Arif Habib consortium announced plans to acquire full control of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), taking the airline private. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Chicago‑based LanzaJet, a sustainable aviation fuel technology provider, announced a $47 million first‑close of a $135 million equity round at a $650 million pre‑money valuation. The round was led by IAG and Shell, with participation from Groupe ADP, LanzaTech, Mitsui and a grant...

American Airlines and United Airlines are providing a $200 million capital injection into Brazilian carrier Azul to support its Chapter 11 exit and stabilize its balance sheet. The funding marks a strategic move by the U.S. carriers amid competitive pressures...

UAS traffic management provider Unifly announced the acquisition of Swiss‑based SORA Consulting, a specialist advisory firm for advanced drone operations. The deal integrates SORA Consulting into Unifly Consulting, bolstering Unifly’s regulatory expertise and local presence across Switzerland and the DACH...

ValueQuest Investment Advisors announced the closing of its Rs 1,500 crore ValueQuest Tristar private equity fund, focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defence, and energy transition. The fund, which activated a Rs 500 crore greenshoe, aims to invest in 8–12 companies with...
Libya's Berniq Airways announced a $238 million capital increase to fund fleet expansion and strengthen its balance sheet. The fundraising, reported on Feb 18, 2026, aims to support the airline's growth in the region.
The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000‑sq‑ft hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport, planning to lease it to FTair, LLC for expanded aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal aims to create jobs,...
FTAI Aviation announced the finalization of its acquisition of seven Airbus aircraft from Air France, expanding its fleet. The deal, completed on February 17, 2026, underscores FTAI's growth strategy in the aviation sector.

BAE Systems' Bofors business has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Swedish precision‑machining firm Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad, expanding its industrial capacity in Europe. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
SDI Group plc announced the acquisition of PRP Optoelectronics Ltd for a total consideration of £11.3 million in cash, plus up to £0.9 million deferred, excluding £2.8 million of net cash. The deal adds micro‑LED and LED array capabilities to SDI’s Industrial &...

Aviation automation firm Skyryse Inc. secured $300 million in a Series C financing round, bringing its valuation to $1.15 billion. The round was led by Autopilot Ventures and Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from ArrowMark Partners, Atreides Management, BAM...

EirTrade, an Irish aviation asset management firm, announced it has acquired two Airbus A320neo aircraft previously owned by Spirit, in partnership with Chicago‑based lessor RESIDCO. The aircraft will be dismantled in Goodyear, Arizona, with parts shipped to EirTrade’s Dallas hub...

Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent of Spirit Airlines, has filed for court approval to sell 20 Airbus aircraft for at least USD 533 million. The stalking-horse buyer is CSDS Asset Management LLC, with an auction set for 20 April 2026....
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. announced a $7.0 million strategic exchange with SaverOne, a deal that could give VisionWave up to 51% ownership of SaverOne pending milestones and approvals. The partnership aims to integrate SaverOne's RF‑based vulnerable road user detection technology into...

Satys Aerospace announced the acquisition of Sabena Technics' four aircraft painting facilities in Cornebarrieu, Toulouse, finalizing the transaction on February 13, 2026. The deal transfers 130 employees and adds capacity to handle 140 aircraft per year, expanding Satys' network to...