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Bolivia’s BoA considers decentralizing its business and selling a 30% stake

Boliviana de Aviación is weighing a restructuring that would decentralize the state-owned airline and sell a 30% ownership stake. The available report provides no details on potential buyers, timing or how the proposed changes would affect BoA’s fleet, operations or governance.

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Ávoris denies interest in buying Spain’s Plus Ultra

Ávoris Group has denied interest in acquiring Spanish airline Plus Ultra. The available report provides no further details on the denial or any potential transaction.

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Veritas Is Said to Weigh $10 Billion-Plus Sale of Chromalloy

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Safran’s Q3 revenue rises 14.7% to €9 billion as LEAP and aftermarket growth support 2026 outlook

Safran reported adjusted third-quarter 2026 revenue of €9.003 billion, up 14.7% year over year, with civil engine aftermarket activity up 18.7%. CEO Olivier Andriès said the company is investing to support Airbus’ Rate 75 and Boeing’s 737 Rate 63; Safran also confirmed its full-year outlook and launched the sale of its cabin business.

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Korean Air plans Busan base for integrated low-cost carrier

Korean Air is planning to establish a Busan base for the low-cost carrier formed by integrating Jin Air with its other LCC subsidiaries, according to a document obtained by South Korean lawmakers and reported by The Financial News. The proposal would give the combined airline a second hub alongside its existing operations.

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American Airlines completes purchase of an 8% stake in Brazil’s Azul

American Airlines has completed its purchase of an 8% stake in Brazilian carrier Azul. The reported transaction gives American an equity holding in Azul, though the available article provides no further details on the deal’s terms or its implications for either airline’s strategy.

Bloomberg

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Musk’s proposed SpaceX-Tesla merger faces shareholder, China and political hurdles

Elon Musk has publicly endorsed combining SpaceX and Tesla in a deal reportedly valued at $3.5 trillion, unsettling some people involved in discussions who fear added shareholder scrutiny could delay talks. The proposal also raises questions about Tesla’s China operations, national-security review and the political implications of joining the companies.

Bloomberg

Musk reportedly aims to announce Tesla-SpaceX deal by first half of 2027

People familiar with the matter say there is a push to announce a deal between Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX by the first half of 2027, with a potential closing during President Donald Trump’s administration. The reported timetable comes as market volatility threatens the exuberance supporting Musk’s business empire.