23 October 2025

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to forge a new European space power

Other News, Top Stories

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities into a single company. By joining forces, the three giants aim to bolster Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This vital sector supports telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security. The new venture will also act as a trusted […]

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ATG's flagship product, the aerBlade® system © ATG

Bain Capital acquires Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG)

Financial, Top Stories

Jamco Corporation, a Bain Capital portfolio company and Japan’s top manufacturer of aircraft cabin interiors, has announced the acquisition of Aerospace Technologies Group (ATG) by Bain Capital. The global investment firm manages assets worth around US$185 billion. Founded in 1998, ATG is a developer and supplier of window shade systems for both private and commercial

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The latest deals involved the sale-and- leaseback of two new Embraer E195-E2 jets, delivered and leased to Canada’s Porter Airlines © AirTeamImages

Ashland Place builds momentum with Fortress and GOAL on fourth aircraft deal

Financial

Ashland Place Finance (Ashland Place) has completed its third and fourth aircraft financing facilities with affiliates of Fortress Investment Group and GOAL Aircraft Leasing. The deals involve the sale and leaseback of two new Embraer E195-E2 jets, delivered directly from Embraer and leased to Canada’s Porter Airlines. These latest transactions follow two similar financings announced

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Lockheed Martin’s US$179 billion backlog powers new phase of growth

Financial

Lockheed Martin has reported a robust third quarter for 2025, with sales reaching US$18.6 billion, up from US$17.1 billion a year earlier. Net earnings remained steady at US$1.6 billion, or US$6.95 per share, slightly higher than the US$6.80 per share recorded in the same period of 2024. Cash from operations rose sharply to US$3.7 billion,

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Representatives from Bell Textron, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ecology, and Agriculture, and UkraineInvest

Bell Textron and Ukraine advance plans for combat helicopter partnership

Military & Defense

At a ceremony in Washington, Bell Textron signed key agreements with Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Ecology, and Agriculture, and UkraineInvest. The deal aims to explore industrial cooperation as part of a possible purchase of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. Under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) programme, Bell would work with the U.S. Government to

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