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Roettgen-backed SPAC lists on Nasdaq after $200M IPO to pursue space-sector merger

A blank-check company chaired by venture capitalist Raphael Roettgen began trading on Nasdaq on Jan. 28 after raising $200 million in an IPO to pursue a merger with a space-related business, providing a public-market route for a private space firm to scale.

2026-01-28T13:44:24.412530-08:00

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U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways

2026-01-28T10:16:07.550315-08:00

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Boeing FY2025: $89.5B revenue and 600 deliveries, $565M KC‑46 charge amid production gains

2026-01-27T05:11:28.069397-08:00

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Capital A’s Teleport raises $50M from HPS via redeemable convertible perpetual securities

2026-01-27T14:20:39.858871-08:00

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Roettgen-backed SPAC lists on Nasdaq after $200M IPO to pursue space-sector merger A blank-check company chaired by venture capitalist Raphael Roettgen began trading on Nasdaq on Jan. 28 after raising $200 million in an IPO to pursue a merger with a space-related business, providing a public-market route for a private space firm to scale.

2026-01-28T13:44:24.412530-08:00

Roettgen-backed SPAC lists on Nasdaq after $200M IPO to pursue space-sector merger

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U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways U.S. regulators have approved the transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways. The clearance removes a key regulatory obstacle to operational integration following the Republic–Mesa merger and allows consolidation of fleets, schedules and pilot operations under one carrier certificate.

2026-01-28T10:16:07.550315-08:00

U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways

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Owners in talks to sell Israel's Arkia for $50mn

2026-01-27T23:49:31.938593-08:00

Owners in talks to sell Israel

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Capital A’s Teleport raises $50M from HPS via redeemable convertible perpetual securities Teleport, a 93.5%-owned subsidiary of Capital A, will issue USD 50 million in redeemable convertible perpetual securities to global investment firm HPS. The deal injects external capital into Capital A’s logistics unit and marks a notable financing transaction for the group.

2026-01-27T14:20:39.858871-08:00

Capital A’s Teleport raises $50M from HPS via redeemable convertible perpetual securities

Flying Magazine

Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, adds five FBOs and nearly 1 million sq ft of hangars Bain Capital has acquired APP Jet Center, a fixed-base operator managing terminals at five locations and serving business and general aviation customers. The deal brings close to 1 million square feet of hangar space into Bain's portfolio, expanding its footprint in private-aviation infrastructure.

2026-01-27T13:31:50.846042-08:00

Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, adds five FBOs and nearly 1 million sq ft of hangars

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Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft Hannover-based Aerowest will acquire Kassel-based cargo charter specialist Businesswings from logistics provider Sovereign Speed in January 2026. The deal gives Aerowest a second AOC and increases its active fleet to 17 aircraft, consolidating capacity in Germany’s cargo-charter market.

2026-01-27T05:56:10.817749-08:00

Aerowest buys cargo charter Businesswings from Sovereign Speed; adds second AOC and grows to 17 aircraft

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HEO acquires Satellogic’s in‑orbit NewSat‑34 (Mark IV‑g) HEO, an Australian non‑Earth‑imaging startup, has acquired title to Satellogic’s in‑orbit NewSat‑34 — a legacy Mark IV‑g Earth‑observation satellite already operating in orbit. The purchase gives HEO immediate ownership of an operational spacecraft and expands its in‑orbit asset inventory and data‑services capability.

2026-01-27T05:32:26.319125-08:00

HEO acquires Satellogic’s in‑orbit NewSat‑34 (Mark IV‑g)

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Boeing FY2025: $89.5B revenue and 600 deliveries, $565M KC‑46 charge amid production gains Boeing reported full-year 2025 revenue of $89.5 billion and delivered 600 commercial jets — its strongest performance since 2018 — while taking a $565 million charge on the KC‑46 tanker tied to higher production support and supply‑chain costs. Production gains improved free cash flow even as Commercial Airplanes remained unprofitable.

2026-01-27T05:11:28.069397-08:00

Boeing FY2025: $89.5B revenue and 600 deliveries, $565M KC‑46 charge amid production gains

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Roettgen-backed SPAC lists on Nasdaq after $200M IPO to pursue space-sector merger

U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways

Boeing FY2025: $89.5B revenue and 600 deliveries, $565M KC‑46 charge amid production gains

Capital A’s Teleport raises $50M from HPS via redeemable convertible perpetual securities

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