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DXN Limited has landed a $4.1 million contract to deliver a prefabricated Edge data centre at Melbourne Airport, alongside a $1.6 million contract variation with Globalstar, reinforcing its foothold in mission-critical infrastructure.

After more than 11 years at the helm, Stewart Tully steps down as CEO of Alliance Aviation, handing leadership to Steven Greenway from October 2026. The transition aligns with Alliance's strategic realignment following a revised wet lease deal with Qantas.

Mangawhai Collective aims to boost its stake in Bremworth from 19.73% to a controlling interest by offering NZD 0.90 per share for nearly 44% of outstanding shares, subject to conditions and shareholder precommitments.

Alliance Aviation Services has secured a materially improved wet lease agreement with Qantas, including higher pricing and a fleet reduction, while reaffirming its FY26 profit guidance amid operational realignment.

Experience Co’s Q4 FY26 revenue held steady despite a 4% drop in its Skydive Australia segment, offset by gains in Adventure Experiences. Operating costs and fuel price pressures weighed on profitability, while strategic moves signal a reshaping of the skydive business.

Orbital Corporation broadened its international footprint with new UAV propulsion orders across the US, India, and Middle East, while advancing its Power by the Hour service to underpin recurring revenue streams.

Viva Energy’s 1H26 EBITDA surged to an estimated $770-$780 million, more than doubling from 1H25, driven by elevated refining margins amid Middle East supply disruptions and robust retail and commercial sales.

Li-S Energy marked key commercial and regulatory milestones in Q2 2026, including ISO 9001:2015 certification for its lithium foil line, first commercial foil sale, and US air transport approvals for lithium-sulfur cells. The company also completed a major Battery Testing Centre expansion and began deep-ocean cell testing with MSubs.

Amaero Inc. capped FY2026 with a record A$18.1 million revenue, expanded its production capacity, and landed a A$6.5 million US Department of War contract to develop alternative refractory alloy powders.

Hazer Group has completed a key commercial-scale hydrogen process design package with KBR, boosting its readiness for large-scale deployment and expanding its project pipeline across multiple sectors and geographies.

Experience Co has agreed to merge its Australian and New Zealand skydive and aviation businesses with Inflite Group under a new NZ holding company, receiving $41 million cash and retaining a 32.5% stake.

Channel Infrastructure has unlocked value from decommissioned assets while the Marsden Point Biorefinery project broadens its scope to include fertiliser production, aiming to boost New Zealand’s fuel and economic security.