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Why Castlelake and Apollo Want to Buy easyJet

After a string of denied offers, it appeared that easyJet (U2/EZY) was edging closer to a takeover by Castlelake. But the story has since taken another turn, with Apollo Global Management also entering the race to acquire the British low-cost carrier. Why are US investment firms interested in easyJet? And how could a deal change the future for European air travelers? Flightradar24 takes a closer look. All eyes on easyJet Even if you’ve never flown on one yourself, chances are you’ve spotted one of…

Castlelake and Apollo Global Management, two large US private equity firms, are competing to buy easyJet.
easyJet’s valuable airport slots, strong network, and aviation history make it an attractive takeover target for major investment firms.
A potential private equity takeover could reshape easyJet’s future, from cost-cutting strategies to expansion and competition with rivals.

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Akasa, Asia’s first 737-8-200 MAX operator is growing fast

India’s youngest major airline is growing — fast. Akasa Air has just taken delivery of its 40th Boeing 737 MAX, reaching another milestone in…

Akasa, Asia’s first 737-8-200 MAX operator is growing fast

India’s youngest major airline is growing — fast. Akasa Air has just taken delivery of its 40th Boeing 737 MAX, reaching another milestone in one of the world’s largest domestic aviation markets. With nearly 200 737 MAX aircraft still on order, the Mumbai-based carrier is building not just a fleet, but a long-term challenge to India’s established domestic airlines. A new airline The Boeing 737 MAX 8 with serial number 62871, currently registered as VT-YAA, was the first aircraft…

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Airlines celebrate United States’ semiquincentennial with special liveries

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, several US airlines have added special liveries to…

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June routes roundup: Qantas to launch its first Project Sunrise route in 2027

Qantas confirmed the launch of its first Project Sunrise route, a milestone for the airline and commercial aviation. The Australian airline will begin operating…

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A historic milestone for Africa occurred this month with the arrival of a new De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300G Twin Otter Classic—the first of its…

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Stuck on the tarmac…how long is too long?

Recent thunderstorms at Chicago O’Hare (ORD/KORD) created significant ground delays with more than 30 aircraft in line for departure (https://x.com/flightradar24/status/2045369788453597186). What’s the longest you’ve…

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Harsh winter weather has dominated headlines across parts of Europe this past week. From Amsterdam to Hamburg, Paris to Birmingham—airports and travelers have struggled…

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Passenger partially sucked out of Ryanair (Malta Air) 737

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777 makes extremely low pass at Horseshoe Bay

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UAT is an alternative to 1090ES ADS-B out UAT is mainly used by smaller aircraft operating at lower altitudes Learn how you can share UAT data with Flightradar24 Most aircraft seen on Flightradar24 are tracked with ADS-B operating on 1090 MHz.