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The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima

The Exploration Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire UK rocket builder Orbex. Founded in 2015, Orbex is developing the Prime small launch vehicle and began work on a larger, medium‑lift Proxima in December 2024—an LOI that would consolidate European launch capabilities.

2026-01-21T05:30:58.272551-08:00

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Heirs contest sale of Russian freighter operator Volga‑Dnepr

2026-01-20T21:52:33.779077-08:00

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Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

2026-01-20T07:31:39.988994-08:00

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ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s

2026-01-20T03:20:24.426700-08:00

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The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima The Exploration Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire UK rocket builder Orbex. Founded in 2015, Orbex is developing the Prime small launch vehicle and began work on a larger, medium‑lift Proxima in December 2024—an LOI that would consolidate European launch capabilities.

2026-01-21T05:30:58.272551-08:00

The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima

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Heirs contest sale of Russian freighter operator Volga‑Dnepr Heirs of a shareholder are challenging the sale of Russia's cargo carrier Volga‑Dnepr, publicly questioning the legality of the transaction and its effect on control of the company. The dispute opens a legal contest over ownership of the Russian freighter operator.

2026-01-20T21:52:33.779077-08:00

Heirs contest sale of Russian freighter operator Volga‑Dnepr

FlightGlobal

Bombardier reshuffles senior leadership to accelerate defence, M&A, sales and aftermarket growth Bombardier has announced immediate senior leadership changes and restructured divisions across M&A, legal, sales, aftermarket support, engineering and defence to accelerate growth. The Montreal-based business-jet manufacturer hired a former Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A and appointed executives to run revamped sales, services and engineering teams.

2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00

Bombardier reshuffles senior leadership to accelerate defence, M&A, sales and aftermarket growth

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Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance Airbus is moving to absorb Airbus Constellations Satellites into its broader space business, a consolidation plan that has prompted opposition from unions representing affected employees and raising concerns about job security. The push highlights labour friction as Airbus seeks to streamline its satellite operations.

2026-01-20T07:31:39.988994-08:00

Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

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Bulgaria Air to buy catering firm from LSG Sky Chefs–dnata joint venture Bulgaria Air will buy a catering company from the joint LSG Sky Chefs–dnata venture. The deal transfers the provider of onboard catering into Bulgaria Air’s control, changing the supplier relationship for its flight operations and integrating a ground services function into the airline’s operations.

2026-01-20T06:07:32.115249-08:00

Bulgaria Air to buy catering firm from LSG Sky Chefs–dnata joint venture

AeroTime

ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s ANA will lift Tokyo Narita–Mumbai to daily from 29 March 2026 using Boeing 787‑9s, while FY2026 international capacity rises about 5% as the carrier orders 787‑9s with upgraded cabins and folds Nippon Cargo into an expanded freighter network serving Asia and North America.

2026-01-20T03:20:24.426700-08:00

ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s

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AirAsia X completes takeover of AirAsia group, installs Bo Lingam as CEO AirAsia X has completed acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group from Capital A, approved a new senior management led by Bo Lingam with Farouk Kamal as deputy, and will fold short‑haul and long‑haul operations into a single carrier with an eventual rebrand.

2026-01-19T17:06:26.766650-08:00

AirAsia X completes takeover of AirAsia group, installs Bo Lingam as CEO

Wall Street Journal

Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch Elliott Management has taken an equity stake in Stratolaunch and will gain board representation at the Cerberus-backed launch company. The activist move gives Elliott formal oversight at the firm developing commercial space launch capabilities and could affect governance and strategic direction.

2026-01-19T16:28:41.072807-08:00

Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch

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The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima

Heirs contest sale of Russian freighter operator Volga‑Dnepr

Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

ANA to make Narita–Mumbai daily from 29 Mar 2026; boosts FY2026 international capacity 5% and orders upgraded 787‑9s

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