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Namibia rejects Starlink license, denying Elon Musk’s 624 appeals

Namibia has rejected more than 600 appeals against its decision to deny Elon Musk’s Starlink a license to operate in the country, including a challenge brought by the satellite internet provider. The ruling underscores how quickly LEO connectivity rollouts can run into licensing and authorization barriers at the state level.

2026-06-22T09:15:34.473073-07:00

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US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

2026-06-22T06:09:38.481180-07:00

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Aeolus wins court ruling to repossess two CFM56-3 engines from Express Air Cargo

2026-06-22T08:12:03.544259-07:00

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De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

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Namibia rejects Starlink license, denying Elon Musk’s 624 appeals Namibia has rejected more than 600 appeals against its decision to deny Elon Musk’s Starlink a license to operate in the country, including a challenge brought by the satellite internet provider. The ruling underscores how quickly LEO connectivity rollouts can run into licensing and authorization barriers at the state level.

2026-06-22T09:15:34.473073-07:00

Namibia rejects Starlink license, denying Elon Musk’s 624 appeals

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Starlink Denied Entry as Namibia Rebuffs 624 Appeals for License

2026-06-22T09:15:34.473073-07:00

Starlink Denied Entry as Namib

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Aeolus wins court ruling to repossess two CFM56-3 engines from Express Air Cargo Aeolus Engine Services, a Dublin-based engine provider, says it has secured a court ruling permitting it to repossess two leased CFM International CFM56-3 engines from Tunisia’s Express Air Cargo (7A, Tunis). The decision centers on a failed dispute over the lease and engine returns.

2026-06-22T08:12:03.544259-07:00

Aeolus wins court ruling to repossess two CFM56-3 engines from Express Air Cargo

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US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China A commentary argues the Trump administration’s “America First in Africa” approach is insufficiently focused on space, a fast-growing sector where the US still holds decisive advantages—yet faces the risk of ceding Africa’s emerging space industry to China.

2026-06-22T06:09:38.481180-07:00

US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

AeroTime

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration Emirates is increasing Dubai–Accra service by four weekly flights from July 12, bringing Ghana operations to 11 weekly flights. In parallel, the FAA and EASA say they will deepen collaboration on aviation safety as industry technology advances and regulatory alignment becomes more important.

2026-06-19T06:38:54.652078-07:00

Emirates adds capacity to Ghana while FAA and EASA pledge deeper aviation-safety collaboration

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De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity De Havilland Canada has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300‑G (DHC‑6‑300‑G) aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, with a second airframe expected to follow. The new turboprop capacity is positioned to deepen coverage of Ethiopia’s and Africa’s more remote regional routes.

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity

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Garmin expands global navigation coverage with added airspace data for 40 African countries Garmin is expanding its navigation database by adding airspace information and IFR procedures for 40 additional countries across Africa. The update also includes related operational data such as frequencies to support route planning and in-flight navigation for equipped aircraft operating in the region.

2026-06-18T10:20:29.590809-07:00

Garmin expands global navigation coverage with added airspace data for 40 African countries

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Cabo Verde backs CVsky ATR leases with $6mn guarantee Cabo Verde is backing CVsky’s ATR aircraft leasing programme with a $6 million financial guarantee, aiming to support the airline’s ability to secure and operate ATR capacity. The move underscores the role of sovereign credit support in aircraft lessor risk-sharing for regional fleets.

2026-06-18T08:54:35.306289-07:00

Cabo Verde backs CVsky ATR leases with $6mn guarantee

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Namibia rejects Starlink license, denying Elon Musk’s 624 appeals

US Africa space strategy at risk of ceding emerging market leadership to China

Aeolus wins court ruling to repossess two CFM56-3 engines from Express Air Cargo

De Havilland delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300‑G to Ethiopian Airlines for remote regional connectivity

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