million. The transaction, finalized on 20 May 2025, is part of the company’s broader $3.0 billion Medium-Term Note (MTN) Program, which enables it to flexibly access capital markets and support ongoing fleet growth and lease portfolio expansion.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, has received significant financial backing from the government of Tahiti through a strategic equity and loan guarantee arrangement involving Natireva, the parent company overseeing the airline’s development. Tahiti has acquired 54 shares of Natireva for a symbolic investment of $54, an administrative step designed to unlock a much larger financial mechanism: a $5.7 million loan guarantee.
Aegean Airlines, the flag carrier of Greece, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a 14% increase in revenue year-over-year to $347 million. The growth reflects stronger demand and capacity expansion in the post-pandemic recovery period, especially during the early spring season. However, the airline posted an after-tax loss of $7.4 million, largely attributed to seasonal…
