space   China   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Bloomberg • Pui Gwen Yeung

Hong Kong’s first astronaut joins Shenzhou-23 mission en route to China’s Tiangong space station

Hong Kong’s inaugural astronaut—an ex-police officer with a doctorate in computer forensics—will launch with China’s Shenzhou-23 crew and join the Tiangong space-station mission Sunday, with Chief Executive John Lee calling it a “historic moment.” Separate live reporting at Jiuquan covered press interactions with the Shenzhou-23 crew.

Also: CGTN China and CNA
2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00
defense   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
aerospaceglobalnews.com • Joanna Bailey

The A-10 Warthog is now flying in the Middle East with new refuelling and EW capabilities

By aerospaceglobalnews.com: US Air Force A-10 Warthogs in the Middle East are gaining new aerial refuelling and electronic warfare capabilities.

2026-05-22T05:55:08.975323-07:00
aviation   Policy & Regulation   Air Canada   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Air Canada Flight Attendants Blast Airline Over 'Unauthorized' Expansion of Cheaper Leisure Subsidiary

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Flight attendants at Air Canada have put the airline on blast over allegations that it is illegally expanding its cheaper leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by increasing its fleet size beyond a strict 50-aircraft cap.

2026-05-22T21:40:46.307333-07:00
space   Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space  
CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX launches Starship test flight on second try

By CNBC: SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

Also: Financial Times and startuphub.ai
2026-05-22T15:11:29.205994-07:00