space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Reuters • Echo Wang, Medha Singh, Noel Randewich

SpaceX seeks $1.75 trillion IPO valuation

SpaceX is targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation in a forthcoming initial public offering — a level that would place the company among the largest listings in history. The article breaks down the valuation math and the revenue, growth and market assumptions investors would need to accept.

2026-04-08T02:11:10.331452-07:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

US-Iran two-week ceasefire brings huge relief to airline industry

By Airline Economics: Oil prices plunge and airline stocks rally on news that the US and Iran have agreed a two-week ceasefire with a view to thrashing out a permanent peace - though jet fuel prices expected to remain tight for months.

Also: AeroTime, Independent.ie, Aviation A2Z and koreatimes.co.kr
2026-04-08T01:11:28.427546-07:00
defense   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Belgium selects five Cessna SkyCouriers for Special Forces — first European military sale

By AeroTime: Belgium has ordered five Cessna SkyCourier turboprops for its Special Operations Forces, the type's first military sale.

2026-04-08T01:06:21.755397-07:00
aviation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Sky Airline to lease three A321XLRs from BOC Aviation; deliveries slated for 2026–27

By FlightGlobal: Chilean carrier Sky Airline is to lease three long-range Airbus A321XLRs under an agreement with Singaporean firm BOC Aviation. The lessor has disclosed that the aircraft will be delivered, on long-term operating leases, over the course of 2026-27.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-08T02:37:06.059379-07:00
space   Satellite   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

By SpaceNews.com: Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread Space security moves to forefront as threats to satellites spread.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00