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Spirit cancels 52‑aircraft Airbus commitment; AerCap assumes orders and 10 options

Spirit Airlines has rejected its commitment to buy 52 Airbus aircraft and declined options on an additional 10 jets as part of a fleet-optimization settlement. Lessor AerCap will take over the orders and options, shifting delivery and financing obligations off Spirit’s balance sheet.

2025-10-10T16:59:59.456261-07:00

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Court OKs Spirit's DIP financing and lease rejections to keep carrier operating

2025-10-10T12:14:23.115307-07:00

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Spirit to Reject 87 Leases, Retire Nearly Half Its All‑Airbus Fleet in Chapter 11

2025-10-03T11:36:15.471560-07:00

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Spring Airlines eyes Hong Kong IPO, could list next year — sources

2025-10-06T10:54:01.147537-07:00

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Ownership groups expand benefits as insurers pivot to safety‑minded aircraft owners Aircraft ownership associations are broadening member benefits as insurance underwriters begin targeting owners who demonstrate strong safety practices, offering tailored coverage and incentives. The move ties association services, owner behaviour and underwriting into a risk‑based pricing model that could shift ownership economics.

2025-10-11T06:40:23.933251-07:00

Ownership groups expand benefits as insurers pivot to safety‑minded aircraft owners

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Spirit cancels 52‑aircraft Airbus commitment; AerCap assumes orders and 10 options Spirit Airlines has rejected its commitment to buy 52 Airbus aircraft and declined options on an additional 10 jets as part of a fleet-optimization settlement. Lessor AerCap will take over the orders and options, shifting delivery and financing obligations off Spirit’s balance sheet.

2025-10-10T16:59:59.456261-07:00

Spirit cancels 52‑aircraft Airbus commitment; AerCap assumes orders and 10 options

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Court OKs Spirit's DIP financing and lease rejections to keep carrier operating A bankruptcy court approved debtor-in-possession financing and the rejection of multiple lessor leases, allowing Spirit Airlines to continue flying while it completes Chapter 11 restructuring. Reports cite a facility of up to $475 million with a $200 million immediate draw, and AerCap will assume certain cancelled Airbus orders after Spirit rejected dozens of leases.

2025-10-10T12:14:23.115307-07:00

Court OKs Spirit's DIP financing and lease rejections to keep carrier operating

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CDB Aviation delivers two A320neos to Azerbaijan Airlines CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing arm of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, completed delivery of two brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines, handing over the second jet at Airbus' Blagnac facility on Oct. 9, 2025. The pair support the carrier's narrowbody fleet modernization.

2025-10-10T04:34:01.974533-07:00

CDB Aviation delivers two A320neos to Azerbaijan Airlines

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Parent of Malaysia's AirAsia converts loan stocks The parent of Malaysia's AirAsia has converted loan stocks, a move that alters creditor exposure and the group's capital structure. The ch-aviation brief provided no details on the size, terms or timing of the conversion, or its immediate impact on the group's balance sheet and shareholder dilution.

2025-10-09T20:27:18.412152-07:00

Parent of Malaysia's AirAsia converts loan stocks

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Malaysia’s Weststar Aviation Services secures $308.4m loan; lender and use undisclosed Malaysia’s Weststar Aviation Services has secured a $308.4 million loan, but the lender and intended use were not disclosed. The announcement provided no details on terms, covenants or deployment of proceeds, leaving stakeholders unsure whether funds target fleet, working capital or broader expansion.

2025-10-09T19:04:33.386616-07:00

Malaysia’s Weststar Aviation Services secures $308.4m loan; lender and use undisclosed

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Indonesia to inject $1.8bn into Garuda Indonesia as state holding Danantara backs rescue loan Indonesia will inject $1.8bn into Garuda Indonesia as part of a state rescue package, with state holding Danantara Indonesia extending a multi‑million loan to shore up the carrier's balance sheet. The funds are intended to stabilise operations and support ongoing restructuring.

2025-10-09T18:17:18.836773-07:00

Indonesia to inject $1.8bn into Garuda Indonesia as state holding Danantara backs rescue loan

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Brazil’s Azul to lease three A330-200s from Elevate Azul Linhas Aéreas has agreed to lease three Airbus A330-200 widebodies from lessor Elevate, ch-aviation reports. The leases, under undisclosed terms, add three A330-200s to Azul’s fleet, increasing its long‑haul widebody capacity as the carrier rebalances aircraft types in the near term.

2025-10-09T11:01:00.589736-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to lease three A330-200s from Elevate

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