aviation   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00
space   Satellite   Supply Chain   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
ohb.de • Stephanie von Neuhoff

OHB Reaches Important Milestone for ESA's PLATO Mission: Successful Tests Under Space Conditions Completed

By ohb.de: For weeks, the European Space Agency’s PLATO space telescope endured conditions that mirror the harsh reality of space: searing heat, extreme cold, and near absolute vacuum.

2026-04-23T07:35:14.123038-07:00
aviation   Africa   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Africa jet fuel supply stable, surcharges follow price jump

By ch-aviation: Jet fuel supplies remain steady at most major African airports, but airlines are increasingly adding surcharges as short-term availability risks and price volatility emerge as top concerns for flight planning and operations, according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA).

2026-04-24T02:33:19.473341-07:00