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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

European Spaceflight

Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

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

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

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

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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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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

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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

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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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CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets CSI Aviation Services has acquired Air Wisconsin and its fleet of 13 Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets. The transaction transfers the regional carrier and its CRJ200 assets into CSI's ownership, adding immediate short‑haul turbofan capacity and operator resources to CSI's portfolio.

2026-01-19T08:05:34.215963-08:00

CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets

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Heirs contest sale of Russian freighter operator Volga‑Dnepr

Airbus satellite consolidation plan draws union resistance

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

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

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