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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

Reuters

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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easyGroup Holdings sues easyfundraising in Ireland over alleged copyright infringement easyGroup Holdings—Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s investment vehicle and a minority shareholder in easyJet Group—has sued UK fundraising platform easyfundraising and its parent, The Support Group (UK), in Ireland, alleging copyright infringement.

2026-05-18T06:04:46.081547-07:00

easyGroup Holdings sues easyfundraising in Ireland over alleged copyright infringement

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Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete 100% hydrogen ground test of modified Pearl 15 at full takeoff power Rolls-Royce and easyJet have completed a major hydrogen fuel milestone, running a modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 aircraft engine on 100% hydrogen at full takeoff power during a ground test at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The result advances research into lower-emission aviation fuel pathways.

2026-04-29T10:56:05.746494-07:00

Rolls-Royce and easyJet complete 100% hydrogen ground test of modified Pearl 15 at full takeoff power

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easyJet adds nine Winter 2026/27 routes, including Bordeaux leisure links and a new UK–Europe network push to Budapest and Cairo easyJet will launch nine new winter 2026/27 routes across six UK airports, expanding its network from Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice, Lyon and Paris-CDG. The plan includes new services to Egypt (Cairo via Sphinx, with an exclusivity element), plus links to Agadir, Malaga and Gran Canaria, and new routes to Budapest.

2026-04-24T17:37:07.984765-07:00

easyJet adds nine Winter 2026/27 routes, including Bordeaux leisure links and a new UK–Europe network push to Budapest and Cairo

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Castlelake confirms it is evaluating a potential acquisition of easyJet

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

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

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

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