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Castlelake weighs offer for EasyJet as takeover speculation lifts shares

Takeover speculation has surfaced around EasyJet, with reporting indicating Castlelake is considering making an offer. The news helped drive a 5.5% jump in EasyJet shares in London, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to potential consolidation in European airlines.

2026-05-29T12:24:24.572659-07:00

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Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits

2026-05-29T12:39:35.965837-07:00

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Iran-war jet-fuel shock and softer global demand drive Argentina’s World Cup schedule cuts; Avianca adds flights for the tournam

2026-05-29T11:24:36.081549-07:00

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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

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Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia is seeking U.S. permits, according to ch-aviation coverage. The filing would enable the carrier to pursue US market access under the U.S. foreign air carrier permitting framework, aligning with how other international entrants approach DOT authorization.

2026-05-29T12:39:35.965837-07:00

Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits

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Castlelake weighs offer for EasyJet as takeover speculation lifts shares Takeover speculation has surfaced around EasyJet, with reporting indicating Castlelake is considering making an offer. The news helped drive a 5.5% jump in EasyJet shares in London, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to potential consolidation in European airlines.

2026-05-29T12:24:24.572659-07:00

Castlelake weighs offer for EasyJet as takeover speculation lifts shares

Bloomberg

Iran-war jet-fuel shock and softer global demand drive Argentina’s World Cup schedule cuts; Avianca adds flights for the tournam Argentina’s state-owned carrier canceled special FIFA World Cup flights from three provincial cities to Miami, citing rising fuel costs linked to the war in Iran and weaker-than-expected demand. Separately, Avianca is boosting capacity for the tournament by adding flights for the World Cup season.

2026-05-29T11:24:36.081549-07:00

Iran-war jet-fuel shock and softer global demand drive Argentina’s World Cup schedule cuts; Avianca adds flights for the tournam

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US court nod unlocks $275mn funding to back Spirit aircraft sale wins A US court has approved a mechanism providing $275mn in funds to support Spirit Airlines’ aircraft sale process, clearing a key step in monetizing the carrier’s fleet as the ULCC exits the market. The ruling is another milestone in the airline’s wind-down and asset disposition timeline.

2026-05-29T11:10:56.965741-07:00

US court nod unlocks $275mn funding to back Spirit aircraft sale wins

AirInsight

Avianca vs. JetBlue for Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale demand pool as competitors move fast to replace capacity Spirit’s exit is triggering a scramble at Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with airlines accelerating fleet deployment to capture a share of displaced traffic—an effort framed as the “Florida kingdom” contest between Avianca and JetBlue. The shift underscores how slot-constrained markets translate airline failures into near-term competitive positioning.

2026-05-29T09:40:10.864930-07:00

Avianca vs. JetBlue for Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale demand pool as competitors move fast to replace capacity

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IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss IndiGo says it is responding to “one of the most demanding periods for Indian aviation” by taking a more measured approach to capacity growth. The carrier plans to reduce damp-lease exposure and is evaluating whether to retire older-generation jets in its A320 fleet as fuel prices and airspace disruptions bite.

2026-05-29T09:24:36.914845-07:00

IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

Skift

IndiGo founder Rahul Bhatia pledges “low-cost DNA” stays unchanged as Willie Walsh takes over IndiGo founder and promoter Rahul Bhatia said the carrier’s low-cost, single-aisle “core” will remain untouched even after the appointment of IATA director-general Willie Walsh as CEO. The comments aim to reassure stakeholders on strategy continuity as leadership transition follows recent turbulence.

2026-05-29T07:25:16.045444-07:00

IndiGo founder Rahul Bhatia pledges “low-cost DNA” stays unchanged as Willie Walsh takes over

Inflight Online

Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa To mark the 50th anniversary of its Seoul–Zurich nonstop route, Korean Air will switch the service to the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner from 2 June 2026. The operator will introduce its upgraded Prestige Suites 2.0 cabin on the anniversary flight schedule.

2026-05-29T06:54:55.919912-07:00

Korean Air to deploy Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on Seoul–Zurich from 2 June 2026, featuring Prestige Suites 2.0 for 50th anniversa

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Castlelake weighs offer for EasyJet as takeover speculation lifts shares

Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits

Iran-war jet-fuel shock and softer global demand drive Argentina’s World Cup schedule cuts; Avianca adds flights for the tournam

IndiGo moves to slow growth: trims damp-leases and evaluates removal of older A320s after full-year loss

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