Iridium has signed an agreement to acquire Aireon, the operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance network

Iridium signs agreement to acquire Aireon

Iridium Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, the operator of the world’s only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance network, in a move that significantly expands its aviation capabilities. The acquisition brings together Aireon’s global aircraft tracking and operational data services with Iridium’s satellite communications and positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) technologies. […]

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AJW Group strengthens European business development team

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AJW Group has appointed Mark McConnell as its European Business Development Manager. He will work alongside Alexander Paul to strengthen the company’s presence across Europe. Bringing nearly 40 years of customer-facing experience and a strong engineering background, McConnell will support AJW’s European growth strategy by developing customer relationships and expanding business opportunities across the continent.

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© Allegiant has closed the acquisition of Sun Country Airlines

Allegiant completes Sun Country acquisition

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Allegiant Travel Company (Allegiant) has finalised its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, creating a larger leisure-focused airline group in the United States. The deal closed following shareholder approval and the receipt of all required regulatory clearances. The combination brings together two low-cost carriers with complementary business models, expanding the group’s network to nearly 175

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SWISS has teamed up with Metafuels to further promote SAF

SWISS partners with Metafuels on SAF

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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a new partnership with Swiss technology company Metafuels. The collaboration aims to support the development and large-scale deployment of viable SAF solutions while reinforcing Switzerland’s position as an innovation hub for sustainable aviation technologies. SWISS and the Lufthansa Group have

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AMTRA expands A320 aftermarket inventory

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AMTRA Aero Component Solutions (AACS), the US-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed party to acquire an Airbus A320-200 airframe for teardown. The agreement includes the aircraft’s landing gear and auxiliary power unit (APU). The teardown programme will further strengthen AACS’s position in the

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Astronics Aerospace sales climb on strong commercial demand

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Astronics Corporation reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, driven by continued momentum in its Aerospace segment and sustained demand from the commercial aviation market. Aerospace segment sales rose 11.7% year-on-year to US$213.8 million, an increase of US$22.4 million, supported primarily by higher demand in the Commercial Transport sector. Test Systems sales also increased, rising 15.4% to

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Iridium signs agreement to acquire Aireon

AJW Group strengthens European business development team

Allegiant completes Sun Country acquisition

SWISS partners with Metafuels on SAF

AMTRA expands A320 aftermarket inventory

Astronics Aerospace sales climb on strong commercial demand

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14 May 2026

Iridium signs agreement to acquire Aireon

AJW Group strengthens European business development team

Allegiant completes Sun Country acquisition

SWISS partners with Metafuels on SAF

AMTRA expands A320 aftermarket inventory

Astronics Aerospace sales climb on strong commercial demand

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