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Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

Western Sydney International (WSI) will welcome its first commercial passenger flights on Oct 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating its inaugural service (A320) to the Gold Coast; Qantas is slated to follow in March 2027. Freight operations start earlier in July, with Hudson also signaling premium and business travel as a key passenger-mix pillar.

2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

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Collins Aerospace (RTX) adds US$63M to quadruple Subang, Malaysia component MRO footprint

2026-06-09T22:46:52.926476-07:00

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Advance Aviation takes delivery of a new Gulfstream G280 in Thailand

2026-06-09T22:42:00.349776-07:00

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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

2026-06-09T16:56:23.685466-07:00

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Collins Aerospace (RTX) adds US$63M to quadruple Subang, Malaysia component MRO footprint Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is investing US$63 million to expand its Subang Aerotech Park maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) footprint—about four times the size of the current site—by growing its component MRO operations in Selangor.

2026-06-09T22:46:52.926476-07:00

Collins Aerospace (RTX) adds US$63M to quadruple Subang, Malaysia component MRO footprint

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Advance Aviation takes delivery of a new Gulfstream G280 in Thailand Thailand’s Advance Aviation has taken delivery of a brand-new Gulfstream G280, adding a current-generation business jet to its fleet. The handover underscores ongoing aircraft delivery activity into Southeast Asia’s corporate and charter market and the continued flow of Gulfstream placements.

2026-06-09T22:42:00.349776-07:00

Advance Aviation takes delivery of a new Gulfstream G280 in Thailand

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Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo Western Sydney International (WSI) will welcome its first commercial passenger flights on Oct 25, 2026, with Jetstar operating its inaugural service (A320) to the Gold Coast; Qantas is slated to follow in March 2027. Freight operations start earlier in July, with Hudson also signaling premium and business travel as a key passenger-mix pillar.

2026-06-09T19:18:56.243165-07:00

Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s China’s Colorful Guizhou is reportedly pursuing five COMAC C909 regional jets while selling two Embraer E190 aircraft. The mix signals a targeted fleet refresh toward China’s C909—paired with divestment of existing E190 capacity.

2026-06-09T16:56:23.685466-07:00

Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

Space Intel Report

Indonesia’s ISPs and satellite operators press regulators to ensure global constellations meet local rules as the country plans Indonesian government and industry officials are stressing the need for sovereign space capacity within a 2045 development plan, including Indonesia-built telecommunications and Earth observation satellites and a domestic launch service. ISPs and satellite operators are urging regulators to ensure global constellations follow applicable rules.

2026-06-09T08:13:57.414856-07:00

Indonesia’s ISPs and satellite operators press regulators to ensure global constellations meet local rules as the country plans

Bloomberg

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO A Starlink India launch run-up hit a security roadblock before SpaceX expanded its satellite internet service with new antenna and router deployments. The setback comes as SpaceX positions itself for a potential IPO, raising attention on how ground-segment and terminal security can affect deployment schedules.

2026-06-09T06:44:11.288601-07:00

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO

ATR Aircraft

Cambodia Airways takes delivery of first two ATR 72-600s to expand Southeast Asia regional services Cambodia Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, the initial aircraft of a two-aircraft order, with a ceremony attended by Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation. The carrier plans to add regional routes across Southeast Asia alongside its existing fleet of five aircraft.

2026-06-09T06:22:51.288086-07:00

Cambodia Airways takes delivery of first two ATR 72-600s to expand Southeast Asia regional services

AeroTime

RAAF C-27J Spartan tasked for Pacific aerial surveillance to counter illegal fishing A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan has been deployed to the Cook Islands to conduct aerial surveillance missions over waters near the Cook Islands and Tonga. The sorties support a multinational operation focused on detecting and deterring illegal fishing activity across the Pacific.

2026-06-09T05:42:41.278085-07:00

RAAF C-27J Spartan tasked for Pacific aerial surveillance to counter illegal fishing

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Western Sydney International (WSI) to open for scheduled commercial flying in Oct 2026 as Jetstar starts Oct 25 and Qantas follo

Collins Aerospace (RTX) adds US$63M to quadruple Subang, Malaysia component MRO footprint

Advance Aviation takes delivery of a new Gulfstream G280 in Thailand

Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

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