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Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as CEO through April 2032

Ryanair has extended Group CEO Michael O’Leary’s contract to April 2032, ending months of negotiations with major shareholders. The new deal keeps the airline’s long-time chief executive at the helm for nearly six more years, with a tenure stretching back to his initial 2000s-era leadership role.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

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Lessor sues US’s 7 Air to repossess two Boeing 737-800(SFs)

2026-06-19T08:24:22.865878-07:00

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United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00

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Air France-KLM secures €1.0B multi-purpose credit facility from 12-bank consortium to fund M&A

2026-06-19T07:41:25.998248-07:00

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Norse Atlantic reports 78.8% take-up of rights issue; bond conversion under way Norse Atlantic says 78.8% of subscription rights for its recent new share issue were validly exercised, and it is also pursuing a conversion of bonds. The update provides a read on shareholder participation and how much incremental funding may flow into the carrier’s balance sheet.

2026-06-19T15:08:17.145474-07:00

Norse Atlantic reports 78.8% take-up of rights issue; bond conversion under way

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Lessor sues US’s 7 Air to repossess two Boeing 737-800(SFs) A lessor has filed suit against US operator 7 Air seeking to repossess two Boeing 737-800(SF) freighters. The action underscores how quickly aircraft leasing structures can shift into enforcement when operators fall out of compliance with lease obligations or face operational constraints.

2026-06-19T08:24:22.865878-07:00

Lessor sues US’s 7 Air to repossess two Boeing 737-800(SFs)

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Lessor sues US’s 7 AIR, to repossess two B737-800(SF)s

2026-06-19T08:24:22.865878-07:00

Lessor sues US’s 7 AIR, to rep

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United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants United Airlines’ flight-attendant union has reached an agreement that could allow “non-rev” crew members to use widebody aircraft’s secret crew rest bunks on long-haul flights. The change hinges on implementing access rules with the Chicago-based carrier.

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00

United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

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Air France-KLM secures €1.0B multi-purpose credit facility from 12-bank consortium to fund M&A Air France-KLM has signed a new multi-purpose credit line of €1.0 billion with a consortium of 12 international banks. The facility—reported as intended to finance M&A—adds incremental liquidity for deal-making as the group manages balance-sheet demands across fleet and strategic priorities.

2026-06-19T07:41:25.998248-07:00

Air France-KLM secures €1.0B multi-purpose credit facility from 12-bank consortium to fund M&A

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Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as CEO through April 2032 Ryanair has extended Group CEO Michael O’Leary’s contract to April 2032, ending months of negotiations with major shareholders. The new deal keeps the airline’s long-time chief executive at the helm for nearly six more years, with a tenure stretching back to his initial 2000s-era leadership role.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as CEO through April 2032

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Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration Emirates is increasing Dubai–Accra service by four weekly flights from July 12, bringing Ghana operations to 11 weekly flights. In parallel, the FAA and EASA say they will deepen collaboration on aviation safety as industry technology advances and regulatory alignment becomes more important.

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

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Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s Arkia Israeli Airlines has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two Airbus A321-200s, its first units of the type. The move brings incremental narrowbody capacity via leasing, supported by AerCap’s aircraft placement into an operator’s near-term fleet plan.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

Arkia signs dry-lease deal with AerCap for first two A321-200s

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Ryanair locks in Michael O’Leary as CEO through April 2032

Lessor sues US’s 7 Air to repossess two Boeing 737-800(SFs)

United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

Air France-KLM secures €1.0B multi-purpose credit facility from 12-bank consortium to fund M&A

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