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JetBlue explores sale or merger; United, Alaska and Southwest viewed as frontrunners

JetBlue has hired advisers to evaluate strategic options including a possible sale or merger, with United, Alaska and Southwest identified as frontrunners. Reports say management is weighing combinations while factoring strong antitrust scrutiny from U.S. regulators that has blocked prior carrier consolidation.

2026-03-25T11:07:20.508922-07:00

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KKR-backed OHB taps banks for a share sale that could trim KKR stake, Bloomberg reports

2026-03-25T13:15:14.494596-07:00

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X-1 pivots into aviation real estate and infrastructure management via acquisitions and partnership

2026-03-25T09:45:39.145478-07:00

Via Satellite

Lynk and SES outline multi‑orbit D2D scale‑up as Lynk–Omnispace merger nears completion

2026-03-24T19:20:52.281077-07:00

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KKR-backed OHB taps banks for a share sale that could trim KKR stake, Bloomberg reports German satellite maker OHB has engaged banks to explore a share sale that could enable minority investor KKR to reduce its holding, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The move would see OHB sell equity and represents private-equity rebalancing at a European space supplier.

2026-03-25T13:15:14.494596-07:00

KKR-backed OHB taps banks for a share sale that could trim KKR stake, Bloomberg reports

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JetBlue explores sale or merger; United, Alaska and Southwest viewed as frontrunners JetBlue has hired advisers to evaluate strategic options including a possible sale or merger, with United, Alaska and Southwest identified as frontrunners. Reports say management is weighing combinations while factoring strong antitrust scrutiny from U.S. regulators that has blocked prior carrier consolidation.

2026-03-25T11:07:20.508922-07:00

JetBlue explores sale or merger; United, Alaska and Southwest viewed as frontrunners

AINonline

X-1 pivots into aviation real estate and infrastructure management via acquisitions and partnership X-1 is expanding into aviation real estate and infrastructure management through multiple acquisitions and a strategic partnership. The deals create an owner/operator role for X-1 across airport assets and services, establishing a new revenue stream in facility and infrastructure management for the company.

2026-03-25T09:45:39.145478-07:00

X-1 pivots into aviation real estate and infrastructure management via acquisitions and partnership

Via Satellite

Lynk and SES outline multi‑orbit D2D scale‑up as Lynk–Omnispace merger nears completion Lynk Global CEO Ramu Potarazu and SES CEO Al‑Saleh discussed Lynk’s planned merger with Omnispace — where SES is a major strategic shareholder — emphasizing a multi‑orbit direct‑to‑device (D2D) connectivity strategy, modernizing production models and scaling hardware and services to meet rising demand.

2026-03-24T19:20:52.281077-07:00

Lynk and SES outline multi‑orbit D2D scale‑up as Lynk–Omnispace merger nears completion

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Azur Air trims schedule, creates reserve fleet after regulator scrutiny Leisure carrier Azur Air has cut parts of its route network and asked to slightly reduce its flight programme to create a reserve fleet following regulator scrutiny. The Association of Air Transport Operators says there are no critical problems or immediate suspension risk, while Azur reports 95.5% on‑time performance.

2026-03-23T22:14:38.373543-07:00

Azur Air trims schedule, creates reserve fleet after regulator scrutiny

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Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline Peru's competition authority Indecopi has opened a second‑phase, in‑depth review of Abra Group's proposed $70 million acquisition of SKY Airline, centering its analysis on routes from Lima and Cusco to Miami. The probe introduces regulatory uncertainty for the deal timetable and competitive dynamics on key international routes.

2026-03-23T15:50:05.005448-07:00

Peru's Indecopi opens in‑depth review of Abra's $70M bid for SKY Airline

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Report alleges Elon Musk committed securities fraud An investigative report alleges Elon Musk committed securities fraud, prompting renewed scrutiny of his corporate transactions — from the Tesla/SpaceX Terafab project to treatment of xAI and other AI startup investors. Major banks, including JPMorgan, are reportedly monitoring the fallout as regulators and shareholders evaluate exposure.

2026-03-23T14:24:42.666014-07:00

Report alleges Elon Musk committed securities fraud

Reuters

Madison Dearborn-backed AEVEX files for US IPO Madison Dearborn-backed defense contractor AEVEX has filed for an initial public offering in the United States, seeking to capitalize on robust investor appetite for defense equities. The move opens a path for the private equity owner to monetize its stake and for AEVEX to access public capital.

2026-03-23T10:55:13.297537-07:00

Madison Dearborn-backed AEVEX files for US IPO

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JetBlue explores sale or merger; United, Alaska and Southwest viewed as frontrunners

KKR-backed OHB taps banks for a share sale that could trim KKR stake, Bloomberg reports

X-1 pivots into aviation real estate and infrastructure management via acquisitions and partnership

Lynk and SES outline multi‑orbit D2D scale‑up as Lynk–Omnispace merger nears completion

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