space   Satellite   Space Exploration & Science Missions   NASA  
Space.com • Stefanie Waldek

SWOT captures tsunami formation from space, supplying direct sea‑surface elevation data for model improvement

The SWOT satellite recorded a tsunami's surface signature, providing scientists with high‑resolution sea‑surface elevation measurements of tsunami formation from orbit. Researchers say these observations supply empirical data to validate and improve tsunami propagation, early‑warning models and to help constrain near‑source generation physics.

2026-04-07T10:00:49.681165-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Indonesia moves toward receiving KF-21 prototype as Jakarta weighs fighter options and ends Boeing talks

By Air Data News: South Korea has agreed to transfer one of the six KF-21 Boramae prototypes to Indonesia, advancing the long-delayed joint fighter program between the two countries as the aircraft nears the end of its development phase.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-04-07T08:59:30.307332-07:00
aviation   Middle East   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   Qatar Airways  
Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

(ES) Qatar Airways grounds its A380s for two months

By Aviacionline: Qatar Airways deja en tierra sus A380 durante dos meses Con 12.000 frecuencias menos, Qatar Airways prioriza aeronaves de menor porte mientras sus Airbus A380 aguardan en Doha el fin de las restricciones aéreas por la guerra.

2026-04-07T00:11:54.760095-07:00
aviation   Europe   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
aeroxplorer.com • Kalum Shashi Ishara

KLM to Receive First Airbus A350‑900, Kicking Off Major Long‑Haul Fleet Renewal

By aeroxplorer.com: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines confirmed that its very first Airbus A350-900 is on track to touch down at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by the end of this summer.

2026-04-07T09:18:16.214231-07:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Airports   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A330   Airlines  
Air Cargo News • Rebecca Jeffrey

Qantas Freight launches twice-weekly Sydney–Shanghai–Singapore A330 P2F cargo service

By Air Cargo News: Qantas Freight has added Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to its network with the start of flights to the airport on 3 April. The cargo subsidiary of Australian airline Qantas is operating a twice-weekly Sydney (SYD) – Shanghai (PVG) – SIN – SYD service.

Also: Aviation A2Z and caasint.com
2026-04-07T03:19:53.290020-07:00