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China, Rocket Lab and Russia advance Earth-observation and weather-satellite deployments

A series of launches and deployment milestones highlights continued demand for space-based Earth observation: China sent two hyperspectral satellites into orbit from a sea platform, Rocket Lab deployed Japanese SAR spacecraft, Synspective released first imagery from its ninth satellite, and Russia activated an Elektro-L weather satellite.

2026-08-06T04:25:36.266768-07:00

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China, Rocket Lab and Russia advance Earth-observation and weather-satellite deployments

A series of launches and deployment milestones highlights continued demand for space-based Earth observation: China sent two hyperspectral satellites into orbit from a sea platform, Rocket Lab deployed Japanese SAR spacecraft, Synspective released first imagery from its ninth satellite, and Russia activated an Elektro-L weather satellite.

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EVA Air to launch five-weekly Delhi–Taipei service in December 2026

EVA Air will begin nonstop flights between Delhi and Taipei on Dec. 1, 2026, operating the route five times weekly with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The service will provide new India–Taiwan connectivity and an alternative transit option for passengers traveling between India and North America.

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Jetstar Japan to rebrand by 3Q27 as Qantas exits through share buyback

Qantas Group and Japan Airlines have signed a binding agreement to restructure Jetstar Japan’s ownership, with the Development Bank of Japan replacing Qantas through a share buyback. The low-cost carrier plans to rebrand by the third quarter of 2027, ending Qantas’ role in the Japanese venture.

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UPS seeks DOT approval to transfer six weekly fifth-freedom cargo frequencies between Hong Kong and Clark

United Parcel Service has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to approve the transfer of six weekly fifth-freedom cargo frequencies linking Hong Kong International Airport with Clark International Airport in Angeles City, potentially reshaping UPS’s regulatory authority and operating pattern on the Asia-Pacific route.

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Airlines report divergent first-half results as fuel costs pressure margins

Cathay Pacific posted its strongest first-half performance since 2010, with passenger and cargo growth offsetting higher fuel costs, while Lufthansa’s operating profit fell to €383 million and Air Astana slipped into a small loss. Carriers remain cautious as Middle East-related fuel price pressures persist.

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