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Airline meeting with private equity firms as talks over government bailout continue

With hopes of government bailout diminishing, the firm is looking to secure a buyer before the end of May

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Campaigners and politicians criticise request for assistance from company founded by billionaire entrepreneur

Move comes amid warnings that global pandemic could bankrupt aviation industry

The aviation industry is concerned it will not bear the weight of the crisis, and some companies could go bust without government help.

UK planes may be grounded unless a post-Brexit aviation deal is agreed