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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Castlelake-easyJet transaction used to enable Condor sale within EU constraints

Castlelake’s structure for a deal with easyJet is described as a “workaround” that allows a pathway to sell Condor while navigating EU-specific rules. The approach is positioned as both legally compliant and operationally feasible, leveraging Castlelake’s familiarity with the regulatory and deal mechanics.

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2026-07-07T08:32:11.802692-07:00

Breaking Defense

Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike

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2026-07-06T13:18:26.907500-07:00

AINonline

Iridium completes Aireon acquisition, consolidating satellite ADS‑B surveillance ahead of an $8B Rocket Lab deal

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2026-07-06T10:44:41.830322-07:00

Bloomberg

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

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

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AirInsight

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Castlelake-easyJet transaction used to enable Condor sale within EU constraints Castlelake’s structure for a deal with easyJet is described as a “workaround” that allows a pathway to sell Condor while navigating EU-specific rules. The approach is positioned as both legally compliant and operationally feasible, leveraging Castlelake’s familiarity with the regulatory and deal mechanics.

2026-07-07T08:32:11.802692-07:00

Castlelake-easyJet transaction used to enable Condor sale within EU constraints

AeroTime

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Avia Solutions Group names Zilvinas Lapinskas CEO for global expansion push

2026-07-07T00:58:48.958451-07:00

Avia Solutions Group names Zil

FlightGlobal

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Avia Solutions Group names director of MRO arm as new chief executive

2026-07-07T00:44:30.857368-07:00

Avia Solutions Group names dir

Breaking Defense

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Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike Ondas has closed its $875.8M acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, following an 8-company purchase spree over two years. The deal creates the Ondas Sentinel division spanning ISR, counter-UAS and strike, with plans to integrate a “surface to stratosphere” drone portfolio via a new AI command system in partnership with Palantir.

2026-07-06T13:18:26.907500-07:00

Ondas closes $875.8M DZYNE acquisition, forming Ondas Sentinel for ISR, counter-UAS and strike

AINonline

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Iridium completes Aireon acquisition, consolidating satellite ADS‑B surveillance ahead of an $8B Rocket Lab deal Iridium Communications has finalized its acquisition of Aireon, bringing the satellite-based ADS‑B aircraft surveillance service in-house and integrating it across Iridium’s LEO constellation of 66 satellites. The completion follows Aireon’s role in the 2019 Boeing 737 MAX grounding trigger and comes as Iridium prepares for its planned $8 billion sale to Rocket Lab.

2026-07-06T10:44:41.830322-07:00

Iridium completes Aireon acquisition, consolidating satellite ADS‑B surveillance ahead of an $8B Rocket Lab deal

Space Intel Report

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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 appoints Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale (engine-out), as UK appeal challenges ECAIR flee Air India has appointed Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale with immediate availability, offered without CFM56-5B6 engines. Separately, an ECAIR fleet ownership ruling is facing a UK appeal, while Moldova’s FlyOne investment of ownership has been blocked.

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

Air India appoints Skytech-AIC to market six Airbus A319-100s for outright sale (engine-out), as UK appeal challenges ECAIR flee

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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