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Cathay moves to buy back Qatar Airways' entire 9.57% stake for HK$6.96bn, pending independent shareholder approval

Cathay Pacific has proposed repurchasing Qatar Airways’ entire 9.57% holding — about 643.07 million shares — for HK$6.96 billion (roughly $892 million). The transaction, which would end the carriers’ partnership, is subject to approval by Cathay’s independent shareholders.

2025-11-05T07:43:10.806296-08:00

Aviation Week

Australian government backs Air T takeover of bankrupt Regional Express with A$110m rescue package

2025-11-04T05:30:59.775751-08:00

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Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris for $800M, gaining $920M backlog and >$850M combined revenue

2025-11-04T03:10:56.480880-08:00

Boeing

Boeing completes $10.55B sale of Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways to Thoma Bravo

2025-11-03T06:14:47.279568-08:00

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PIA settles $159m in unpaid debts ahead of planned privatization sale Pakistan International Airlines has settled $159 million in unpaid debts ahead of a planned privatization sale, ch-aviation reports. The payment reduces outstanding liabilities as authorities advance the carrier's divestment process, removing a key financial barrier before marketing the national airline to prospective buyers.

2025-11-05T22:31:41.190825-08:00

PIA settles $159m in unpaid debts ahead of planned privatization sale

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Cathay moves to buy back Qatar Airways' entire 9.57% stake for HK$6.96bn, pending independent shareholder approval Cathay Pacific has proposed repurchasing Qatar Airways’ entire 9.57% holding — about 643.07 million shares — for HK$6.96 billion (roughly $892 million). The transaction, which would end the carriers’ partnership, is subject to approval by Cathay’s independent shareholders.

2025-11-05T07:43:10.806296-08:00

Cathay moves to buy back Qatar Airways' entire 9.57% stake for HK$6.96bn, pending independent shareholder approval

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Turkish Airlines seeks to buy Lufthansa’s 50% stake in SunExpress, aiming for full control Turkish Airlines is pushing to acquire Lufthansa’s 50% stake in joint-venture leisure carrier SunExpress, seeking full control of the Antalya-based operator. The move would fold the XQ leisure brand under TK control and complements the carrier’s recent strategic investments and network expansion efforts.

2025-11-05T00:44:26.255120-08:00

Turkish Airlines seeks to buy Lufthansa’s 50% stake in SunExpress, aiming for full control

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Kratos to Acquire Israel's Orbit Technologies for $356.3M, Expanding Satellite‑Comm Capabilities Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has agreed to acquire Israel‑based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million in cash, adding mobile satellite communications and ground systems to its portfolio. The purchase bolsters Kratos’ space and defense capabilities and broadens its satellite‑communications product suite for military and commercial customers.

2025-11-04T13:13:11.388042-08:00

Kratos to Acquire Israel's Orbit Technologies for $356.3M, Expanding Satellite‑Comm Capabilities

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Australian government backs Air T takeover of bankrupt Regional Express with A$110m rescue package The Australian government has disclosed terms to support Nasdaq‑listed Air T's proposed acquisition of bankrupt Regional Express (Rex), comprising a combined A$110m investment and a plan to transfer/restructure Rex's existing debt to the government to help preserve regional services.

2025-11-04T05:30:59.775751-08:00

Australian government backs Air T takeover of bankrupt Regional Express with A$110m rescue package

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Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris for $800M, gaining $920M backlog and >$850M combined revenue Intuitive Machines will acquire Lanteris Space Systems from Advent International for $800 million — $450M cash and $350M in Class A stock — creating a combined entity with revenue above $850M, positive adjusted EBITDA and a $920M backlog that strengthens lunar, Near Space Network and Earth-based data services.

2025-11-04T03:10:56.480880-08:00

Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris for $800M, gaining $920M backlog and >$850M combined revenue

European Spaceflight

OHB completes takeover of MT Aerospace, buys remaining 30% from Apollo Capital Partners OHB has completed acquisition of the remaining 30% stake in MT Aerospace from Apollo Capital Partners and is now the company's sole shareholder. The full takeover consolidates control of MT Aerospace within OHB, integrating the supplier more tightly into OHB's space and defence hardware portfolio.

2025-11-04T00:33:23.651634-08:00

OHB completes takeover of MT Aerospace, buys remaining 30% from Apollo Capital Partners

FlightGlobal

AAR buys HAECO Americas for $78M, secures ~$850M of customer agreements and expands U.S. heavy-maintenance footprint AAR Corp. has agreed to acquire HAECO Americas for $78 million in an all-cash transaction, securing roughly $850 million of customer agreements. The purchase adds heavy-maintenance capacity across multiple facilities in North Carolina and Florida, expanding AAR’s U.S. MRO footprint.

2025-11-03T16:26:24.792891-08:00

AAR buys HAECO Americas for $78M, secures ~$850M of customer agreements and expands U.S. heavy-maintenance footprint

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