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Castlelake makes £34.7bn ($6.3bn) bid for easyJet after rejecting three proposals, urges shareholder pressure

Castlelake disclosed a takeover offer for easyJet valued at about £34.74bn ($6.26bn), backed by former Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew, after the budget carrier rejected three separate approaches. easyJet told shareholders to take no action, calling the latest bid “opportunistic” and dismissing it as an “acquire-the-cheap” play.

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

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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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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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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

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

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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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Castlelake makes £34.7bn ($6.3bn) bid for easyJet after rejecting three proposals, urges shareholder pressure Castlelake disclosed a takeover offer for easyJet valued at about £34.74bn ($6.26bn), backed by former Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew, after the budget carrier rejected three separate approaches. easyJet told shareholders to take no action, calling the latest bid “opportunistic” and dismissing it as an “acquire-the-cheap” play.

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

Castlelake makes £34.7bn ($6.3bn) bid for easyJet after rejecting three proposals, urges shareholder pressure

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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

aerotelegraph.com

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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AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly AirAsia X said it has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, driven by falling jet-fuel costs. The airline’s CEO, Bo Lingam, said AirAsia X will review pricing week by week and add back capacity as fuel economics improve.

2026-06-21T21:24:30.175289-07:00

AirAsia X cuts fares by 5% while jet-fuel prices fall; pricing reviewed weekly

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Castlelake makes £34.7bn ($6.3bn) bid for easyJet after rejecting three proposals, urges shareholder pressure

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

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

SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

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