On Friday, Europe’s biggest low cost carrier Ryanair announced, it will be grounding more than 99% of its flights until July. It has also commenced negotiations with Boeing for cutting the number of aircraft deliveries over the next 24 months…. Read More ›
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Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC acquires Shutterfly for $2.7 billion
Shutterfly’s business has become increasingly commoditized and competitive, forcing it to explore a sale. Apollo Global Management LLC, a private equity firm, has agreed to acquire U.S. digital imaging company Shutterfly Inc for $2.7 billion, including the company’s $900 million… Read More ›
Occidental Petroleum Corp increases cash component of its bid, eliminates risk of voting down its bid
The strategic move, which essentially place Occidental Petroleum ahead of Chevron, risks a potential clash with Carl Icahn. In a significant development, Occidental Petroleum Corp increased the cash component of its $38 billion bid to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corp thus… Read More ›
Anadarko begins negotiations with Occidental Petroleum Corp in bid to sell itself
Anadarko holds vasts fields of oil and gas deposits which can be easily accessed using low-cost drilling methods – these assets underscore the value of the bidding war surrounding the U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company. According to… Read More ›
South Korean budget airliner Jeju Air to purchase 40 Boeing 737 Max 8 worth $4.4 billion
South Korea is witnessing a rise in passenger footfalls in international routes. South Korea’s biggest low-cost airline Jeju Air Co Ltd stated, it plans on purchasing 40 Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes worth $4.4 billion at list prices. The deal… Read More ›
U.S. trade tariff’s unlikely to directly translate into more jobs
One of the more significant reasons why Trump’s tariffs will not translate into more U.S. jobs is that consumers are not willing to pay a premium for ‘Made in USA’ goods when goods of the same quality is available for… Read More ›
Low-cost Irish carrier Ryanair to buy 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX planes
With this order, its order total has touched 135 planes from Boeing. On Tuesday, Irish low-cost air carrier Ryanair stated, it has agreed to purchase an additional 25 Boeing 737 MAX planes worth $3 billion at list prices. As a… Read More ›
Ryanair pushing for the purchase of 200 Boeing 737 MAX jets
The fact that the Irish low-cost airliner is putting all of its available financial resources behind this purchase is indicative of its aggressive expansion plans. On Tuesday, Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary stated the airliner expects to exercise “pretty much all”… Read More ›