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Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

Bristow Group will buy Berry Aviation from Acorn Capital Management in an all-cash $105 million deal. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Bristow’s government contracts business, strengthening capabilities for search and rescue and defense-related missions including ISR, while improving cash flow.

2026-06-25T12:56:21.121709-07:00

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Onex Partners and co-investors to acquire AirSprint, Canada’s largest fractional jet operator (close Q3 2026)

2026-06-25T08:26:30.009105-07:00

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Azorra completes acquisition of JetBlue’s Embraer E190 fleet and CF34-10E6 engines

2026-06-25T11:55:19.050880-07:00

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Delta to buy two Atlanta gates from Spirit for $12M

2026-06-25T12:12:22.645288-07:00

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Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations Bristow Group will buy Berry Aviation from Acorn Capital Management in an all-cash $105 million deal. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Bristow’s government contracts business, strengthening capabilities for search and rescue and defense-related missions including ISR, while improving cash flow.

2026-06-25T12:56:21.121709-07:00

Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

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Delta to buy two Atlanta gates from Spirit for $12M Delta will purchase two gates at Atlanta from Spirit for $12 million, continuing the conversion of Spirit’s airport assets into dealable capacity as it winds down. The transaction underscores how displaced slot and gate access is being reshaped at major hubs during the ULCC rebalancing cycle.

2026-06-25T12:12:22.645288-07:00

Delta to buy two Atlanta gates from Spirit for $12M

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Azorra completes acquisition of JetBlue’s Embraer E190 fleet and CF34-10E6 engines Azorra has completed the purchase of 13 Embraer E190 airframes and 36 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue, adding the aircraft and engines to a portfolio of more than 300 owned, managed and committed assets. The company says it is already placing the aircraft and engines with customers worldwide.

2026-06-25T11:55:19.050880-07:00

Azorra completes acquisition of JetBlue’s Embraer E190 fleet and CF34-10E6 engines

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Onex Partners and co-investors to acquire AirSprint, Canada’s largest fractional jet operator (close Q3 2026) Onex Partners has agreed to acquire AirSprint, Canada’s largest fractional jet operator, with co-investors including TriWest Capital Partners; terms are undisclosed. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, while CEO James Elian and founder/chairman Judson Macor will remain investors post-transaction. AirSprint is based in Calgary.

2026-06-25T08:26:30.009105-07:00

Onex Partners and co-investors to acquire AirSprint, Canada’s largest fractional jet operator (close Q3 2026)

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PIA ownership handover targeted for early 3Q26, with Airbus A320-200 fleet in scope Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to be handed over to new owners by early 3Q26, with the carrier’s Airbus A320-200 operations included in the transaction scope. The timetable points to a 2026 transition phase for control, fleet oversight, and commercial operations.

2026-06-25T03:41:36.526216-07:00

PIA ownership handover targeted for early 3Q26, with Airbus A320-200 fleet in scope

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Anduril in talks to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant near Tokyo to scale military drone production in Japan Anduril Industries is in discussions to acquire Nissan Motor’s Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo, Reuters reported, as the US defense firm seeks to build and expand military drone production in Japan. The plan signals a new manufacturing footprint to support autonomous weapons and counter-drone demand in the region.

2026-06-24T22:26:25.399960-07:00

Anduril in talks to buy Nissan’s Oppama plant near Tokyo to scale military drone production in Japan

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Air Mauritius probe sought over reported buyout and pension cuts amid governance scrutiny

2026-06-24T06:08:06.075388-07:00

Air Mauritius probe sought over reported buyout and pension cuts amid governance scrutiny

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus MIAT Mongolian Airlines is signaling ambitions to enter the United States market, while also looking at privatization and a path toward greater local consolidation in Mongolia. The moves point to a broader strategy to reshape MIAT’s ownership structure and competitive position ahead of potential network and capacity expansion.

2026-06-23T17:56:27.482038-07:00

MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus

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Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

Onex Partners and co-investors to acquire AirSprint, Canada’s largest fractional jet operator (close Q3 2026)

Azorra completes acquisition of JetBlue’s Embraer E190 fleet and CF34-10E6 engines

Delta to buy two Atlanta gates from Spirit for $12M

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