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Apollo provides $745M senior secured financing backed by Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow slots to fund 787‑9 upgrades

Virgin Atlantic has completed a $745 million senior secured financing arranged by Apollo, using its London Heathrow take-off and landing slots as collateral. The proceeds will strengthen the carrier’s balance sheet and fund fleet investments, including Boeing 787‑9 interior refurbishments scheduled from 2028.

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SmartLynx faces $277M liability, bulk owed to former owner Avia Solutions Group SmartLynx faces approximately $277 million in liabilities, with the majority of that sum owed to its former owner, Avia Solutions Group. The concentration of claims on a single creditor crystallises the carrier's immediate financial exposure and will influence creditor negotiations and restructuring options.

2025-11-13T07:53:53.747672-08:00

SmartLynx faces $277M liability, bulk owed to former owner Avia Solutions Group

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Apollo provides $745M senior secured financing backed by Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow slots to fund 787‑9 upgrades Virgin Atlantic has completed a $745 million senior secured financing arranged by Apollo, using its London Heathrow take-off and landing slots as collateral. The proceeds will strengthen the carrier’s balance sheet and fund fleet investments, including Boeing 787‑9 interior refurbishments scheduled from 2028.

2025-11-13T06:12:06.856782-08:00

Apollo provides $745M senior secured financing backed by Virgin Atlantic's Heathrow slots to fund 787‑9 upgrades

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Algeria grants $207M support to Air Algérie and domestic airlines

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