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SpaceX pauses 2026 Mars push to prioritise a 2027 uncrewed lunar landing

SpaceX has shelved plans for 2026 Mars missions to concentrate on an uncrewed lunar landing now targeted for March 2027, a move attributed to NASA pressure and rising competition from Blue Origin while the company pursues a major xAI merger and a possible IPO.

2026-02-06T16:13:39.939476-08:00

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IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

2026-02-06T08:23:10.943753-08:00

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Kingswood closes SPI deal, rebrands business as RAVE Aerospace to push IFEC and connected seatback growth

2026-02-05T07:36:34.862403-08:00

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Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

2026-02-06T09:14:17.766412-08:00

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SpaceX pauses 2026 Mars push to prioritise a 2027 uncrewed lunar landing SpaceX has shelved plans for 2026 Mars missions to concentrate on an uncrewed lunar landing now targeted for March 2027, a move attributed to NASA pressure and rising competition from Blue Origin while the company pursues a major xAI merger and a possible IPO.

2026-02-06T16:13:39.939476-08:00

SpaceX pauses 2026 Mars push to prioritise a 2027 uncrewed lunar landing

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Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute Lufthansa Group's plan to increase its stake in ITA Airways has stalled after a dispute over a $118 million earn‑out payment. The disagreement has paused negotiations and left the timetable and terms of the proposed stake increase unresolved, according to ch-aviation.

2026-02-06T09:14:17.766412-08:00

Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

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IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal IAG has formally requested a pathway to acquire 100% ownership of TAP Air Portugal, seeking full control rather than a minority stake. The move underscores IAG's intent to secure governance authority to implement restructuring and margin-improvement measures at the carrier.

2026-02-06T08:23:10.943753-08:00

IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

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IFEC suppliers abandon proprietary platforms and pursue acquisitions Major IFEC suppliers are abandoning proprietary platform development and are exploring acquisitions, RGN Premium reports. The move marks a strategic shift in how in-flight entertainment and connectivity capabilities are being assembled, with vendors favoring deal-making over in-house builds to reshape their offerings.

2026-02-05T09:49:34.800527-08:00

IFEC suppliers abandon proprietary platforms and pursue acquisitions

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Kingswood closes SPI deal, rebrands business as RAVE Aerospace to push IFEC and connected seatback growth Kingswood Capital Management has completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) and rebranded the business as RAVE Aerospace. The private‑equity owner says it will pursue accelerated growth in in‑flight entertainment and connectivity, targeting the connected seatback market and leveraging RAVE’s nearly two‑decade heritage.

2026-02-05T07:36:34.862403-08:00

Kingswood closes SPI deal, rebrands business as RAVE Aerospace to push IFEC and connected seatback growth

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Pakistan considers sale of remaining 25% stake in PIA amid handover Pakistan is weighing sale of its remaining 25% stake in Pakistan International Airlines as the handover of the carrier to private operators progresses. Completing the divestment would finalize government exit, reshape governance and liability exposure, and set terms for incoming private investors during transition.

2026-02-04T23:35:15.394580-08:00

Pakistan considers sale of remaining 25% stake in PIA amid handover

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Etihad to be folded into Abu Dhabi's consolidated L'imad sovereign investment fund Abu Dhabi will fold Etihad Airways into a newly consolidated sovereign investment entity, L'imad, overseen by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed. The move transfers the carrier into the emirate's central investment portfolio and places its ownership and oversight under Sheikh Khaled.

2026-02-03T22:33:25.839226-08:00

Etihad to be folded into Abu Dhabi's consolidated L'imad sovereign investment fund

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Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO Elon Musk announced a merger of SpaceX and xAI that values the combined New Space–AI business at $1.25 trillion and is targeting a June 2026 listing to raise at least $50 billion. Musk says space-based AI will be the lowest-cost path to scale compute within 2–3 years; investors have questioned deal terms and minority shareholder treatment.

2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00

Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO

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SpaceX pauses 2026 Mars push to prioritise a 2027 uncrewed lunar landing

IAG requests path to total ownership of TAP Air Portugal

Kingswood closes SPI deal, rebrands business as RAVE Aerospace to push IFEC and connected seatback growth

Lufthansa’s planned ITA stake increase stalls over $118m earn‑out dispute

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