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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: rising Middle East-linked oil prices are pressuring results, but Elliott-led changes position the carr

In a company-wide mid-year update, Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the airline is being “tested” by rising oil prices tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He added that “big business changes” pursued amid the Elliott investor campaign are designed to help Southwest manage the pressure.

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2026-07-08T10:59:11.479110-07:00

Skift

EasyJet accepts Castlelake’s proposed takeover, setting up a €6.4bn US private-equity deal

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2026-07-08T02:45:35.650722-07:00

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Report: Israel’s Arkia nears sale for $60m

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2026-07-08T01:18:26.068420-07:00

AirInsight

Castlelake-easyJet transaction used to enable Condor sale within EU constraints

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2026-07-07T08:32:11.802692-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: rising Middle East-linked oil prices are pressuring results, but Elliott-led changes position the carr In a company-wide mid-year update, Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the airline is being “tested” by rising oil prices tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. He added that “big business changes” pursued amid the Elliott investor campaign are designed to help Southwest manage the pressure.

2026-07-08T10:59:11.479110-07:00

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan: rising Middle East-linked oil prices are pressuring results, but Elliott-led changes position the carr

Skift

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EasyJet accepts Castlelake’s proposed takeover, setting up a €6.4bn US private-equity deal EasyJet has accepted the acquisition offer from US investment firm Castlelake, described as an Irish-led takeover, in what industry analysts call Europe’s largest airline deal since 2008. The €6.4bn transaction raises questions for network and cost structure, including fleet continuity, pricing and future strategy.

2026-07-08T02:45:35.650722-07:00

EasyJet accepts Castlelake’s proposed takeover, setting up a €6.4bn US private-equity deal

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Report: Israel’s Arkia nears sale for $60m A report says Israel’s Arkia is close to being sold for about $60 million, signaling potential ownership change for the carrier. The development, if confirmed, would add to airline consolidation dynamics in Israel and could reshape Arkia’s fleet and route strategy under new management.

2026-07-08T01:18:26.068420-07:00

Report: Israel’s Arkia nears sale for $60m

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TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics TransMedics, the US medical technology firm, has completed its previously announced strategic investment into Germany-based private aviation operator PAD Aviation. The deal supports creation of a dedicated air-and-ground organ transplant logistics network across Europe, expanding rapid organ transport capability beyond traditional ground-only routes.

2026-07-07T13:45:23.362220-07:00

TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics

AirInsight

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Castlelake-easyJet transaction used to enable Condor sale within EU constraints Castlelake’s structure for a deal with easyJet is described as a “workaround” that allows a pathway to sell Condor while navigating EU-specific rules. The approach is positioned as both legally compliant and operationally feasible, leveraging Castlelake’s familiarity with the regulatory and deal mechanics.

2026-07-07T08:32:11.802692-07:00

Castlelake-easyJet transaction used to enable Condor sale within EU constraints

AeroTime

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Avia Solutions Group names Zilvinas Lapinskas CEO for global expansion push

2026-07-07T00:58:48.958451-07:00

Avia Solutions Group names Zil

FlightGlobal

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Avia Solutions Group names director of MRO arm as new chief executive

2026-07-07T00:44:30.857368-07:00

Avia Solutions Group names dir

Breaking Defense

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Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike Ondas has closed its $875.8M acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, following an 8-company purchase spree over two years. The deal creates the Ondas Sentinel division spanning ISR, counter-UAS and strike, with plans to integrate a “surface to stratosphere” drone portfolio via a new AI command system in partnership with Palantir.

2026-07-06T13:18:26.907500-07:00

Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike

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