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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ispace appoints Anas Al-Shuwayer to lead Saudi subsidiary

The lunar exploration company has named Anas Al-Shuwayer to lead its Saudi subsidiary as it expands local partnerships and operations. The appointment signals a stronger on-the-ground presence in Saudi Arabia, though the available report does not detail the subsidiary’s remit, partnerships or specific exploration plans.

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2026-11-02T01:35:14.516731-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

JAL says full-year earnings ‘on track’ as quarterly profit surpasses targets

By FlightGlobal: JAL's second-quarter profit stood at Y57.4 billion, down 10.5% year on year as fuel bills jumped 37%. Japan Airlines has maintained its full-year guidance despite rising fuel costs, as it touts “strong pricing power” in its international passenger business, as well as “stable” non-airline revenue.

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2026-11-02T00:04:47.516138-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Malaysia’s first FA-50Ms land in Kuantan

By FlightGlobal: Korea-built jets are central to air force’s modernisation plans, and first FA-50s delivered with a new AESA radar. Malaysia’s air force has received its first pair of Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50M light attack jets.

Also: Yonhap News Agency

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2026-11-02T00:04:47.601994-08:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Madagascar postpones trial over Mahan Air B777s

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Madagascar postpones trial over Mahan Air B777s” today!.

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2026-11-02T00:05:03.505250-08:00

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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

IndiGo to Offer Lie-Flat Beds to Lure Long-Haul Business Fliers

By Bloomberg: IndiGo will introduce a three-class cabin on its Airbus SE A350 fleet as India’s largest airline broadens its appeal beyond its traditional no-frills offering and expands long-haul operations, its top executive said.

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2026-11-02T01:04:49.626236-08:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

Ryanair’s Musk Feud Simmers On as CEO Sees Marketing Opportunity

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary said he has no intention to reconcile with Elon Musk after getting into a public spat earlier this year over the economics of installing SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi system on its aircraft.

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2026-11-02T01:05:00.963371-08:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

United CEO says Boom supersonic airliner won't be ready this decade

By Air Data News: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby no longer expects Boom Supersonic's Overture airliner to enter service before the end of the decade, casting doubt on a timeline that has already changed significantly since the airline became one of the project's first major customers.

Also: Dj's Aviation

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2026-11-02T00:15:05.204743-08:00

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