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Castlelake in talks to acquire or provide asset-based financing to Spirit Airlines

Investment firm Castlelake is in talks to acquire or provide asset-based financing to Spirit Airlines as the ULCC seeks to exit Chapter 11; the move follows a Frontier bid judged unviable and arrives amid ongoing lease disputes, gate sales and mounting liquidity pressure.

2026-01-22T05:38:37.531960-08:00

Skift

Capital One to buy Brex for $5.15B to accelerate entry into managed business travel

2026-01-22T18:35:17.701979-08:00

European Spaceflight

The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima

2026-01-21T05:30:58.272551-08:00

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Senior Plc raises full-year profit forecast after aerospace outperformance

2026-01-21T23:32:56.519384-08:00

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China Airlines to buy 69.63M shares in China Pacific Catering Services for TWD3.1bn (US$97.6m) China Airlines has agreed to acquire 69,629,000 shares in China Pacific Catering Services for approximately TWD3.1 billion (US$97.6 million). The purchase expands the carrier’s ownership in a major in‑flight catering and services provider as it grows long‑haul operations.

2026-01-22T19:56:56.894629-08:00

China Airlines to buy 69.63M shares in China Pacific Catering Services for TWD3.1bn (US$97.6m)

Skift

Capital One to buy Brex for $5.15B to accelerate entry into managed business travel Capital One will acquire fintech platform Brex for $5.15 billion in a deal intended to accelerate the bank's push into managed business travel. The acquisition brings Brex's fintech capabilities and customer base into Capital One's commercial portfolio to support travel and expense services.

2026-01-22T18:35:17.701979-08:00

Capital One to buy Brex for $5.15B to accelerate entry into managed business travel

Vertical Mag

Summit Aviation acquires Blackcomb Helicopters' sightseeing business and aviation assets Summit Aviation has completed the purchase of Blackcomb Helicopters’ sightseeing business and associated aviation assets, transferring operations of one of Canada’s best-known helicopter operators. The deal moves Blackcomb’s tourism and aircraft resources into Summit’s portfolio, marking consolidation in the regional rotorcraft services market.

2026-01-22T06:04:36.350612-08:00

Summit Aviation acquires Blackcomb Helicopters' sightseeing business and aviation assets

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Castlelake in talks to acquire or provide asset-based financing to Spirit Airlines Investment firm Castlelake is in talks to acquire or provide asset-based financing to Spirit Airlines as the ULCC seeks to exit Chapter 11; the move follows a Frontier bid judged unviable and arrives amid ongoing lease disputes, gate sales and mounting liquidity pressure.

2026-01-22T05:38:37.531960-08:00

Castlelake in talks to acquire or provide asset-based financing to Spirit Airlines

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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.

2026-01-22T00:05:58.710953-08:00

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

Reuters

Senior Plc raises full-year profit forecast after aerospace outperformance British engineering group Senior Plc said on Thursday it has raised its full-year profit forecast after a stronger-than-expected performance in its aerospace business, citing improved margins and cash generation. The company said the upgraded guidance reflects better commercial and aftermarket activity across its aerospace operations.

2026-01-21T23:32:56.519384-08:00

Senior Plc raises full-year profit forecast after aerospace outperformance

European Spaceflight

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The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima The Exploration Company has signed a letter of intent to acquire UK rocket builder Orbex. Founded in 2015, Orbex is developing the Prime small launch vehicle and began work on a larger, medium‑lift Proxima in December 2024—an LOI that would consolidate European launch capabilities.

2026-01-21T05:30:58.272551-08:00

The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima

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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

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Castlelake in talks to acquire or provide asset-based financing to Spirit Airlines

Capital One to buy Brex for $5.15B to accelerate entry into managed business travel

The Exploration Company in talks to buy Orbex as UK small‑launcher maker advances Proxima

Senior Plc raises full-year profit forecast after aerospace outperformance

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