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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

Qantas will begin its world-first nonstop “Project Sunrise” services from Sydney to London in October 2027, using a specially configured Airbus jet, with Sydney–New York scheduled to follow later in 2027. The carrier has also previewed its first long-range A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

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KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

2026-06-16T21:17:21.880597-07:00

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Remondo signs first international MOU with Korea Aerospace Industries for sub-30 cm resolution imaging Remondo has signed its first international memorandum of understanding since its February debut with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the Republic of Korea’s aerospace and defense systems integrator. The MoU covers sub-30 cm resolution imaging, extending Remondo’s commercialization efforts through a KAI partnership.

2026-06-17T05:01:40.883235-07:00

Remondo signs first international MOU with Korea Aerospace Industries for sub-30 cm resolution imaging

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028 All Nippon Airways is signaling a late-3Q26 entry-into-service for its Boeing 737-8 fleet, alongside an E2 delivery/operating timeline set for 2028, as it maps near- and medium-term capacity into its fleet plan. The updated sequencing adds another datapoint to ANA’s ongoing fleet reconfiguration.

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

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KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review Korea Aerospace Industries’ KF-21 has obtained its initial type certification in South Korea after a five-year airworthiness review process. The decision marks another step toward service entry for the indigenous fighter as the program continues moving from development toward operational deployment.

2026-06-16T21:17:21.880597-07:00

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo Qantas will begin its world-first nonstop “Project Sunrise” services from Sydney to London in October 2027, using a specially configured Airbus jet, with Sydney–New York scheduled to follow later in 2027. The carrier has also previewed its first long-range A350-1000ULR at Airbus’ Toulouse headquarters.

2026-06-16T17:21:02.151567-07:00

Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

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Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030 Embraer expects to deliver six C-390 Millennium tankers/transports this year and scale production to as many as 10 aircraft annually by 2030. A formal Indian tender is not yet out, but the company says New Delhi’s planned fleet recapitalisation could cover up to 80 transport aircraft, supported by an assembly site in Gavio Peixoto.

2026-06-16T14:17:17.484427-07:00

Embraer to open C-390 Millennium assembly in India, targeting six deliveries in 2026 and up to 10 per year by 2030

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HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International Hong Kong-based HAECO will form a JV with Sun Group, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines to develop a US$360 million aircraft maintenance facility at Van Don International Airport. The plant is targeted to be operational by late-2028, adding domestic MRO capacity to support Vietnam’s expanding airline base.

2026-06-16T08:02:21.301153-07:00

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International

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Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026) Vietnam Airlines officially launched nonstop flights between Hanoi and Amsterdam on 16 June 2026, marking the carrier’s first direct air link between Vietnam and the Netherlands and its first nonstop service connecting the two markets. The new route extends Vietnam Airlines’ international network into Western Europe with a dedicated point-to-point offering.

2026-06-15T23:01:35.739878-07:00

Vietnam Airlines inaugurates first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service (launches 16 June 2026)

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UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

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Qantas locks in world-first nonstop Sydney–London launch for Project Sunrise on Airbus A350-1000ULR (Oct 2027), with New York fo

HAECO, JAL, Toyota Tsusho and Sun Group to build $360M MRO facility at Vietnam’s Van Don International

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

KF-21 receives initial type certification after five-year South Korea airworthiness review

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