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• Vanja Popovic
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Malaysia’s Parliament on Oct. 19, 2026, that the government had not agreed to provide funding to AirAsia Group. His statement confirms that no government funding commitment had been made as of that date, leaving the question of state support unresolved.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told Malaysia’s Parliament on Oct. 19, 2026, that the government had not agreed to provide funding to AirAsia Group. His statement confirms that no government funding commitment had been made as of that date, leaving the question of state support unresolved.
High activity
Three aerospace startups announced financing and expansion plans across orbital servicing, autonomous aviation and launch. China’s Space Robot raised nearly $15 million after a 2025 technology-demonstration launch; Reliable Robotics added $115 million in equity and $25 million in debt to its Series D; Canada’s Reaction Dynamics plans to raise C$350 million and hire nearly 300 people as it develops the Borealis rocket for a 2031 debut.
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has deployed to Japan for Exercise Keen Sword, which runs from Oct. 19 to 29, 2026. The large-scale U.S.-Japan exercise involves about 260 aircraft, with the Australian deployment adding a regional partner to the activity.
Shirke Construction has resumed jet operations in India, according to Business Jet News. The available report does not specify the aircraft involved, the timing or scale of the restart, or whether the move changes the company’s fleet or operating arrangements.
China is limiting competition on domestic air routes, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary does not specify which routes, carriers or measures are involved.
Bamboo Airways is facing a sale of collateral valued at $139 million, according to the article headline. The available report provides no further detail on the assets, creditor or timing.
Jetstar Japan has delayed its planned brand announcement until early in the first quarter of 2027. The available report does not specify the reason for the postponement or describe what the announcement will cover.
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