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Azul Plans 15% Capacity Growth For Brazilian Summer, Secures Funding To Expand Fleet And International Routes

Azul Plans 15% Capacity Growth For Brazilian Summer, Secures Funding To Expand Fleet And International Routes

Azul计划巴西夏季增加15%的运力,获得资金扩大机队和国际航线
Benzinga ·  10/28 07:37

Azul, Brazil's largest airline by number of flights and destinations, today announces the completion of agreements with its aircraft lessors and bondholders. This agreement secures an investment of US$ 150 million to be funded this week, an additional US$ 250 million following the completion of relevant documentation and another US$ 100 million once other conditions under negotiation are finalized. With such agreements signed, the company successfully advances on its clear and friendly process to strengthen its balance sheet and cash position.

Azul,巴西航空公司,根据航班和目的地数量而言是巴西最大的航空公司,今天宣布已与飞机租赁方和债券持有人达成协议。该协议确保将有15000万美元的投资于本周资助,另外在完成相关文件后还将有25000万美元的额外投资,并在其他谈判条件最终敲定后还将有10000万美元的额外投资。签署此类协议后,公司成功推进了加强资产负债表和现金头寸的清晰而友好的进程。

"This announcement reflects the relationship and trust our partners have placed in us for over 15 years, demonstrating confidence in our business model and our company's cash-generation capabilities. We are convinced we will continue our expansion trajectory into the future," said John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul.

“这一公告反映了我们的合作伙伴在过去15年中对我们的信任和信赖,展示了他们对我们的商业模式和公司现金产生能力的信心。我们相信我们将继续扩展的轨迹向未来延伸,” Azul的CEO约翰·罗杰森表示。

Azul has renegotiated 98% of its obligations with aircraft lessors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), resulting in about US$ 550 million in finalized agreements, which significantly reduce debt and improve cash flow. Additionally, the company has secured US$ 400 million in additional financing and is paving the way for an additional US$ 100 million, alongside a potential further reduction of its debt by more than US$ 800 million.

Azul已经与飞机租赁方和原始设备制造商(OEM)协商后进行了98%的债务重组,最终达成协议约55000万美元,这显著减少了债务并改善了现金流。此外,公司已获得40000万美元的额外融资,并正在为额外的10000万美元铺平道路,同时可能通过超过80000万美元的债务进一步减少。

"Azul has been one of the only airlines globally that did not receive direct government support in recent years, nor did it file for court protection to manage its debts. Instead, we opted for amicable negotiations that yielded beneficial results for all involved. Thanks to the trust and respect we have garnered in the market, we will continue to be one of the strongest and fastest-growing airlines worldwide," concluded the executive.

“Azul是全球为数不多近年来没有直接获得政府支持,也未提出破产保护以处理债务的航空公司之一。相反,我们选择了友好的谈判,从中得到了有益的结果。 凭借我们在市场上获得的信任和尊重,我们将继续是全球最强大和增长最快的航空公司之一,” 最高管理层表示。

Azul, which will receive eight new aircraft by the end of this year, expects a 15% increase in capacity in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the peak Brazilian summer season, from December 16 to February 2, the airline will offer 3,048 extra flights. In total, the company will operate 43,300 flights during such season, including new international routes.

Azul将在今年年底收到8架新飞机,预计在2024年第四季度提高15%的运力。在12月16日至2月2日期间的巴西夏季高峰期内,该航空公司将提供3048个额外航班。 总体而言,公司将在该季节内运营43,300个航班,包括新的国际航线。

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