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IAF An-32 transport crash in Assam kills 5; service orders special commission probe

A twin-engine Indian Air Force AN-32 crashed during a routine training flight near Jorhat, Assam, killing five personnel; one survivor was reported by officials. The IAF has convened a special commission to investigate the circumstances of the accident. The aircraft type is widely used for logistics and support missions across varied terrains.

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

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

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

AINonline

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

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

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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IAF An-32 transport crash in Assam kills 5; service orders special commission probe A twin-engine Indian Air Force AN-32 crashed during a routine training flight near Jorhat, Assam, killing five personnel; one survivor was reported by officials. The IAF has convened a special commission to investigate the circumstances of the accident. The aircraft type is widely used for logistics and support missions across varied terrains.

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

IAF An-32 transport crash in Assam kills 5; service orders special commission probe

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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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SpaceX goes public at a record scale, with Elon Musk kicking off Nasdaq/NYSE trading debut and IPO leadership messaging SpaceX rang the Nasdaq bell in New York and Texas in a dual-listed livestreamed event with Elon Musk addressing employees. The debut follows a record-setting IPO, pushing the company toward a $75B raise and roughly $1.77T valuation, amid investor focus on how the public-market shift will reshape SpaceX’s footprint.

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

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

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Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis India’s Star Air says it still intends to add E190 aircraft even as the carrier faces a fuel crisis. The plan highlights how regional jet fleet decisions are being weighed against fuel-cost volatility in the current operating environment.

2026-06-11T22:56:51.582724-07:00

Star Air to press ahead with E190 additions despite fuel crisis

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IAI completes $50M Kfir C12 modernization for Sri Lanka Air Force, with first post-upgrade flight Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the 2021-launched modernization of Sri Lanka Air Force’s existing Kfir fighter fleet, marked by the first flight of an upgraded Kfir C12. IAI says the program improves operational life and readiness, under a roughly US$50 million contract signed in 2021.

2026-06-11T21:44:00.320509-07:00

IAI completes $50M Kfir C12 modernization for Sri Lanka Air Force, with first post-upgrade flight

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IAF An-32 transport crash in Assam kills 5; service orders special commission probe

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

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

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

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