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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

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Anduril to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to bolster space-domain awareness and 'Golden Dome' missile‑defence

2026-03-10T21:04:15.119417-07:00

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Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up

2026-03-10T11:24:17.568293-07:00

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Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger

2026-03-10T05:39:07.476815-07:00

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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s Lesha Bank's newly formed subsidiary LAC 10 has agreed a recommended £190 million cash acquisition of Amedeo's Air Four Plus, buying a 12‑aircraft widebody portfolio: six A380s and two 777‑300ERs previously with Emirates, and four A350‑900s with Thai Airways. Norton Rose Fulbright advises AA4+.

2026-03-11T11:33:50.248931-07:00

Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

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Anduril to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to bolster space-domain awareness and 'Golden Dome' missile‑defence Anduril Industries has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions, a national-security firm specializing in space sensing, surveillance and missile tracking. The purchase expands Anduril's space portfolio and aims to strengthen its 'Golden Dome' missile‑defence and space‑domain awareness capabilities, improving its contract prospects.

2026-03-10T21:04:15.119417-07:00

Anduril to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to bolster space-domain awareness and 'Golden Dome' missile‑defence

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Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up Brazilian regulators have opened a probe into potential 'gun-jumping' by Azul and American Airlines in their tie-up, investigating whether the carriers coordinated activities before obtaining regulatory clearance. The inquiry was reported by ch-aviation and focuses on alleged pre‑closing integration between the parties.

2026-03-10T11:24:17.568293-07:00

Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up

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Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger Airbus, Leonardo and Thales’ proposed consolidation of space activities is facing formal pushback from local competitors, exposing friction points that could lengthen regulatory reviews and threaten clearance. The objections heighten political and antitrust scrutiny and increase the likelihood of conditions or blocked approval.

2026-03-10T05:39:07.476815-07:00

Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger

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Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel Pakistan's government has blocked JPMorgan's access to a New York hotel linked to Pakistan International Airlines, preventing the bank from exercising control over the property. The move creates immediate legal and financial friction around PIA's overseas assets and could affect ongoing privatisation efforts.

2026-03-09T23:33:36.969144-07:00

Pakistan blocks JPMorgan access to PIA-linked New York hotel

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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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Lesha Bank unit to acquire Amedeo Air Four Plus' 12 widebodies — six A380s, two 777‑300ERs and four A350‑900s

Anduril to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to bolster space-domain awareness and 'Golden Dome' missile‑defence

Brazil probes potential 'gun-jumping' in Azul–American tie-up

Local competitor pushback raises regulatory hurdles for Airbus–Leonardo–Thales space merger

News Timeline