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Fastjet to buy its intellectual property rights from easyGroup for $2.5 million

Air
Jennifer Morris
30 June 2017

Troubled low-cost African airline fastjet has agreed a deal to acquire all its intellectual property rights from easyGroup for $2.5 million.

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The airline, which was established by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou in 2012, said this would result in a saving for the company over the next five years.


“This agreement represents a major step forward as the company continues with its stabilisation efforts under new management,” said the company in a statement.

Haji-Ioannou said: "Fastjet is a great brand in all its African markets, making it a highly valuable asset for the company.

“I have accepted the view of the current board that the company should own its own brand rather than licence it from me.