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Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary CEO contract to April 2032

Ryanair has confirmed Michael O’Leary will remain Group CEO until April 2032, extending a long-running tenure with a new six-year deal reached after negotiations involving major shareholders. The decision secures continuity at the helm through nearly four decades since he joined the company.

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

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Avelo Airlines launches nonstop Cleveland–New Haven and Cleveland–Charlotte (Concord)

2026-06-19T14:52:04.011498-07:00

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

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

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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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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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Avelo Airlines launches nonstop Cleveland–New Haven and Cleveland–Charlotte (Concord) Avelo Airlines has announced new nonstop service to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, adding routes to New Haven, Connecticut, and Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina. The announcement expands the carrier’s point-to-point network from a key Northeast/Mid-Atlantic hub.

2026-06-19T14:52:04.011498-07:00

Avelo Airlines launches nonstop Cleveland–New Haven and Cleveland–Charlotte (Concord)

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Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link Air Transat has inaugurated its first-ever nonstop service between Toronto and Tirana, Albania, with inaugural flight TS422 operating on June 18, 2026. The new point-to-point route is positioned as part of the carrier’s summer programming, expanding direct North America–Balkan connectivity.

2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00

Air Transat launches nonstop Toronto–Tirana (TS422) as first non-stop North America–Albania link

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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 extends Michael O’Leary CEO contract to April 2032 Ryanair has confirmed Michael O’Leary will remain Group CEO until April 2032, extending a long-running tenure with a new six-year deal reached after negotiations involving major shareholders. The decision secures continuity at the helm through nearly four decades since he joined the company.

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

Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary CEO contract to April 2032

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Ryanair extends Michael O’Leary CEO contract to April 2032

Avelo Airlines launches nonstop Cleveland–New Haven and Cleveland–Charlotte (Concord)

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

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

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