Southwest Airlines Cashes In On Sale And Leaseback Of 36 Aircraft: Details - Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV)
- Southwest Airlines has completed a sale-leaseback agreement for 36 Boeing 737-800 aircraft with Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management, which will aid in its financial recovery efforts.
- The airline received $871 million from the sale-leaseback of 35 aircraft in late December 2024 and expects to record realized gains of $92 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- The deal is part of Southwest's 'Fleet Monetization Strategy' aimed at modernizing its fleet and providing returns to shareholders, with rental expenses expected to exceed depreciation costs.
- Southwest Airlines shares are trading lower, with analysts maintaining a neutral rating while raising price targets, reflecting mixed market sentiment.
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