S&P Global has downgraded the credit rating of Brazilian airline Azul from CCC+ to CC, with a negative outlook, following the airline’s recent financing agreement with bondholders. This move reflects S&P’s view that the restructuring deal, aimed at providing Azul with additional liquidity, qualifies as a “distressed” transaction. The downgrade signals ongoing financial strain for…
FTAI Aviation Ltd. has reported a strong financial performance for the third quarter of 2024, highlighting significant revenue growth and operational achievements. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share, underscoring its commitment to delivering shareholder value.
China Eastern Airlines has reported a net profit of US$280 million for the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the losses experienced in previous periods. This positive outcome is attributed to a robust recovery in passenger demand and strategic operational enhancements.
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a leading global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the successful closing of its inaugural sustainability-linked loan, amounting to $550 million. This senior unsecured term loan, maturing in October 2027, includes an accordion feature that allows ACG to request up to an additional $300 million in lender commitments.
Allegiant Travel has reported a slight decline in revenue for Q3 2024, with total operating revenue falling by 0.6% year-over-year to $562.2 million. The Las Vegas-based airline, known for its focus on low-cost leisure travel, faced increased challenges this quarter, including operational cost pressures that contributed to a 46.6% rise in net loss, amounting to…
Airbus has released its financial results for the first nine months of 2024, reporting consolidated revenues of $48.1 billion, a 5% year-on-year increase driven by strong commercial aircraft demand. This growth reflects continued recovery in the global aviation market, where Airbus recorded gross commercial orders totaling 667 aircraft, underscoring sustained demand from airlines looking to…
AirAsia Indonesia has announced a substantial 20% increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2024, reaching $375 million. This growth was bolstered by strong travel demand as the airline carried 4.99 million passengers, marking a steady post-pandemic recovery in Southeast Asia’s aviation sector. The increased passenger volume reflects the success of AirAsia Indonesia’s strategies…
Air China reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, noting a 6% year-over-year increase in revenue, totaling $6.8 billion. This growth was driven by steady demand for both domestic and international flights, as well as strategic capacity adjustments to optimize load factors across its extensive route network. Despite this increase in revenue,…
Aeroflot has reported a strong financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, achieving a net profit of 26.3 billion rubles. This profit marks a significant turnaround from a 94.6 billion ruble loss in the same period in 2023. Contributing to this success was a 47.3% rise in revenue to 526.2 billion rubles, fueled…
Aircraft asset manager Stratos has finalized the sale of four aircraft across three separate transactions, enhancing returns for its investors. The sales include two A320 aircraft sold to Avion Express, a 737-300F purchased by a Middle Eastern buyer, and a leased 777-300ER acquired by Altavair-managed investors. The A320s were transferred at lease expiration, while the…
