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CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has issued a final demand for PHP 833.7 million ($14.5 million) in unpaid fees to AirAsia Philippines, giving the carrier five days to settle or face licence suspension and restricted airport access; interest and penalties could raise the bill further.

2026-03-26T06:26:55.192899-07:00

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Airbus weighs ATR final-assembly line in India as New Delhi ramps regional connectivity

2026-03-26T00:20:34.164703-07:00

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Korean Air board approves plan to buy more than 100 Boeing jets and 21 spare engines

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

AeroTime

Sun Group taps Changi to transform Phu Quoc into Vietnam's first 'airport destination' with 50M capacity ahead of APEC 2027

2026-03-26T04:50:51.686774-07:00

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TerraDrone forms Terra Defense, opens US subsidiary to enter military UAS market TerraDrone, a Tokyo-based civil UAS manufacturer, announced on 23 March the creation of a US subsidiary named Terra Defense to pursue military contracts. The company cited an "increasingly unstable" geopolitical environment and the rapid militarisation of drones as the rationale for the shift.

2026-03-26T09:56:03.316533-07:00

TerraDrone forms Terra Defense, opens US subsidiary to enter military UAS market

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CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has issued a final demand for PHP 833.7 million ($14.5 million) in unpaid fees to AirAsia Philippines, giving the carrier five days to settle or face licence suspension and restricted airport access; interest and penalties could raise the bill further.

2026-03-26T06:26:55.192899-07:00

CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension

AeroTime

Sun Group taps Changi to transform Phu Quoc into Vietnam's first 'airport destination' with 50M capacity ahead of APEC 2027 Sun Group has enlisted Changi Airports International to redevelop Phu Quoc International into Vietnam's first 'airport destination', expanding capacity toward 50 million passengers per year. The planned upgrade aims to boost regional travel and tourism and accelerate infrastructure readiness ahead of APEC 2027.

2026-03-26T04:50:51.686774-07:00

Sun Group taps Changi to transform Phu Quoc into Vietnam's first 'airport destination' with 50M capacity ahead of APEC 2027

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Korean Air board approves plan to buy more than 100 Boeing jets and 21 spare engines Korean Air's board has approved a plan to order more than 100 Boeing aircraft and a separate proposal to acquire 21 spare engines. The approvals clear the way for a large-scale fleet expansion and upcoming contract and financing steps with Boeing and financial markets.

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

Korean Air board approves plan to buy more than 100 Boeing jets and 21 spare engines

CNBC

SFO credits staffing model for avoiding TSA checkpoint chaos, highlights Asia growth SFO CEO Mike Nakornkhet told CNBC at Aviation Festival Asia that the airport’s staffing and screening model insulated it from TSA resignations and checkpoint disruptions seen at other U.S. hubs during the partial shutdown. He said SFO is positioned as an international gateway, with Asia a key growth market.

2026-03-26T02:00:25.923586-07:00

SFO credits staffing model for avoiding TSA checkpoint chaos, highlights Asia growth

Economic Times

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Airbus weighs ATR final-assembly line in India as New Delhi ramps regional connectivity Airbus is evaluating a final-assembly line in India for ATR turboprops as New Delhi's 10-year, subsidy-backed regional connectivity push and rising demand for short-haul services make local assembly commercially attractive. The company is assessing business viability even though it already runs two India FALs with Tata Advanced Systems.

2026-03-26T00:20:34.164703-07:00

Airbus weighs ATR final-assembly line in India as New Delhi ramps regional connectivity

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Defunct Kingfisher Airlines owes $40m to Indian airports Ch-aviation reports that defunct Kingfisher Airlines owes roughly $40 million to Indian airports. The figure represents unpaid airport charges and outstanding liabilities tied to the carrier's collapse, reopening creditor claims and collection issues for airport operators and regulators overseeing legacy insolvency cases.

2026-03-25T23:41:10.961584-07:00

Defunct Kingfisher Airlines owes $40m to Indian airports

Via Satellite

Governments to drive India and APAC space economy through investment and regulation Governments acting as investors and market creators will be the dominant trend shaping India and the wider APAC space economy, regional operators and service providers said at SATShow. Panelists flagged public funding, new regulatory frameworks and state procurement as critical to scaling local launch, satellite and downstream services.

2026-03-25T20:54:42.262296-07:00

Governments to drive India and APAC space economy through investment and regulation

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CAAP gives AirAsia Philippines five days to settle PHP 833.7m ($14.5m) final demand or face licence suspension

Airbus weighs ATR final-assembly line in India as New Delhi ramps regional connectivity

Korean Air board approves plan to buy more than 100 Boeing jets and 21 spare engines

Sun Group taps Changi to transform Phu Quoc into Vietnam's first 'airport destination' with 50M capacity ahead of APEC 2027

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