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Air New Zealand has appointed Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar as its new CEO, set to take the helm in October 2025, signaling a fresh leadership era focused on innovation and resilience.

Structural Monitoring Systems Plc (SMS) reported a breakout second half of FY25 with a $3.1 million profit after tax, driven by strong operational leverage and strategic growth in avionics. The company secured over US$1 million in new orders from CAL FIRE and advanced FAA certification for its innovative sensor technology.

Alliance Aviation Services has entered a $32.5 million deal to sell the majority of its Embraer E190 spare parts inventory to AVIAN Management, marking a strategic partnership that enhances fleet support across the Asia-Pacific region.

Virgin Australia Holdings Limited is set to list on the ASX, raising $685 million through a mix of new and existing shares, showcasing its transformation journey and strategic partnership with Qatar Airways.

Qantas Group is closing its Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia, recycling $500 million in capital to support fleet renewal and growth in Australia and New Zealand. The move impacts only 16 intra-Asia routes and aims to strengthen core markets amid rising costs and competition.

Xamble Group has acquired a 19% stake in Malaysia’s leading loyalty platform B Infinite, aiming to deepen influencer marketing engagement and unlock new revenue streams across Southeast Asia.

Webjet Group Limited reported a stable FY25 EBITDA of $39.4 million despite a 7% decline in bookings driven by soft domestic flight demand. Growth in international bookings and strategic investments underpin a confident outlook.

Webjet Group posted a solid FY25 financial performance with underlying EBITDA up 1% despite a 7% drop in bookings, supported by growth in international travel and disciplined cost management. The company maintains a strong cash position and sets FY26 guidance in line with current results.

Webjet Group Limited reports resilient FY25 results following its recent demerger, with a strategic plan to double transaction value by FY30. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, the company maintains strong cash reserves and outlines ambitious growth initiatives.

Novatti Group Limited has achieved a key turnaround milestone by reporting positive cash EBITDA of $100k in Q3 FY25, alongside record quarterly revenue of $13.4 million and improved margins in its core Payments AU/NZ business.

Aumake Limited reports a robust 160% year-on-year surge in quarterly cash receipts to A$12.7 million, driven by new strategic partnerships and operational efficiencies. The company also implements executive salary cuts to sharpen its path toward cash flow positivity.

Alliance Aviation Services reported an 11.3% revenue increase to $333 million and a 9.9% rise in net profit to $28.9 million for H1 FY2025, navigating challenges from industrial action and contract reductions.