GOL (Brazil), currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, has announced plans to request authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to enter into a settlement agreement with Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office of the National Treasury and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue. This move represents a critical step in GOL’s ongoing restructuring process.
Avianca Group International (Colombia) has reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, posting a net profit of $58 million. The airline also saw a 17.6% increase in total operating revenues, reaching $1.3 billion, and ended the quarter with a robust cash position of $1.1 billion.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) (France) has provided financing for the acquisition of ten LEAP-1B engines by Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US). These engines are scheduled for delivery in 4Q 2024 and will be leased to a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider.
El Al (Israel) has secured a $120 million loan from a financing consortium led by Hapoalim (Israel) to fund the purchase of its 17th Boeing 787. This financing milestone reflects El Al’s continued commitment to modernizing its fleet with advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft.
Thai Airways International has announced plans to raise up to $1.27 billion through a share rights offering, marking a pivotal step in its efforts to exit court-supervised debt restructuring. This initiative will also enable the resumption of the trading of the airline’s stock on the Thai stock exchange.
easyJet (UK) has reported robust financial results for the twelve months ending 30 September 2024, highlighting a strong recovery and growth trajectory. The airline achieved a 34% increase in profit before tax, reaching $766 million, alongside a 14% growth in group revenue, totaling $11.6 billion.
China Eastern Airlines has announced the successful raising of $691 million in perpetual debt financing from its controlling shareholder, China Eastern Airlines Group Co. The debt carries an annual interest rate of 2.20%, providing the airline with a flexible financial instrument to support its operations and growth initiatives.
Avia Solutions Group (Ireland) has reported impressive financial results for Q3 2024, with revenues rising 25% year-over-year to $2.1 billion. The company’s net profit also saw a significant increase, climbing more than 15% to $87.3 million.
Spirit Airlines (US) is expected to have its Cayman Islands subsidiaries file for bankruptcy as part of the parent company’s ongoing Chapter 11 case. The four units, which own specific intellectual property (IP), will join the restructuring process to streamline the airline’s financial and operational strategies.
Volofin Capital Management (UK) has announced the successful structuring and closing of a spares inventory financing facility for Virgin Atlantic (UK). The facility, valued at up to $100 million, will support Virgin Atlantic in managing and optimizing its aircraft spare parts inventory.
