Cebu Pacific of the Philippines and flyadeal of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)aimed at exploring strategic joint commercial initiatives between the two low-cost carriers. The agreement outlines the mutual intention to collaborate in optimizing aircraft utilization and expanding seasonal capacity through wet lease arrangements involving their Airbus A320 fleets.
CDB Aviation, through its wholly owned Irish subsidiary CDBL FUNDING 1, has successfully priced a $700 million dual-tranche offering of senior unsecured notes under its $3.0 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Program. The issuance, completed on May 20, 2025, marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence and supports its long-term funding diversification strategy.
Nok Air, a Thai low-cost carrier, is preparing to raise $221 million in new capital as part of its recovery strategy aimed at exiting its rehabilitation plan within the next three years. The capital increase will serve multiple operational and strategic needs, including purchasing engines, repairing existing aircraft, leasing new aircraft, enhancing passenger services, and funding working capital.
Jambojet, a regional low-cost airline based in Kenya, has obtained a $13.4 million loan from NCBA Group for the financial year ending December 2024. The funding is part of a strategic move to restructure aircraft leases and cover engine maintenance costs, reflecting the airline’s ongoing focus on operational stability and fleet reliability.
Air Mauritius has unveiled a renewed business strategy under the leadership of Chairman Kremchand Beegoo, outlining its target to return to profitability by 2026. The national carrier of Mauritius is aiming for a complete operational and financial recovery by 2027, following significant challenges in recent years, including the pandemic’s prolonged impact on tourism and international air travel.
Abelo, the Irish aircraft leasing company, has undergone a change in ownership as an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has acquired the business from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The transaction signifies a strategic realignment in Abelo’s financial backing, potentially signaling new directions or growth plans under Cerberus’s stewardship.
Bangkok Airways has announced a significant share repurchase initiative as part of its strategy to optimize capital allocation and reward its investors. The airline plans to repurchase 64 million shares valued at approximately $31 million, aiming to return excess liquidity to shareholders amid a stabilizing operating environment.
TAP, the national airline of Portugal, reported a net loss of $122.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, underlining persistent financial challenges despite an improving global aviation environment. The carrier’s operating revenue fell 4.5% year-over-year, totaling $933.6 million, suggesting a drop in travel demand or yield compression on its primary routes.
Azul, one of Brazil’s largest airlines, is reportedly in advanced negotiations with creditors to secure approximately $600 million in emergency financing. This strategic move is aimed at sustaining operations through a potential bankruptcy process, which could be initiated as early as next week. The airline, like many others in Latin America, has faced significant financial turbulence over recent…
SMBC Aviation Capital, headquartered in Ireland, has released its fiscal year 2024 results for the period ending 31 March 2025, posting a 22% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to $563 million, excluding exceptional items. The lessor also confirmed $2 billion in core lease rental income and $1.41 billion in total recoveries related to Russian insurance settlements.
