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Energy Aspects to acquire Kayrros as Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in commercial satellite intelligence

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have driven unprecedented demand for commercial geospatial intelligence, prompting Energy Aspects to agree to acquire satellite analytics provider Kayrros. An executive said buyers are seeking near‑real‑time imagery and analytics for shipping, energy infrastructure and insurance risk assessments amid elevated regional risk.

2026-03-16T15:22:22.356246-07:00

Airways Magazine

DOJ Clears Allegiant's Acquisition of Sun Country after HSR Waiting Period Terminated Early

2026-03-16T08:24:30.937982-07:00

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flyExclusive acquires Volato’s Mission Control scheduling software and legacy IP

2026-03-16T13:54:33.603604-07:00

Leeham News

Air Lease merger creates new lessor powerhouse after record 2025 results

2026-03-16T00:18:41.623173-07:00

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Energy Aspects to acquire Kayrros as Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in commercial satellite intelligence Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have driven unprecedented demand for commercial geospatial intelligence, prompting Energy Aspects to agree to acquire satellite analytics provider Kayrros. An executive said buyers are seeking near‑real‑time imagery and analytics for shipping, energy infrastructure and insurance risk assessments amid elevated regional risk.

2026-03-16T15:22:22.356246-07:00

Energy Aspects to acquire Kayrros as Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in commercial satellite intelligence

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flyExclusive acquires Volato’s Mission Control scheduling software and legacy IP flyExclusive has acquired several legacy intellectual-property assets from Volato, including the Mission Control flight-scheduling software, transferring ownership of the operator’s backend systems and related IP. The purchase covers Volato’s legacy technology previously used at Houston Hobby (TMB).

2026-03-16T13:54:33.603604-07:00

flyExclusive acquires Volato’s Mission Control scheduling software and legacy IP

Reuters

AeroVironment buys ESAero for ~$200M to expand UAS, AAM and loitering-munitions capacity AeroVironment has agreed to acquire Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $200 million. The purchase adds ESAero's unmanned-aircraft systems, advanced-air-mobility platforms and manufacturing capacity — a deal the company says will lift EBITDA and broaden its loitering-munition output.

2026-03-16T13:25:02.896733-07:00

AeroVironment buys ESAero for ~$200M to expand UAS, AAM and loitering-munitions capacity

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DOJ Clears Allegiant's Acquisition of Sun Country after HSR Waiting Period Terminated Early The U.S. Department of Justice granted antitrust clearance for Allegiant Travel Company's proposed acquisition of Sun Country Airlines after early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, clearing the primary regulatory hurdle and advancing the transaction to final regulatory and shareholder approvals.

2026-03-16T08:24:30.937982-07:00

DOJ Clears Allegiant's Acquisition of Sun Country after HSR Waiting Period Terminated Early

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Uzbekistan to sell Samarkand International Airport to settle government debts Uzbekistan plans to sell Samarkand International Airport to settle government debts, ch-aviation reports. The proposed divestment transfers ownership of a major regional gateway and represents a direct fiscal step by the state to reduce liabilities, with implications for airport operations and financing.

2026-03-16T04:23:52.048832-07:00

Uzbekistan to sell Samarkand International Airport to settle government debts

Leeham News

Air Lease Corporation posts record 2025 results; SALC and lessor updates Air Lease Corporation closed the books on 2025 and reported record results, Leeham News says. The brief coverage includes a lessor update tied to Sumisho Air Lease Corp. (SALC) and signals follow‑on operational or structural developments expected in early 2026.

2026-03-16T00:18:41.713642-07:00

Air Lease Corporation posts record 2025 results; SALC and lessor updates

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Air Lease merger creates new lessor powerhouse after record 2025 results Air Lease Corporation closed its books for 2025 with record results and has agreed a merger that will create a significantly larger aircraft lessor. The combination increases fleet scale, placement capacity and access to capital, with potential to reshape leasing dynamics across narrowbody and widebody markets.

2026-03-16T00:18:41.623173-07:00

Air Lease merger creates new lessor powerhouse after record 2025 results

Bloomberg

MDA to deploy $300M IPO proceeds for debt reduction and merger activity MDA Space Ltd. will use the $300 million raised in its initial public offering to pay down debt and pursue merger opportunities, the company said. The disclosure lists debt reduction and M&A as the primary uses of the IPO proceeds, disclosed as part of the offering.

2026-03-15T23:34:00.709723-07:00

MDA to deploy $300M IPO proceeds for debt reduction and merger activity

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Energy Aspects to acquire Kayrros as Strait of Hormuz tensions drive surge in commercial satellite intelligence

DOJ Clears Allegiant's Acquisition of Sun Country after HSR Waiting Period Terminated Early

flyExclusive acquires Volato’s Mission Control scheduling software and legacy IP

Air Lease merger creates new lessor powerhouse after record 2025 results

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