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Aviation Week • Christine Boynton

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

FlightGlobal

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights

2026-06-09T07:28:49.010265-07:00

Reuters

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the carrier has a new widebody RFP in the market and is weighing a long-haul widebody order from Airbus or Boeing as it reshapes its premium global flying strategy. Isom also told shareholders that work toward a potential American-United combination has been completed and dismissed as non-viable.

2026-06-10T10:46:57.060182-07:00

American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

Bloomberg

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights New York City Comptroller Mark Levine and other commentators say SpaceX’s IPO-related governance structure—reflecting Elon Musk’s 85% voting control—could give the founder unprecedented power while diluting protections for regular shareholders. The warnings raise questions about market integrity and the fairness of rights for public investors as SpaceX debuts.

2026-06-09T07:28:49.010265-07:00

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights

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Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ Alaska Airlines is considering a step-change in its relationship with American Airlines, viewing a joint venture as a logical next phase for expanding international presence. The carrier also signals an intent to “deepen” partnership cooperation, with Latin America framed as a key growth direction.

2026-06-08T14:42:48.290086-07:00

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

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Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline Brazil’s competition regulator CADE approved Grupo Abra’s purchase of Chilean carrier Sky Airline. CADE found the deal would not undermine competition in the South American air market. The transaction still requires approvals in Chile and Peru to close.

2026-06-05T09:26:55.123344-07:00

Brazil’s CADE clears Grupo Abra’s acquisition of Chile’s Sky Airline

Bloomberg

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny Airbus, Leonardo and Thales plan a proposed space-joint venture (“Bromo”) to test the EU’s revamped merger framework aimed at enabling globally competitive European champions. The deal’s progress is being shaped by timing and competitive concerns raised in Germany and Italy as discussions with the European competition authority continue.

2026-06-05T06:59:14.372258-07:00

Airbus–Thales–Leonardo satellite JV to test EU merger rules as “Bromo” review hits new antitrust scrutiny

Skift

Airline CEOs cool on US M&A: “nothing to buy” in a consolidated market Talk of further airline consolidation has stalled after CEOs said they see limited merger options in an already concentrated industry. While deal math remains constrained, executives are implicitly steering away from new combinations—leaving regulators’ competition concerns and the remaining transaction pipeline central to any future M&A prospects.

2026-06-02T12:22:18.314149-07:00

Airline CEOs cool on US M&A: “nothing to buy” in a consolidated market

FlightGlobal

easyJet rebuffs Castlelake takeover overtures as U.S. bid interest surfaces U.S. investment firm Castlelake has disclosed interest in a potential acquisition of easyJet, with media reports framing a roughly $4.1 billion offer and noting easyJet’s share price has fallen more than 20% since the start of the year. easyJet’s board says it would consider any proposal, characterizing the approach as “highly opportunistic.”

2026-06-01T06:00:33.648661-07:00

easyJet rebuffs Castlelake takeover overtures as U.S. bid interest surfaces

Bloomberg

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Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet US investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is assessing a possible bid for UK low-cost carrier easyJet following media reports of interest. The discussions come amid reports valuing a deal at about £3 billion, positioning a potential ownership change for the airline.

2026-05-29T12:24:24.572659-07:00

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

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American Airlines confirms widebody RFP with Airbus and Boeing—while calling a United combination a “non-starter”

Alaska Airlines weighs American Airlines deeper ties and potential joint venture to extend international reach into Latin Americ

SpaceX IPO governance spotlight: critics warn Elon Musk’s control undermines shareholder rights

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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