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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

NorthStar Earth & Space weighs public-market debut via SPAC merger with Viking Acquisition Corp.

NorthStar Earth & Space of Canada, a space situation awareness provider, said it is preparing an IPO following a planned merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. The deal sets up a public-market pathway for a company focused on space domain awareness services, positioning it for scale-up in the emerging SDA market.

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2026-07-06T09:59:38.249993-07:00

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Air India taps Skytech-AIC to market six engine-off Airbus A319-100s for outright sale

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2026-07-06T03:45:27.463537-07:00

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easyJet prepares to recommend Castlelake takeover after fifth approach values airline up to £5.5bn

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2026-07-06T02:51:34.762055-07:00

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KLM finalizes sale of its catering subsidiary

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2026-07-06T01:47:47.179474-07:00

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NorthStar Earth & Space weighs public-market debut via SPAC merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. NorthStar Earth & Space of Canada, a space situation awareness provider, said it is preparing an IPO following a planned merger with Viking Acquisition Corp. The deal sets up a public-market pathway for a company focused on space domain awareness services, positioning it for scale-up in the emerging SDA market.

2026-07-06T09:59:38.249993-07:00

NorthStar Earth & Space weighs public-market debut via SPAC merger with Viking Acquisition Corp.

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Air India taps Skytech-AIC to market six engine-off Airbus A319-100s for outright sale Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale, offering immediate availability. The aircraft are to be sold without their CFM56-5B6 engines; built between 2006 and 2009. The deal structure highlights a component-specific divestment approach rather than a full aircraft-with-powerplant transaction.

2026-07-06T03:45:27.463537-07:00

Air India taps Skytech-AIC to market six engine-off Airbus A319-100s for outright sale

AirInsight

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easyJet prepares to recommend Castlelake takeover after fifth approach values airline up to £5.5bn easyJet’s board says it is minded to accept a takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake after four previously rejected proposals. The agreement in principle would put the valuation at up to £5.5 billion, with the board now set to recommend the fifth bid to shareholders.

2026-07-06T02:51:34.762055-07:00

easyJet prepares to recommend Castlelake takeover after fifth approach values airline up to £5.5bn

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KLM finalizes sale of its catering subsidiary KLM has concluded the previously announced sale of its catering subsidiary, completing the divestment. The transaction closes another step in KLM’s broader portfolio reshaping, with the catering unit no longer remaining under KLM ownership.

2026-07-06T01:47:47.179474-07:00

KLM finalizes sale of its catering subsidiary

Bloomberg

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easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share easyJet’s board has agreed in principle to a proposed takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, valuing the carrier at about £5.23 billion (around $6.9–$7.3 billion) depending on deal framing. Castlelake’s latest approach would acquire easyJet for £6.90 per share (about $9.20), which includes a reported premium of 73% to the prior closing price.

2026-07-05T09:44:18.478242-07:00

easyJet agrees in principle to Castlelake buyout at up to $7.3B, with new offer at £6.90 per share

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TAP Air Portugal completes EU-approved 2021 restructuring plan after stake sales in Cateringpor and SPdH TAP Air Portugal and the Portuguese government say the airline has fulfilled the final commitments under its restructuring plan agreed with the European Commission in 2021. The plan was executed following TAP’s sale of stakes in catering provider Cateringpor and ground handling firm SPdH.

2026-07-03T10:16:07.435219-07:00

TAP Air Portugal completes EU-approved 2021 restructuring plan after stake sales in Cateringpor and SPdH

Reuters

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Lockheed Martin emerges as frontrunner to buy Advent’s Ultra Maritime in ~$3.5B naval defense deal, FT reports Lockheed Martin is leading the race to acquire Ultra Maritime, an Advent International-owned maritime defense company, in a transaction that could value the business at about $3.5 billion, the Financial Times reported. People familiar with the matter were cited in the reporting.

2026-07-02T14:59:26.081672-07:00

Lockheed Martin emerges as frontrunner to buy Advent’s Ultra Maritime in ~$3.5B naval defense deal, FT reports

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Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Infostellar in a move to expand its space capabilities Mitsubishi Electric said it intends to acquire Infostellar, a high-profile Japanese space-sector company. The planned transaction signals Mitsubishi Electric’s push to deepen its role in space-related technologies and services, following Infostellar’s growing prominence in Japan’s space industry.

2026-07-02T13:00:19.959741-07:00

Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Infostellar in a move to expand its space capabilities

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