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• Joshua Faleti
Sweden’s SSC Space and Japan’s ElevationSpace will assess potential cooperation spanning launch services, microgravity research and spacecraft recovery in Europe and Japan. The memorandum of understanding sets out areas to explore rather than a confirmed service or mission, extending SSC Space’s presence in the Japanese market.
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Sweden’s SSC Space and Japan’s ElevationSpace will assess potential cooperation spanning launch services, microgravity research and spacecraft recovery in Europe and Japan. The memorandum of understanding sets out areas to explore rather than a confirmed service or mission, extending SSC Space’s presence in the Japanese market.
Larsen & Toubro has begun initial activities on Uzbekistan’s New Tashkent International Airport, a $2.5 billion project being developed through a public-private partnership. The airport is targeted to begin operations in 2030.
Lufthansa’s interest in TAP, Korean Air’s expansion and mounting cost pressures offer a snapshot of forces shaping the airline industry. The developments raise broader questions about consolidation, growth and the economics confronting carriers, though the available summary provides no deal terms or specific cost figures.
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A UK Commercial Court has ordered a worldwide freeze on VietJet Aviation’s assets over more than $250 million in unpaid judgments tied to four Airbus A321 aircraft, according to multiple reports. The case adds uncertainty to the carrier’s reported plans to establish an Australian subsidiary.
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace for another month, keeping restrictions in place through Nov. 24, 2026. The prolonged closure continues to force Indian airlines to reroute international flights, increasing fuel use and requiring operational adjustments that have persisted for more than a year.
The Pentagon selected KBR’s Firefly system for a pilot program to test defenses against adversarial drones at U.S. military installations. Separately, Hanwha Systems said two laser weapons intercepted all three target drones in a demonstration for the South Korean Army, underscoring parallel efforts to develop directed-energy counter-drone capabilities.
Scheduled air service has resumed at Gulmi in Nepal after a four-month suspension. The available report provides no further details on the carrier, routes or frequency.
Reliance Industries pushed back against suggestions that it is trying to keep Elon Musk’s Starlink out of India, saying its satellite venture is itself still awaiting regulatory clearances. The dispute highlights a market-access and licensing question as Starlink’s India plans face scrutiny alongside a local incumbent’s ambitions.
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