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Apollo and Castlelake enter a bidding war to take easyJet private

easyJet said it has reached an “agreement in principle” with U.S. investment firm Apollo regarding a potential acquisition, as Apollo and Castlelake compete in the process to take the low-cost carrier private. The development escalates easyJet’s takeover contest and could reshape its ownership and strategic priorities.

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2026-07-13T07:44:25.244311-07:00

Reuters

EASA appoints technical advisor to support investigation of Ryanair window incident

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2026-07-13T10:15:47.626957-07:00

ch-aviation

Rutaca targets US charter market as Venezuela carrier explores new operating opportunities

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2026-07-13T11:52:15.905644-07:00

Economic Times

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787, with Boeing 777 rollout authorised

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2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

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Rutaca targets US charter market as Venezuela carrier explores new operating opportunities Rutaca is reported to be exploring US charter operations, signaling an effort to tap demand beyond its home market. The move points to a potential expansion of its commercial footprint through US-bound charter services, subject to regulatory and operational feasibility.

2026-07-13T11:52:15.905644-07:00

Rutaca targets US charter market as Venezuela carrier explores new operating opportunities

ch-aviation

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US DOT reinstates Essential Air Service at Vernal, Utah; Contour to resume operations The U.S. Department of Transportation has reinstated Essential Air Service (EAS) at Vernal, Utah, enabling renewed scheduled air connectivity under Contour’s operations. The decision affects the community’s supported service level and the operator’s route continuity at the local airport.

2026-07-13T10:29:42.580882-07:00

US DOT reinstates Essential Air Service at Vernal, Utah; Contour to resume operations

Reuters

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EASA appoints technical advisor to support investigation of Ryanair window incident EASA says it has appointed a technical advisor to investigate an incident on a Ryanair-operated flight in which a passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window. The move underscores the agency’s role in coordinating technical expertise around cabin safety events.

2026-07-13T10:15:47.626957-07:00

EASA appoints technical advisor to support investigation of Ryanair window incident

ch-aviation

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GOL joins challenge to American stake in Azul in Brazil GOL has moved to challenge an American stake in Azul, escalating a ownership dispute in Brazil’s airline market. The action underscores how corporate control—and potential downstream changes in governance and strategy—can quickly become a competitive variable in regional carriers.

2026-07-13T09:45:36.324117-07:00

GOL joins challenge to American stake in Azul in Brazil

Economic Times

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DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787, with Boeing 777 rollout authorised Air India says India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with parallel ETL use authorised across its Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier frames the move as paperless-by-design, using real-time digital data to support operational performance and safety.

2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787, with Boeing 777 rollout authorised

FlightGlobal

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Tecnam proposes new Italian regional airline to launch P2012 commuter services via Altair Italian airframer Tecnam says it wants to use an ownership-driven airline offshoot to accelerate regional air mobility (RAM) in the country. The proposal centers on operating a Tecnam P2012 commuter-configured piston-twin through Altair, positioning the aircraft and airline under the same corporate umbrella.

2026-07-13T08:29:07.613973-07:00

Tecnam proposes new Italian regional airline to launch P2012 commuter services via Altair

ch-aviation

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Air Caraïbes and subsidiary face $8mn engine lawsuit Air Caraïbes and its Atlantique subsidiary are named in an $8 million engine-related lawsuit, according to ch-aviation reporting. The dispute underscores how engine performance, support and maintenance issues can quickly escalate into material legal and financial exposure for carriers and their operating entities.

2026-07-13T08:15:55.185939-07:00

Air Caraïbes and subsidiary face $8mn engine lawsuit

Airline Geeks

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Apollo and Castlelake enter a bidding war to take easyJet private easyJet said it has reached an “agreement in principle” with U.S. investment firm Apollo regarding a potential acquisition, as Apollo and Castlelake compete in the process to take the low-cost carrier private. The development escalates easyJet’s takeover contest and could reshape its ownership and strategic priorities.

2026-07-13T07:44:25.244311-07:00

Apollo and Castlelake enter a bidding war to take easyJet private

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