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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Thai AirAsia X cuts Japan frequencies; suspends Shanghai and Riyadh amid fuel-cost and demand pressures

Thai AirAsia X says it will reduce flight frequencies and temporarily suspend selected international routes as rising aviation fuel prices and broader global challenges squeeze economics. The carrier is cutting Japan flying and pausing services to Shanghai and Riyadh, reallocating capacity in response to the tougher operating environment.

2026-04-27T02:34:28.447861-07:00

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Space.com • Leonard David

NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it'

By Space.com: NASA is exploring ways to use a fleet of drones to explore the lunar south pole with an ambitious new MoonFall project.

2026-04-27T03:20:27.653332-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer delivers first frigate built for Brazilian Navy

By Air Data News: Consortium formed by Embraer and Germany’s TKMS signed a memorandum with the Brazilian Navy to study a second batch of Embraer delivered its first naval vessel to the Brazilian Navy last week after the frigate Tamandaré-class frigate Tamandaré (F200) was formally commissioned in Rio de Janeiro.

2026-04-27T00:23:42.885369-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Canada's Joshua Kutryk Assigned to NASA's Crew-13 Mission to the International Space Station

By SpaceWatch Global: Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk has been assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the ISS.

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2026-04-26T23:56:13.687384-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Brunei takes final pair of C295MWs

By FlightGlobal: Full C295MW fleet provides boost for Brunei’s transport capabilities. The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAF) has taken delivery of its final pair of Airbus Defence & Space C295MW tactical transports.

2026-04-27T00:20:19.470715-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Paid €51.65 Million to Launch Sentinel-1C on Vega-C Return to Flight

By European Spaceflight: ESA contract disclosures have revealed that its cost the agency roughly €51 million to launch the Sentinel-1C Earth observation satellite aboard a Vega C rocket.

2026-04-26T23:20:36.846526-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Enhanced P-8A Poseidon declared operationally ready by US Navy

By FlightGlobal: The Increment 3 Block 2 upgrade brings improved sensors, acoustics and a new signals intelligence capability to the US Navy's frontline maritime patrol aircraft.

2026-04-26T23:49:17.145396-07:00

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