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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

A small aircraft crashed into the upper section of Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower, damaging the tower’s top after reports of an impact Friday. Eyewitnesses and social media showed debris and wreckage, as authorities closed the area around the skyscraper and launched a major emergency response. Occupant details were not confirmed.

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

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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

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

The Aviationist

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley

2026-06-26T04:26:45.621361-07:00

Reuters

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

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

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD A small aircraft crashed into the upper section of Beijing’s 528-meter CITIC Tower, damaging the tower’s top after reports of an impact Friday. Eyewitnesses and social media showed debris and wreckage, as authorities closed the area around the skyscraper and launched a major emergency response. Occupant details were not confirmed.

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

Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

The Aviationist

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley The Royal Australian Air Force integrated a U.S. Air Force B-2A Spirit stealth bomber alongside RAAF F-35 Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Diamond Storm at Base Amberley. The activity supported Air Warfare Instructor Course candidates with integration of “advanced air effects,” with the USAF 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and enhanced air cooperation underpinning joint training.

2026-06-26T04:26:45.621361-07:00

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley

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China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries China Eastern has agreed to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo aircraft directly from Airbus, with deliveries planned in batches from 2029 through 2033. The order is positioned as fleet replacement for older widebodies, extending Airbus’s momentum in China’s widebody market.

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

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

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Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform Airbus and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an MoU to explore a Japan-focused variant of the U950 Eurodrone for maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. The work is positioned as a long-range unmanned complement to Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 fleet, using Japanese-observed requirements for ASW/MPA operations.

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

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

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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

Space.com

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

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Light aircraft crash damages Beijing’s CITIC Tower; emergency response in CBD

China Eastern commits to 25 Airbus A330neo widebodies for 2029–2033 deliveries

USAF B-2A Spirit stealth bomber integrates with RAAF F-35s during Exercise Diamond Storm at Amberley

Airbus and Kawasaki to study Japanese ASW/MPA Eurodrone derivative using 950 MALE platform

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