Tesla-SpaceX merger could be announced before December, valued at $3.6 tn
Barclays analysts expect a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger announcement before December, citing AI integration, the Terafab project and a possible $3.6 tn combined valuation
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Space (NASDAQ: SPCX) stock forecast: Analysts see 45% upside after $8 bn spectrum deal
SpaceX shares fell to $152.16 as of October 14, 2026, but Wall Street analysts maintain an average price target near $220, supported by Starlink growth and mobile expansion
Ryanair and easyJet cancel thousands of winter flights as fuel costs soar
Ryanair and easyJet are cutting thousands of winter flights as European jet fuel prices reach $196 per barrel, leaving passengers facing cancellations and rebooking
Photos: ‘Space Jellyfish’ created by SpaceX rocket launch
SpaceX’s CRS-35 Falcon 9 launch created a glowing space jellyfish over Tampa Bay on October 13, 2026. See what caused the unusual atmospheric display
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch creates ‘space jellyfish’ in Florida sky
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch created a glowing space jellyfish over Florida on October 13, 2026. Here’s the science behind the phenomenon and NASA’s ISS mission
Selma Blair arrested at NY’s JFK Airport after alleged assault on Delta flight attendants
Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two Delta flight attendants on a Los Angeles to New York flight. The FBI is investigating the incident
Jet2 cancels La Palma flights from Manchester and London Stansted
Jet2 cancels flights and holidays to La Palma from Manchester and London Stansted. Services end October 30, with affected passengers offered refunds or rebooking
Boeing (NYSE: BA) Stock Forecast 2026: Can production recovery drive a rebound?
Boeing stock trades near $190 as analysts forecast 43% upside. Explore BA price targets, 737 MAX production, Q3 earnings, cash flow and recovery risks
Lloyd’s List Intelligence launches satellite spoofing check
Lloyd’s List Intelligence adds satellite-confirmed spoofing to Seasearcher, linking AIS anomaly detection with imagery to give maritime teams stronger evidence
United Airlines Dulles-to-Rome flight canceled after 12-hour delay
United Airlines Dulles Rome flight was canceled after nearly 12 hours of delays involving technical issues, storms, refueling and crew limits
World Space Week 2026 focuses on Rocket Revolution
World Space Week 2026 runs under the Rocket Revolution theme, focusing on reusable rockets, commercial launches and wider access to orbit
British Airways BA295 returns to Heathrow after emergency over Ireland
British Airways flight BA295 to Chicago returned to Heathrow after declaring an emergency over Ireland and descending from 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet
UK gang jailed over £30 mn cash smuggling operation to Dubai
Members of a UK criminal gang have been jailed for smuggling almost £30 mn in cash to Dubai through Manchester, Birmingham and Brussels airports
Global air freight demand rises 6% as shippers seek floating rates – Xeneta
Global air freight demand rose 6% year-on-year in September as shippers shifted toward shorter contracts and floating rate mechanisms, Xeneta data show
Flydubai flight FZ1073 diverts to Saudi Arabia after cockpit stabbing
Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a cockpit stabbing. Israeli officials suspect a hijacking attempt
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit under $500 mn launch liability insurance cover
SpaceX Starship reached orbit for the first time and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, adding fresh data for launch, satellite and liability insurers
Airport strikes across Australia test travel insurance exclusions
Airport strikes across Australia put travel insurance exclusions under scrutiny as policy timing determines cover for delays, cancellations and extra costs
easyJet faces $72 mn lawsuit over six abandoned Airbus jets after Russia’s invasion
STLC Europe Eight is seeking at least $72 mn from easyJet over six Airbus aircraft grounded after Russia-related sanctions disrupted their leases
SpaceTech ICEYE opens SAR satellite data feed with 2026 imagery
ICEYE’s open data initiative provides public access to selected SAR satellite imagery and videos, including thousands of 2026 deliverables
Global Aerospace names Eric Donofrio president from 2027
Global Aerospace appointed Eric Donofrio as president from January 2027 as Jeffrey Bruno retires after nearly four decades with the company
Amazon Boeing 767-300 cargo plane crash at Miami airport kills at least five
At least five people were killed after an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck vehicles
Global air cargo demand rises 6% as freight rates stay elevated
Global air cargo demand increased 6% year-on-year in August 2026, extending the strong summer performance recorded in July
Lockton launches US Aviation Practice led by Taylor Anderson
Lockton launches a dedicated US Aviation Practice and appoints Taylor Anderson to lead insurance, risk advisory and aviation client services nationwide
Dubai airline returns slow as war insurance tightens
Dubai Airports says some European carriers face insurance hurdles as US-Iran strikes and travel advisories keep Gulf routes under pressure
Xeneta lifts 2026 air freight rate forecast after Middle East shock
Shipper long-term rates to raise 5% to 15% during 2026 after the escalation of conflict in the Middle East changed the rate, demand and supply picture for global cargo markets
McGill expands aviation war insurance cover for grounded spares
McGill and Partners launched aviation war coverage for spare engines and equipment kept on the ground, closing a gap in traditional hull war policies
Spirit Airlines shuts down after 34 years as fuel costs and debt overwhelm carrier
Spirit Airlines ceased operations after rising fuel prices, failed merger attempts, and bankruptcy pressure pushed the budget carrier into liquidation
U.S.-Iran conflict reshapes airline insurance renewals across Middle East
WTW says U.S.-Iran tensions are driving aviation insurance pricing pressure, with hull war and liability rates set for tougher renewals in 2026
WTW warns general aviation rate cuts could fade as capacity comes under pressure
WTW said general aviation insurance stayed competitive in early 2026, though major losses, M&A activity and reinsurance pressure could tighten capacity and slow rate reductions
Iran strikes disrupt flights as war exclusions hit travel insurance cover
Airlines cancel thousands of flights after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, but standard travel insurance often excludes war-related disruptions
Italian startup Intuos raises €720 k to digitise general aviation fleets
Italian startup Intuos secures €720k to expand fleet management platform into the US after Europe growth and South Africa distribution deal
Willis returns to light aviation insurance after 30-year exit
Willis re-enters the light and recreational aviation market after three decades, driven by the arrival of the London-based Crispin Speers team
Aviation insurance faces losses but capacity remains stable
Guy Carpenter says aviation insurers face rating pressure and claims volatility, yet ample reinsurance capacity supports stable renewals into 2025
AIG navigates Russia-related aviation claims stemming from stranded aircraft
AIG continues to navigate Russia-related aviation claims stemming from aircraft stranded after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Everest Group records $98 mn aviation loss follows a U.K. High Court decision
Everest Group reported a $98mn charge in Q2 tied to aviation losses stemming from the Russia–Ukraine war. The loss follows a U.K. High Court decision
Air India crash triggers $475 mn insurance loss, pressures aviation premiums
India’s most severe aviation disaster in over ten years, involving the crash of an Air India Boeing 787, to result in insurance claims totaling approximately $475mn
UK High Court ruling in favour of aircraft lessors raises major risks for re/insurers
The High Court of Justice in London recently ruled in favour of aircraft lessors for the 2021 and 2022 underwriting years
U.K. Court awards AerCap $1 bn in aircraft insurance dispute over Russia losses
AerCap announced that a U.K. Court ruling has confirmed its entitlement to approximately $1 bn in insurance recoveries tied to aircraft and engines stranded in Russia
SMBC ends Irish court battle over stranded aircraft in Russia, nears final insurer settlements
SMBC Aviation Capital has dropped litigation in an Irish court against some insurers over aircraft stranded in Russia. The company said it reached confidential commercial settlements
Air Lease secures $328.5 mn insurance settlement over aircraft stranded in Russia
Air Lease Corp. (ALC) secured a partial insurance settlement of $328.5 mn over aircraft stranded in Russia. The proceeds, received as cash, will be recorded as an insurance recovery
Passenger plane Bombardier CRJ700 and Black Hawk helicopter crash into Potomac
A regional passenger plane, a Bombardier CRJ700 operated by PSA Airlines, collided mid-air with a U.S. Army Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Jeju Air crash Boeing 737-800 in South Korea covered by $1 bn insurance policy
Jeju Air’s insurance policy, covering the crash of its commercial jet in South Korea on Dec. 29, provides up to $1 bn in per-event coverage
California court rules in favor of aviation insurers in $128 mn lawsuit
A California state court ruled in favor of aviation insurers sued for $128 mn by aircraft lessors over three planes stranded in Russia due to the Ukraine war
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise received $201 mn insurance claims for aircraft in Russia
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported receiving $201 mn in settlements over the past three months for aircraft previously leased to airline carriers in Russia
High Court: $10 bn insurance aircraft payouts should be heard in London
London’s High Court has decided that the $10 bn battle between reinsurers and a host of aircraft leasing companies seeking payouts for more than 200 jets stuck
London High Court judge combines claims $10 bn for aircraft owners against insurers
Lessors have not received any insurance payments for planes stranded following sanctions on Russia, and are suing insurers across several jurisdictions, including London
Insurers refuses to cover planes flying to Ukraine or ships sailing through the Black Sea
Insurers may refuse to cover planes flying to Ukraine or ships sailing through the Black Sea as reinsurers, who insure the insurers, propose excluding the region from policies
Suspension of Boeing’s 737 MAX fleet is one of biggest aviation insurance claims in history
The suspension of Boeing’s 737 MAX fleet following two crashes in 2018 and 2019 is now thought to be one of the single biggest aviation insurance claims in history
Munich Re faces a exposure to the ongoing aviacrisis concerning jets stranded in Russia
Munich Re faces a “non-trivial” exposure to the ongoing aviation crisis concerning jets stranded in Russia, possibly via its “war risk” policies
Global insurance-linked securities market reached $145 bn in 2026, supported by record catastrophe bond issuance, 12.5% investor returns and expanding reinsurance sidecars
Global reinsurance capital reached $800 bn in 2026 as expanding capacity, lower property pricing and stronger catastrophe bond activity favor buyers
Insurance regulators in the US, UK and Japan are strengthening oversight of asset-intensive reinsurance, targeting counterparty credit risk, recapture reserve adequacy
Bermuda-based reinsurers reported stronger underwriting profitability: 85.3% combined ratio and 15.7% ROE as catastrophe losses fall, premiums decline 9% and competition intensifies