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Asia-Pacific private jet owners shift aircraft registration from paperwork to strategy

As business aviation in Asia-Pacific becomes more international, aircraft registration is increasingly treated as a strategic decision rather than a purely administrative step. The article highlights how owners’ evolving expectations are reshaping the way registries are selected and valued across the region.

2026-07-05T15:43:54.943807-07:00
BloombergKate Duffy

EasyJet Agrees to Castlelake’s £5.2 Billion Takeover Offer

By Bloomberg: EasyJet Plc agreed in principle to a takeover offer of more than £5 billion from Castlelake LP, which swooped in as the UK budget carrier was reeling from soaring jet fuel prices and suppressed demand after the Iran war.

2026-07-05T09:44:18.478242-07:00
AviacionlinePablo Diaz

United Airlines' 'cursed' Boeing 787-9 grounded again by TCAS failure after returning from Boeing repairs

By Aviacionline: A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the new 'Elevated' interiors — including Polaris Business Class suites and Polaris Studios — was returned to Boeing due to recurring failures.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Saudi Arabia Distances Itself From Illicit Sanctions-Busting Sale of Five Boeing 777s to Iran

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Saudi Arabia and its aptly named state-owned airline Saudia have distanced themselves from the sale of five ageing Boeing 777 widebody aircraft to Iran, despite long-running U.S.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

United's Brand-New 787 Dreamliner That Was Sent Back to Boeing Because it Kept Breaking Has Been Grounded Just Days After Being 'Fixed'

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: A brand-new United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the Chicago-based carrier’s upgraded ‘Elevated’ interiors with new Polaris Business Class suites and Polaris Studios has been grounded yet again, just days after it was returned to United after undergoing maintenance work by Boeing.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00