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Apollo bid would take easyJet private in UK exit push, as Castlelake escalates takeover fight

easyJet said it reached an “agreement in principle” on a potential acquisition by U.S. investment firm Apollo, after investors were asked to accept a rival takeover offer worth £5.7bn. The contest has turned combative, with Apollo outbidding Castlelake in a bidding war over control of the budget carrier.

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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

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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 electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787; parallel rollout authorized across 777 fleet

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

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India waives aircraft lease tax payments for local carriers India has waived aircraft lease tax payments for local airlines. The measure reduces the tax cost embedded in aircraft leasing for domestic operators, potentially improving near-term cash-flow and altering the economics of aircraft acquisition under lease structures.

2026-07-13T19:59:32.464245-07:00

India waives aircraft lease tax payments for local carriers

Bloomberg

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Akasa Air seeks up to ₹10.5 billion ($110M) as Iran war pressures costs Akasa Air is reportedly seeking to raise ₹10.5 billion ($110 million) via a mix of equity and debt, as the airline tries to manage cost pressures tied to the Iran war. The financing effort reflects funding needs for a young carrier navigating higher operating costs.

2026-07-13T19:15:38.959138-07:00

Akasa Air seeks up to ₹10.5 billion ($110M) as Iran war pressures costs

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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

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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

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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 electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787; parallel rollout authorized across 777 fleet India’s DGCA has cleared Air India to use Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with authorization for parallel implementation across its Boeing 777 fleet. The airline says the shift replaces paper records with real-time digital data to improve operational performance, safety and sustainability.

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

DGCA approves Air India electronic technical logbooks for Boeing 787; parallel rollout authorized across 777 fleet

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

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