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Hyundai Motor Group (Supernal) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) sign MoU to co-develop electrified AAM aircraft

Hyundai Motor Group and KAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop new advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, anchored on electrified aviation powertrains. Hyundai says the partnership—tied to its Supernal AAM restart and management strengthening—is meant to accelerate K-AAM development.

2026-05-11T08:54:24.824635-07:00

Ars Technica

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up

2026-05-11T08:55:10.010930-07:00

Air Data News

Embraer signs first Indian forged-materials supply deal with Bharat Forge

2026-05-11T04:20:37.969423-07:00

Air Data News

ANA studies nonstop Tokyo–Panama City to open a potential Asia–Latin America hub link

2026-05-11T04:20:37.624054-07:00

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Ars Technica

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up India’s private space industry is positioning for near-term orbital launch vehicle development, with Skyroot cited at the front of the pack and an aim to reach an orbital launch capability within “a few years.” The push underscores how quickly new entrants are trying to convert capability into timetable-driven access to orbit.

2026-05-11T08:55:10.010930-07:00

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up

eVTOL Insights

Hyundai Motor Group (Supernal) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) sign MoU to co-develop electrified AAM aircraft Hyundai Motor Group and KAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop new advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, anchored on electrified aviation powertrains. Hyundai says the partnership—tied to its Supernal AAM restart and management strengthening—is meant to accelerate K-AAM development.

2026-05-11T08:54:24.824635-07:00

Hyundai Motor Group (Supernal) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) sign MoU to co-develop electrified AAM aircraft

Air Data News

Embraer signs first Indian forged-materials supply deal with Bharat Forge Embraer and India’s Bharat Forge have signed the Brazilian OEM’s first contract for the supply of forged raw materials with an Indian supplier. The agreement expands Embraer’s India-focused industrial partnership footprint, building on earlier discussions with potential local companies to diversify and strengthen its global supply chain.

2026-05-11T04:20:37.969423-07:00

Embraer signs first Indian forged-materials supply deal with Bharat Forge

Air Data News

ANA studies nonstop Tokyo–Panama City to open a potential Asia–Latin America hub link All Nippon Airways (ANA) is studying nonstop service between Tokyo and Panama City, aiming to create a new direct connection option between Asia and Central/South America. The move would expand ANA’s long-haul network and potentially reshape demand capture for transit flows via Latin America’s gateway hubs.

2026-05-11T04:20:37.624054-07:00

ANA studies nonstop Tokyo–Panama City to open a potential Asia–Latin America hub link

ch-aviation

AirAsia to launch a new airline by mid-2026 AirAsia plans to launch a new airline by mid-2026, according to ch-aviation coverage. The move signals continued restructuring and network ambition as the group expands its branded footprint and positions a fresh operating platform for growth beyond its current model.

2026-05-10T20:21:32.063485-07:00

AirAsia to launch a new airline by mid-2026

SpaceNews.com

ESA and JAXA lock in joint Apophis close-flyby mission for 2029 ESA and JAXA have finalized an agreement to collaborate on a mission to study the Apophis asteroid during its close Earth flyby in 2029. The partnership formalizes international cooperation on near-Earth asteroid characterization around a high-profile encounter timeline.

2026-05-10T10:47:18.759164-07:00

ESA and JAXA lock in joint Apophis close-flyby mission for 2029

AeroTime

SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, was found dead while police said he was under investigation for allegedly taking a bribe linked to an Airbus aircraft purchase. The probe centers on a reported $16 million payment for 10 Airbus planes in a corruption case involving a $2.3 billion deal.

2026-05-08T16:19:34.351909-07:00

SriLankan Airlines ex-CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead amid Airbus bribery investigation

Space Intel Report

Thaicom reports 9.2% drop in satellite service revenue; eyes iPStar/Thaicom 4 retirement Thaicom says satellite service revenue fell 9.2% for the three months ended March 31, attributing the decline to continued weaker broadcast revenue, even as profit rose in its satellite division. The operator also points to the summer retirement of iPStar/Thaicom 4 as a near-term fleet inflection point.

2026-05-08T12:36:54.011419-07:00

Thaicom reports 9.2% drop in satellite service revenue; eyes iPStar/Thaicom 4 retirement

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Hyundai Motor Group (Supernal) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) sign MoU to co-develop electrified AAM aircraft

Skyroot and India’s private launch push: orbital rockets targeted “in a few years” as the commercial space sector ramps up

Embraer signs first Indian forged-materials supply deal with Bharat Forge

ANA studies nonstop Tokyo–Panama City to open a potential Asia–Latin America hub link

News Timeline