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aviation Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Yeti Airlines raises $15 million through private placement

Yeti Airlines has raised $15 million through a private placement. The available report does not identify investors, disclose the terms or state how the airline plans to use the proceeds, leaving the transaction’s direct implications for its fleet, operations and finances unclear.

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2026-10-06T23:05:49.809071-07:00

space Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Space.com • Mike Wall

Nuri rocket launches 15 satellites on South Korea's 1st liftoff of 2026 (photo)

By Space.com: South Korea launched its first mission of 2026 on Tuesday night (Oct. 6), carrying 15 satellites to orbit atop a Nuri rocket.

koreatimes.co.kr

Chronology of major events leading to Korea's 5th Nuri space rocket launch

koreatimes.co.kr

[COVER STORY] Nuri rocket successfully completes 5th flight

Also: Yonhap News Agency, koreatimes.co.kr and Yonhap News Agency

6 Sources

2026-10-06T23:06:00.556737-07:00

defense F-16 Africa Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Morocco’s first F-16 Block 72 takes to the skies

By FlightGlobal: Fighter is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engine. The first Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 72 fighter for the Royal Moroccan Air Force has conducted its maiden flight, setting the stage for deliveries.

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2026-10-06T22:05:48.018288-07:00

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Reuters • Gianluca Lo Nostro

Norse Atlantic Airways keeps reduced capacity as high fuel costs weigh

By Reuters: Norway's Norse Atlantic Airways continued to fly with reduced capacity in September, as high fuel prices weighed on the struggling carrier despite a rise in revenue, ‌it said on Wednesday.

1 Source

2026-10-07T00:04:53.537589-07:00

aviation Saudi Arabia Middle East Orders Airlines

Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

Saudi Arabia Finalizing Plans for ‘Substantial’ Aircraft Order

By Bloomberg: The Saudia Group, which includes national airline Saudia and low-cost carrier Flyadeal, is advancing with plans to make a “substantial” jet order for delivery starting in 2031, a group executive said.

1 Source

2026-10-06T22:05:54.165566-07:00

aviation Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Aircraft Finance & Leasing Boeing 757

ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Cygnus Air takes first B757-200PF

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Cygnus Air at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

aviationnews.eu

AerSale Leases Boeing 757-200PCF Freighter to Mister Air Transport for October Operational Launch

2 Sources

2026-10-06T20:55:30.482807-07:00

space Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Nebex and U.N. to work on supporting emerging space programs

By SpaceNews.com: A startup with plans to help connect space industry suppliers with space projects around the world has signed agreements with a United Nations office.

1 Source

2026-10-06T20:55:39.048657-07:00

space Satellite North America

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

California to Integrate Iceye Data Into Statewide Emergency Operations

By Via Satellite: The state of California is integrating Iceye satellite data into statewide emergency operations as part of a new agreement. California opened a modernized state operations center (SOC) for emergency response on Tuesday, announcing investments in emergency response capabilities, including satellite technology.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-10-06T12:35:02.381812-07:00

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