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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share

easyJet’s board has agreed in principle to a proposed takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at about £5.23 billion (around $6.9–$7.3 billion) depending on deal framing. Castlelake’s latest approach would acquire easyJet for £6.90 per share (about $9.20), which includes a reported premium of 73% to the prior closing price.

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

Airline Weekly

Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m

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2026-07-02T02:52:39.222944-07:00

FlightGlobal

Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries

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2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

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West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support

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2026-07-02T05:51:53.695532-07:00

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Bloomberg

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easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share easyJet’s board has agreed in principle to a proposed takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at about £5.23 billion (around $6.9–$7.3 billion) depending on deal framing. Castlelake’s latest approach would acquire easyJet for £6.90 per share (about $9.20), which includes a reported premium of 73% to the prior closing price.

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

easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share

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Biman Bangladesh debt eases after $121mn loan repayment

2026-07-02T23:52:13.442497-07:00

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Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries International aircraft lessor Avolon has secured parent-level approval (Bohai Leasing) to acquire 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft from Frontier Airlines’ order book. The agreement signed June 30 covers delivery slots from November 2026 through June 2027, expanding Avolon’s leasing portfolio and orderbook.

2026-07-02T11:45:09.063038-07:00

Avolon obtains Bohai Leasing approval to buy 11 Frontier-ordered Airbus A321neo jets for 2026–2027 deliveries

FlightGlobal

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Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases Finnair’s finance chief said the oneworld carrier is benefiting from strong demand and Middle East capacity constraints. To support medium-term network plans, Finnair is sourcing as many as 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family jets and is considering aircraft leases, including wet-leases.

2026-07-02T08:29:32.351641-07:00

Finnair says it is “making progress” sourcing up to 12 used Airbus A320ceo-family aircraft and weighing leases or wet-leases

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SoterJets launches Africa’s first commercial fractional aircraft ownership program with four PC-12 NG co-owners in South Africa SoterJets, a CFS Aviation Group subsidiary, has launched what it calls Africa’s first fully commercial fractional aircraft ownership program, offering shared business-aircraft stakes with fixed operating costs and professional fleet management. The rollout includes the April delivery of the first Pilatus PC-12 NG, taken up by four co-owners.

2026-07-02T08:00:16.750712-07:00

SoterJets launches Africa’s first commercial fractional aircraft ownership program with four PC-12 NG co-owners in South Africa

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West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support BOAD is reported to back Côte d’Ivoire’s national carrier with a loan of more than 50 billion CFA francs (~€76 million) for the purchase of four Airbus A319. Separately, Cameroon’s Camair-Co narrowed its 2025 net loss to $8 million after receiving $12 million in government operating subsidies, while remaining unprofitable.

2026-07-02T05:51:53.695532-07:00

West Africa airlines push fleet moves with Airbus A319 financing and ongoing state support

Airline Weekly

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Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m Avolon is set to buy 11 Airbus A321neos tied to Frontier Airlines’ order, pending parent Bohai Leasing approval. SAS has placed a firm order for 18 A330-900 aircraft, while Starlux will lease eight additional A321neos from BOC Aviation with deliveries beginning in 2028. Brussels Airlines also marked the arrival of its eighth A320neo as part of its renewal programme.

2026-07-02T02:52:39.222944-07:00

Airbus win streak in Europe and Asia: A321neo additions for Frontier and Starlux; SAS locks in 18 A330-900s; Brussels Airlines m

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ATI Jet (Jetvia) sues Pratt & Whitney Canada over contracted engine support, alleging lease-engine failures led to long groundin ATI Jet (El Paso), also known as Jetvia, filed suit against Pratt & Whitney Canada, alleging the OEM systematically missed contracted lease-engine support and maintenance timelines. The carrier says these failures contributed to prolonged aircraft groundings and substantial charter revenue losses.

2026-07-01T13:29:59.267493-07:00

ATI Jet (Jetvia) sues Pratt & Whitney Canada over contracted engine support, alleging lease-engine failures led to long groundin

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