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TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push

TCab’s founder Yon Wui Ng says the company is taking a pragmatic approach to eVTOL development—framing the effort around executable steps rather than hype. The remarks connect to China’s broader “low-altitude economy” momentum, positioning near-term engineering and program discipline as the key differentiator.

2026-06-22T01:41:23.205700-07:00

aerotelegraph.com

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

2026-06-21T23:09:33.868208-07:00

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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

2026-06-21T23:40:53.737090-07:00

Associated Press

Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours)

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

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Reuters

China’s Liaoning carrier completes 40+ days of South China Sea and Western Pacific drills, returns to port China’s aircraft carrier Liaoning and its escort vessels returned to a Chinese port after more than 40 days of drills in the South China Sea and the western Pacific, according to CCTV. The deployment length and geography underscore sustained carrier aviation and expeditionary naval operations.

2026-06-22T02:24:44.726370-07:00

China’s Liaoning carrier completes 40+ days of South China Sea and Western Pacific drills, returns to port

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TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push TCab’s founder Yon Wui Ng says the company is taking a pragmatic approach to eVTOL development—framing the effort around executable steps rather than hype. The remarks connect to China’s broader “low-altitude economy” momentum, positioning near-term engineering and program discipline as the key differentiator.

2026-06-22T01:41:23.205700-07:00

TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push

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SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs SAS is nearing a long-haul fleet order as Asia demand continues to rise, according to ch-aviation reporting. The development signals the Scandinavian carrier is preparing to translate growing Asia traffic into fleet capacity and network expansion planning.

2026-06-21T23:40:53.737090-07:00

SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

aerotelegraph.com

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN Russia’s IrAero is recruiting wet-lease providers in Southeast Asia to support long-haul operations featuring its Superjet 100 fleet, with the goal of expanding air links between Russia and ASEAN states. The approach underscores how carriers are using wet-lease capacity to bridge aircraft and operating constraints.

2026-06-21T23:09:33.868208-07:00

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

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Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion Akasa Air has more than tripled its borrowing limit to INR39.5 billion (about USD418 million) from INR12 billion (about USD127 million), citing continued efforts to expand operations. The increase underscores how fast-growing Indian carriers are tapping additional balance-sheet capacity to sustain growth plans.

2026-06-21T22:55:32.418907-07:00

Akasa Air trebles borrowing limit to INR39.5bn to fund expansion

Bloomberg

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Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms says it is weighing a domestically controlled low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network to strengthen India’s communications infrastructure, positioning it as a potential Starlink rival. The initiative is framed alongside Jio’s filing process for what could become India’s largest IPO amid uncertainty over Starlink’s launch hurdles.

2026-06-19T04:37:10.481679-07:00

Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO

SpaceNews.com

Tsinghua University spacecraft to join international Apophis study mission during 2029 Earth close approach A spacecraft developed by Tsinghua University is set to join an international mission to study asteroid Apophis during its 2029 close approach to Earth. The contribution underscores growing academic and national participation in near-Earth object science during the key encounter window.

2026-06-19T03:51:12.914536-07:00

Tsinghua University spacecraft to join international Apophis study mission during 2029 Earth close approach

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Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden Norse Atlantic Airways is expanding its Winter 2026/27 Thailand programme, increasing capacity departing from the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to continued customer demand for Southeast Asia travel. The carrier is also drawing on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft returned by IndiGo, enabling additional flying to Thailand.

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden

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TCab founder Yon Wui Ng outlines a “pragmatic” path for China’s eVTOL low-altitude push

IrAero seeks Southeast Asia wet-lease partners to sustain long-haul Superjet connectivity to ASEAN

SAS nears long-haul fleet order as Asia demand climbs

Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours)

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