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GE Aerospace CFO Rahul Ghai said the engine maker does not view broad vertical integration as the answer to aerospace supply-chain constraints, despite agreeing to acquire castings supplier Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion. The deal reflects a targeted approach to securing critical manufacturing capacity.
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GE Aerospace CFO Rahul Ghai said the engine maker does not view broad vertical integration as the answer to aerospace supply-chain constraints, despite agreeing to acquire castings supplier Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion. The deal reflects a targeted approach to securing critical manufacturing capacity.
Korean Air has begun migrating bookings and transitioning flight numbers as it prepares to integrate Asiana Airlines. The operational changes mark a key step before the combined airline’s official launch, moving the consolidation from corporate planning into customer-facing systems and day-to-day operations.
South Korean low-cost carrier Jin Air has added its first Airbus A321-200, expanding its fleet ahead of a planned merger with another LCC. The aircraft introduction signals fleet growth and adds an A320-family type to the carrier’s operating portfolio as consolidation proceeds.
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Satellite operators and space startups are reassessing their exposure to SpaceX as Falcon 9’s role in the commercial market comes under scrutiny. At the same time, Rocket Lab’s proposed Iridium acquisition, spectrum-focused strategies and direct-to-device partnerships highlight intensifying competition across launch, connectivity and satellite services.
Air France-KLM is prepared to offer Portugal a stake in the airline group as part of its proposed acquisition of TAP, according to a person familiar with the matter. The structure is intended to strengthen Air France-KLM’s position against a competing offer from Deutsche Lufthansa.
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Avio says more customers turned away by SpaceX are seeking alternative launch providers as Isar Aerospace prepares commercial Spectrum missions after a successful test flight. Separately, Rocket Lab has completed a $1.944 billion share offering, fully financing its planned Iridium acquisition and eliminating the need for a $3.6 billion bridge facility.
A settlement has cleared easyJet’s acquisition of Adria Technika, removing the remaining obstacle to the transaction. The deal brings the Slovenian aviation services company into easyJet’s portfolio, marking a further development in the airline’s ownership and operating structure.
Korean Air’s effort to loosen conditions attached to its merger faces rejection, adding regulatory friction to the airline’s consolidation strategy. The decision underscores the continuing scrutiny of remedies imposed on major airline combinations and the constraints they can place on integration and network planning.
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