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easyJet has accepted a £5.2 billion (US$6.9 billion) acquisition offer from investment firm Castelake, according to reports published… easyJet accepts Castlelake’s £5.2 billion ($6.9 billion) acquisition offer appeared first on AeroTime.

There have been contrasting items of news concerning Europe's two largest low cost airlines in recent days. Ryanair has agreed a potentially very lucrative share option deal with group CEO Michael O'Leary, while easyJet has rejected three proposals from US private credit firm Castlelake. As at 23-Jun-2026 Ryanair's share price is up by 14.5% over the past 12 months and up by 59.5% over the past five years. By contrast, easyJet's is up by 4.5% over the past 12 months (boosted by Castlelake's recent interest), but down by 44.5% over the past five years. This report compares the development over the past two and a half decades of Ryanair and easyJet on passenger numbers, revenue per passenger and operating profit margin. Ultimately, Ryanair's more cost-focused business model has given it the stronger track record. EasyJet's recent news has been sparked by the underperformance of its shares, while Ryanair's news reflects its share price strength, both past and anticipated.

EasyJet To Let Castlelake See Its Books After Rejecting Fourth Offer EasyJet will let Castlelake access its books in the hope of attracting a higher offer from the U.S. investment firm, which saw its fourth takeover bid knocked back by the board. guy.ferneyhoug… Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:30 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Deadline for firm proposal pushed back to 5 July to give prospective investor time to improve bid. US-based investment firm Castlelake has increased its potential offer to acquire UK budget carrier EasyJet, but has yet to convince the airline of its merits. EasyJet says, however, that its board is prepared to give Castlelake access to… The post EasyJet seeks to encourage higher Castlelake takeover offer through data access first appeared on FlightGlobal.

The board of easyJet has rejected the latest takeover proposal from US investment firm Castlelake, saying the offer… easyJet board rejects Castlelake’s $6.3B takeover proposal appeared first on AeroTime.

Castlelake’s interest in easyJet is a logical extension of private capital’s steady march from aircraft assets into airlines themselves, and

Arrival of A321neo means that over one-quarter of the UK carrier’s fleet comprises latest-generation Airbus narrowbodies. UK budget carrier EasyJet has hit a major fleet renewal milestone with the delivery of its 100th A320neo-family jet. Handed over at a ceremony at the airframer’s Hamburg Finkenwerder final assembly line, the milestone aircraft is an A321neo (G-ZXIA)… The post EasyJet celebrates delivery of 100th A320neo-family jet first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Air France-KLM Opens Door To EasyJet Investment The CEO of Air France-KLM said the group would be interested "for sure" if Castlelake approached it about its possible bid for EasyJet. guy.ferneyhoug… Tue, 06/09/2026 - 14:00 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Castlelake’s EasyJet Bid Could Shake Up European Airline Landscape EasyJet’s slots, fleet and network position, as well as a depressed share price, sparked Castlelake’s interest. peri.meyers@in… Tue, 06/09/2026 - 08:00 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

The 29-May-2026 announcement by investment firm Castlelake that it is in the early stages of considering a possible offer for easyJet has airline industry watchers frothing with excitement. At a time of depressed for European airline valuations, easyJet has been one of the weakest performers. Analyst valuations point to substantial upside potential in easyJet's shares, based on its sum-of-the-parts or break-up value. The basis for Castlelake's interest remains the subject of speculation, but it will know that easyJet's shares do not reflect the underlying value of its fleet, aircraft order book and airport slots. Regulatory complexities could challenge the US-based investor, but would not necessarily prevent a deal. Moreover, Castlelake's interest may flush out other bidders, including other airlines. Its statement said almost nothing concrete ("no approach has been made… no certainty that any offer will be made…"). However, this very uncertainty allows the imagination to wander. It is

Castlelake confirms interest in a potential approach to UK low-cost carrier. US-based investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is exploring a possible offer for UK budget carrier EasyJet. Castlelake, which is based in Minneapolis, says its consideration is “in the early stages”. “No approach has been made to the board of EasyJet,” it states. “There… The post EasyJet facing possible offer from US investment firm Castlelake first appeared on FlightGlobal.

EasyJet Begins Routine Engine-Off Taxiing At Schiphol Using TaxiBot LCC easyJet has begun routine engine-off taxiing operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. natalia.pelayo… Wed, 05/27/2026 - 17:56 Author Graham Warwick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Emerging Technologies

The message from Europe's airlines is one of business as usual, flights will not be disrupted by fuel shortages resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz this summer. Ryanair noted in its FY2026 results statement on 18-May-2026 that, although "Europe remains relatively well supplied with jet-fuel, with significant volumes sourced from West Africa, the Americas and Norway." EasyJet's 1HFY2026 statement said it is "not seeing any disruption to fuel supply, we continue to operate normally and our customers should book with confidence". Wizz Air Group CEO József Váradi has said that high jet fuel prices have prompted additional supplies from refineries in the US and Nigeria. TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel also does not expect shortages over the coming months. The European Union and the UK government are reinforcing the message from airlines, noting that bunkered fuel stocks provide a buffer and that alternatives to the usual Middle Eastern suppliers are available. This position coun

UK carrier to phase out A319s by end of its 2029 fiscal year as Neo delivery pace increases. EasyJet expects to phase out the last of its Airbus A319s by September 2029 under an accelerated schedule aimed at capitalising on revenue gains from switching to larger aircraft. The carrier had been aiming to remove the… The post EasyJet aims for upgauge boost as it accelerates A319 exit first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Ranked by narrowbody fleet numbers, Ryanair Group is out on its own as Europe's only top tier low cost airline (and as the biggest narrowbody fleet in Europe). Wizz Air Group can be bracketed with easyJet Group in the second tier of independent European LCC fleets, with Jet2.com, Pegasus Airlines and Norwegian forming tier three. The narrowbody low cost fleets of Europe's three leading legacy airline groups (Lufthansa Group, IAG and Air France-KLM) are similar in size to the third tier independent LCCs. Aggregate narrowbody fleet numbers from the CAPA Fleet Database at 11-May-2026 highlight the superior strength of Europe's six biggest independent LCCs versus the three leading legacy groups. The legacy big three have a total of 1,207 narrowbodies, of which 430 are with low cost brands and 208 narrowbody orders outstanding. The six LCCs have 1,625 narrowbodies and 999 on order. The six leading independent LCCs grew their share of Europe's total narrowbody fleet from 9% in 2005 to 29% in

EASYJET EASYJET expects pretax loss of £540m-£560m for first half of FY26, citing result is in line with expectations, excluding £25m of additional fuel costs due to Middle East conflict and £30m net increase in legal provisions. mlavitt@aviati… Fri, 04/17/2026 - 02:26 Author Stephen Costley Content source SpeedNews Primary Category Air Transport

EasyJet Expects Up To $759M First-Half Loss Amid Middle East Conflict EasyJet expects to report a headline loss before tax of between £540 million ($732 million) and £560 million for the first half of its 2026 financial year. cory.hitt@avia… Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:41 Author Helen Massy-Beresford Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors