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Priester Aviation acquires Maxair and Elite Jets, adds 17 business aircraft

George J. Priester has acquired Wisconsin-based Maxair and Florida-based Elite Jets, bringing 17 business aircraft into the Priester Aviation group. The purchases expand the company's charter and managed-flight operations, strengthen its regional network and immediately boost available fleet capacity.

2026-03-09T10:14:11.968177-07:00

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Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint

2026-03-09T05:38:17.091939-07:00

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Dispute threatens Etihad’s deal with Spain’s Air Europa

2026-03-06T05:19:22.620678-08:00

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Honeywell Aerospace files SEC registration for spin‑off; separation expected Q3, reveals post‑spin leadership and executive pay

2026-03-04T09:31:29.282746-08:00

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Priester Aviation acquires Maxair and Elite Jets, adds 17 business aircraft George J. Priester has acquired Wisconsin-based Maxair and Florida-based Elite Jets, bringing 17 business aircraft into the Priester Aviation group. The purchases expand the company's charter and managed-flight operations, strengthen its regional network and immediately boost available fleet capacity.

2026-03-09T10:14:11.968177-07:00

Priester Aviation acquires Maxair and Elite Jets, adds 17 business aircraft

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Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint Aeromed Group has completed five acquisitions that add about 150 employees and new operations in England, New York, Minnesota and New Mexico. The deals broaden Aeromed’s geographic presence across the UK and US and fold multiple specialist firms into its network.

2026-03-09T05:38:17.091939-07:00

Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint

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Dispute threatens Etihad’s deal with Spain’s Air Europa A dispute between Etihad Airways and Spain’s Air Europa has escalated to the point it could terminate a planned deal between the two carriers, threatening the strategic partnership and any associated fleet, route or financial arrangements agreed in principle this month.

2026-03-06T05:19:22.620678-08:00

Dispute threatens Etihad’s deal with Spain’s Air Europa

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Dispute threatens Etihad’s deal with Spain’s Air Europa

2026-03-06T05:19:22.620678-08:00

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TAP Air Portugal receives offer for its catering unit TAP Air Portugal has received an offer for its catering unit, the airline said in a short statement. The development pertains to the carrier's in‑house catering operations; TAP did not disclose the bidder's identity, proposed financial terms or a timeline for any potential sale.

2026-03-06T02:59:45.848951-08:00

TAP Air Portugal receives offer for its catering unit

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Airwork advances sale of freight unit, aims to close late Q1 2026 Airwork Group NZ has advanced the sale of its freight unit, targeting completion in late Q1 2026. The divestment moves the group's cargo operations toward a formal close date. The timetable now provides counterparties and market participants a defined window for due diligence and transaction planning.

2026-03-05T12:53:37.904325-08:00

Airwork advances sale of freight unit, aims to close late Q1 2026

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Advent discloses rejected £1.14bn takeover bid for Senior Plc U.S. private-equity firm Advent International has revealed a rejected takeover proposal for British aerospace engineering supplier Senior Plc that valued the company at about £1.14 billion ($1.52 billion), or 272 pence per share. Senior's board turned down the approach, the filing shows.

2026-03-05T10:22:07.912355-08:00

Advent discloses rejected £1.14bn takeover bid for Senior Plc

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Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika A Slovenian court has issued a temporary injunction blocking easyJet's planned acquisition of Adria Tehnika, pausing a sale that would have transferred ownership from Czech investor Hartenberg to the airline. The order stops the transaction while the court considers ongoing legal challenges.

2026-03-05T02:55:47.526967-08:00

Slovenian court temporarily blocks easyJet's acquisition of Adria Tehnika

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Priester Aviation acquires Maxair and Elite Jets, adds 17 business aircraft

Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint

Dispute threatens Etihad’s deal with Spain’s Air Europa

Honeywell Aerospace files SEC registration for spin‑off; separation expected Q3, reveals post‑spin leadership and executive pay

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