Alset's New Energy Accelerates Electrification of Hong Kong Taxis through Partnership with Chery's Kaiyi and Support from Government Loan Program

FTAI Aviation and AEI said they will partner to convert Boeing 737-800s into freighters. FTAI will source midlife aircraft, buy AEI conversion kits, and supply CFM56-7 engines; AEI will convert them via its network. Freighters will be sold or placed into FTAI’s SPVs for leasing with long-term engine support. First conversion starts soon at Staeco in China.

Realty Income (NYSE: O) says it began investing in data centers in late 2023 via a build-to-suit JV with Digital Realty, buying an 80% stake in an up to 48 MW facility. It also formed a hyperscale JV with Cloud Capital, targeting up to $1.4B investment for a 45% stake. Realty Income raised 2024 AFFO guidance to $4.44-$4.45/share and investment outlook to $10B.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said it won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop, launch, and operate multiple Flatellites for the SB-AMTI program. Flatellites are slimmer, stackable satellites intended to increase deployments per launch and integrate with Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. The article cites analyst forecasts for revenue rising from $602M (2025) to $1.7B (2028).

Diversified Energy (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) said it will shift from acquisition-led growth to drilling its own wells, launching a one-rig operated development programme in Oklahoma in 2H, spending $35m to $50m. It expects drilling to materially affect 2027 production. Q2 adjusted EBITDA fell 14% to $240m; guidance calls for $960m-$1.01b adjusted earnings and ~$440m free cash flow.

BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) said it won new variable cam timing system contracts in Europe and China, including a conquest award, and that the wins expand positions with existing customers and replace a competitor on a China program. It also received awards for high voltage inverters and integrated drive modules for hybrid and EV platforms, which it said add to backlog.