On January 24, 2020, Avia Solutions Group signed an agreement with BB Holding EHF for the full acquisition of Bluebird Nordic, which entails a 100% stake ownership of the company’s shareholdings. On March, 31, 2020, following the completion of all prerequisites and receipt of relevant clearances from competition authorities, the transaction was finalized. Bluebird Nordic
AeroCentury, an independent aircraft leasing company, has reported a fourth-quarter 2019 net loss of US$7.0 million, compared to a net loss of US$3.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 was US$16.7 million, as compared to a net loss of US$8.1 million in 2018. The results
Lufthansa has signed agreements with its works council and trade unions to introduce short-time working for cabin and ground staff in Frankfurt and Munich. This also applies to the management. An agreement with the pilots union “Vereinigung Cockpit” has not yet been reached. The extent of reduced working hours is determined for employees depending on
International Airlines Group (IAG) has released that British Airways has extended its US dollar secured Revolving Credit Facility for one year from June 23, 2020 to June 23, 2021. The amount available under the extended facility is US$1.38 billion. Including the extended facility and some smaller additional facilities recently arranged, IAG has total undrawn general
The future of Singapore Airlines (SIA) amidst the COVID-19 outbreak looks assured with a successful rescue package being put in place, headed by state investor Temasek Holdings, amounting to SG$19 billion. The figure represents the largest aid package to date for any airline struggling with the dramatic decrease in air travel. The package comprises SG$5.3
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO Group) has acquired Jet Engine Solutions, (JES), an engine MRO based in Dallas, Texas, U.S. JES specializes in quick-turn repairs and lease-returns for commercial aircraft engines. The acquisition of JES forms part of HAECO’s strategy to grow its Global Engine Support business. This includes the opening of a new
FACC, owned by China’s Aviation Industry Corporation, is rapidly reassessing its €33 million (US$36 million) project to build an automated, digitized production complex in Croatia. In addition, the company has opted not to pay a dividend for last year. The situation has come about through the aviation industry’s reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak and, as
Triumph Group has provided an update on the current impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the business and the steps the company is taking to mitigate it. The company is expanding its actions to limit the spread of COVID-19 consistent with U.S. and international government safeguards. Although the situation remains fluid, all factories remain operational.
The Qantas Group has completed a new round of debt funding, securing AU$1.05 billion in additional liquidity to strengthen its position as it manages through the coronavirus outbreak. This debt has been secured against part of the Group’s fleet of unencumbered aircraft, which were bought with cash in recent years. The loan has a tenure
U.S. airline stocks surged as U.S. lawmakers came much closer to agreeing up to US$32 billion in grants, as opposed to loans, for passenger and cargo airlines, together with associated contractors. Shares in American Airlines Group Inc rose 35% to $13.90, Delta Air Lines increased 22%, United Airlines went up 25% and JetBlue Airways Corp
