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VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

VSE has completed its $2 billion acquisition of Precision Aviation Group (PAG). The combined entity now spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers—broadening VSE’s MRO and aftermarket service capacity and geographic reach.

2026-05-15T10:40:32.154657-07:00

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

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

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

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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VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites VSE has completed its $2 billion acquisition of Precision Aviation Group (PAG). The combined entity now spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers—broadening VSE’s MRO and aftermarket service capacity and geographic reach.

2026-05-15T10:40:32.154657-07:00

VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

Bloomberg

Destinus seeks €200 million pre-IPO funding ahead of planned public offering European weapons maker Destinus is reportedly in talks with investors to raise about €200 million ($234 million) before a planned initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. The move underscores how missile and advanced-weapons developers are pursuing public-market capital to fund scaling plans.

2026-05-15T06:39:01.098467-07:00

Destinus seeks €200 million pre-IPO funding ahead of planned public offering

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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”

SpaceWatch Global

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

FlightGlobal

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

SpaceNews.com

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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VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

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

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

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