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easyJet has extended Castlelake’s deadline to submit a firm takeover offer, aligning it with rival Apollo’s deadline on Aug. 7. The two investment firms are conducting due diligence and must either make binding proposals for the UK low-cost carrier or withdraw from the process.
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easyJet has extended Castlelake’s deadline to submit a firm takeover offer, aligning it with rival Apollo’s deadline on Aug. 7. The two investment firms are conducting due diligence and must either make binding proposals for the UK low-cost carrier or withdraw from the process.
Iran Aseman Airlines has suspended flight operations, according to ch-aviation. The available report does not specify the duration, cause, affected routes, fleet, or passenger impact, leaving the scope and operational consequences unclear for customers, employees, partners and the broader Iranian aviation market.
Croatia Airlines reported substantially deeper losses in the first half as higher fuel prices and adverse exchange-rate movements compounded the expense of withdrawing older aircraft and introducing A220s. The results highlight the financial strain of fleet renewal while the carrier manages operational and balance-sheet complexity during the transition.
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Willie Walsh officially became IndiGo’s CEO on Aug. 3, 2026, succeeding Pieter Elbers as India’s largest airline enters its next phase of growth. The former IATA chief brings more than four decades of aviation experience as IndiGo develops its global strategy and long-haul ambitions.
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United will introduce its 222-seat “Elevated” Boeing 787-9 on Houston long-haul routes from October 2026, while Air India accelerates 787-8 cabin retrofits and plans new Canadian flying with 787-9s during the 2026–27 winter season.
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss will replace CEO Bernd Bauer with Edi Wolfensberger on Oct. 1, 2026. Bauer will leave the company after 12 years at the helm, marking a planned leadership transition at the carrier.
Air China will begin operating a three-times-weekly fifth-freedom service between Beijing Capital, Copenhagen Kastrup and Reykjavik Keflavik on October 26, 2026. The routing will provide an additional transatlantic connection linking China, Denmark and Iceland through Air China’s network.
Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, an inflight sports “gaming” offering, as the companies emphasize that the product is not gambling. The partnership expands Delta’s onboard passenger experience into sports engagement while requiring careful positioning around the distinction between gaming and wagering.
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