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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026)

Vietnam Airlines officially launched nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam on 16 June 2026, marking the carrier’s first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands and its first nonstop service connecting the two markets. The new route extends Vietnam Airlines’ international network into Western Europe with a dedicated point-to-point offering.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

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Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

2026-06-14T23:31:49.147033-07:00

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IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched

2026-06-13T01:16:08.610918-07:00

Bloomberg

SpaceX goes public at a record scale, with Elon Musk kicking off Nasdaq/NYSE trading debut and IPO leadership messaging

2026-06-11T23:57:00.687075-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026) Vietnam Airlines officially launched nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam on 16 June 2026, marking the carrier’s first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands and its first nonstop service connecting the two markets. The new route extends Vietnam Airlines’ international network into Western Europe with a dedicated point-to-point offering.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026)

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UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

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Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress Reporting says Sri Lanka’s government is considering a partial sale of cash-strapped SriLankan Airlines. The move would indicate further steps to address the carrier’s funding pressure through ownership restructuring, rather than relying solely on continued state support.

2026-06-14T23:31:49.147033-07:00

Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

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IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched Five Indian Air Force personnel died in an Antonov An-32 military-transport crash near Jorhat, Assam, during a routine training flight, according to IAF officials. A German-language report also described the aircraft crash during a landing attempt. The service has set up a special commission to probe the circumstances; one person survived, TASS reported.

2026-06-13T01:16:08.610918-07:00

IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched

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Indonesia validates AutoFlight V2000CG CarryAll type certificate (first eVTOL overseas validation for the platform) Indonesia has granted AutoFlight’s V2000CG CarryAll an overseas type certificate validation, making it the first eVTOL to receive validation outside its home jurisdiction for this aircraft platform. The CarryAll variant is designed for inter-island transportation, with a VTC granted by Indonesian authorities.

2026-06-12T07:12:02.976555-07:00

Indonesia validates AutoFlight V2000CG CarryAll type certificate (first eVTOL overseas validation for the platform)

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JAXA’s H3-30 returns to flight with demonstrator launch, placing six small satellites into orbit after December failure Japan’s H3 rocket has successfully returned to flight in a booster-free H3-30 configuration, launching June 11 and inserting six satellites into orbit on a demonstrator mission. The launch follows a December failure that cost the payload, and the new flight validates an adapter fix and broader MMX-related path.

2026-06-12T05:41:54.367135-07:00

JAXA’s H3-30 returns to flight with demonstrator launch, placing six small satellites into orbit after December failure

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Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service Etihad Airways and Condor Flugdienst have signed an expanded agreement deepening their strategic partnership. The update includes a new frequent flyer arrangement and a new Condor service linking Bangkok with Abu Dhabi, adding more connectivity points across both carriers’ networks.

2026-06-12T02:57:22.168691-07:00

Etihad and Condor expand strategic partnership with new frequent-flyer tie-up and Bangkok–Abu Dhabi service

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Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air Pakistan’s government has approved expanded operating permissions for start-up South Air, clearing the carrier to broaden its commercial activity. The move signals official support for new entrant growth in Pakistan’s airline market and will affect how South Air scales its routes and capacity plans.

2026-06-12T01:13:03.913262-07:00

Pakistan government approves expanded operations for start-up South Air

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026)

Government weighs partial sale of SriLankan Airlines amid financial distress

IAF AN-32 crash near Jorhat, Assam kills five on routine training sortie; one survives; special commission launched

SpaceX goes public at a record scale, with Elon Musk kicking off Nasdaq/NYSE trading debut and IPO leadership messaging

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