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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in PLAY Europe to secure Maltese AOC

Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in PLAY Europe, the Malta-based carrier holding an EU air operator certificate. The move aims to secure a Maltese AOC, enable aircraft registration in Malta and expand the carrier's EU traffic rights and operational flexibility.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

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SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential mega IPO — 'Project Apex'

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

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Korean Air to complete Asiana takeover in 2Q26 after move to buy remaining 36.1%

2026-03-31T16:10:41.080963-07:00

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gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility

2026-03-31T02:30:21.423393-07:00

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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in PLAY Europe to secure Maltese AOC Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in PLAY Europe, the Malta-based carrier holding an EU air operator certificate. The move aims to secure a Maltese AOC, enable aircraft registration in Malta and expand the carrier's EU traffic rights and operational flexibility.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in PLAY Europe to secure Maltese AOC

Reuters

Arcline withdraws from Senior Plc takeover; rival bidders remain in talks Arcline Investment Management withdrew its bid for UK aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday, narrowing the field of potential buyers. Negotiations with other rival suitors are ongoing, leaving the outcome of the proposed buyout unsettled as bidders reassess their positions.

2026-04-01T02:45:25.380321-07:00

Arcline withdraws from Senior Plc takeover; rival bidders remain in talks

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SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential mega IPO — 'Project Apex' SpaceX has assembled a 21-bank underwriting syndicate, code‑named Project Apex, to prepare a potential mega initial public offering — one of the largest underwriting groups seen in recent years. The move marks a clear push toward public markets and has prompted analysis of broader effects on commercial-space capital and valuations.

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential mega IPO — 'Project Apex'

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Korean Air to complete Asiana takeover in 2Q26 after move to buy remaining 36.1% Korean Air plans to propose a shareholder resolution to buy the remaining 36.1% stake in Asiana Airlines and expects to complete the takeover in 2Q26. The move will give Korean Air full ownership of Asiana, enabling integration decisions across operations and fleet.

2026-03-31T16:10:41.080963-07:00

Korean Air to complete Asiana takeover in 2Q26 after move to buy remaining 36.1%

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Schweizer RSG put up for sale; Starman Bros Auctions seeking written offers for entire company Schweizer RSG, the historic helicopter manufacturer, has been placed on the market with Starman Bros Auctions accepting written offers for the entire company. The auction process is soliciting bids for Schweizer’s business, assets and intellectual property from potential buyers.

2026-03-31T11:46:12.956513-07:00

Schweizer RSG put up for sale; Starman Bros Auctions seeking written offers for entire company

AINonline

Atlantic Aviation expected to be sold again, five years after last transaction Atlantic Aviation, one of the largest U.S. fixed‑base operator chains, is expected to be sold again — just five years after its previous transaction. The pending sale underscores unusually rapid ownership turnover for a leading FBO network and will attract attention from operators, airport partners and aviation investors.

2026-03-31T11:11:25.174714-07:00

Atlantic Aviation expected to be sold again, five years after last transaction

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gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility gategroup will buy a 75% stake in KLM Catering Services, forming a long‑term strategic partnership while KLM retains 25% and focuses on core airline operations. The deal includes a planned new Amsterdam Schiphol catering facility to expand capacity and modernize in‑flight service supply.

2026-03-31T02:30:21.423393-07:00

gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility

SpaceNews.com

Germany clears Rocket Lab's acquisition of Mynaric Rocket Lab has won German regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of Mynaric, clearing a jurisdictional hurdle and allowing the transaction to advance toward closing. The decision enables the companies to proceed with the integration steps necessary to complete the deal and begin post-transaction planning.

2026-03-30T14:30:35.563269-07:00

Germany clears Rocket Lab's acquisition of Mynaric

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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in PLAY Europe to secure Maltese AOC

SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential mega IPO — 'Project Apex'

Korean Air to complete Asiana takeover in 2Q26 after move to buy remaining 36.1%

gategroup to acquire 75% of KLM Catering Services, plans new Schiphol facility

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