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Musk moves xAI under SpaceX control as Tesla converts stake ahead of a potential IPO

SpaceX has taken control of xAI and Elon Musk says he is rebuilding the AI unit after a wave of senior departures. A Bloomberg-cited FTC filing indicates Tesla will convert its xAI investment into a SpaceX stake, tightening links across Musk’s companies as SpaceX eyes a possible IPO.

2026-03-13T11:38:35.348196-07:00

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Korean Air to acquire remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company, reclaiming catering and duty‑free operations

2026-03-12T09:09:05.747248-07:00

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York Space acquires satellite propulsion maker Orbion Space

2026-03-12T06:08:10.903991-07:00

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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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Musk moves xAI under SpaceX control as Tesla converts stake ahead of a potential IPO SpaceX has taken control of xAI and Elon Musk says he is rebuilding the AI unit after a wave of senior departures. A Bloomberg-cited FTC filing indicates Tesla will convert its xAI investment into a SpaceX stake, tightening links across Musk’s companies as SpaceX eyes a possible IPO.

2026-03-13T11:38:35.348196-07:00

Musk moves xAI under SpaceX control as Tesla converts stake ahead of a potential IPO

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Korean Air to acquire remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company, reclaiming catering and duty‑free operations Korean Air's board approved on March 12 a plan to acquire the remaining 80% stake in Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company. The purchase returns in‑flight catering and onboard duty‑free operations to the carrier after the business had been majority‑owned by the private equity firm.

2026-03-12T09:09:05.747248-07:00

Korean Air to acquire remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company, reclaiming catering and duty‑free operations

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York Space acquires satellite propulsion maker Orbion Space York Space has acquired Orbion Space, a manufacturer of satellite electric propulsion systems, integrating thruster production into York's satellite supply chain. The deal brings propulsion manufacturing under York's control and underscores consolidation among New Space component suppliers across the smallsat market.

2026-03-12T06:08:10.903991-07:00

York Space acquires satellite propulsion maker Orbion Space

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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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Musk moves xAI under SpaceX control as Tesla converts stake ahead of a potential IPO

Korean Air to acquire remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service from Hahn & Company, reclaiming catering and duty‑free operations

York Space acquires satellite propulsion maker Orbion Space

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

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