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easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

easyJet has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family jet in Hamburg, a milestone in its fleet-renewal programme. The delivered aircraft is an A321neo (registered G-ZXIA), bringing the carrier’s Airbus fleet to 359 and lifting the share of latest-generation narrowbodies to over a quarter of the UK airline’s roster.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

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Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network

2026-06-09T03:57:31.540577-07:00

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easyJet swings deeper into losses as Iran/Middle East conflict lifts unhedged fuel costs; CEO flags operational upside but uncer

2026-05-21T00:39:38.846598-07:00

Bloomberg

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

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

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easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb easyJet has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320neo-family jet in Hamburg, a milestone in its fleet-renewal programme. The delivered aircraft is an A321neo (registered G-ZXIA), bringing the carrier’s Airbus fleet to 359 and lifting the share of latest-generation narrowbodies to over a quarter of the UK airline’s roster.

2026-06-10T05:47:57.110794-07:00

easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

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Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network Air France-KLM indicated it would be open to discussing participation in Castlelake’s potential acquisition bid for easyJet, if the US investment firm proceeds. Castlelake’s interest is tied to easyJet’s slots, fleet and network positioning, and an easier valuation after the share price decline.

2026-06-09T03:57:31.540577-07:00

Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network

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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

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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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easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol roll out TaxiBot autonomous electric taxiing on Airbus A320neos to cut emissions, fuel burn and n Schiphol, working with easyJet and ground-services partner Menzies, has begun trial and initial operations of TaxiBot—autonomous electric tow/taxi for ground movement—using four easyJet Airbus A320neo aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol. The project targets lower tarmac CO2, reduced fuel burn and noise as part of the airport’s push for fully zero-emission operations by 2030.

2026-05-26T05:32:04.403996-07:00

easyJet and Amsterdam Schiphol roll out TaxiBot autonomous electric taxiing on Airbus A320neos to cut emissions, fuel burn and n

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AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into easyJet over alleged deceptive baggage-fee practices. Regulators say the carrier’s online and app pricing for checked luggage may mislead customers during the add-on purchase process.

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing

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easyJet accelerates A319 phase-out to Sept 2029, targeting incremental £250m cost savings easyJet will retire the last Airbus A319 by September 2029, one year earlier than previously planned, as it accelerates its upgauging plan. The earlier exit is aimed at capturing incremental cost savings of about £250 million, replacing A319s with larger A320neo and A321neo aircraft deliveries.

2026-05-21T01:54:10.281665-07:00

easyJet accelerates A319 phase-out to Sept 2029, targeting incremental £250m cost savings

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easyJet swings deeper into losses as Iran/Middle East conflict lifts unhedged fuel costs; CEO flags operational upside but uncer easyJet reported headline losses of £352 million for the six months to March 31, worsening from £339 million a year earlier, with the Middle East conflict contributing £325 million in unhedged fuel costs despite a 12% revenue increase. The carrier says full summer operations are planned, though forward bookings have dipped and it is monitoring potential aviation-fuel shortages.

2026-05-21T00:39:38.846598-07:00

easyJet swings deeper into losses as Iran/Middle East conflict lifts unhedged fuel costs; CEO flags operational upside but uncer

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easyJet receives 100th Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (A321neo) in Hamburg, boosting renewals as 359-aircraft Airbus fleet climb

Air France-KLM says it could join Castlelake’s easyJet bid amid interest driven by slots and network

easyJet swings deeper into losses as Iran/Middle East conflict lifts unhedged fuel costs; CEO flags operational upside but uncer

Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

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