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TAAG Angola Airlines to resume Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

TAAG Angola Airlines plans to restart direct service between Luanda and Lusaka by the end of October 2026, the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) said on May 22, 2026. The resumption adds a new scheduled nonstop air link in the Angola–Zambia market.

2026-05-26T04:19:43.985448-07:00

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Brazil approves rules for $200mn airline emergency credits

2026-05-25T12:05:56.771973-07:00

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ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

2026-05-24T23:27:40.395978-07:00

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Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia

2026-05-22T03:23:53.099814-07:00

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TAAG Angola Airlines to resume Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026 TAAG Angola Airlines plans to restart direct service between Luanda and Lusaka by the end of October 2026, the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) said on May 22, 2026. The resumption adds a new scheduled nonstop air link in the Angola–Zambia market.

2026-05-26T04:19:43.985448-07:00

TAAG Angola Airlines to resume Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

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Brazil approves rules for $200mn airline emergency credits Brazil has approved the rules governing $200mn in emergency credits for airlines. The decision sets the framework for how carriers can access short-term financial support, with implications for liquidity planning and near-term cost management across the Brazilian market.

2026-05-25T12:05:56.771973-07:00

Brazil approves rules for $200mn airline emergency credits

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ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk The European Space Agency hosted representatives from the African Space Agency, the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency, and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization for a first joint meeting in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The gathering marks an initial cross-regional forum under ESA’s international outreach.

2026-05-24T23:27:40.395978-07:00

ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

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Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), Capital A’s MRO unit, secured a US$100 million financing facility from QNB Group. The funding is intended to scale maintenance and repair capabilities, strengthening ADE’s ability to support third-party airline customers alongside its AirAsia Group anchor account.

2026-05-22T03:23:53.099814-07:00

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia

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African Earth-observation startups and SMEs invited to apply for African–European ESA Business Innovation Program The African and European space agencies are inviting applications from African Earth-observation (EO) startups and SMEs for the Business Innovation Program. The call targets early-stage EO companies looking to commercialize capabilities in an Africa–Europe innovation framework.

2026-05-22T01:09:55.459183-07:00

African Earth-observation startups and SMEs invited to apply for African–European ESA Business Innovation Program

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The African and European Space Agencies are Calling for Applications from African Earth Observation Startups

2026-05-22T01:09:55.459183-07:00

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Court upholds prison sentences for ex-Tunisair officials A court has upheld prison sentences imposed on former Tunisair officials, according to the cluster coverage. The ruling sustains legal consequences for the individuals involved and reinforces the aviation sector’s exposure to governance and compliance enforcement outcomes.

2026-05-21T02:39:16.549372-07:00

Court upholds prison sentences for ex-Tunisair officials

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Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus Air Botswana is targeting fleet recovery as routes return, positioning the airline to regain capacity and rebuild network momentum. The update, surfaced via ch-aviation coverage, frames near-term progress around operational readiness tied to restoring service levels.

2026-05-21T01:53:58.391147-07:00

Air Botswana aims to rebuild fleet and restart routes amid recovery focus

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TAAG Angola Airlines to resume Luanda–Lusaka flights by end-October 2026

Brazil approves rules for $200mn airline emergency credits

ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) secures $100m financing facility from QNB Group to scale MRO capacity for AirAsia

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