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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg the carrier will not prioritize consolidation in the US market, instead focusing on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance reinforces Delta’s preference for international growth over US M&A as the domestic deal environment remains uncertain.

2026-05-21T14:54:15.177522-07:00

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Parker Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned CIRCOR Aerospace for ~$2.55B, expanding motion and control portfolio for commercial and def

2026-05-21T06:54:33.780664-07:00

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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

2026-05-20T15:54:34.744823-07:00

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian told Bloomberg the carrier will not prioritize consolidation in the US market, instead focusing on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance reinforces Delta’s preference for international growth over US M&A as the domestic deal environment remains uncertain.

2026-05-21T14:54:15.177522-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

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Parker Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned CIRCOR Aerospace for ~$2.55B, expanding motion and control portfolio for commercial and def Parker Hannifin has agreed to acquire CIRCOR Aerospace from KKR for about $2.55 billion in cash. The deal is expected to broaden Parker’s aerospace and defense exposure with a product mix spanning commercial and defense motion/control technologies.

2026-05-21T06:54:33.780664-07:00

Parker Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned CIRCOR Aerospace for ~$2.55B, expanding motion and control portfolio for commercial and def

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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access The parent of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways has launched a dedicated leasing unit. The move points to an internal build-out of aircraft financing and leasing capabilities to support the airline’s fleet strategy, following the wider region’s shift toward leasing as a way to access aircraft capacity.

2026-05-20T15:54:34.744823-07:00

Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

Bloomberg

Surf Air, SpaceX and xAI alumni back a SPAC to take a space asset company public A team of aviation and telecom veterans—including former Surf Air Mobility staffers and xAI/SpaceX alumni—is forming a blank-check company targeting a public listing of a space company. The SPAC setup underscores how quickly capital markets are moving to fund space assets as Wall Street competes for space exposure.

2026-05-20T11:39:44.745417-07:00

Surf Air, SpaceX and xAI alumni back a SPAC to take a space asset company public

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover Portugal is investigating David Neeleman regarding his 2015 takeover of TAP Air Portugal, adding legal and governance scrutiny to a privatization moment that has already attracted major European airline groups. The probe raises the stakes for any transaction diligence around TAP’s ownership history.

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

Skift

Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S. Capital A says it has completed a six-year restructuring and is now positioning for an “ambitious twin-listing” plan spanning Hong Kong and the U.S. The update signals a shift from balance-sheet clean-up toward new capital-market access and broader investor reach.

2026-05-20T04:04:03.873358-07:00

Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S.

Skift

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing Capital A Berhad says it has closed a six-year restructuring period and is positioning for a twin-track listing strategy in Hong Kong and the U.S. Financially, the group reported a net profit of 25.1 million Malaysian ringgits in the March-ending quarter, reversing its Q1 2025 net loss of 190.4 million ringgits.

2026-05-20T03:54:36.517538-07:00

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing

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Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears Korean Air pilots have filed a lawsuit against the Asiana Airlines union, challenging seniority treatment during the carrier’s post-merger labor integration. The legal move spotlights unresolved disputes over job and pay progression among pilots ahead of the Dec. 17, 2026 effective date for the Korean Air–Asiana combination.

2026-05-19T15:55:06.100431-07:00

Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian says it will bypass US airline consolidation, prioritize international growth via partnerships

Parker Hannifin to acquire KKR-owned CIRCOR Aerospace for ~$2.55B, expanding motion and control portfolio for commercial and def

Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

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