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easyJet board rejects Castlelake’s ~$6.3bn takeover bid as “opportunistic”

Castlelake disclosed a non-binding £4.7bn ($6.26bn) takeover offer for easyJet Group, supported by former Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew, after easyJet rejected three earlier approaches. easyJet said shareholders should take no action and that the bid undervalues the airline.

2026-06-21T23:54:12.627294-07:00

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Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down

2026-06-22T03:27:08.471546-07:00

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IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

2026-06-21T23:09:33.868208-07:00

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Flair Airlines pilots (ALPA) reach tentative deal after 10 months of negotiations

2026-06-22T01:27:27.929060-07:00

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Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down India’s defunct Jet Airways plans to auction its parked Boeing 737 aircraft, turning idle fleet assets into cash during the carrier’s wind-down. The move underscores how liquidation in distressed airline cases can accelerate secondary-market pricing and fleet reallocation for 737 operators and lessors.

2026-06-22T03:27:08.471546-07:00

Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down

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Flair Airlines pilots (ALPA) reach tentative deal after 10 months of negotiations Flair Airlines pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative agreement with management following ten months of dedicated negotiations. The update signals progress toward a new pilot contract, setting the stage for any subsequent steps required for ratification and implementation.

2026-06-22T01:27:27.929060-07:00

Flair Airlines pilots (ALPA) reach tentative deal after 10 months of negotiations

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easyJet board rejects Castlelake’s ~$6.3bn takeover bid as “opportunistic” Castlelake disclosed a non-binding £4.7bn ($6.26bn) takeover offer for easyJet Group, supported by former Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew, after easyJet rejected three earlier approaches. easyJet said shareholders should take no action and that the bid undervalues the airline.

2026-06-21T23:54:12.627294-07:00

easyJet board rejects Castlelake’s ~$6.3bn takeover bid as “opportunistic”

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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs SAS is nearing a long-haul fleet order as Asia demand continues to rise, according to ch-aviation reporting. The development signals the Scandinavian carrier is preparing to translate growing Asia traffic into fleet capacity and network expansion planning.

2026-06-21T23:40:53.737090-07:00

SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

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IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN Russia’s IrAero is recruiting wet-lease providers in Southeast Asia to support long-haul operations featuring its Superjet 100 fleet, with the goal of expanding air links between Russia and ASEAN states. The approach underscores how carriers are using wet-lease capacity to bridge aircraft and operating constraints.

2026-06-21T23:09:33.868208-07:00

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

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Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion Akasa Air has more than tripled its borrowing limit to INR39.5 billion (about USD418 million) from INR12 billion (about USD127 million), citing continued efforts to expand operations. The increase underscores how fast-growing Indian carriers are tapping additional balance-sheet capacity to sustain growth plans.

2026-06-21T22:55:32.418907-07:00

Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion

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Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route Etihad Airways’ Airbus A380 has arrived at Tokyo Narita International Airport to begin daily A380 operations on the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo route. The move elevates capacity and underscores Etihad’s continued use of the superjumbo for its flagship long-haul market into Japan.

2026-06-21T22:26:35.644881-07:00

Etihad launches daily Airbus A380 service on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita route

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Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment New Zealand regional carrier Air Chathams plans to sell its ATR aircraft as it responds to a fuel crisis. The move highlights how volatile jet-fuel economics are forcing smaller operators to adjust fleet strategy and capacity plans, potentially reshaping ATR availability in secondary markets.

2026-06-21T21:26:53.559089-07:00

Air Chathams to sell ATR fleet amid New Zealand fuel crisis, signaling regional capacity retrenchment

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easyJet board rejects Castlelake’s ~$6.3bn takeover bid as “opportunistic”

Jet Airways’ Boeing 737 fleet set for auction as India’s grounded carrier winds down

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

Flair Airlines pilots (ALPA) reach tentative deal after 10 months of negotiations

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