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easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake’s $6.9bn takeover, valuing the carrier at up to £6.9bn per deal

easyJet has reached an “agreement in principle” with US investment firm Castlelake that would acquire the airline for 690 pence (USD 920) per share. The offer values easyJet at up to £5.23bn (about $6.9bn), after it previously rejected four Castlelake bids, and easyJet signaled it may recommend the latest approach if finalized.

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

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Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse

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2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

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2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023

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2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

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easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake’s $6.9bn takeover, valuing the carrier at up to £6.9bn per deal easyJet has reached an “agreement in principle” with US investment firm Castlelake that would acquire the airline for 690 pence (USD 920) per share. The offer values easyJet at up to £5.23bn (about $6.9bn), after it previously rejected four Castlelake bids, and easyJet signaled it may recommend the latest approach if finalized.

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

easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake’s $6.9bn takeover, valuing the carrier at up to £6.9bn per deal

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Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse Starlux Airlines has received its STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA SILVER A350-1000 at Airbus’s facility in Toulouse, France. The delivery adds to the carrier’s widebody fleet as it continues deployment of the A350 family in premium long-haul operations.

2026-07-04T23:31:24.656785-07:00

Starlux takes delivery of A350-1000 “Airsorayama Silver” from Airbus in Toulouse

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United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs United Airlines’ newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with the “Elevated” premium interior, was returned to Boeing for recurring failures, then was grounded again on 3 July over TCAS issues after reportedly being on the London leg. The reports point to continued TCAS malfunction risk despite prior Boeing maintenance actions.

2026-07-04T13:46:27.095431-07:00

United grounds newest Boeing 787-9 again after recurring TCAS failure following return from Boeing repairs

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Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023 Saudia says it sold five Boeing 777-200ER widebodies to a foreign company in 2023 and has had no operational relationship with them since. The denial responds to media reports linking the retired aircraft to Iran’s Mahan Air and to alleged sanctions-evasion activity.

2026-07-04T07:59:08.340396-07:00

Saudia denies selling five Boeing 777-200ERs to Iran, saying the aircraft were sold to a foreign buyer in 2023

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

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American Airlines pilots criticize reimbursement policy tied to Uber Black for hotel transfers American Airlines pilots have raised criticism of the carrier’s handling of new operational expenses, including a dispute over whether the airline will reimburse them for ground trips between airports and layover hotels using Uber Black. Pilots say the practice reflects broader “new issues” affecting day-to-day travel.

2026-07-03T12:59:10.742705-07:00

American Airlines pilots criticize reimbursement policy tied to Uber Black for hotel transfers

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Syrianair wet-leases an A320-200 from Heston Airlines to restart EU services after a 14-year gap Syrianair, based in Damascus, is using a wet-lease arrangement for an A320-200 from Heston Airlines to relaunch services to the European Union after a 14-year hiatus. The move is aimed at restoring direct connectivity between Syria and EU destinations.

2026-07-03T09:30:04.378334-07:00

Syrianair wet-leases an A320-200 from Heston Airlines to restart EU services after a 14-year gap

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Eastern Airways to close after bidder walks away UK regional carrier Eastern Airways is set to shut down after a prospective bidder withdrew, leaving the company without an agreed path forward. The development signals heightened risk for financially pressured regional operators dependent on third-party rescue bids to continue trading.

2026-07-03T07:16:26.761830-07:00

Eastern Airways to close after bidder walks away

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