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White House orders 180-day negotiations to adjust imports of commercial aircraft and jet-engine parts over national-security con

A presidential proclamation directs the Commerce secretary and the US Trade Representative to urgently negotiate with trading partners to “adjust” imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and associated parts so such imports do not threaten US national security. The negotiation window is set for 180 days.

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2026-07-10T10:45:34.493146-07:00

Bloomberg

easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share

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

FlightGlobal

easyJet rejects Castlelake’s $6.3bn takeover bid as undervaluation claim escalates

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

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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

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2026-06-30T09:29:21.329373-07:00

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White House orders 180-day negotiations to adjust imports of commercial aircraft and jet-engine parts over national-security con A presidential proclamation directs the Commerce secretary and the US Trade Representative to urgently negotiate with trading partners to “adjust” imports of commercial aircraft, jet engines, and associated parts so such imports do not threaten US national security. The negotiation window is set for 180 days.

2026-07-10T10:45:34.493146-07:00

White House orders 180-day negotiations to adjust imports of commercial aircraft and jet-engine parts over national-security con

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Philippines' Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE

2026-07-08T16:13:55.647800-07:00

Philippines' Cebu Pacific wins

Bloomberg

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easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share easyJet’s board has agreed in principle to a proposed takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at about £5.23 billion (around $6.9–$7.3 billion) depending on deal framing. Castlelake’s latest approach would acquire easyJet for £6.90 per share (about $9.20), which includes a reported premium of 73% to the prior closing price.

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

easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share

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Experts: “Grandfather rights” provisions limit competition in the US aviation market

2026-07-01T14:14:02.512507-07:00

Experts: “Grandfather rights” provisions limit competition in the US aviation market

SpaceNews.com

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EchoStar’s DISH DBS and wireless subsidiaries file for prepackaged Chapter 11, targeting $9B+ debt relief ahead of senior note m EchoStar said its DISH DBS pay-TV satellite broadcasting subsidiary—and certain wireless affiliates tied to the satellite TV and 5G/abandoned wireless businesses—has filed for Chapter 11 protection. The filing follows delays around a crucial AT&T transaction and is designed as a prepackaged restructuring to cut the debt load early after spectrum sales to SpaceX and AT&T.

2026-07-01T05:24:51.917591-07:00

EchoStar’s DISH DBS and wireless subsidiaries file for prepackaged Chapter 11, targeting $9B+ debt relief ahead of senior note m

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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts EU member states have agreed to extend a waiver suspending tariffs on US-made goods, including aircraft and spare parts. The decision is intended to give Brussels and Washington additional time to negotiate and finalize a permanent trade deal.

2026-06-30T09:29:21.329373-07:00

EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

FlightGlobal

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Delta vs. DOT in court over Aeromexico joint venture shutdown After a 23 June hearing, federal judges are set to rule on whether the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) improperly shut down the Delta Air Lines–Aeromexico joint venture. The decision could determine the JV’s continued viability and set a key precedent for DOT oversight of airline cooperation.

2026-06-24T17:41:16.322002-07:00

Delta vs. DOT in court over Aeromexico joint venture shutdown

Skift

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Airlines for America backs legislation to ban “surveillance pricing” Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu said the trade group would support legislation prohibiting surveillance pricing—an approach critics argue uses consumer data to steer prices. The move signals heightened airline-industry engagement as lawmakers and regulators scrutinize fare and fee increases tied to cost pressure.

2026-06-24T10:48:04.996242-07:00

Airlines for America backs legislation to ban “surveillance pricing”

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