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LONDON - Avation PLC (LSE: AVAP), a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company, has reported a rise in revenue and EBITDA for the six months ending December 31, 2024, indicating strong business performance and enhanced cash generation. The company’s revenue increased to $55.4 million, up from $46.3 million in the previous year, while EBITDA grew to $55.6 million from $38.3 million.
During the period, Avation achieved 100% fleet utilization, underscoring robust airline demand and effective asset management. The company also reported an operating profit of $18.8 million, a slight increase from $17.5 million in the prior year. Total (EPA:TTEF) cash on hand rose to $125.6 million, and net indebtedness was reduced by $45.2 million to $606.3 million, which represents 56.1% of total assets. The net debt to EBITDA ratio improved significantly to 5.7x.
Operational highlights include the sale of two ATR 72-600 aircraft and the acquisition of an Airbus A320 on lease to Etihad Airlines, enhancing the company’s customer diversification and credit risk profile. Avation also noted the expiration of an early lease termination option for a Boeing (NYSE:BA) 777-300ER, securing an additional four years of lease revenue.
Looking forward, Avation expects to grow its fleet with the acquisition of an Airbus A320 and the delivery of new ATR 72-600 aircraft, which are pre-sold or placed on long-term leases with various airlines. The company has also secured an $85 million portfolio financing facility, anticipated to improve cash flows by approximately $400,000 per month.
Executive Chairman Jeff Chatfield expressed confidence in the company’s future, citing improvements in revenue, EBITDA, operating profit, liquidity, and leverage. Avation’s strategy will focus on leasing modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, reducing revenue concentrations, and improving the credit quality of its portfolio.
Avation’s financial summary shows an increase in lease rental revenue to $44.6 million and other income to $2.5 million. The company also managed to reduce net indebtedness and improve the ratio of net debt to total assets. However, the weighted average cost of total debt increased to 6.6%.
The information provided is based on a press release statement from Avation PLC.
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