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Capital A pushes restructuring to early Q1 2026, prolonging uncertainty for AirAsia X and creditors

Capital A has postponed its planned restructuring until early Q1 2026, extending uncertainty around the previously announced consolidation with AirAsia X and delaying creditor resolution. The delay prolongs questions over timing of asset transfers, regulatory approvals and debt-restructuring that underpin the group's recovery plans.

2026-01-01T16:22:30.090483-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin

Starship Barge identified ahead of Starbase to KSC transports

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX is gearing up for a new chapter in its ambitious Starship program, with the….

2026-01-01T14:36:41.718439-08:00

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ANI News Agency • Asian News International

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor takes over as Vice Chief of Air Staff of Indian Air Force

By ANI News Agency: The Air Marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch on December 6, 1986.

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India’s IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Retires After 40+ Years

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Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas takes over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command, Indian Air Force

Also: Economic Times, ANI News Agency and 3 more

2026-01-01T03:57:33.342238-08:00

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Reuters • Rishabh Jaiswal

Starlink plans to lower satellite orbit to enhance safety in 2026

By Reuters: Starlink will begin a reconfiguration of its satellite constellation by lowering all of its satellites orbiting at around 550 km (342 miles) to 480 km over the course of 2026, Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering, said on Thursday.

2026-01-01T14:16:13.614649-08:00

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ANI News Agency • Asian News International

Canada seeks probe after Air India captain reported intoxicated before Vancouver flight

By ANI News Agency: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, and unfit for duty".

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Air India removes 777 pilot after failed alcohol test at Vancouver Airport

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Air India pilot detained in Vancouver after failing alcohol test, Delhi flight delayed

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and Economic Times

2026-01-01T13:33:49.285484-08:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Sky-High Dreams: Why Electric Air Taxis Aren't Soaring Over Cities Just Yet

By Aviation Source: Before electric air taxis become a reality, Georgia Tech researchers say there’s serious work to do in the air, on the ground, and in policy.

2026-01-01T13:55:10.601354-08:00

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Universe Today • Mark Thompson

Mathematical Model Predicts How Charged Lunar Dust Sticks to — or Bounces Off — Spacecraft

By Universe Today: Lunar dust poses one of the most persistent challenges for spacecraft operations on the Moon, clinging stubbornly to surfaces and infiltrating equipment with potentially devastating consequences.

2026-01-01T12:09:45.021647-08:00

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