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Axis Jet has received FAA approval to consolidate its charter operations under a single Part 135 certificate. Separately, Fly Alliance sold its Part 135 charter certificate and Part 145 maintenance certificate to Cove Capital Investments, co-owned by Fly Alliance’s former owner and co-founder Kevin Wargo.
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Axis Jet has received FAA approval to consolidate its charter operations under a single Part 135 certificate. Separately, Fly Alliance sold its Part 135 charter certificate and Part 145 maintenance certificate to Cove Capital Investments, co-owned by Fly Alliance’s former owner and co-founder Kevin Wargo.
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Democrats’ midterm gains shifted control of congressional committees responsible for NASA funding and Space Force oversight, raising the prospect of closer scrutiny for SpaceX and defense spending. In Texas, the electoral shift also puts deals Elon Musk struck with the state at risk, while defense stocks fell on spending concerns.
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Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with Portugal’s government to acquire an initial 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1 billion, following its successful bid. CEO Carsten Spohr said the airlines have limited network overlap, but it is too early to discuss potential antitrust remedies.
Republic Airways plans to integrate Mesa Airlines’ fleet by the end of 2027. The available report does not specify the number or types of aircraft involved, or how the integration will affect operations.
SpaceX has held preliminary talks with EchoStar about either acquiring Boost Mobile or securing wholesale access to its cellular network, according to sources cited in the reports. Either path could give SpaceX a terrestrial network component for a hybrid cellular-satellite service; no agreement is reported.
Globalstar has warned that Rocket Lab’s supplier relationship with Iridium could give Rocket Lab an incentive to favor Iridium at Globalstar’s expense. The concern echoes issues raised by SpaceX, according to the report, putting the commercial terms and competitive implications of the relationship in focus.
SatPort Infrastructure, backed by EQT Infrastructure, has completed its acquisition of Speedcast’s teleport business and related infrastructure, comprising 12 teleports. The deal expands SatPort’s carrier-neutral satellite ground infrastructure platform as Speedcast shifts its focus toward AI-enabled network and edge intelligence.
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