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Civilian aviation news May 16, 2022

JetBlue goes hostile to buy Spirit Airlines after rejection

(Reuters) -JetBlue Airways Corp is not taking no for an answer in its quest to buy rival Spirit Airlines. On Monday, the New York-based carrier…

Military Aviation News September 24, 2015

Lockheed says U.S. approves its $9 billion takeover of Sikorsky

Lockheed Martin Corp said on Thursday that U.S. officials have approved its $9 billion takeover of Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft from United Technologies…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 27, 2015

Aer Lingus backs takeover, needs Irish government support

(AP) — Aer Lingus said Tuesday it supports a takeover bid by British Airways parent IAG, putting the Irish national airline with its trademark…

General Aviation News November 28, 2013

Possible Qantas law change sparks takeover talk in Australia

(Reuters) – The Australian government has flagged allowing majority foreign ownership or increased government support for Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX), a move that could shake…

Civilian aviation news January 28, 2013

Ryanair profits rise, confirms Aer Lingus takeover plan

AFP Ryanair on Monday said that net profit rose 21 percent in the group’s third quarter, as the Irish no-frills airline confirmed a proposal it…

Civilian aviation news August 14, 2012

Future bleak for Italian carrier Windjet amid takeover talks

The future of distressed Italian airline Windjet looked bleak on Tuesday after a director of national flag carrier Alitalia said there was no chance of…

Civilian aviation news September 3, 2009

Lufthansa Completes Austrian Takeover

Lufthansa today finally took control of Austrian Airlines closing a deal that has been pending for nine months. Following all European Commission approvals, the airline…