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Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-and-business alliance to back on-orbit servicing and sustainable space infrastructu

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT announced a strategic capital and business alliance, including an investment by SKY Perfect JSAT in Astroscale. The partners say they will collaborate on on-orbit servicing initiatives and related space-infrastructure efforts, aligning commercial satcom stakeholders with the servicing “economy” for orbital sustainability.

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

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York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A

2026-05-19T06:03:59.792411-07:00

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Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

2026-05-19T02:10:42.616792-07:00

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Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

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Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears Korean Air pilots have filed a lawsuit against the Asiana Airlines union, challenging seniority treatment during the carrier’s post-merger labor integration. The legal move spotlights unresolved disputes over job and pay progression among pilots ahead of the Dec. 17, 2026 effective date for the Korean Air–Asiana combination.

2026-05-19T15:55:06.100431-07:00

Korean Air pilots sue Asiana Airlines union over seniority rights as integration nears

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Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-and-business alliance to back on-orbit servicing and sustainable space infrastructu Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT announced a strategic capital and business alliance, including an investment by SKY Perfect JSAT in Astroscale. The partners say they will collaborate on on-orbit servicing initiatives and related space-infrastructure efforts, aligning commercial satcom stakeholders with the servicing “economy” for orbital sustainability.

2026-05-19T11:55:55.389621-07:00

Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-and-business alliance to back on-orbit servicing and sustainable space infrastructu

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York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A York Space Systems (YSS) is moving forward with an acquisition of Solestial. The reported deal adds a major M&A item to a year that already includes York’s positioning for evolving defense- and space-contracting demand.

2026-05-19T06:03:59.792411-07:00

York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A

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Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction Norse Atlantic Airways has appointed JPMorgan Chase to prepare for a potential sale in the coming months. The appointment underscores the carrier’s active transition from optionality toward a defined process, building on its previously disclosed strategic review that could result in a sale, merger, or partnership.

2026-05-19T02:10:42.616792-07:00

Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

Bloomberg

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships Delta CEO Ed Bastian said he will sit out U.S. aviation market consolidation and focus on expanding abroad through partnerships. The stance comes as high fuel prices and a transaction-minded administration could reshape domestic dealmaking, even as Delta leans into international growth rather than mergers.

2026-05-18T11:41:17.563894-07:00

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

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Azores Airlines sale set; Icelandair and Binter among the interested bidders Azores Airlines’ sale is moving toward a defined transaction, with Icelandair and Binter identified as interested parties. The outcome will shape the carrier’s future operating model and route strategy, and it adds to ongoing consolidation pressure in European regional aviation.

2026-05-18T04:39:00.056155-07:00

Azores Airlines sale set; Icelandair and Binter among the interested bidders

Airline Weekly

Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet Singapore Airlines’ 25% investment in Air India is increasingly viewed as one of its more painful bets as the Indian carrier’s transformation remains difficult. Recent reporting highlights sustained losses and ongoing operational and external headwinds—making SIA’s long-term commitment an immediate balance-sheet and strategy issue.

2026-05-17T22:04:01.228366-07:00

Singapore Airlines’ 25% Air India stake turns into a high-stakes turnaround bet

FlightGlobal

UK modular trainer developer Aeralis placed into administration amid cashflow strain Aeralis has been placed into administration after its board cited cashflow pressures and the delayed release of a UK investment plan. The modular training aircraft developer’s insolvency raises near-term risk for UK military pilot training capacity and the company’s program continuity.

2026-05-15T14:55:30.774900-07:00

UK modular trainer developer Aeralis placed into administration amid cashflow strain

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Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT form capital-and-business alliance to back on-orbit servicing and sustainable space infrastructu

York Space Systems to acquire Solestial, expanding its space-technology footprint via fresh M&A

Norse Atlantic appoints JPMorgan as sale advisor ahead of potential transaction

Delta CEO Ed Bastian: stay out of U.S. airline consolidation, back global expansion via partnerships

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