Investment opportunities at easyjet? Some advice for the new CEO at Kenya Airways, and new routes from Southwest Airlines.

What's circulating in the aviation industry this week? It seems like easyJet is attracting interest for a possible investment or acquisition, which should make for an interesting few weeks. The airlines beenpretty successful in recent years and if it is a private equity interest then they will be looking for even higher returns, is that possible given the market conditions. Apparently, it’s a highly opportunistic approach, but never say never. We will keep you posted...

The latest CEO at Kenya Airways has been outlining his strategic priorities; surely, only two words are needed:  credibility and survival! Much easier than spending thousands on one of the Big Four consultancies and getting told what you already know!

So a fuelling company driver fails to turn up for work, and some flights are disrupted in Glasgow and Edinburgh; these things happen. But journalists are spinning this as the start of the oil shortage for the summer season! When are journalists going to tell the whole story rather than what they think is the start of something else?! Looking at you, The Daily Telegraph!

Airports in Europe and Latin America will all be looking to meet the Southwest Airlines planning team as the airline CEO suggests that they may start some long-haul services in the next three years. Ireland is an obvious choice, some Latin American markets, and perhaps the UK, on a seasonal basis, but nothing like a few words and thoughts to get airports excited!