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European Aerospace Giants Near Landmark Space Merger to Counter SpaceX Dominance

Three European aerospace leaders are finalizing a landmark merger of their space businesses to create a unified champion capable of competing with SpaceX. The combined entity would span 30 sites with 25,000 employees and €6.5 billion in annual revenue, according to reports.

European Space Consolidation Reaches Critical Phase

Europe’s aerospace industry is poised for a transformative consolidation as Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo near agreement on merging their space businesses, according to people familiar with the discussions. The landmark deal aims to create a unified European space champion capable of competing in a market increasingly dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its Starlink satellite network.

by Michael Turner
BusinessImmigrationPolicy

Walmart Suspends H-1B Visa Sponsorship Amid New Immigration Policy Changes

Walmart has reportedly halted job offers for H-1B visa candidates following new immigration policies. The retail giant is the largest private employer in the US and a significant beneficiary of the visa program.

Major Policy Shift at America’s Largest Employer

Walmart has reportedly suspended job offers for candidates requiring H-1B visa sponsorship, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision by the nation’s largest private employer, which employs approximately 1.6 million people across the United States, comes amid significant changes to the H-1B program under new immigration policies.

by Jessica Moore P.E.