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MBS to Acquire 20% of Berlin Space Technologies, Backing Germany’s First SME-led, Fully Integrated Space Ecosystem

MBS plans to acquire a 20% stake in Berlin Space Technologies (BST), positioning the deal as the launchpad for Germany’s first SME-led, fully integrated space ecosystem. The move signals direct corporate backing for a consolidation-style model across the value chain under a smaller-company-led platform.

2026-05-14T23:44:43.768310-07:00

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Enter Air files with Poland’s competition regulator for 85% stake purchase of tour operator Nekera

2026-05-14T22:54:00.623955-07:00

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SpaceX IPO set for a record $1.75tn valuation, with Mars-linked control provisions and shifting investor exit mechanics

2026-05-14T13:54:43.782572-07:00

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Intuitive Machines to acquire UK deep-space communications operator Goonhilly Earth Station

2026-05-14T13:23:28.353289-07:00

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Vertical Aerospace seeks dismissal of Archer Aviation US patent-infringement suit, calling claims “threadbare allegations” Vertical Aerospace has asked a US court to throw out Archer Aviation’s patent-infringement lawsuit, characterizing Archer’s allegations as “threadbare.” The filing responds to Archer’s claims that Vertical’s Valo eVTOL copies patented elements of Archer’s Midnight, escalating a fast-moving legal fight between the two eVTOL developers.

2026-05-15T03:43:13.554174-07:00

Vertical Aerospace seeks dismissal of Archer Aviation US patent-infringement suit, calling claims “threadbare allegations”

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MBS to Acquire 20% of Berlin Space Technologies, Backing Germany’s First SME-led, Fully Integrated Space Ecosystem MBS plans to acquire a 20% stake in Berlin Space Technologies (BST), positioning the deal as the launchpad for Germany’s first SME-led, fully integrated space ecosystem. The move signals direct corporate backing for a consolidation-style model across the value chain under a smaller-company-led platform.

2026-05-14T23:44:43.768310-07:00

MBS to Acquire 20% of Berlin Space Technologies, Backing Germany’s First SME-led, Fully Integrated Space Ecosystem

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Enter Air files with Poland’s competition regulator for 85% stake purchase of tour operator Nekera Polish charter carrier Enter Air has notified the UOKiK competition authority of plans to acquire an 85% stake in Warsaw-based tour operator Nekera. Nekera, founded in 2019 after Thomas Cook Group’s Polish unit collapse, is the target of the proposed deal.

2026-05-14T22:54:00.623955-07:00

Enter Air files with Poland’s competition regulator for 85% stake purchase of tour operator Nekera

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Nippon Yusen profit falls 55.7% as former parent Nippon Cargo Airlines sale hits results Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) logged a 55.7% year-on-year drop in net profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) sale credited as a key factor. NYK reported net profit of JPY211.7 billion (USD1.3 billion), reflecting material earnings pressure from the transaction’s fallout.

2026-05-14T16:29:44.291813-07:00

Nippon Yusen profit falls 55.7% as former parent Nippon Cargo Airlines sale hits results

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SpaceX IPO set for a record $1.75tn valuation, with Mars-linked control provisions and shifting investor exit mechanics SpaceX’s IPO is moving toward a potential next-month debut at an expected ~$1.75tn valuation, with investors weighing governance trade-offs including weak shareholder rights and a Mars-linked pay/control deal for Elon Musk. The filing reportedly also changes how investors can buy, structure acquisitions/SPACs, and exit holdings, as Blue Origin considers external fundraising.

2026-05-14T13:54:43.782572-07:00

SpaceX IPO set for a record $1.75tn valuation, with Mars-linked control provisions and shifting investor exit mechanics

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Intuitive Machines to acquire UK deep-space communications operator Goonhilly Earth Station Intuitive Machines has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd, the UK provider of lunar and deep-space communications, with the deal subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is positioned to expand Intuitive’s integrated space-to-Earth network, boosting deep-space capacity for communications and PNT services.

2026-05-14T13:23:28.353289-07:00

Intuitive Machines to acquire UK deep-space communications operator Goonhilly Earth Station

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Iridium to fully acquire Aireon for $366.7M, positioning space-based ADS-B for aviation safety and future VHF/PNT payloads Iridium Communications has signed a definitive deal to acquire full ownership of Aireon—buying the remaining 61% from NAV CANADA, AirNav Ireland, ENAV, NATS and Naviair—for about $366.7 million. The move consolidates operations of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B surveillance network and signals intent to develop independent payloads, including VHF and PNT-related opportunities.

2026-05-14T05:23:44.186869-07:00

Iridium to fully acquire Aireon for $366.7M, positioning space-based ADS-B for aviation safety and future VHF/PNT payloads

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Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration Korean Air is facing a pilot seniority dispute following its Asiana merger, according to ch-aviation coverage. The issue highlights how merger integration plans can trigger crew-ranking and related operational frictions even after definitive merger steps are completed.

2026-05-13T18:50:45.787104-07:00

Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

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MBS to Acquire 20% of Berlin Space Technologies, Backing Germany’s First SME-led, Fully Integrated Space Ecosystem

Enter Air files with Poland’s competition regulator for 85% stake purchase of tour operator Nekera

SpaceX IPO set for a record $1.75tn valuation, with Mars-linked control provisions and shifting investor exit mechanics

Intuitive Machines to acquire UK deep-space communications operator Goonhilly Earth Station

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