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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
China’s Spring Airlines plans to issue as much as CNY10 billion ($1.5 billion) in corporate bonds, with maturities of up to five years. The offering remains subject to shareholder approval and registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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China’s Spring Airlines plans to issue as much as CNY10 billion ($1.5 billion) in corporate bonds, with maturities of up to five years. The offering remains subject to shareholder approval and registration with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
Rocket Lab launched the 11th satellite for Japanese radar-imaging company Synspective, reinforcing the customer’s role as one of Electron’s largest users. The mission adds to Synspective’s Earth-observation constellation and highlights recurring demand for dedicated small-satellite launch services.
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AirAsia and Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines have launched a codeshare covering the Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen route, initially connecting AirAsia’s Southeast Asian network with five European destinations. AirAsia also plans to increase service to Istanbul from 2027, expanding the partnership’s potential reach.
Sceye said its ST1 high-altitude platform system has completed its first transpacific deployment, flying from the United States to Japan through the stratosphere. The airship-like, long-endurance vehicle is designed to support communications and surveillance missions from high altitude.
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Lufthansa Technik Philippines and Emirates have extended their base-maintenance agreement for the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet through 2030. Heavy checks will continue in Manila, while Emirates will become the launch customer for Lufthansa Technik’s planned Clark facility, adding maintenance capacity in Asia.
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ANA and Airbus have signed a comprehensive agreement to train the next generation of pilots for the ANA Group and partner airlines, including through an Airbus-led ab-initio program in Europe. Airbus Asia Training Centre is also adding an ALSIM Airliner simulator to support airline pilot training with Singapore Flying College.
Asia-Pacific airlines continue to benefit from strong long-haul demand, but high fuel prices are weighing more heavily on short-haul operations. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines said international passenger volumes continue to decline, while overall demand has moderated amid persistent cost pressures.
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The nuclear-powered carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrived at Laem Chabang in eastern Thailand after 286 days at sea, bringing nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines ashore for a five-day port call in Pattaya. The stop follows reports of deteriorating onboard conditions during the extended Middle East deployment.
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