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Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets

Phantom Space has acquired former Vector Launch hardware and intellectual property that was sold off in 2020 when the small-launch developer entered bankruptcy, returning remnants of Vector’s technology to one of the company’s original architects and reuniting design expertise with the physical assets.

2026-02-26T05:22:33.053050-08:00

Reuters

Leonardo aims to finalise aerostructures JV by end‑June to revive loss‑making unit

2026-02-25T09:31:45.094594-08:00

Airways Magazine

European airline groups: ownership concentration and the low-costisation of legacy carriers

2026-02-25T09:14:56.110717-08:00

Skift

Activist investors move into travel as post‑Covid boom fades

2026-02-25T07:16:08.794966-08:00

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Sterling weighs options after Saab exit, eyes growth with Argentum backing US carrier Sterling is weighing strategic options after Saab's exit from a partnership and is pursuing expansion plans with financial backing from Argentum. Management is evaluating near-term repositioning and growth pathways as it replaces Saab's role and leverages new investor support.

2026-02-26T11:34:07.005400-08:00

Sterling weighs options after Saab exit, eyes growth with Argentum backing

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Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets Phantom Space has acquired former Vector Launch hardware and intellectual property that was sold off in 2020 when the small-launch developer entered bankruptcy, returning remnants of Vector’s technology to one of the company’s original architects and reuniting design expertise with the physical assets.

2026-02-26T05:22:33.053050-08:00

Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets

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Leonardo aims to finalise aerostructures JV by end‑June to revive loss‑making unit Leonardo expects to sign a joint‑venture agreement for its loss‑making aerostructures unit by end‑June, its CEO said, ending a protracted process to stabilise operations and attract investment. Finalising the JV would be critical to restoring profitability, preserving production capacity and protecting supply‑chain continuity across Leonardo's commercial and defence programmes.

2026-02-25T09:31:45.094594-08:00

Leonardo aims to finalise aerostructures JV by end‑June to revive loss‑making unit

Airways Magazine

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European airline groups: ownership concentration and the low-costisation of legacy carriers Europe's airline market looks crowded, but ownership concentration across groups masks real competition: multiple brands are often controlled by the same parent company. At the same time, full-service carriers increasingly mirror low-cost carriers—unbundling services, charging for ancillaries and pursuing cost-focused strategies—reshaping network competition and consolidation dynamics.

2026-02-25T09:14:56.110717-08:00

European airline groups: ownership concentration and the low-costisation of legacy carriers

Skift

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Activist investors move into travel as post‑Covid boom fades The post‑Covid travel boom masked deep performance gaps across the travel sector. As demand growth cools, those weaknesses are surfacing—and they are precisely what activist hedge funds are now exploiting to press for operational changes, asset sales or governance interventions.

2026-02-25T07:16:08.794966-08:00

Activist investors move into travel as post‑Covid boom fades

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Intuitive Machines raises $175M to accelerate satellite communications and in‑space data processing Intuitive Machines secured a $175 million strategic equity investment led by global institutional investors to accelerate satellite communications and onboard data‑processing capabilities. The funding follows its Lanteris acquisition; the company will discuss integration when it reports fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results on March 19.

2026-02-25T05:31:23.316537-08:00

Intuitive Machines raises $175M to accelerate satellite communications and in‑space data processing

Space Intel Report

Rocket Lab US bid for Mynaric underscores Europe’s shift toward U.S. lasercom partnerships Rocket Lab US's bid for German lasercom firm Mynaric signals a shift in Europe’s satellite communications procurement toward U.S. partners. The potential acquisition highlights commercial consolidation in optical ground- and space-based laser communications and raises questions around sovereign access and export controls.

2026-02-25T03:31:41.776700-08:00

Rocket Lab US bid for Mynaric underscores Europe’s shift toward U.S. lasercom partnerships

Via Satellite

Applied Aerospace & Defense acquires Vestigo Aerospace for drag-sail satellite deorbiting Applied Aerospace & Defense has acquired Vestigo Aerospace, the developer of drag-sail deorbit devices used to passively lower and dispose of satellites at end of life. The acquisition integrates drag-sail technology into Applied's portfolio, broadening its on-orbit disposal and space‑sustainability capabilities.

2026-02-24T12:50:50.031303-08:00

Applied Aerospace & Defense acquires Vestigo Aerospace for drag-sail satellite deorbiting

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Phantom Space reclaims Vector Launch assets

Leonardo aims to finalise aerostructures JV by end‑June to revive loss‑making unit

European airline groups: ownership concentration and the low-costisation of legacy carriers

Activist investors move into travel as post‑Covid boom fades

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