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United CEO Scott Kirby floated a potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with U.S. regulators

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched a possible combination—up to and including buying American Airlines—to U.S. government officials, according to Bloomberg and Reuters. Conversations reportedly occurred over recent months and included a late-February meeting with former President Donald Trump, with antitrust scrutiny a central gating factor.

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

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Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

2026-04-13T05:34:41.293638-07:00

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Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00

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US ITC opens investigation into Joby Aviation after Archer complaint over potential import and tariff rule violations

2026-04-10T14:24:04.783789-07:00

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United CEO Scott Kirby floated a potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with U.S. regulators United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly pitched a possible combination—up to and including buying American Airlines—to U.S. government officials, according to Bloomberg and Reuters. Conversations reportedly occurred over recent months and included a late-February meeting with former President Donald Trump, with antitrust scrutiny a central gating factor.

2026-04-13T16:12:31.516578-07:00

United CEO Scott Kirby floated a potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with U.S. regulators

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Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds Portugal’s Lisbon will assume TAP’s Azul debt as part of the financial mechanics around TAP Air Portugal’s privatization. The move ties the debt exposure from Azul to the state’s transfer of value during the sale process, shaping what proceeds can support the carrier going forward.

2026-04-13T05:34:41.293638-07:00

Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

Wall Street Journal

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery Rheinmetall and Destinus have agreed to form a joint venture to co-develop and manufacture cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery. The companies say the new entity is aimed at expanding European production of advanced missile technology, with the JV expected to be operational in the near term.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

Wall Street Journal

Rheinmetall and Destinus form a joint venture to scale production of cruise missiles and rocket systems German defense prime Rheinmetall and Netherlands-based Destinus have agreed to establish a joint venture for scalable missile and rocket-system production. The deal signals Rheinmetall’s push to expand industrial capacity and broaden its portfolio of precision strike and missile offerings.

2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00

Rheinmetall and Destinus form a joint venture to scale production of cruise missiles and rocket systems

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PIA targets a 60-strong fleet as it accelerates recovery Pakistan International Airlines is aiming to build a fleet of 60 aircraft as it continues recovery efforts, positioning capacity growth as a core step toward restoring competitiveness. The move follows the carrier’s transition under an Arif Habib Group-led consortium that has signaled broader expansion plans.

2026-04-12T23:34:27.009481-07:00

PIA targets a 60-strong fleet as it accelerates recovery

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US ITC opens investigation into Joby Aviation after Archer complaint over potential import and tariff rule violations The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into whether Joby Aviation violated import and tariff rules, following a complaint filed by rival Archer Aviation. The case adds a new layer of trade and regulatory scrutiny to the already escalating Joby–Archer competition in the air-taxi market.

2026-04-10T14:24:04.783789-07:00

US ITC opens investigation into Joby Aviation after Archer complaint over potential import and tariff rule violations

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Scottish Leather Group acquires Aerotech Systems to expand aerospace interiors capability Scottish Leather Group has acquired Aerotech Systems Limited in a strategic deal intended to expand the group's aerospace interiors capability. The acquisition brings Aerotech into SLG’s cabin supply offering, increasing its manufacturing and procurement scale within the UK interiors supply chain as suppliers compete for seat and cabin work.

2026-04-09T05:06:53.234701-07:00

Scottish Leather Group acquires Aerotech Systems to expand aerospace interiors capability

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PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line Shareholders of Pakistan International Airlines have approved the transfer of a 75% stake in the national carrier, ch-aviation reports. The decision moves the long-running privatization effort significantly closer to completion, setting up an imminent change in majority ownership and management control.

2026-04-08T19:17:22.832141-07:00

PIA shareholders approve transfer of 75% stake, pushing privatization to the finish line

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United CEO Scott Kirby floated a potential acquisition of American Airlines in talks with U.S. regulators

Lisbon says it will assume TAP’s former Azul debt as privatization proceeds

Rheinmetall and Destinus launch JV to mass-produce cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery

US ITC opens investigation into Joby Aviation after Archer complaint over potential import and tariff rule violations

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