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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

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DAE poised to buy Macquarie AirFinance, accelerating lessor consolidation

2026-02-23T06:35:59.178809-08:00

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Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

2026-02-23T13:15:29.880261-08:00

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RAVE Aerospace halts proprietary IFEC antenna development after Kingswood acquisition

2026-02-23T02:25:46.873154-08:00

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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

Via Satellite

Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software Contrivian and Big Network announced a merger combining two networking-software specialists in a consolidation move likely to reshape tools and competitive dynamics used by satellite operators, ground-segment vendors and constellation builders. The tie-up signals further concentration in a niche increasingly central to satellite connectivity and services.

2026-02-23T13:15:29.880261-08:00

Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

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DAE poised to buy Macquarie AirFinance, accelerating lessor consolidation Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is poised to acquire Macquarie AirFinance, a move that would further concentrate the aircraft‑leasing market following recent bids for major lessors. The deal would push DAE's owned, managed and committed fleet to more than 800 aircraft and strengthen its control over delivery slots and short‑haul placements.

2026-02-23T06:35:59.178809-08:00

DAE poised to buy Macquarie AirFinance, accelerating lessor consolidation

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RAVE Aerospace halts proprietary IFEC antenna development after Kingswood acquisition RAVE Aerospace, renamed following its acquisition by Kingswood Capital Management, has ceased internal development of any new proprietary inflight-connectivity antenna technology. The move signals a pivot away from in-house hardware as IFEC providers and airlines adapt to LEO-focused connectivity architectures.

2026-02-23T02:25:46.873154-08:00

RAVE Aerospace halts proprietary IFEC antenna development after Kingswood acquisition

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Mozambique sues Ethiopian Airlines over control of national carrier LAM Maputo has filed a lawsuit against Ethiopian Airlines seeking control of Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique (LAM). Reported by ch-aviation, the legal action escalates a dispute over the airline’s governance and could complicate LAM’s planned international relaunch, long‑haul expansion and bilateral aviation ties.

2026-02-22T22:34:08.657442-08:00

Mozambique sues Ethiopian Airlines over control of national carrier LAM

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Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands Viva Aerobus and Volaris announced the creation of a new Mexican airline group to expand low‑fare capacity and broaden access to air travel across Mexico. Both carriers will retain separate brands, operating certificates and day‑to‑day operations while coordinating at group level.

2026-02-21T08:30:21.543334-08:00

Viva Aerobus and Volaris form new Mexican airline group while keeping separate brands

ch-aviation

Arif Habib consortium to acquire full control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) An Arif Habib Group-led consortium will acquire full control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's flag carrier. The announcement marks a pivotal ownership change for the long-struggling national airline; further details on transaction structure, timing and operational plans were not included in the summary.

2026-02-19T20:34:45.410447-08:00

Arif Habib consortium to acquire full control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

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China Eastern to sell procurement unit to parent holding China Eastern will sell its procurement unit to its parent holding company, the carrier said in a notice summarized by ch-aviation. The transaction transfers the airline’s purchasing arm into parent-group ownership; the summary provided no further details on terms or timing.

2026-02-19T15:25:22.010422-08:00

China Eastern to sell procurement unit to parent holding

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

DAE poised to buy Macquarie AirFinance, accelerating lessor consolidation

Contrivian and Big Network to merge, consolidating satellite networking software

RAVE Aerospace halts proprietary IFEC antenna development after Kingswood acquisition

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