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SpaceX reports roughly $8B profit on $15–16B revenue as IPO talk, Tesla merger rumours and secondary-market activity intensify

Sources say SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit on $15–16 billion of revenue last year, reinforcing the company’s public-market case ahead of a potential IPO. Reported merger discussions with Tesla and surging secondary-market transactions have amplified investor scrutiny and valuation debate.

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00

Space Intel Report

SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites

2026-01-30T10:25:14.384532-08:00

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Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes

2026-01-30T11:14:04.589276-08:00

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Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

2026-01-30T06:49:32.643806-08:00

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SpaceX reports roughly $8B profit on $15–16B revenue as IPO talk, Tesla merger rumours and secondary-market activity intensify Sources say SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit on $15–16 billion of revenue last year, reinforcing the company’s public-market case ahead of a potential IPO. Reported merger discussions with Tesla and surging secondary-market transactions have amplified investor scrutiny and valuation debate.

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00

SpaceX reports roughly $8B profit on $15–16B revenue as IPO talk, Tesla merger rumours and secondary-market activity intensify

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Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes Tesla shares rose nearly 5% after reports that SpaceX was in deal talks with Elon Musk’s other companies, fueling investor expectations the billionaire may further unify his tech holdings. The price move reflects markets pricing potential strategic or financial benefits from closer integration.

2026-01-30T11:14:04.589276-08:00

Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes

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SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites Breaking a long silence among European satellite operators and government customers, SES publicly warned about the proposed Airbus–Thales–Leonardo space merger and said it will develop and build its own satellites, signalling a direct commercial and strategic challenge to the combined supplier group.

2026-01-30T10:25:14.384532-08:00

SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites

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Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization Privatizing a national carrier is far more than a financial transaction. Governments, buyers and regulators must untangle legacy debt, labor and pension liabilities, network and fleet obligations, subsidy exposure and political constraints that can derail or reshape any proposed deal.

2026-01-30T06:49:32.643806-08:00

Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

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Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale Latvia’s airBaltic is exploring the sale of an equity stake, industry reports say. The review appears to be at an early stage; details on prospective buyers, stake size and timing have not been disclosed. The move will be watched for implications to capital structure and financing.

2026-01-29T23:49:51.576954-08:00

Latvia’s airBaltic exploring stake sale

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Boodai Reliance buys 16.65% of Jazeera Airways for $209m after Boursa Kuwait approval Boodai Reliance Real Estate has received regulatory approval from Boursa Kuwait to purchase a 16.65% stake in Jazeera Airways for $209 million. The approved transaction formalises the Kuwaiti investor's significant minority holding in the low-cost carrier listed as J9 on Boursa Kuwait.

2026-01-29T23:16:21.246368-08:00

Boodai Reliance buys 16.65% of Jazeera Airways for $209m after Boursa Kuwait approval

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Tupolev offers settlement to parent company of Russia’s UVT Aero Tupolev has offered a settlement to the parent company of Russia’s regional carrier UVT Aero, the manufacturer said. The brief notice did not disclose the terms, scope or whether the offer resolves outstanding commercial or legal disputes between the parties.

2026-01-29T21:39:20.763129-08:00

Tupolev offers settlement to parent company of Russia’s UVT Aero

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Eutelsat cancels sale of ground-segment infrastructure to EQT, forfeits roughly $658M in proceeds Eutelsat has cancelled its planned sale of passive ground-segment infrastructure to private equity firm EQT Infrastructure VI after required conditions were not satisfied, saying it will not proceed. The collapse removes roughly $658 million in expected proceeds from the August 2024 transaction.

2026-01-29T11:11:35.591492-08:00

Eutelsat cancels sale of ground-segment infrastructure to EQT, forfeits roughly $658M in proceeds

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SpaceX reports roughly $8B profit on $15–16B revenue as IPO talk, Tesla merger rumours and secondary-market activity intensify

SES raises alarm over Airbus–Thales–Leonardo merger, vows to build its own satellites

Tesla jumps as reports of SpaceX deal talks rekindle Musk empire consolidation hopes

Explained: The Economics and Political Complexities of Airline Privatization

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