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Vietjet inks finance lease for 10 COMAC C909s with SPDB Financial Leasing

Vietjet has signed a finance lease agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing for 10 COMAC C909 narrowbody aircraft, expanding its COMAC fleet to 12. The C909 jets, produced by China’s COMAC, add another milestone for Vietnam’s budget carrier as it grows its Chinese-built single-aisle lineup via leasing.

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

Associated Press

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

2026-04-16T06:14:58.010399-07:00

Space.com

Japanese ISSA-J1 to rendezvous with two defunct satellites in 2027, demonstrating on-orbit inspection and maneuvering

2026-04-16T08:11:24.768294-07:00

AeroTime

Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027)

2026-04-16T06:57:20.595059-07:00

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Cathay Pacific proposes HK$7bn (US$890m) share capital reduction to bolster distributable reserves Cathay Pacific has proposed a share capital reduction of HKD7 billion (US$890 million) to offset a reduction in distributable reserves, according to the carrier’s filing to Hong Kong regulators. The move is aimed at restoring balance-sheet flexibility rather than altering operating capacity.

2026-04-16T15:10:55.168848-07:00

Cathay Pacific proposes HK$7bn (US$890m) share capital reduction to bolster distributable reserves

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Vietjet inks finance lease for 10 COMAC C909s with SPDB Financial Leasing Vietjet has signed a finance lease agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing for 10 COMAC C909 narrowbody aircraft, expanding its COMAC fleet to 12. The C909 jets, produced by China’s COMAC, add another milestone for Vietnam’s budget carrier as it grows its Chinese-built single-aisle lineup via leasing.

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

Vietjet inks finance lease for 10 COMAC C909s with SPDB Financial Leasing

Space.com

Japanese ISSA-J1 to rendezvous with two defunct satellites in 2027, demonstrating on-orbit inspection and maneuvering Japan’s ISSA-J1 spacecraft will conduct a 2027 rendezvous with two defunct satellites in separate orbits, using on-orbit inspection and maneuvering to demonstrate proximity operations. The mission is positioned as a testbed for advanced servicing-style capability around uncooperative targets.

2026-04-16T08:11:24.768294-07:00

Japanese ISSA-J1 to rendezvous with two defunct satellites in 2027, demonstrating on-orbit inspection and maneuvering

AeroTime

Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027) Changi Airport Group has begun redeveloping the former Commercially Important Persons (CIP) terminal site into a new private travel and lifestyle destination at Singapore Changi Airport. The plan includes an enhanced private terminal and expansion of the Hub & Spoke lifestyle cluster, linked to a Plaza Premium Group partnership, with facilities targeted for mid-2027.

2026-04-16T06:57:20.595059-07:00

Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027)

Associated Press

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal that would change or expand overflight access to Indonesian airspace. The decision will shape how traffic can use Indonesia’s archipelagic routes and may also affect how security and authorization processes are handled for transiting operators.

2026-04-16T06:14:58.010399-07:00

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

AeroTime

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Korean Air completes $76M lounge expansion at Seoul Incheon to double First/Prestige capacity ahead of Asiana integration Korean Air has opened new flagship First and Prestige lounges at Seoul Incheon Airport (Terminal 2) after a 42-month renovation and investment of about $76 million. The project more than doubled lounge capacity and includes a redesign positioned for the airline’s forthcoming Asiana Airlines integration.

2026-04-16T04:32:26.262468-07:00

Korean Air completes $76M lounge expansion at Seoul Incheon to double First/Prestige capacity ahead of Asiana integration

Skift

Akasa Air adds Hanoi: Mumbai–Hanoi nonstop set for Sept. 4, four weekly flights Akasa Air will launch direct Mumbai–Hanoi service from 4 September 2026, with four weekly flights into Vietnam’s capital. The route becomes the carrier’s seventh international destination, expanding Southeast Asia connectivity and complementing its broader network push amid Gulf expansion constraints linked to the Iran conflict.

2026-04-16T03:14:58.228594-07:00

Akasa Air adds Hanoi: Mumbai–Hanoi nonstop set for Sept. 4, four weekly flights

FlightGlobal

CAE opens Mumbai pilot-training facility with six full-flight simulators to meet India demand CAE is expanding its pilot-training footprint in India with a new Mumbai site scheduled to open on 15 April. The 4,048 sq m (44,000 sq ft) facility is designed to house six full-flight simulators, reflecting CAE’s view that India’s aviation industry is rapidly expanding and will drive sustained training demand.

2026-04-15T14:11:15.427720-07:00

CAE opens Mumbai pilot-training facility with six full-flight simulators to meet India demand

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Vietjet inks finance lease for 10 COMAC C909s with SPDB Financial Leasing

Indonesia reviews US proposal for airspace overflight access

Japanese ISSA-J1 to rendezvous with two defunct satellites in 2027, demonstrating on-orbit inspection and maneuvering

Changi Airport Group launches redevelopment of former CIP terminal for a new private travel & lifestyle hub (opening mid-2027)

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