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AirAsia targets up to USD 1 billion debt raise to refinance legacy borrowings, bolster balance sheet

PUBT·09/02/2026 10:03:23
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AirAsia targets up to USD 1 billion debt raise to refinance legacy borrowings, bolster balance sheet
  • AirAsia Group Bhd outlined plans to raise up to USD 1 billion in international debt markets and RM 700 million in local credit facilities to refinance and restructure debt.
  • The carrier framed the funding as balance sheet consolidation aimed at replacing higher-cost pandemic-era borrowings with longer-tenor, lower-cost facilities.
  • It highlighted a USD 300 million fundraising completed in March 2026 to extend maturities and reduce principal obligations.
  • The group also said it returned 25 older aircraft on favorable terms to cut lease costs as it preserves liquidity.


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