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AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations

AirAsia X has completed acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group from Capital A, finalising a group restructuring that consolidates short‑ and long‑haul operations. The enlarged carrier announced a new senior management team led by Bo Lingam with deputy Farouk Kamal and plans to integrate and rebrand the group.

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

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Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch

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

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CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets

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

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Jamco signs definitive agreement to buy German lavatory specialist Schüschke, securing ~83% of Airbus lavatory hardware

2026-01-19T02:54:27.212424-08:00

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AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations AirAsia X has completed acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group from Capital A, finalising a group restructuring that consolidates short‑ and long‑haul operations. The enlarged carrier announced a new senior management team led by Bo Lingam with deputy Farouk Kamal and plans to integrate and rebrand the group.

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

AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations

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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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Leonardo chairman floats potential merger with state-controlled Fincantieri, signaling possible Italian defence consolidation Leonardo's chairman on Monday publicly floated a potential future combination with state-controlled shipbuilder Fincantieri, raising the prospect of a major consolidation in Italy's defence and aerospace sector. The proposal would unite an electronics-to-aviation prime with the country's naval shipbuilder, prompting strategic and regulatory scrutiny.

2026-01-19T06:45:48.184449-08:00

Leonardo chairman floats potential merger with state-controlled Fincantieri, signaling possible Italian defence consolidation

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Jamco signs definitive agreement to buy German lavatory specialist Schüschke, securing ~83% of Airbus lavatory hardware Jamco Corporation has signed definitive documentation to acquire German lavatory and cabin-equipment specialist Schüschke, expanding its lavatory, washbasin and countertop product set and capturing roughly an 83% share of Airbus cabin lavitory hardware. The Bain-backed transaction is expected to close in February 2026.

2026-01-19T02:54:27.212424-08:00

Jamco signs definitive agreement to buy German lavatory specialist Schüschke, securing ~83% of Airbus lavatory hardware

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Embraer to take full ownership of EZAir as Safran exits Mexican interiors JV Safran has signed a definitive agreement to sell its 50% stake in EZAir, the 50/50 cabin interiors joint venture with Embraer in Chihuahua, Mexico, transferring full ownership to Embraer. The Chihuahua partnership will be wound down as Embraer assumes the business and operations.

2026-01-19T00:08:00.717342-08:00

Embraer to take full ownership of EZAir as Safran exits Mexican interiors JV

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Etihad agrees $348mn settlement to resolve Alitalia dispute Etihad Airways has agreed to pay $348 million to settle a dispute with Alitalia. The negotiated cash settlement resolves the legal and financial claims between the parties and establishes a fixed payment amount to be transferred under the agreement.

2026-01-18T22:43:23.280808-08:00

Etihad agrees $348mn settlement to resolve Alitalia dispute

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Jazeera renews KWD46.83m ($153m) banking facilities as Boodai raises stake to 17% Jazeera Airways has renewed KWD46.83 million (about $152.5 million) in banking facilities, covering guarantees, credit lines and a revolving loan. The financing renewal was disclosed alongside founding shareholder Boodai Reliance increasing its stake in the carrier to 17%.

2026-01-18T21:51:41.679262-08:00

Jazeera renews KWD46.83m ($153m) banking facilities as Boodai raises stake to 17%

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AirAsia X completes acquisition of AirAsia Group, unifies short- and long‑haul operations

Elliott Takes Stake and Board Seat at Cerberus‑Backed Stratolaunch

CSI Aviation Services buys Air Wisconsin and 13 CRJ200 regional jets

Jamco signs definitive agreement to buy German lavatory specialist Schüschke, securing ~83% of Airbus lavatory hardware

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