http://www.streetinsider.com Latest StreetInsider.com News Articles en-us Copyright 2026, StreetInsider.com rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) rss@streetinsider.com (SI RSS) Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.streetinsider.com/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.streetinsider.com 143 28 0 1 2 3 21 22 23 Saturday Sunday http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has appointed Chris Ensey as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, following the closing of its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., according to a company statement.</p> <p>Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million in connection with the merger, which marks Volato's entry into AI infrastructure. The combined company will operate a powered industrial campus in Ohio, with 154 megawatts of capacity currently available and a roadmap to 480 MW.</p> <p>Ensey has led Alignment Engine as CEO since early 2023 and was an early investor in the company. His prior roles include CEO and COO http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has appointed Chris Ensey as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, following the closing of its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., according to a company statement.</p> <p>Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million in connection with the merger, which marks Volato's entry into AI infrastructure. The combined company will operate a powered industrial campus in Ohio, with 154 megawatts of capacity currently available and a roadmap to 480 MW.</p> <p>Ensey has led Alignment Engine as CEO since early 2023 and was an early investor in the company. His prior roles include CEO and COO http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has appointed Chris Ensey as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, following the closing of its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., according to a company statement.</p> <p>Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million in connection with the merger, which marks Volato's entry into AI infrastructure. The combined company will operate a powered industrial campus in Ohio, with 154 megawatts of capacity currently available and a roadmap to 480 MW.</p> <p>Ensey has led Alignment Engine as CEO since early 2023 and was an early investor in the company. His prior roles include CEO and COO http://www.streetinsider.com/Management+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Mgmt+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has appointed Chris Ensey as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, following the closing of its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., according to a company statement.</p> <p>Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million in connection with the merger, which marks Volato's entry into AI infrastructure. The combined company will operate a powered industrial campus in Ohio, with 154 megawatts of capacity currently available and a roadmap to 480 MW.</p> <p>Ensey has led Alignment Engine as CEO since early 2023 and was an early investor in the company. His prior roles include CEO and COO http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Mgmt+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Mgmt+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has appointed Chris Ensey as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, following the closing of its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., according to a company statement.</p> <p>Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million in connection with the merger, which marks Volato's entry into AI infrastructure. The combined company will operate a powered industrial campus in Ohio, with 154 megawatts of capacity currently available and a roadmap to 480 MW.</p> <p>Ensey has led Alignment Engine as CEO since early 2023 and was an early investor in the company. His prior roles include CEO and COO http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Mgmt+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Mgmt+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has appointed Chris Ensey as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, following the closing of its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., according to a company statement.</p> <p>Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million in connection with the merger, which marks Volato's entry into AI infrastructure. The combined company will operate a powered industrial campus in Ohio, with 154 megawatts of capacity currently available and a roadmap to 480 MW.</p> <p>Ensey has led Alignment Engine as CEO since early 2023 and was an early investor in the company. His prior roles include CEO and COO http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Mgmt+Changes/Volato+Group+names+Chris+Ensey+CEO+after+Alignment+Engine+merger/27073041.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:17 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html <p> <i>Infrastructure veteran to lead a new model for American AI infrastructure — community-anchored industrial campuses that pair sovereign AI compute with manufacturing and re-industrialization, beginning with 154 MW available today in Ohio and a roadmap to 480 MW</i> </p> <p> NORTH CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that Chris Ensey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, immediately following the closing of the Company’s merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”). In connection with the merger, Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million and the merger marks the http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html <p> <i>Infrastructure veteran to lead a new model for American AI infrastructure — community-anchored industrial campuses that pair sovereign AI compute with manufacturing and re-industrialization, beginning with 154 MW available today in Ohio and a roadmap to 480 MW</i> </p> <p> NORTH CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that Chris Ensey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, immediately following the closing of the Company’s merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”). In connection with the merger, Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million and the merger marks the http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html <p> <i>Infrastructure veteran to lead a new model for American AI infrastructure — community-anchored industrial campuses that pair sovereign AI compute with manufacturing and re-industrialization, beginning with 154 MW available today in Ohio and a roadmap to 480 MW</i> </p> <p> NORTH CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that Chris Ensey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, immediately following the closing of the Company’s merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”). In connection with the merger, Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million and the merger marks the http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html <p> <i>Infrastructure veteran to lead a new model for American AI infrastructure — community-anchored industrial campuses that pair sovereign AI compute with manufacturing and re-industrialization, beginning with 154 MW available today in Ohio and a roadmap to 480 MW</i> </p> <p> NORTH CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that Chris Ensey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, immediately following the closing of the Company’s merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”). In connection with the merger, Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million and the merger marks the http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html <p> <i>Infrastructure veteran to lead a new model for American AI infrastructure — community-anchored industrial campuses that pair sovereign AI compute with manufacturing and re-industrialization, beginning with 154 MW available today in Ohio and a roadmap to 480 MW</i> </p> <p> NORTH CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that Chris Ensey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, immediately following the closing of the Company’s merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”). In connection with the merger, Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million and the merger marks the http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html <p> <i>Infrastructure veteran to lead a new model for American AI infrastructure — community-anchored industrial campuses that pair sovereign AI compute with manufacturing and re-industrialization, beginning with 154 MW available today in Ohio and a roadmap to 480 MW</i> </p> <p> NORTH CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that Chris Ensey was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 11, 2026, immediately following the closing of the Company’s merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”). In connection with the merger, Alignment Engine was valued at approximately $500 million and the merger marks the http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+Group+Names+Chris+Ensey+Chief+Executive+Officer+Following+Completion+of+Alignment+Engine+Merger/27073038.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 MARA RIOT SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Volato+completes+Alignment+Engine+merger+to+enter+AI+data+center+market/27055763.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has completed its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., expanding the company's business into artificial intelligence infrastructure while maintaining its existing aviation software operations.</p><p>With the merger closed, Volato now holds a leased data center site in Ohio where power, water, and water treatment infrastructure are already operational. The company said near-term priorities include procuring and financing GPUs, beginning equipment installation, and securing customer agreements for AI compute capacity.</p><p>According to Grand View Research, the global AI data center market was valued at $147.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $810.6 billion by 2033, reflecting http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Volato+completes+Alignment+Engine+merger+to+enter+AI+data+center+market/27055763.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:05:51 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Volato+completes+Alignment+Engine+merger+to+enter+AI+data+center+market/27055763.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has completed its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., expanding the company's business into artificial intelligence infrastructure while maintaining its existing aviation software operations.</p><p>With the merger closed, Volato now holds a leased data center site in Ohio where power, water, and water treatment infrastructure are already operational. The company said near-term priorities include procuring and financing GPUs, beginning equipment installation, and securing customer agreements for AI compute capacity.</p><p>According to Grand View Research, the global AI data center market was valued at $147.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $810.6 billion by 2033, reflecting http://www.streetinsider.com/Mergers+and+Acquisitions/Volato+completes+Alignment+Engine+merger+to+enter+AI+data+center+market/27055763.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:05:51 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Corp.+News/Volato+completes+Alignment+Engine+merger+to+enter+AI+data+center+market/27055763.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has completed its merger with Alignment Engine Inc., expanding the company's business into artificial intelligence infrastructure while maintaining its existing aviation software operations.</p><p>With the merger closed, Volato now holds a leased data center site in Ohio where power, water, and water treatment infrastructure are already operational. The company said near-term priorities include procuring and financing GPUs, beginning equipment installation, and securing customer agreements for AI compute capacity.</p><p>According to Grand View Research, the global AI data center market was valued at $147.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $810.6 billion by 2033, reflecting http://www.streetinsider.com/Hot+Corp.+News/Volato+completes+Alignment+Engine+merger+to+enter+AI+data+center+market/27055763.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:05:51 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+%28NYSE+American%3A+SOAR%29+Completes+Alignment+Engine+Merger%2C+Entering+AI+Data+Center+Market+Projected+at+%24810.6+Billion+by+2033/27055756.html <p> <i>Power, Water and Water Treatment Already Operational at the Company&apos;s Leased Ohio Site; Near-Term Focus Turns to Equipment, Financing and Customer Deployments</i> </p> <p> ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”), expanding Volato’s business into artificial intelligence infrastructure while continuing to operate and grow its existing aviation software and AI business lines. </p><p> With the merger complete, Volato enters the AI infrastructure market with its initial Ohio data center site under lease, power, water and water treatment infrastructure already operational at the http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+%28NYSE+American%3A+SOAR%29+Completes+Alignment+Engine+Merger%2C+Entering+AI+Data+Center+Market+Projected+at+%24810.6+Billion+by+2033/27055756.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+%28NYSE+American%3A+SOAR%29+Completes+Alignment+Engine+Merger%2C+Entering+AI+Data+Center+Market+Projected+at+%24810.6+Billion+by+2033/27055756.html <p> <i>Power, Water and Water Treatment Already Operational at the Company&apos;s Leased Ohio Site; Near-Term Focus Turns to Equipment, Financing and Customer Deployments</i> </p> <p> ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its previously announced merger with Alignment Engine Inc. (“Alignment Engine”), expanding Volato’s business into artificial intelligence infrastructure while continuing to operate and grow its existing aviation software and AI business lines. </p><p> With the merger complete, Volato enters the AI infrastructure market with its initial Ohio data center site under lease, power, water and water treatment infrastructure already operational at the http://www.streetinsider.com/Business+Wire/Volato+%28NYSE+American%3A+SOAR%29+Completes+Alignment+Engine+Merger%2C+Entering+AI+Data+Center+Market+Projected+at+%24810.6+Billion+by+2033/27055756.html Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:05:00 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Sep+04/27053728.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260911/27053728.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Sep+04/27053728.html Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:00 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Sep+01/27030566.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260904/27030566.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Sep+01/27030566.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:01:00 -0400 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Aug+25/26997842.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260828/26997842.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Aug+25/26997842.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:06:00 -0400 O.53755046 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Aug+25/26997842.html si-local-file:///var/storage/secattach/20260828/26997842.html http://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form++8-K++++++++Volato+Group%2C+Inc.++++++++For%3A+Aug+25/26997842.html Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:06:00 -0400 O.53755046 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Volato+Group+agrees+to+%24500M+merger+with+AI+firm+Alignment+Engine/26977539.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Alignment Engine, Inc., an AI infrastructure company, in a transaction valuing Alignment Engine at approximately $500 million, according to a company statement.</p> <p>The merger would reposition Volato around AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and data center development through Alignment Engine's industrial campus in Ohio. The campus currently has 154 megawatts of power available, with a stated path to 480 megawatts of total capacity.</p> <p>Alignment Engine's infrastructure is designed to support GPU compute, AI training, inference, and other compute-intensive workloads. Volato said it will remain the publicly traded parent company http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Volato+Group+agrees+to+%24500M+merger+with+AI+firm+Alignment+Engine/26977539.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:38 -0400 O.53755046 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Volato+Group+agrees+to+%24500M+merger+with+AI+firm+Alignment+Engine/26977539.html <p>Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Alignment Engine, Inc., an AI infrastructure company, in a transaction valuing Alignment Engine at approximately $500 million, according to a company statement.</p> <p>The merger would reposition Volato around AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, and data center development through Alignment Engine's industrial campus in Ohio. The campus currently has 154 megawatts of power available, with a stated path to 480 megawatts of total capacity.</p> <p>Alignment Engine's infrastructure is designed to support GPU compute, AI training, inference, and other compute-intensive workloads. Volato said it will remain the publicly traded parent company http://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Volato+Group+agrees+to+%24500M+merger+with+AI+firm+Alignment+Engine/26977539.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:38 -0400 O.53755046 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Signs+Definitive+Agreement+for+%24500+Million+AI+Infrastructure+Merger+with+Alignment+Engine/26977469.html <p> <i>Roadmap to 480MW AI Infrastructure Capacity at Alignment Engine’s Ohio Campus, with 154MW of Power Available Today</i> </p> <p> ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Alignment Engine, Inc. (“Alignment Engine”), an AI infrastructure company, in a transaction valuing Alignment Engine at approximately $500 million. </p><p> The transaction repositions Volato around advanced AI infrastructure, high-performance computing and data center development through Alignment Engine’s powered industrial campus in Ohio. </p><p> <b>Transaction Highlights</b> </p><ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Definitive merger agreement between Volato and Alignment Engine </li> <li> Approximately $500 million transaction valuation of Alignment Engine </li> <li> 154MW http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Signs+Definitive+Agreement+for+%24500+Million+AI+Infrastructure+Merger+with+Alignment+Engine/26977469.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 O.53755046 SOAR http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Signs+Definitive+Agreement+for+%24500+Million+AI+Infrastructure+Merger+with+Alignment+Engine/26977469.html <p> <i>Roadmap to 480MW AI Infrastructure Capacity at Alignment Engine’s Ohio Campus, with 154MW of Power Available Today</i> </p> <p> ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR) (“Volato” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Alignment Engine, Inc. (“Alignment Engine”), an AI infrastructure company, in a transaction valuing Alignment Engine at approximately $500 million. </p><p> The transaction repositions Volato around advanced AI infrastructure, high-performance computing and data center development through Alignment Engine’s powered industrial campus in Ohio. </p><p> <b>Transaction Highlights</b> </p><ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Definitive merger agreement between Volato and Alignment Engine </li> <li> Approximately $500 million transaction valuation of Alignment Engine </li> <li> 154MW http://www.streetinsider.com/Press+Releases/Volato+Group+Signs+Definitive+Agreement+for+%24500+Million+AI+Infrastructure+Merger+with+Alignment+Engine/26977469.html Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 O.53755046 SOAR