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Spire targets 50% revenue growth in 2026 after maritime divestment and debt paydown

After divesting its maritime business and paying down debt in 2025, Spire Global told investors it is targeting 50% revenue growth for 2026, CEO Theresa Condor said. The target was announced during investor briefings as the company shifts following last year’s portfolio and balance-sheet changes.

2026-03-19T12:49:02.359152-07:00

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BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years

2026-03-19T01:19:32.044702-07:00

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Portugal ties TAP privatization to nationwide airport investment; bidders given April 2 deadline

2026-03-19T05:34:43.242808-07:00

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Aegean to invest €10m ($11.5m) more in Spain’s Volotea

2026-03-18T05:40:42.659835-07:00

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RWB Group reportedly scouting acquisition of a Russian airline RWB Group is reportedly scouting to acquire a Russian airline, according to a ch-aviation report. The subscriber-only story provides no details on the prospective target, valuation or timetable. No comment from RWB or any carrier has been published. Further reporting is expected.

2026-03-20T00:09:55.017695-07:00

RWB Group reportedly scouting acquisition of a Russian airline

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Spire targets 50% revenue growth in 2026 after maritime divestment and debt paydown After divesting its maritime business and paying down debt in 2025, Spire Global told investors it is targeting 50% revenue growth for 2026, CEO Theresa Condor said. The target was announced during investor briefings as the company shifts following last year’s portfolio and balance-sheet changes.

2026-03-19T12:49:02.359152-07:00

Spire targets 50% revenue growth in 2026 after maritime divestment and debt paydown

aerotelegraph.com

Portugal ties TAP privatization to nationwide airport investment; bidders given April 2 deadline Portugal's prime minister said any buyer of TAP Air Portugal must commit to strengthening all national airports, and set April 2 as the deadline for non‑binding offers from IAG, Air France‑KLM and the Lufthansa Group. The condition adds explicit infrastructure obligations to prospective bids.

2026-03-19T05:34:43.242808-07:00

Portugal ties TAP privatization to nationwide airport investment; bidders given April 2 deadline

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BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years BAE Systems is selling its remaining 6.9% stake in Air Astana to institutional investors, fully exiting the carrier it helped found in 2001. The placing values the holding at roughly $31 million based on a $5.10 per‑GDR offering and follows earlier secondary sales.

2026-03-19T01:19:32.044702-07:00

BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years

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China Eastern Air Holding buys 33.97M A‑shares (CNY159.7m / US$23.2m) to raise stake China Eastern Air Holding, parent of China Eastern Airlines (MU, Shanghai Hongqiao), purchased 33,971,300 A‑shares valued at CNY159.7 million (about US$23.2 million) to increase its stake in the carrier. The purchase comes as Chinese carriers have been active with share transactions and major A320neo fleet commitments in recent weeks.

2026-03-18T19:38:15.419737-07:00

China Eastern Air Holding buys 33.97M A‑shares (CNY159.7m / US$23.2m) to raise stake

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Gama Aviation to acquire private charter broker Hunt & Palmer; deal to close this week Gama Aviation will acquire private charter broker Hunt & Palmer for an undisclosed sum, with the transaction expected to close this week. The acquisition brings Hunt & Palmer's on‑demand charter brokerage operations under Gama's ownership as the deal finalises in the coming days.

2026-03-18T09:55:05.146274-07:00

Gama Aviation to acquire private charter broker Hunt & Palmer; deal to close this week

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Aegean to invest €10m ($11.5m) more in Spain’s Volotea Aegean Airlines (A3) will invest an additional €10 million (about $11.5 million) in Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea (V7), increasing its financial exposure to the Barcelona-based group. The cash injection reinforces Aegean’s strategic partnership with a rapidly expanding regional LCC.

2026-03-18T05:40:42.659835-07:00

Aegean to invest €10m ($11.5m) more in Spain’s Volotea

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Owners court new bidders to buy Israel's Arkia The owners of Israeli carrier Arkia are actively courting new bidders to acquire the airline, initiating or accelerating a formal sale process. The move signals a potential change of control for the leisure-focused operator and intersects with recent financing and fleet activity in Israel's aviation market.

2026-03-18T03:38:41.196441-07:00

Owners court new bidders to buy Israel's Arkia

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Spire targets 50% revenue growth in 2026 after maritime divestment and debt paydown

BAE Systems exits Air Astana, selling remaining 6.9% stake after nearly 25 years

Portugal ties TAP privatization to nationwide airport investment; bidders given April 2 deadline

Aegean to invest €10m ($11.5m) more in Spain’s Volotea

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