aviation   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Bloomberg • Rajesh Mascarenhas

IAF An-32 crash at Jorhat prompts court of inquiry; five crew killed, co-pilot survives

An Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry. Firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing; reported outcomes are five crew fatalities and a surviving co-pilot.

newsable.asianetnews.com • Asianet News Central

IAF AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Jorhat Air Force Station

Aviation Safety Network • Harro Ranter

Accident Antonov An-32 KA2678, Saturday 13 June 2026

Also: Times of India, ANI News Agency and 7 more
2026-06-13T01:16:08.610918-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Operational test pilot flies sixth-generation B-21 Raider bomber for the first time

By Air Data News: The US Air Force (USAF) has revealed that an operational test pilot has flown the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider for the first time, a step that officials say marks a significant change in how the service evaluates new combat aircraft.

2026-06-13T02:22:40.097162-07:00
space   China   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
NASA Spaceflight • Martin Smith

China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt

By NASA Spaceflight: China kicked off a busy month with three missions for a single internet constellation in the span of nearly four days. Another maiden launch saw the nation’s tallest rocket successfully reach orbit, though the debut raised eyebrows with the absence of airspace notices ahead of the mission.

2026-06-12T14:29:07.538710-07:00
space   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Reuters • Laura Matthews, Saqib Iqbal Ahmed

Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days

By Reuters: Investors will soon get a new ​way to bet on SpaceX's trajectory: options on the stock are set to begin trading as soon as Tuesday, ‌with early activity expected to be heavy, volatile, and likely expensive.

Also: Bloomberg, Seeking Alpha and 6 more
2026-06-12T11:43:00.229428-07:00
aviation   Middle East   Supply Chain   Africa   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Associated Press • Allan Olingo

Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns

By Associated Press: The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices, worsening supply strains for African airlines. The African Airlines Association says the crisis has exposed reliance on imported jet fuel.

Also: The Independent
2026-06-12T09:10:13.344883-07:00