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Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks

The Japanese government is seeking to ramp up the number of launches significantly, even as it faces ongoing challenges with existing launch vehicles and uncertainty around the readiness of newer systems. The push highlights the tension between policy goals for higher launch activity and practical constraints in vehicle capacity.

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2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

Reuters

AAIB says Air India AI171 investigation will reach final report by October 2026; Supreme Court dispute over releasing CVR record

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2026-07-14T21:29:42.015755-07:00

Urban Air Mobility News

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor

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2026-07-15T03:45:26.953110-07:00

FlightGlobal

China’s “Big Three” set for steeper H1 losses as fuel costs soar

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2026-07-14T20:15:42.254250-07:00

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Urban Air Mobility News

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Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter Co. and BETA Technologies have agreed to a strategic partnership to establish electric air-taxi services in South Korea. The collaboration is positioned to support the South Korean government’s target of launching commercial advanced air mobility services by 2029.

2026-07-15T03:45:26.953110-07:00

Skyports Infrastructure, UI Helicopter and BETA Technologies form partnership to scale electric air-taxi operations in South Kor

SpaceNews.com

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Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks The Japanese government is seeking to ramp up the number of launches significantly, even as it faces ongoing challenges with existing launch vehicles and uncertainty around the readiness of newer systems. The push highlights the tension between policy goals for higher launch activity and practical constraints in vehicle capacity.

2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks

SpaceNews.com

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Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity

2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

Japan seeks to ramp up launch

Reuters

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AAIB says Air India AI171 investigation will reach final report by October 2026; Supreme Court dispute over releasing CVR record India’s aircraft accident investigation body (AAIB) told the Supreme Court that it expects to complete its AI171 probe and submit a final report by October 2026. The filing says a cockpit voice recorder transcript and psychological autopsy have been prepared, while the AAIB opposes public release of cockpit recordings, citing legal limits on disclosure of probe material.

2026-07-14T21:29:42.015755-07:00

AAIB says Air India AI171 investigation will reach final report by October 2026; Supreme Court dispute over releasing CVR record

FlightGlobal

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China’s “Big Three” set for steeper H1 losses as fuel costs soar Air China, China Eastern and China Southern reported first-quarter profitability, but forecast heavy losses for the first half as significantly higher fuel costs create a “formidable” challenge. The carriers’ divergence between Q1 earnings and H1 guidance underscores how fuel volatility is resetting margins for China’s largest airlines.

2026-07-14T20:15:42.254250-07:00

China’s “Big Three” set for steeper H1 losses as fuel costs soar

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Malaysia Airlines keeps COMAC C919 as a mid-2030s narrowbody option, contingent on EU/US certification Malaysia Airlines says it could consider the COMAC C919 during its next narrowbody renewal cycle in the mid-2030s, but would prefer securing certification with Western regulators first. The carrier frames EASA approval—and ideally FAA certification—as key requirements before any purchase decision.

2026-07-14T19:44:55.471562-07:00

Malaysia Airlines keeps COMAC C919 as a mid-2030s narrowbody option, contingent on EU/US certification

ch-aviation

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China Airlines to debut Boeing 787 in mid–1Q27, Taiwan carrier schedules first arrival China Airlines has scheduled the debut of its Boeing 787 for mid–first quarter 2027. The update signals the carrier’s planned timing for introducing the widebody into its fleet, ahead of the 2027 passenger and route planning cycle.

2026-07-14T17:00:22.965643-07:00

China Airlines to debut Boeing 787 in mid–1Q27, Taiwan carrier schedules first arrival

ch-aviation

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Air Premia to raise more than $66mn in new capital South Korea’s Air Premia plans to pursue a capital raise exceeding $66mn, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. The move signals fresh funding intent as the carrier evaluates its near-term operating and growth needs.

2026-07-14T15:32:37.236310-07:00

Air Premia to raise more than $66mn in new capital

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