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SkyDrive signs MoU with Japan Biz Aviation to pursue commercial eVTOL operations in Japan

SkyDrive has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. to collaborate on future commercial operations of SkyDrive’s compact eVTOL aircraft in Japan. The operator—active in business aviation and HondaJet/Bell helicopter charter operations—will serve as a partnership channel for commercialization planning.

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2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

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Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services

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2026-07-09T01:00:09.593917-07:00

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Boeing and Pertamina sign MoU to build Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem

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2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Bloomberg

ispace charts a new “Lunar Access Integrator” role with Starship-based payload transportation

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2026-07-08T21:16:51.845441-07:00

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SkyDrive signs MoU with Japan Biz Aviation to pursue commercial eVTOL operations in Japan SkyDrive has concluded a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. to collaborate on future commercial operations of SkyDrive’s compact eVTOL aircraft in Japan. The operator—active in business aviation and HondaJet/Bell helicopter charter operations—will serve as a partnership channel for commercialization planning.

2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

SkyDrive signs MoU with Japan Biz Aviation to pursue commercial eVTOL operations in Japan

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Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Air Astana CEO Ibrahim Canliel that nonstop routes to the United States and Japan are key priorities for the carrier. The directive was delivered during a meeting focused on Air Astana’s strategy and network development.

2026-07-09T01:00:09.593917-07:00

Tokayev urges Air Astana to prioritize nonstop US and Japan services

Reuters

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Boeing and Pertamina sign MoU to build Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem Boeing and Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities to develop a domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry and ecosystem in Indonesia. The plans include assessing roles for waste-derived feedstocks, as part of broader SAF supply-chain development.

2026-07-08T21:45:26.611623-07:00

Boeing and Pertamina sign MoU to build Indonesia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem

Bloomberg

6 sources

ispace charts a new “Lunar Access Integrator” role with Starship-based payload transportation ispace says it will launch a new lunar transportation and integration service aboard SpaceX’s Starship, repositioning as a “Lunar Access Integrator” by using a Mobile Cargo System to combine multiple customer payloads. The company tied the plan to Starship capacity and described it as an addition to its existing lunar logistics services using ULTRA landing modules.

2026-07-08T21:16:51.845441-07:00

ispace charts a new “Lunar Access Integrator” role with Starship-based payload transportation

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Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE Travel (AirAsia MOVE) over Cebu Pacific and Cebgo marks Malaysia’s High Court of Malaya has ordered MOVE Travel Sdn Bhd (AirAsia MOVE) to stop using Cebu Pacific Air trademarks and the marks for its Cebgo subsidiary. The ruling is tied to trademark enforcement actions over branding and related usage.

2026-07-08T16:13:55.647800-07:00

Cebu Pacific wins trademark suit against MOVE Travel (AirAsia MOVE) over Cebu Pacific and Cebgo marks

Reuters

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Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100 Philippine Airlines is preparing a firm widebody order split between Boeing and Airbus, reportedly for about 10 B787s and 10 A350s, as it continues to scale A350-1000 deployment to additional North American cities. Meanwhile, Etihad Airways is negotiating what could be a record 2026 widebody purchase of up to 100 aircraft across Boeing and Airbus, with reports of another 10 additional 787s.

2026-07-08T14:17:04.465436-07:00

Philippine Airlines and Etihad near major widebody order decisions: PR weighs A350-1000 vs B787 split; Etihad targets up to 100

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Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary Global Airlines, set to resume operations from London City, has revised its launch plans and will now target the Maldives instead of earlier destinations. The carrier’s renewed route focus signals a change in how it intends to restart service as it approaches resumption.

2026-07-08T08:07:56.419796-07:00

Global Airlines (London City) shifts revival plan from A380 to Maldives after revising launch itinerary

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FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—first repaint for Skyway Airlines FL Technics Indonesia has inaugurated a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali MRO site, completing its first repaint project for Skyway Airlines. As an FAA Part-145 certified provider, the expansion adds in-house complete aircraft painting capability, strengthening Southeast Asia’s MRO capacity.

2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—first repaint for Skyway Airlines

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