Roberto Castiglioni MBE

IAG Invests to Maintain 20% Stake in Air Europa - International Airlines Group (IAG), headquartered in the UK, has reaffirmed its commitment to its stake in Air Europa, Spain’s prominent airline. The group announced its decision to participate in Air Europa’s capital increase, contributing $16.8 million to the initiative. This move ensures that IAG retains its 20% ownership in the airline, solidifying its strategic position in the Spanish and broader... - https://lnkd.in/dq9a4z_U

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Our next newsletter is out now sharing the latest stories in aviation from June✈️ This edition includes what the political parties have said about aviation in their manifestos, and record passenger numbers for UK airports as air traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels. You can sign up for our newsletter here and read more below👇 http://eepurl.com/hQjtpj #Heathrow #Aviation #Airport #Newsletter

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*** Airlines & SAF Progress/Not Progress *** 👍 Ok. We know SAF isn't the silver bullet. We know that scaling it will be tough. And we are all with those that want to transition to greener fuels. We need to be, cos getting to Net Zero by 2050 isn't going to be a walk in the park (and you know how much I like those!) and we have to learn & test fast even if things aren't 100% perfect. 😲 But finding that only 10 airlines have "..a serious plan to transition to green fuels". Wow. We need to get better at this, surely. source Business Travel News Europe "But the research found that so far only 10 airlines have made “serious plans to transition to green fuels”, with half of the carriers analysed by Transport & Environment receiving a zero score for their “lack of uptake” of alternative aviation fuels." https://lnkd.in/dQQQwSmQ

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46% of UK travellers stated their experience with flight delays or cancellations, along with the airline’s service, made them less inclined to fly  with the airline again in the future.   In our latest blog, explore how to manage disruptions effectively and safeguard your airline’s reputation. From proactive communication to swift resolution, discover the essential steps to ensure passenger satisfaction and loyalty.     #aviationdisruption #aviation #transportsolutions 

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IAG backs-off from Air Europa deal! Regulator approval was one of the main reasons behind IAG to walk away from acquiring Air Europa. How long time would an approval take and what kind of concessions had to be fulfilled by IAG? The end of the story is Air Europa will fly solo and IAG to pay €50m in break-off fee. But, IAG to remain with 20% ownership of Air Europa. Well, lets see if IAG radar has lock-on towards TAP Air Portugal instead? Or, if IAG looking for widebody aircrafts, there are currently options availible, that in my view not causing any regulatory issues/conserns. IAG has a strategy, capital and capability for M&A, lets see what the near future brings, as the final M&A flight in Europe has not taken-off!

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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced it will start flying from London Luton Airport from next April. The airport is currently dominated by Europe's three biggest (U)LCCs - Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air. These three carriers have accounted for more than 95% of seat capacity at the airport since the pandemic. The only other airlines that have operated regularly at Luton in 2024 have been TUI Airways, EL AL Israel Airlines, FLYONE, SunExpress and Romania's Dan Air. Jet2.com's 35 weekly departing flights next summer is likely to make it the airport's fourth biggest carrier with just over 3% of flights. According to AIR SERVICE ONE analysis of Cirium schedules data, in August 2024 easyJet offered 502 weekly departures, Wizz Air 391 and Ryanair 154.

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In this insightful SAVi report, Ishka Sustainability Lead and Senior Analyst Eduardo Mariz Cortiñas provides 2023 estimates for ETS bills of major European airlines in relation to their revenues ➜ https://shorturl.at/NqDF9 #aviationfinance #airlines #lessors #investors #aircraft #euets #esg #saf #sustainableaviation #decarbonisation #saf

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At the end of April the Department for Transport announced plans to introduce a target for 10% of all jet fuel used in flights taking off from the UK to come from sustainable sources by 2030. This comes after a new report from the IATA found SAF will be responsible for the greatest amount of CO2 reduction in aviation by 2050 (responsible for between 24 per cent to 70 per cent of all reduction). To find out more about the future of sustainable aviation, sign up to our newsletter here and continue reading below👇 #Heathrow #Aviation #Airport #Newsletter #SAF

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IAG, the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, has decided to drop its bid to acquire Air Europa due to regulatory concerns. The decision comes after months of negotiations and discussions with regulators, who expressed worries about the potential impact on competition in the European aviation market. IAG had been in talks to purchase Air Europa for a reported €1 billion, which would have further solidified its position as a major player in the industry. However, the company ultimately decided to abandon the deal in order to avoid any potential antitrust issues that could arise from the acquisition. The decision to walk away from the deal is a setback for IAG, which had been hoping to expand its presence in the Spanish market through the acquisition of Air Europa. Despite this setback, IAG remains committed to growing its business and exploring other opportunities for expansion in the future.

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Discover Airlines to Launch Frankfurt–Larnaca Route - Discover Airlines (Germany) has revealed plans to launch a new Frankfurt–Larnaca route, with operations set to commence on 26 October 2025. The flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, further enhancing its network across Europe. - https://lnkd.in/enRC9xCa

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There's lots of innovation going on in the aviation industry around sustainability and, in particular, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). In this edition of ABNcast I speak to Chris Hancock, chief exec of Avioxx which is developing technology that will use household waste as a feed source. ✈ 🌎 🌞 Great to see an innovative British start-up innovating in the green economy which we're told is the future for the economic prosperity not just of the UK but all countries globally as we forge a greener future. Avioxx recently announced it has secured funding from successful UK travel agency high street chain Trailfinders #aviation #airlines #sustainability #sustainableaviationfuel #environment #SAF #innovation #technology #greeneconomy #householdwaste #thefuture

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How have increases in capacity affected average airfares for European flight routes this summer? ✈️☀️ Using OAG’s airline schedules and airfare data, we've analysed all flight routes with more than 400,000 scheduled seats over the summer season to find out - and the results aren't always what you'd expect...! Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Tgpn70

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Latest Check 6 Podcast 🎙️ - with International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Willie Walsh on the biggest issues facing air transport. Listen here >>> https://lnkd.in/e8qxyZ99 #AviationPodcast #Podcast #AirTransport #IATA

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