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Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

Air France‑KLM has submitted a non‑binding offer to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as Parpublica moves to divest a 44.9% share. The group says it would use Lisbon as a southern hub and strengthen Brazil connectivity amid rival bids from IAG and Lufthansa.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

Financial Times

Amazon reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar in ~$9bn bid to accelerate Kuiper and challenge Starlink

2026-04-01T15:59:54.708108-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX files for IPO to bankroll orbital AI data‑centres in potential record offering

2026-04-01T12:00:31.172067-07:00

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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

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Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP Air France‑KLM has submitted a non‑binding offer to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal as Parpublica moves to divest a 44.9% share. The group says it would use Lisbon as a southern hub and strengthen Brazil connectivity amid rival bids from IAG and Lufthansa.

2026-04-02T03:50:49.507519-07:00

Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

Financial Times

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Amazon reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar in ~$9bn bid to accelerate Kuiper and challenge Starlink Amazon is reportedly in talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a deal reported at about $9 billion to accelerate its Kuiper/Amazon Leo broadband push and rival SpaceX's Starlink. The purchase would add spectrum and satellite assets to support Amazon Leo, whose constellation currently counts roughly 200 spacecraft.

2026-04-01T15:59:54.708108-07:00

Amazon reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar in ~$9bn bid to accelerate Kuiper and challenge Starlink

Reuters

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SpaceX files for IPO to bankroll orbital AI data‑centres in potential record offering SpaceX has filed preliminary IPO paperwork to raise public capital for a push into space‑based AI, seeking funds to deploy up to 1 million solar‑powered orbital data‑center satellites. The blockbuster listing would likely rank among the largest IPOs ever and could lift the company into trillion‑dollar valuation territory.

2026-04-01T12:00:31.172067-07:00

SpaceX files for IPO to bankroll orbital AI data‑centres in potential record offering

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Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC Icelandair has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 49% stake in PLAY Europe, a Malta-based carrier holding a Maltese AOC. The minority purchase aims to secure an EU operator certificate, broaden Icelandair’s operational flexibility across Europe and enable new charter and commercial opportunities.

2026-04-01T07:59:35.828457-07:00

Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC

Reuters

Arcline withdraws from Senior Plc takeover; rival bidders remain in talks Arcline Investment Management withdrew its bid for UK aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc on Wednesday, narrowing the field of potential buyers. Negotiations with other rival suitors are ongoing, leaving the outcome of the proposed buyout unsettled as bidders reassess their positions.

2026-04-01T02:45:25.380321-07:00

Arcline withdraws from Senior Plc takeover; rival bidders remain in talks

Reuters

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SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential mega IPO — 'Project Apex' SpaceX has assembled a 21-bank underwriting syndicate, code‑named Project Apex, to prepare a potential mega initial public offering — one of the largest underwriting groups seen in recent years. The move marks a clear push toward public markets and has prompted analysis of broader effects on commercial-space capital and valuations.

2026-03-31T18:11:03.248240-07:00

SpaceX lines up 21-bank underwriting syndicate for potential mega IPO — 'Project Apex'

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Korean Air to complete Asiana takeover in 2Q26 after move to buy remaining 36.1% Korean Air plans to propose a shareholder resolution to buy the remaining 36.1% stake in Asiana Airlines and expects to complete the takeover in 2Q26. The move will give Korean Air full ownership of Asiana, enabling integration decisions across operations and fleet.

2026-03-31T16:10:41.080963-07:00

Korean Air to complete Asiana takeover in 2Q26 after move to buy remaining 36.1%

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Schweizer RSG put up for sale; Starman Bros Auctions seeking written offers for entire company Schweizer RSG, the historic helicopter manufacturer, has been placed on the market with Starman Bros Auctions accepting written offers for the entire company. The auction process is soliciting bids for Schweizer’s business, assets and intellectual property from potential buyers.

2026-03-31T11:46:12.956513-07:00

Schweizer RSG put up for sale; Starman Bros Auctions seeking written offers for entire company

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Air France‑KLM submits non‑binding offer for Parpublica's 44.9% stake in TAP

Amazon reportedly in talks to acquire Globalstar in ~$9bn bid to accelerate Kuiper and challenge Starlink

SpaceX files for IPO to bankroll orbital AI data‑centres in potential record offering

Icelandair signs LOI for 49% stake in Malta's PLAY Europe to secure EU AOC

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