Europe M&A Airlines easyJet

ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network

Air France-KLM indicated it would be open to discussing participation in Castlelake’s potential acquisition bid for easyJet, if the US investment firm proceeds. Castlelake’s interest is tied to easyJet’s slots, fleet and network positioning, and an easier valuation after the share price decline.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-06-09T03:57:31.540577-07:00

Supply Chain Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Facing the Fuel Price Crunch

By Vertical Mag: After Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to seaborne traffic, a vital artery in the global fuel system was shut down. Operators tell us how they’re dealing with the resulting skyrocketing of fuel costs.

2026-06-09T03:42:36.811730-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Air Canada Airlines

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CBC

Police to hold update on Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew without required licence

By CBC: Peel Regional Police say they will provide an update Tuesday on an investigation into a former airline captain who allegedly flew hundreds of flights without a necessary licence.

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Air Canada Captain Arrested For Flying 'Hundreds Of Flights' Without Required License

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Air Canada Insists Passenger Safety Wasn't Comromised After Captain is Arrested For Flying Without a Proper Licence

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2026-06-09T04:57:24.880207-07:00

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Vertical Mag

Vertical Aerospace’s final full-scale prototype completes first piloted flight

By Vertical Mag: Vertical Aerospace's latest full-scale prototype has completed its maiden piloted flight at the company's Flight Test Centre in the U.K.

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2026-06-09T03:26:59.056482-07:00

PaxEx M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines United Airlines

Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

By Reuters: The fuel shock hitting U.S. airlines is doing more than squeezing margins — it is widening a product gap that may take years to close, as stronger carriers keep investing in lounges, premium seating, technology and international networks that weaker rivals may struggle to match.

2026-06-09T03:19:01.693863-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

Bloomberg • Benedikt Kammel

Airbus Implores Workers to Get Back on Track After Weak Quarter

By Bloomberg: Airbus SE Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury said the planemaker must improve its performance in the latter half of 2026 after getting off to a slow start, suggesting an uphill battle for a company wrestling with persistent supply-chain snags.

Also: Reuters

2026-06-09T03:28:22.708336-07:00

Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Cranky Flier • Brett

A Long, Tortured History of Airlines Trying to Win LAX

By Cranky Flier: , LAX – Los Angeles There are dominant airlines in nearly every airport in the US, even those that are the most competitive.

2026-06-09T04:02:44.988333-07:00

Routes Middle East Europe Airlines

Reuters

Emirates will not cut flights despite Middle East war pressures

By Reuters: Emirates has no plans to cut capacity despite financial pressures from the war in ‌the Middle East, its president Tim Clark said on Tuesday, as the airline presses for Berlin traffic rights.

Also: Airline Economics

2026-06-09T02:19:00.395824-07:00

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Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network

Facing the Fuel Price Crunch

Police to hold update on Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew without required licence

Air Canada Captain Arrested For Flying 'Hundreds Of Flights' Without Required License

Air Canada Insists Passenger Safety Wasn't Comromised After Captain is Arrested For Flying Without a Proper Licence

Vertical Aerospace’s final full-scale prototype completes first piloted flight

Fuel price shock to widen product gap between US airlines

Airbus Implores Workers to Get Back on Track After Weak Quarter

A Long, Tortured History of Airlines Trying to Win LAX

Emirates will not cut flights despite Middle East war pressures

Police to hold update on Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew without required licence