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Sunward SA 60L Aurora reportedly crashes into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, triggering evacuation

Reports and social-media images say a small Sunward SA 60L Aurora (registered B-12PP) struck Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower (China Zun), damaging the building and scattering debris. Authorities and emergency services responded with evacuations, but the number of occupants aboard has not been officially confirmed.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

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Airbus lands ~$9.4–9.5B A330neo order from China Eastern: 25 aircraft for delivery in batches 2029–2033

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

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Airbus and Kawasaki sign MoU to study a Japan-focused anti-submarine warfare Eurodrone variant

2026-06-26T01:12:42.724245-07:00

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Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity

2026-06-26T01:07:49.697579-07:00

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Sunward SA 60L Aurora reportedly crashes into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, triggering evacuation Reports and social-media images say a small Sunward SA 60L Aurora (registered B-12PP) struck Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower (China Zun), damaging the building and scattering debris. Authorities and emergency services responded with evacuations, but the number of occupants aboard has not been officially confirmed.

2026-06-26T07:26:24.183861-07:00

Sunward SA 60L Aurora reportedly crashes into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, triggering evacuation

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Airbus lands ~$9.4–9.5B A330neo order from China Eastern: 25 aircraft for delivery in batches 2029–2033 China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 25 Airbus A330neo twinjets in a deal valued at about $9.4–$9.5 billion, with deliveries scheduled in batches from 2029 through 2033. The widebody order is intended to modernize the carrier’s long-haul fleet and expand services from Shanghai, using Rolls-Royce Trent-powered aircraft.

2026-06-26T03:41:00.171311-07:00

Airbus lands ~$9.4–9.5B A330neo order from China Eastern: 25 aircraft for delivery in batches 2029–2033

Reuters

Airbus and Kawasaki sign MoU to study a Japan-focused anti-submarine warfare Eurodrone variant Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an MoU to explore an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) derivative of the U950 Eurodrone, including potential use of Japanese sensors and effectors. The work follows Japan’s observation of the Eurodrone since 2023 and targets a specialized maritime-surveillance/UAS mission set.

2026-06-26T01:12:42.724245-07:00

Airbus and Kawasaki sign MoU to study a Japan-focused anti-submarine warfare Eurodrone variant

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Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity Akasa Air is weighing a potential IPO in roughly three to four years amid continued network and capacity expansion. The move signals how the airline is funding growth while navigating competitive pressure in India, including disruption-linked constraints affecting other carriers.

2026-06-26T01:07:49.697579-07:00

Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity

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Japan renames Air Self-Defense Force to add “space,” with changeover set for 2027 Japan’s parliament has enacted legislation to reorganize and rename the Air Self-Defense Force, formally adding “space” to its official name. The new designation is scheduled to take effect in 2027 as Tokyo seeks to strengthen space-defense capabilities amid a shifting security environment.

2026-06-26T00:27:44.732849-07:00

Japan renames Air Self-Defense Force to add “space,” with changeover set for 2027

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Vietnam Airlines plans divestment of Pacific Airlines, signaling a restructuring of its domestic affiliate Vietnam Airlines is planning to divest Pacific Airlines, a move that would reshape its domestic market footprint and clarify how management intends to pursue network and fleet priorities. The decision sits alongside ongoing Vietnam Airlines financing and network planning developments reported elsewhere.

2026-06-25T23:40:50.040055-07:00

Vietnam Airlines plans divestment of Pacific Airlines, signaling a restructuring of its domestic affiliate

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Rocket Lab launches “Ten Owl of Ten” Electron mission from New Zealand for Synspective imaging constellation Rocket Lab is set to launch its “Ten Owl of Ten” mission from New Zealand on June 26, adding to Japan-based Synspective’s Earth-imaging constellation. The flight underscores the company’s ongoing cadence of dedicated Electron missions supporting constellation growth for space imaging customers.

2026-06-25T22:17:01.079479-07:00

Rocket Lab launches “Ten Owl of Ten” Electron mission from New Zealand for Synspective imaging constellation

Via Satellite

MDA Space lands digital payload contracts with Mitsubishi Electric for Japan’s defense satcom, plus a separate win for Canada’s MDA Space secured a defense communications satellite digital payload contract with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for Japan. In parallel, the company also won a separate contract involving the Canadian Space Agency, extending MDA’s role in major government-backed space capabilities spanning defense and national satellite continuity.

2026-06-25T13:27:22.904251-07:00

MDA Space lands digital payload contracts with Mitsubishi Electric for Japan’s defense satcom, plus a separate win for Canada’s

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Sunward SA 60L Aurora reportedly crashes into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, triggering evacuation

Airbus lands ~$9.4–9.5B A330neo order from China Eastern: 25 aircraft for delivery in batches 2029–2033

Airbus and Kawasaki sign MoU to study a Japan-focused anti-submarine warfare Eurodrone variant

Akasa Air considers an IPO in 3–4 years as it scales capacity

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