Astronics Corporation acquires Bühler Motor Aviation

October 13, 2025

Astronics Corporation has announced the acquisition of Bühler Motor Aviation (BMA) from the Bühler Motor Group. The deal, completed as an all-cash transaction, supports Astronics’ strategy to expand its expertise in motion control systems for commercial aircraft. Bühler Motor Aviation, located in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany, is an established manufacturer of aircraft seat actuation systems. The company’s

Delta reports strong financial Q3 results

October 10, 2025

Delta Air Lines has reported strong financial results for the September quarter of 2025, supported by solid operational performance and improving fundamentals. The airline also provided a positive outlook for the December quarter and the full year, citing continued momentum and a clear path towards sustainable growth. “Delta’s competitive advantages and differentiation have never been

Henrik Källsson, Deputy CEO of Erik Thun AB (l), together with Lars Wingefors, CEO of Lars Wingefors AB (r)

Lars Wingefors expands into aviation with acquisition of TAM

October 6, 2025

The Erik Thun Group, a Swedish shipping company which has historically been involved in aircraft sales and leasing, is to leave that business area. Therefore, the Group has signed an agreement with Lars Wingefors AB for the sale of Täby Air Maintenance AB (TAM). The deal also includes the sale of three Saab 2000 aircraft.

Marc Cho, Co-Head and Managing Director of HALO,

HALO AirFinance completes final loan transaction for Crestone

October 3, 2025

HALO AirFinance (HALO), a joint venture between GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation, has closed its eighth and final senior loan. The financing involved Crestone Air Partners (Crestone) and Blue Owl Capital investment vehicles. It supported the acquisition of a CFM56-7B engine currently leased to a European airline. This closing concludes a portfolio of eight

IAG made a strategic investment in sustainable aviation fuel start-up OXCCU

IAG invests in OXCCU to accelerate SAF development

October 2, 2025

International Airlines Group (IAG) has joined the £20.75 million (US$28 million) Series B funding round for OXCCU, a UK SAF innovator. The round attracted new and existing investors, including Safran Corporate Ventures, Orlen and Aramco Ventures, among other backers. IAG invested through IAGi Ventures, its corporate venturing arm, which committed up to €200 million (US$234

Braathens files for bankruptcy for its Airbus operations

October 1, 2025

Braathens International Airways AB (Braathens) has been forced to file for bankruptcy in relation to its Airbus operations after efforts to secure fresh financing failed. The decision, taken by the company’s Board of Directors, was filed at the Stockholm District Court and affects both Braathens International Airways AB and Braathens Crew AB. All flights with

Spirit Airlines secures US$475 million financing package to drive restructuring

October 1, 2025

Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent of Spirit Airlines, is pressing forward with its Chapter 11 restructuring efforts, setting out a series of measures designed to stabilise operations and reshape the airline for the years ahead. Speaking before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the company detailed fresh financing arrangements,

AAR buys ADI in US$146 million all-cash deal

September 26, 2025

AAR Corp. has acquired American Distributors Holding Co., LLC (ADI) for US$146 million in an all-cash transaction funded through its revolving credit facility. The acquisition immediately strengthens AAR’s Parts Supply segment by expanding its distribution activities with additional product lines and a wider network of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) relationships. Founded in 1983, ADI has

Travelport and Air Canada have signed a new content distribution agreement

Air Canada flags softer Q3 on strike impact, cuts 2025 outlook

September 25, 2025

Air Canada has provided an early look at its third-quarter 2025 performance, signalling a significant hit from August’s cabin-crew strike and trimming full-year guidance as a result. For the quarter ending September 30, 2025, the airline now anticipates operating income of CA$250–300 million and adjusted EBITDA of CA$950 million–CA$1.0 billion, well below last year’s third-quarter

ADE Secures US$100m financing from QNB Group

AAR reports strong first quarter growth in FY2026

September 24, 2025

AAR CORP. has reported robust results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended on August 31, 2025. Consolidated sales rose by 12% to US$739.6 million, compared with US$661.7 million in the same period last year. Sales to commercial customers increased by 11%, or US$50.4 million, underpinned by double-digit growth in both aftermarket

Financial