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Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027

Ghana is seeking a majority private investor to establish a new national airline, following the collapse of Ghana Airways more than two decades ago. Initial operations are targeted no later than the first quarter of 2027.

2026-05-04T04:12:29.313938-07:00

Skift

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

2026-05-02T08:21:56.949907-07:00

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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell

2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00

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Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

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Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027 Ghana is seeking a majority private investor to establish a new national airline, following the collapse of Ghana Airways more than two decades ago. Initial operations are targeted no later than the first quarter of 2027.

2026-05-04T04:12:29.313938-07:00

Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027

Skift

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose Spirit Airlines’ aircraft and airport slots are set to be marketed for sale, with demand expected to be strongest at slot-constrained locations including Fort Lauderdale and New York LaGuardia. The move highlights how Spirit’s distress is converting route privileges and capacity into investable assets.

2026-05-02T08:21:56.949907-07:00

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

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Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan’s competition regulator has approved the acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by PIA Equity Limited, clearing a regulatory step toward full privatisation of the flag carrier. The approval advances a consortium process aimed at moving from operational control to 100% ownership.

2026-05-01T01:28:04.132201-07:00

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

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Indra acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat boosts Q1 results; Europe’s Iris2 confirmed, Startical air-traffic constellation stil Indra Group said its acquisition of satellite fleet operator Hispasat and military satellite services provider Hisdesat has materially increased the scale and profitability of its space business, setting up an expanded space portfolio. Indra also indicated Europe’s Iris2 program is “real,” while the Startical air-traffic constellation’s path remains uncertain.

2026-04-30T11:31:54.215043-07:00

Indra acquisition of Hispasat and Hisdesat boosts Q1 results; Europe’s Iris2 confirmed, Startical air-traffic constellation stil

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Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell Textron Inc. said it intends to separate its Industrial segment from its core aerospace and defense businesses to sharpen strategic and operational focus. The resulting pure-play would leave Textron with Textron Aviation and Bell as major anchors, alongside Textron Systems.

2026-04-30T11:23:34.943433-07:00

Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell

FlightGlobal

Arcus Infrastructure Partners to take majority stake in regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord UK investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners will support TrueNoord’s development by acquiring a majority shareholding in the regional lessor. TrueNoord’s portfolio is expected to include more than 100 aircraft across multiple manufacturers, with Arcus slated to hold around 74% following the transaction.

2026-04-30T06:45:29.956158-07:00

Arcus Infrastructure Partners to take majority stake in regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord

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York Space Systems to acquire satcom terminal provider All.Space in a ~$355M deal York Space Systems plans to buy satellite communications terminal manufacturer All.Space (a Seraphim Space portfolio company) for about $355 million, according to SEC filings. The acquisition extends York beyond spacecraft production into user terminals and network connectivity to build a “complete communications ecosystem” for critical missions.

2026-04-30T06:32:32.868369-07:00

York Space Systems to acquire satcom terminal provider All.Space in a ~$355M deal

Skift

Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop As Allegiant’s merger with Sun Country advances, CEO Greg Anderson tells Skift that low-cost carriers are being squeezed by competitive value pricing. In parallel, Allegiant reported a return to fourth-quarter profitability—net income of $31.9 million—while full-year losses narrowed as revenue and operating performance improved.

2026-04-30T04:11:09.605346-07:00

Allegiant’s Greg Anderson: Sun Country merger momentum meets a tougher “value airline” cost-and-demand backdrop

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Ghana looks for a majority private investor to launch a new flag carrier by Q1 2027

Spirit Airlines’ restructuring “fire sale” puts aircraft and airport slots up for sale—Fort Lauderdale and LaGuardia most expose

Textron to separate Industrial segment, creating a pure-play aerospace and defense company led by Textron Aviation and Bell

Pakistan competition regulator approves consortium bid for 100% ownership of Pakistan International Airlines

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