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Bloomberg • Emily Graffeo

Boeing-Lockheed rocket joint venture plans private bond sale to refinance debt

The Boeing-Lockheed Martin rocket joint venture plans to tap the private bond market to refinance existing debt. The transaction would provide fresh financing for the venture while highlighting the capital requirements facing major launch businesses and their shareholders.

2026-08-05T10:59:31.280351-07:00
aviation   Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Air India   Airlines  
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Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

Air India Taps Ethiopian Airlines Veteran Gebremariam as CEO

By Bloomberg: Air India Ltd. announced Tewolde Gebremariam will succeed Campbell Wilson as chief executive officer amid the Tata Group-owned carrier’s struggles to recover from last year’s deadly plane crash and mounting losses linked to geopolitical tensions.

Also: Bloomberg, FlightGlobal, Skift, Aviation Week, Airline Economics, Aviation A2Z, Live From A Lounge, Economic Times, CNA and 7 more
2026-08-05T06:14:34.811855-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

P-8 Poseidon Crews Controlling MQ-4C Triton Drones Becoming A Reality

By The War Zone: The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.

2026-08-05T11:12:43.448171-07:00
space   Viasat   Satellite   Commercial Space  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Viasat: We haven't abandoned Equatys D2D constellation with Space42, it's still in our plans; satellite financing is next step

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Viasat Inc. still intends to pursue its Equatys direct-to-device (D2D) mobile satellite service joint venture with UAE-based Space42 with a constellation of satellites that could be co-owned by other parties, Viasat Chief Executive Mark Dankberg said.

2026-08-05T11:44:43.898389-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

2Excel Aviation eyes Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short as potential fleet addition

By FlightGlobal: Innovative design could provide a 'cleaner, more flexible alternative to legacy aircraft', UK company says.

Also: airwaysmag.com and Canadian Aviator
2026-08-05T05:32:08.601371-07:00