Ryanair Holdings, the Ireland-based low-cost airline group, has lifted its prohibition on non-EU nationals purchasing ordinary shares. This decision ensures continued compliance with EU airline ownership and control regulations, allowing the company to maintain its operating licenses and market position.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, has secured approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities for its proposed regularisation plan, a key milestone in its efforts to exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status. This approval allows the company to move forward with its financial restructuring and business reorganisation, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded United Airlines’ Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘BB-‘ to ‘BB’, with a Positive outlook, signaling confidence in the airline’s continued financial recovery and operational strength. The rating upgrade reflects improved financial metrics, as United has successfully reduced debt levels, enhanced liquidity, and strengthened profitability. The airline’s ability to optimize its route network, manage costs efficiently, and sustain strong…
TAP Air Portugal has successfully secured US$210 million in financing, with the debt maturing in 2029 and carrying an interest rate of 4.467%. This strategic financial move is part of TAP’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its capital structure and support its operational and strategic initiatives.
SWISS has reported a robust financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year, achieving an operating profit of US$769 million. This marks the airline’s second-highest annual earnings in its history, following record results in 2023. The airline also recorded total revenues of US$6.2 billion, reflecting a 6% increase from the previous year and reaching an all-time high.
Lufthansa Group, Germany’s flagship airline conglomerate, reported a 6% increase in revenue for the fiscal year 2024, totaling US$40.2 billion. The company’s Adjusted EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) for the year was US$1.7 billion, with the fourth quarter contributing US$501 million to this figure.
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) reported a 40% increase in revenue for 2024, reaching US$223.8 million, compared to US$160.1 million in the previous year. Despite the revenue growth, the airline recorded a net loss of US$11.5 million, an improvement from the US$21.0 million net loss in 2023. The company ended the year with a cash balance of US$14.0 million, including restricted cash.
Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, reported an adjusted EBIT of US$217.3 million for the year 2024, with revenues totaling approximately US$3.1 billion.
Brussels Airlines, the national carrier of Belgium, has reported a record adjusted EBIT of €59 million for 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. This achievement comes despite stable revenue, which remained at €1.54 billion.
Austrian Airlines, the national carrier of Austria, reported a 40% year-over-year decline in its 2024 adjusted EBIT, amounting to US$81.3 million. This decrease comes despite a 5% increase in annual revenue, which reached US$2.6 billion.
