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Honeywell Aerospace begins independent trading on Nasdaq after breakup of Honeywell into three standalone companies

Honeywell has completed the spinoff of its aerospace business, with Honeywell Aerospace beginning trading independently on the Nasdaq. The move follows a February 2025 announcement to split the industrial conglomerate into three standalones, positioning the aerospace unit to sharpen focus on its core markets while operating with a robust backlog and streamlined operations.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.388027-07:00

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Rocket Lab to buy Iridium Communications for $8B in cash-and-stock deal to build an end-to-end satellite services network

2026-06-29T00:06:44.285921-07:00

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Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval

2026-06-28T20:43:01.390470-07:00

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Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

2026-06-25T12:56:21.121709-07:00

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Honeywell Aerospace begins independent trading on Nasdaq after breakup of Honeywell into three standalone companies Honeywell has completed the spinoff of its aerospace business, with Honeywell Aerospace beginning trading independently on the Nasdaq. The move follows a February 2025 announcement to split the industrial conglomerate into three standalones, positioning the aerospace unit to sharpen focus on its core markets while operating with a robust backlog and streamlined operations.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.388027-07:00

Honeywell Aerospace begins independent trading on Nasdaq after breakup of Honeywell into three standalone companies

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Rocket Lab to buy Iridium Communications for $8B in cash-and-stock deal to build an end-to-end satellite services network Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Iridium Communications in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $8 billion—at $54 per share—aiming to expand into satellite telecommunications services and challenge SpaceX’s Starlink. The deal would give Rocket Lab control of Iridium’s satellite fleet and access to wireless resources to compete in space-based connectivity.

2026-06-29T00:06:44.285921-07:00

Rocket Lab to buy Iridium Communications for $8B in cash-and-stock deal to build an end-to-end satellite services network

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Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval Korean Air has received conditional approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to merge with Asiana Airlines, clearing the last domestic regulatory requirement for the transaction. The development brings the airline combination closer to completion following prior approvals in the merger process.

2026-06-28T20:43:01.390470-07:00

Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval

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Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity Calian Group is set to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications in a transaction valued at C$24 million upfront, plus earnouts, with deal value reported at up to C$51.5 million (about $36.6 million). The purchase targets growth in satellite communications and remote connectivity services in Canada.

2026-06-26T12:07:49.506655-07:00

Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity

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flyExclusive nearly secures shareholder approval to acquire Jet.AI US aviation software provider flyExclusive says it is close to obtaining shareholder approval for its acquisition of Jet.AI, after ~99% of votes cast to date backed the transaction. The company’s next step is the remaining approval milestone needed to close the deal.

2026-06-26T10:27:14.138756-07:00

flyExclusive nearly secures shareholder approval to acquire Jet.AI

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Safran enters exclusive talks to acquire Exail Technologies for €2.19bn–€2.2bn, adding autonomous naval systems and advanced nav Safran has begun exclusive acquisition negotiations for French sea-drone and autonomous-navigation company Exail Technologies, valuing the deal at about €2.19bn–€2.2bn (reported around €2.5B). The transaction follows prior Safran moves in defense software and sensors, including Preligens, Orolia and Cilas.

2026-06-26T06:12:41.425090-07:00

Safran enters exclusive talks to acquire Exail Technologies for €2.19bn–€2.2bn, adding autonomous naval systems and advanced nav

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Vietnam Airlines plans divestment of Pacific Airlines, signaling a restructuring of its domestic affiliate Vietnam Airlines is planning to divest Pacific Airlines, a move that would reshape its domestic market footprint and clarify how management intends to pursue network and fleet priorities. The decision sits alongside ongoing Vietnam Airlines financing and network planning developments reported elsewhere.

2026-06-25T23:40:50.040055-07:00

Vietnam Airlines plans divestment of Pacific Airlines, signaling a restructuring of its domestic affiliate

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Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations Bristow Group will buy Berry Aviation from Acorn Capital Management in an all-cash $105 million deal. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Bristow’s government contracts business, strengthening capabilities for search and rescue and defense-related missions including ISR, while improving cash flow.

2026-06-25T12:56:21.121709-07:00

Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

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Honeywell Aerospace begins independent trading on Nasdaq after breakup of Honeywell into three standalone companies

Rocket Lab to buy Iridium Communications for $8B in cash-and-stock deal to build an end-to-end satellite services network

Korean Air clears final South Korea hurdle for Asiana merger after conditional MOLIT approval

Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

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