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Azul Updates U.S. Chapter 11 Plan, Targets Early-2026 Exit Contingent on Leverage Goal

The carrier ties a February 2026 emergence to reaching 2.5x net debt to EBITDA.

Overview

  • Azul reports R$747 million in realized cost savings and identifies an additional R$160 million in potential reductions under its restructuring program.
  • Lease payments and arrears have fallen about 32.9% through renegotiations with aircraft lessors since its May Chapter 11 filing.
  • Net leverage stood at 4.9x EBITDA in the second quarter, with a roadmap to 2.5x by February 2026 and 0.8x by 2029.
  • The updated plan forecasts net operating revenue of R$22.1 billion in 2025, R$23.4 billion in 2026, and R$27.7 billion in 2029.
  • The company says negotiations with aircraft and engine manufacturers and lessors are ongoing and expresses confidence in concluding agreements soon.