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NorthStar Earth & Space to go public via SPAC Viking Acquisition Corp

Space-based space situational awareness provider NorthStar Earth & Space of Canada plans to become publicly traded through a SPAC transaction with Viking Acquisition Corp. The move adds a new public-market path for SSA capacity as demand for orbital awareness and tracking data continues to grow.

2026-04-17T06:03:53.843037-07:00

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United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

2026-04-16T20:17:31.767441-07:00

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SCAT Airlines moves to full control of Southern Sky Airlines, consolidating Kazakhstan domestic regional capacity

2026-04-16T19:31:16.639465-07:00

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Jeju Air delays $30mn sale of its IT unit

2026-04-16T16:35:49.452526-07:00

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NorthStar Earth & Space to go public via SPAC Viking Acquisition Corp Space-based space situational awareness provider NorthStar Earth & Space of Canada plans to become publicly traded through a SPAC transaction with Viking Acquisition Corp. The move adds a new public-market path for SSA capacity as demand for orbital awareness and tracking data continues to grow.

2026-04-17T06:03:53.843037-07:00

NorthStar Earth & Space to go public via SPAC Viking Acquisition Corp

Bloomberg

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure A potential United–American tie-up would further concentrate the US airline market, potentially cutting the number of major carriers to just three. For passengers, the shift could mean fewer competitive choices and greater leverage for the combined network over pricing, schedules, and service reliability.

2026-04-16T20:17:31.767441-07:00

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

ch-aviation

SCAT Airlines moves to full control of Southern Sky Airlines, consolidating Kazakhstan domestic regional capacity SCAT Airlines has become the sole shareholder of its Shymkent-based subsidiary Southern Sky Airlines after two minority investors exited. SCAT also notes it established Southern Sky to serve Kazakhstan’s more remote domestic routes, formalizing a structure aimed at expanding regional network reach.

2026-04-16T19:31:16.639465-07:00

SCAT Airlines moves to full control of Southern Sky Airlines, consolidating Kazakhstan domestic regional capacity

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Jeju Air delays $30mn sale of its IT unit South Korea’s Jeju Air has delayed the sale of its IT unit valued at about $30mn, according to ch-aviation reporting. The postponement adds uncertainty to the carrier’s near-term restructuring and asset monetisation plans as stakeholders assess progress and timelines.

2026-04-16T16:35:49.452526-07:00

Jeju Air delays $30mn sale of its IT unit

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JetBlue founder warns carrier could become insolvent as soon as 2026 amid $9B debt, sky-high jet fuel costs JetBlue founder David Neeleman is warning the low-cost carrier could face bankruptcy as soon as 2026, citing structurally high jet-fuel prices and a heavy debt load. The remarks also revive speculation about whether JetBlue could become a consolidation or merger target—particularly as United explores other combination ideas.

2026-04-16T12:15:50.650741-07:00

JetBlue founder warns carrier could become insolvent as soon as 2026 amid $9B debt, sky-high jet fuel costs

Reuters

Arxis IPO pops 36% in Nasdaq debut, highlighting investor appetite for defense and aerospace supply-chain listings Aerospace and defense parts maker Arxis jumped nearly 36% at its Nasdaq debut, signaling strong investor demand for defense- and industrial-focused public offerings amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The listing adds another datapoint to the market’s renewed willingness to fund defense-linked platforms and suppliers.

2026-04-16T10:26:28.066475-07:00

Arxis IPO pops 36% in Nasdaq debut, highlighting investor appetite for defense and aerospace supply-chain listings

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Azul notifies Brazil regarding American Airlines investment—signals a new phase in carrier ownership and strategy Azul has notified Brazil about an investment involving American Airlines, per ch-aviation. The filing highlights renewed scrutiny and coordination around airline ownership and partnership structures following Azul’s recent U.S. Chapter 11 exit and balance-sheet reset.

2026-04-16T09:35:50.228051-07:00

Azul notifies Brazil regarding American Airlines investment—signals a new phase in carrier ownership and strategy

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Lufthansa accelerates cost cuts: shuts down CityLine early and reshuffles fleet amid fuel surge and strikes Deutsche Lufthansa says it is ending operations at its regional subsidiary CityLine, citing sharp jet-fuel price increases and industrial action. The group is also reducing network capacity within Lufthansa Airlines and accelerating fleet renewal to retire older, less fuel-efficient aircraft. In parallel, nine additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft are being allocated to Discover Airlines.

2026-04-16T05:22:27.717178-07:00

Lufthansa accelerates cost cuts: shuts down CityLine early and reshuffles fleet amid fuel surge and strikes

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NorthStar Earth & Space to go public via SPAC Viking Acquisition Corp

United Plus American alliance stakes: consolidation could reduce major US carriers to three and raise passenger-risk exposure

SCAT Airlines moves to full control of Southern Sky Airlines, consolidating Kazakhstan domestic regional capacity

Jeju Air delays $30mn sale of its IT unit

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