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NTSB: Engine blade-out failure was cause of Ryanair depressurisation

Preliminary report suggests engine debris was the cause of a window breaking and a passenger being partially sucked out of the aircraft

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Akasa Air boosts growth plans with seven-aircraft sale-and-leaseback deal

Mumbai-based carrier expands fleet as part of growth plans

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CMAC Group warns against blanket four-hour arrival advice as EES pushes border queues to five hours

As Europe faces its first peak summer under mandatory EES enforcement, industry associations report border processing times up by as much as 70% at key gateways. Ground transport specialist CMAC Group says uniform pre-departure arrival guidance risks worsening landside crowding, urging passengers instead to follow airline and airport-specific advice.

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SunExpress sets new passenger record over peak weekend

SunExpress, the joint venture between Deutsche Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines carried more than 71,000 passengers on each of three consecutive days between Friday, July 31 and Sunday, August 2, marking the busiest weekend in the carrier's history.

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Breeze Airways deploys Assaia turnaround technology

US low-coast carrier Breeze Airways is partnering with aviation software company Assaia to deploy computer vision and artificial intelligence technology across its expanding airport network.

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Aircraft parts traceability gets AI boost from Capgemini

At Farnborough International Airshow, Capgemini’s Mike Dwyer explains how digital twin technology, AI ensemble models and luxury-goods-style parts authentication are set to eliminate costly AOG delays and secure the aviation supply chain.

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easyMoney or long-term commitment?

easyJet now looks certain to become a private equity-owned compay. Sir Stelios is happy but is the PE model sustainable in the volatile airline industry? Low-cost and Regional Airline Business editor Rob Munro gives a personal view.

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The easyJet private equity takeover - the full deal details

easyJet's board has recommended Apollo Global Management's firm takeover offer, moving the airline toward private ownership through a court-approved scheme of arrangement after rival bidder Castlelake pulled out.

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Castlelake rules out easyJet takeover bid

The US investment firm confirms it will not bid for the UK-based low-cost carrier, ending takeover talk and triggering Rule 2.8 restrictions under the UK Takeover Code.

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AirFi launches AirFunnl to cut IFE file sizes by 45%

The new media delivery stack significantly lowers distribution costs and deployment time for inflight entertainment files.

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Gatwick second runway wins final legal approval

UK airport expansion project clears High Court challenge, unlocking 100,000 extra flights a year from 2030 and reshaping LCC capacity and competition

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easyJet aligns put-up-or-shut-up deadlines in takeover saga

In a new twist in the ongoing easyJet takeover battle, the UK's Panel on Takeovers and Mergers has agreed to push back Castlelake's put-up-or-shut-up deadline to match Apollo's, meaning both bidders must now show their hand on the same day.

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The battle for easyJet: what happens next and why it matters for European aviation

With put-up-or-shut-up deadlines only days away, this in-depth feature draws on LCRAB's extensive coverage of the easyJet takeover saga, which began with Castlelake's initial approach on 29 May 2026.

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Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million

Dublin-based lessor Avolon reported a 45% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 net income to $209 million. The firm saw lease revenue and operating cashflow rise amid persistent global aircraft supply constraints.

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