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SpaceX options deal with Cursor valued up to $60B to expand into AI coding and knowledge-work tools

SpaceX has announced a partnership with AI coding startup Cursor that gives it an option to acquire Cursor for $60 billion later this year or, alternatively, pay $10 billion for a new partnership. The collaboration targets next-generation “coding and knowledge work” AI developer tools.

2026-04-21T15:36:38.203685-07:00

Bloomberg

GE Aerospace keeps 2026 guidance after strong Q1; LEAP deliveries jump 63% as supply frictions ease, with Iran-war risk delayed

2026-04-21T07:20:06.145091-07:00

AINonline

AERO Friedrichshafen spotlights record business aviation contingent as event grows to ~450 aircraft and ~850+ exhibitors

2026-04-21T08:19:36.677476-07:00

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

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SpaceX options deal with Cursor valued up to $60B to expand into AI coding and knowledge-work tools SpaceX has announced a partnership with AI coding startup Cursor that gives it an option to acquire Cursor for $60 billion later this year or, alternatively, pay $10 billion for a new partnership. The collaboration targets next-generation “coding and knowledge work” AI developer tools.

2026-04-21T15:36:38.203685-07:00

SpaceX options deal with Cursor valued up to $60B to expand into AI coding and knowledge-work tools

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AERO Friedrichshafen spotlights record business aviation contingent as event grows to ~450 aircraft and ~850+ exhibitors AERO Friedrichshafen opened with a heightened business-aviation focus, drawing its largest static-display and in-hall aircraft contingent (450 aircraft, up from 30 the prior year) and nearly 860 exhibitors from 50 countries. Organisers cited a steep rise in participation and business-aviation partnerships extending the show’s emphasis on corporate aviation.

2026-04-21T08:19:36.677476-07:00

AERO Friedrichshafen spotlights record business aviation contingent as event grows to ~450 aircraft and ~850+ exhibitors

AeroTime

Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia Dronamics says Japan’s Asia Air Survey is its first Japanese investor, pairing capital with a plan to market the Black Swan MALE drone across Asia. The company is also opening a Japan subsidiary to expand Black Swan operations and grow a local footprint.

2026-04-21T08:11:19.808676-07:00

Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia

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GE Aerospace keeps 2026 guidance after strong Q1; LEAP deliveries jump 63% as supply frictions ease, with Iran-war risk delayed GE Aerospace says it is on track for the high end of its 2026 profit outlook, reporting a 63% surge in LEAP deliveries to 520 engines amid improving supply conditions. Management cites services momentum and strong orders, but flags a tougher backdrop from higher coil prices, fuel supply constraints, and potential delayed aftermarket pressure tied to Iran-war fallout.

2026-04-21T07:20:06.145091-07:00

GE Aerospace keeps 2026 guidance after strong Q1; LEAP deliveries jump 63% as supply frictions ease, with Iran-war risk delayed

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

Bloomberg

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Spirit floats US government equity stake in recap to avoid total bankruptcy (2026) Spirit Aviation Holdings has proposed ceding an equity stake to the U.S. government in exchange for aid, according to reports, as the carrier works to stave off a possible liquidation after fuel-cost pressure linked to the Iran conflict. The move comes amid Spirit’s Chapter 11 restructuring and growing viability questions.

2026-04-20T12:02:51.873490-07:00

Spirit floats US government equity stake in recap to avoid total bankruptcy (2026)

Aviation Source

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American Airlines shuts down United merger speculation, saying it has no interest in talks American Airlines says it is “neither engaged in nor interested in any discussions” about a potential merger or tie-up with United Airlines. The statement directly counters recent speculation and arrives amid an escalating public debate over competition and the potential consumer impact of further US airline consolidation.

2026-04-19T14:16:04.979636-07:00

American Airlines shuts down United merger speculation, saying it has no interest in talks

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American Airlines rejects United merger talks amid antitrust concerns American Airlines says it is “neither engaged in nor interested in any discussions” about combining with United Airlines, rejecting recent merger speculation tied to United CEO Scott Kirby’s comments. The carrier’s statement cites competition and consumer harm, saying any tie-up would conflict with antitrust principles.

2026-04-17T22:46:44.724067-07:00

American Airlines rejects United merger talks amid antitrust concerns

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SpaceX options deal with Cursor valued up to $60B to expand into AI coding and knowledge-work tools

GE Aerospace keeps 2026 guidance after strong Q1; LEAP deliveries jump 63% as supply frictions ease, with Iran-war risk delayed

AERO Friedrichshafen spotlights record business aviation contingent as event grows to ~450 aircraft and ~850+ exhibitors

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

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