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• Firdia Lisnawati
Associated Press reports: Elon Musk has traveled to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago nation.
Chinese company CAS Space unveils plans for suborbital space tourism with a capsule designed to seat seven passengers, expecting to commence launches by 2028.
Singapore Airlines will increase its China capacity this year despite lagging air travel demand from the region. A visa-free scheme for Chinese citizens to the Asian hub is aiding seat occupancy, according to CEO's statement.
April saw China's international air passenger traffic recover to over 80% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by Beijing's efforts to boost overseas visitors and rising travel by Chinese citizens.
SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service aims to enhance connectivity in Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago nation. Elon Musk's presence underscores the significance of this launch for the region.
China's Chang'e 6 mission, aimed at returning samples from the Moon's farside, is now in lunar orbit and awaiting an optimal time for its landing attempt.
Chinese company CAS Space unveils plans for suborbital space tourism with a capsule designed to seat seven passengers, expecting to commence launches by 2028.
A century-old hotel in Unterbach, Switzerland, has attracted U.S. intelligence scrutiny due to its proximity to Meiringen airfield, which houses F-35 fighters.
Singapore Airlines will increase its China capacity this year despite lagging air travel demand from the region. A visa-free scheme for Chinese citizens to the Asian hub is aiding seat occupancy, according to CEO's statement.
The Fujian's deployment suggests a shift towards regional power projection by the Chinese Navy, potentially aimed at diminishing U.S. maritime influence.
April saw China's international air passenger traffic recover to over 80% of pre-pandemic levels, driven by Beijing's efforts to boost overseas visitors and rising travel by Chinese citizens.
The Xuntian space telescope project, a major scientific endeavor by China, has been postponed again, setting its launch date to late 2026.
After nine years, the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is departing Japan, with the USS George Washington set to replace it later this year. Key military and government figures marked the occasion.
On April 30, combined littoral reconnaissance teams from the United States and the Philippines, transported by Army Chinooks and Black Hawk helicopters, executed a strategic insertion to secure a remote island airfield.
Despite regulatory pressure on China's ecommerce platforms, air cargo carriers maintain optimism about the sector's growth.
China has innovatively constructed the world’s first carrier specifically for fixed-wing drones, although many specifics remain undisclosed.
COMAC has commenced the design phase of the C939, a 400-seat widebody aircraft aimed at challenging the Boeing 777-9 and Airbus A350-1000.
Liaoning Fangda Group, the new shareholder of Hainan Airlines, aims to increase international connectivity from Chongqing airport, targeting western China city routes.
AVIC's AG600 amphibious aircraft successfully conducted its inaugural night sortie, focusing on evaluating the aircraft's lighting system as part of the certification process.
South African Airways has taken delivery of the first of three A320ceo aircraft from China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), marking a key fleet expansion milestone in the carrier's 90th year of operations.
Strong demand for e-commerce goods, including e-cigarettes from China, counter seasonal downtrends, sustaining air cargo market growth.
A significant breakthrough as a winged smart bomb is propelled into the stratosphere, achieving hypersonic speeds over Mach 5, though challenged by rotational deviations.
Qantas Airways has made pivotal adjustments to its Asia network, including halting its Sydney-Shanghai route from July 28, attributing the decision to dwindling demand post-pandemic.
Following the overflight of a Chinese espionage balloon, Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair declares the event a pivotal moment prompting modernization efforts.
Australia's capability to detect submarines with its aircraft in strategic waterways has led to 'unsafe' flight intercepts by China, escalating tensions.
In a significant advancement, the Chinese Air Force has successfully launched a new hypersonic missile from its H-6K Bomber, marking a pivotal moment in modern warfare technology.
The White House mandated MineOne Partners, partly owned by the Chinese state, to divest its property close to F.E. Warren Air Force Base over national security concerns.
Following the C919's success, COMAC gains momentum in the widebody market with the C939, aiming directly at Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 territories for long-haul operations.
In a strategic joint venture, Menzies, alongside China National Aviation Corporation, has named Raymond Lo as CEO of the newly branded Menzies CNAC Aviation Services.
The ambition to introduce a stealthy, penetration tanker by mid-2030s is jeopardized by fiscal limitations, impacting the Air Mobility Command's schedule.
Chang'e-6, China's latest lunar endeavor, not only aims to return samples from the moon but also serves as a critical precursor to the country's extensive plans for exploring the Solar System, including a mysterious onboard addition.
Facing extradition from Australia, the pilot is accused of unknowingly collaborating with a Chinese hacker in preparing PRC pilots for aircraft carrier operations.
The Fujian, China's Navy newest aircraft carrier, embarks on its maiden sea trials, signaling a significant milestone and piquing interest in its capabilities versus the US's Gerald R. Ford.
In a strategic advancement, China's latest satellite reaches orbit, marking another milestone in its space endeavors.
In recent developments, Chinese researchers have made significant progress on an AI-based air combat system capable of articulating its tactical decisions, pinpointing a critical evolution in the ongoing US-China AI technological race.
Concerns are mounting among US Congress members over the vulnerability of Pacific bases and jets to Chinese missile capabilities, prompting calls for enhanced passive defenses.
In a significant expansion of international collaboration in space exploration, Serbia has inked an agreement to partake in the ILRS, a moon base project led by China.
Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), astronomers in China's Guizhou Province have identified multiple gas-rich galaxies far from our own.
Marking significant progress, China has finalized the construction of its cutting-edge space weather telescope, poised to advance space environmental monitoring and research.
CASC launches pioneering satellite into a higher orbit, gearing up for a global broadband network showdown with SpaceX, signaling a major advancement in space-based internet capabilities.
Unauthorized drone footage of Japan's main aircraft carrier, showcasing its details, highlights significant security concerns after being disseminated online.
Marking a significant step in space communications, China has deployed its first broadband satellites into medium Earth orbit, along with two experimental communication satellites, Smart SkyNet 1A and 1B.
With Ernst & Young offering advisory services, Air Vanuatu is on the brink of entering voluntary administration and has suspended all international flights, including those to Australia and New Zealand.
In a strategic move, the United Arab Emirates is deepening its air force relations with China, potentially as a tactic to secure future F-35 purchases from the United States.
In a move that strengthens Sino-French aerospace ties, Safran Helicopter Engines sealed support-by-the-hour contracts with China's GDAT Group, timed with President Xi Jinping's state visit.
Amid China's assertive moves in the Indian Ocean with its biggest aircraft carrier entering sea trials, India contemplates a significant naval expansion.
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully enters lunar orbit, signaling readiness for the next phase towards the historic far side sample collection.
China's most advanced vessel, the Fujian, has wrapped up its first sea trials with Xinhua reporting the achievement of anticipated outcomes, marking a significant step in Beijing's naval ambitions.
Roscosmos confirms partnership with China for the development of a nuclear-powered moon base, marking a significant step in space cooperation.
The Asia-Pacific region saw marginal growth in its business jet fleet, ending 2023 with 1,154 aircraft, underscored by a complex interplay of 28 new deliveries against 89 deductions.
In an escalating race, the US and China are leveraging their commercial space sectors for quicker spy satellite deployments, marking a significant uptick in space-based reconnaissance efforts.
Analyzing the 1999 US stealth bomber strike on China's Belgrade Embassy, a pivotal moment that reshaped global military defense strategies post-Cold War.
AVIC's AG600, China's large amphibious aircraft, has successfully undergone its initial water rescue capability tests, marking a significant milestone in its development.
Commemorating a century-long engagement with the Chinese market, Safran Group aims to bolster its foothold by aligning with sustainable and responsible development guidelines.
