The route between the Zimbabwean capital Harare and London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) is set to resume later this month as Air Zimbabwe resumes the service after a break of 14 years. The route is being restored with the help of Global air aircraft charter and leasing specialists Chapman Freeborn, part of [read more]
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet (U2/EZY) has agreed in principle to another takeover bid from US company Apollo Global Management sparking a potential bidding war between them and US investment group Castlelake. easyJet says the new rivals offer delivers a “superior outcome” to investors in the group, which includes the [read more]
Embraer has received type certification for several members of its E-Jets family from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a significant step in the manufacturer’s ambitions to expand its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The approval covers the Embraer E190, E195 and latest-generation E195-E2, [read more]
Airbus delivered 89 commercial aircraft during June, capping its strongest month of 2026 so far and putting the European manufacturer firmly back on course to achieve its annual delivery target. The June performance lifted Airbus’ first-half total to 351 aircraft delivered to customers worldwide, representing a 15% increase compared with [read more]
Airbus and German engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines are set to establish a joint venture dedicated to developing hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems, marking one of the most significant industrial commitments yet to hydrogen-powered commercial aviation. The two companies announced plans to create a new business focused on designing, testing, [read more]
Luton based low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has agreed in principle to a £5.2bn takeover by US investment firm Castlelake after rejecting four previous offers. The agreement will see Castlelake pay £6.90 per share for the airline, up from previous offers ranging from £5.60 to £6.50 which saw the the airline [read more]
Scandinavian airline SAS has strengthened its long-haul growth plans with a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal programme. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff and Airbus Executive [read more]
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