Archer Aviation (Archer) has successfully raised an additional US$850 million through a direct share offering, following the announcement of a new Executive Order by President Trump. The order sets in motion an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) Integration Pilot program aimed at fast-tracking the deployment of advanced air mobility solutions across the United States.
AerCap has announced a significant legal victory in the Commercial Court in London. In a judgment delivered on June 11, the court found that AerCap’s subsidiary, AerCap Ireland Limited, is entitled to an indemnity payment of approximately US$1 billion. This sum is to be recovered from insurers under the “War and Allied Perils” coverage section
Qantas Group has announced the closure of its Singapore-based subsidiary, Jetstar Asia, as part of a strategic restructure supporting its historic fleet renewal and reinforcing its core operations in Australia and New Zealand. The decision, made jointly with majority shareholder Westbrook Investments, follows financial pressures including rising costs and intense competition in Asia. Jetstar Asia
Air T has reported the successful renegotiation of a major financing agreement involving its wholly owned subsidiary, AAM 24-1, LLC. The revised agreement, reached with the company’s existing institutional investors, increases the transaction size from US$30,000,000 to US$100,000,000, extends the repayment timeline and enhances financial flexibility. These modifications are intended to reinforce Air T’s long-term
Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (GOL) has announced the successful completion of its financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, emerging from the process overseen by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. With a reinforced financial foundation, including US$1.9 billion in exit financing and a
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has reported the successful extension and expansion of its existing syndicated credit facility, led by Investec Bank. The upgraded facility now includes both term loan and revolving credit tranches, as well as a newly added subordinated term loan tranche. This improved structure is designed to provide ACIA with increased financial flexibility
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has been awarded a grant of up to US$15.8 million by FINEP, Brazil’s Funding Authority for Studies and Projects, as part of a public call to support sustainable aviation technologies. The total investment in the project will reach up to US$33.8 million, incorporating Eve’s required contribution. This marks the company’s first
Abelo, the specialist turboprop aircraft lessor, has announced the successful closing of a new warehouse financing facility of up to US$750 million. This significant funding milestone marks a major step forward in the company’s expansion plans, providing a solid foundation for its next phase of growth within the regional aircraft leasing sector. The facility was
CDBL FUNDING 1, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDB Aviation Lease Finance Designated Activity Company (CDB Aviation), has successfully priced a dual tranche offering of senior unsecured notes totalling US$700 million on May 20, 2025. The issuance marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence. The notes were issued under
Abelo, the specialist turboprop aircraft lessor, has been acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus), marking a significant milestone in the company’s development. The acquisition sees Abelo transition from its previous ownership under funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree), which had backed the firm since its inception in 2022. In
