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‘Highly opportunistic’ Castlelake bid soundly rejected by easyJet
A third takeover approach from US investment firm Castlelake has been rebuffed by easyJet. In a statement to investors, the low-cost carrier described the proposal as “highly opportunistic” and insufficiently reflective of the airline’s long-term value. The latest offer, submitted on 20 June, values the UK-based low-cost carrier at around £4.7bn, or £6.25 per share,…
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ACS upgrades London HQ in £18m investment
Air Charter Service (ACS) has completed the first phase of a major upgrade programme at its London headquarters, part of an £18 million investment in the 47,000 sq ft facility. The five-storey building, which houses more than 200 staff, is home to the company’s three UK sales divisions as well as centralised functions including finance,…
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United’s Starlink roll-out accelerates
United is accelerating the rollout of Starlink Wi-Fi with a Boeing 777-200 on the New York-London route becoming the first of the carrier’s transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with technology, and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have it this year. Around 400 United planes have Starlink today, and the airline…
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First premium lounge to open at LCY
London City Airport is to open a premium lounge in partnership with Swissport International’s airport hospitality brand, Aspire Pre‑Flight Hospitality. Perhaps surprisingly for a business-focussed airport handling millions of passengers per year, there has been no lounge until now. Construction is now underway, with a planned opening by Q1 2027. The lounge will be situated…
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IATA AGM 2026: LATAM stresses need for public sector support to unlock aviation’s potential
A need for public policies to open up the potential for aviation in the South American market was highlighted earlier this month at the 82nd annual IATA AGM. The gathering of over 4,000 aviation professionals took place in Rio de Janeiro and was a chance to highlight the presence of LATAM, this year’s host airline.…
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San Francisco airport to invest $300m in automated cargo terminal expansion
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is investing more than $300 million in a new air cargo terminal designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency and strengthen its position as a leading cargo gateway on the US West Coast. Lödige Industries has been selected to equip the 310,000 sqft facility with customised automated storage, retrieval and high-throughput…
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Cargo Airports – Interview Series: Markus Heinelt, Munich Airport
Munich Airport is combining network growth, targeted investment and digital innovation to accelerate its cargo ambitions. Director of cargo development Markus Heinelt shares what comes next. Munich Airport has reported strong cargo growth recently, particularly driven by long-haul belly freight capacity. What do you believe is underpinning Munich’s current momentum in the cargo market? In…
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Vietjet Air adopts Unilode ULD pooling and digital tracking solutions
Unilode Aviation Solutions (Unilode) has has signed a partnership agreement with Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet Air to provide a fully integrated unit load device (ULD) management solution, combining global pooling, digital asset tracking and maintenance support. The agreement is designed to support Vietjet Air’s expanding operations by improving ULD availability, operational efficiency and asset visibility…
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Airbus adds Bucher to SFE supplier list
Bucher Group has been selected as a new Supplier Furnished Equipment (SFE) supplier for Airbus, providing customised galleys and stowage systems for the A320 family. The company has developed the G1B Galley, a new design meeting strict cockpit security standards (CS 25.795), including reinforced structures and energy-absorbing features to resist intrusion. READ: Weighty Questions with Bucher…
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The B-45 Tornado: North American’s oft Overlooked Class of ’47 Bomber
During a relatively obscure service life, often overshadowed by the Boeing B-47, the North American B-45 made a significant contribution to the U.S. Air Force, including many pioneering ‘firsts.’ In the waning months of World War 2, the jet engine had been developed into a reliable propulsion source, and while nations began building arsenals of…