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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

The parent of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways has launched a dedicated leasing unit. The move points to an internal build-out of aircraft financing and leasing capabilities to support the airline’s fleet strategy, following the wider region’s shift toward leasing as a way to access aircraft capacity.

2026-05-20T15:54:34.744823-07:00

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

Skift

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing

2026-05-20T03:54:36.517538-07:00

Via Satellite

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access The parent of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways has launched a dedicated leasing unit. The move points to an internal build-out of aircraft financing and leasing capabilities to support the airline’s fleet strategy, following the wider region’s shift toward leasing as a way to access aircraft capacity.

2026-05-20T15:54:34.744823-07:00

Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

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Surf Air, SpaceX and xAI alumni back a SPAC to take a space asset company public A team of aviation and telecom veterans—including former Surf Air Mobility staffers and xAI/SpaceX alumni—is forming a blank-check company targeting a public listing of a space company. The SPAC setup underscores how quickly capital markets are moving to fund space assets as Wall Street competes for space exposure.

2026-05-20T11:39:44.745417-07:00

Surf Air, SpaceX and xAI alumni back a SPAC to take a space asset company public

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover Portugal is investigating David Neeleman regarding his 2015 takeover of TAP Air Portugal, adding legal and governance scrutiny to a privatization moment that has already attracted major European airline groups. The probe raises the stakes for any transaction diligence around TAP’s ownership history.

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

Skift

Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S. Capital A says it has completed a six-year restructuring and is now positioning for an “ambitious twin-listing” plan spanning Hong Kong and the U.S. The update signals a shift from balance-sheet clean-up toward new capital-market access and broader investor reach.

2026-05-20T04:04:03.873358-07:00

Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S.

Skift

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing Capital A Berhad says it has closed a six-year restructuring period and is positioning for a twin-track listing strategy in Hong Kong and the U.S. Financially, the group reported a net profit of 25.1 million Malaysian ringgits in the March-ending quarter, reversing its Q1 2025 net loss of 190.4 million ringgits.

2026-05-20T03:54:36.517538-07:00

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing

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Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears Korean Air pilots have filed a lawsuit against the Asiana Airlines union, challenging seniority treatment during the carrier’s post-merger labor integration. The legal move spotlights unresolved disputes over job and pay progression among pilots ahead of the Dec. 17, 2026 effective date for the Korean Air–Asiana combination.

2026-05-19T15:55:06.100431-07:00

Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears

Via Satellite

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT announced a strategic capital and business partnership in which SKY Perfect JSAT will invest in Astroscale. The companies say the move is designed to collaborate on on-orbit servicing and broader space-infrastructure initiatives, targeting more reliable, sustainable spacecraft operations.

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing

Payload

York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A York Space Systems (YSS) is moving forward with an acquisition of Solestial. The reported deal adds a major M&A item to a year that already includes York’s positioning for evolving defense- and space-contracting demand.

2026-05-19T06:03:59.792411-07:00

York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A

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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-backed alliance to accelerate on-orbit servicing

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