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China is recruiting international partners for a 34-spacecraft constellation of small satellites planned for launch in 2030. The spacecraft would occupy nine-day elliptical orbits extending to lunar distance, establishing a cislunar network with international participation.
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China is recruiting international partners for a 34-spacecraft constellation of small satellites planned for launch in 2030. The spacecraft would occupy nine-day elliptical orbits extending to lunar distance, establishing a cislunar network with international participation.
Honeywell Aerospace executive Anthony Florian says the company’s aftermarket growth in Asia-Pacific is being shaped by its transition to a standalone business, progress on supply-chain issues and a deal with IndiGo. The account highlights how regional demand and operational execution are informing its aftermarket strategy.
AirAsia is shrinking across Southeast Asia, with the shift most visible on routes between Malaysia and India, where Malaysia Airlines has moved ahead without expanding. The change illustrates how a rival’s retreat can alter competitive positions even when the remaining carrier stands still.
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism is seeking to reverse restrictions on turboprop operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The department says relocating those flights to other airports has increased travel costs and inconvenience, and is pressing for their return.
India’s airlines operated fewer routes during the peak Diwali travel season than in any year since the Covid-19 pandemic, a sign that rising costs and operational disruptions are weighing on capacity. The pullback offers a counterpoint to the rapid growth of one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
Vietnam is seeking more time to complete works at Long Thanh airport, according to a report available only to subscribers. The available article summary provides no details on the requested extension, affected construction milestones or the project’s schedule and cost implications.
At an extraordinary general meeting on Nov. 6, 2026, Garuda Indonesia shareholders approved issuing up to 248.7 billion new Series E shares through a rights offering. The announcement does not specify the offering price, expected proceeds or how the airline plans to use the funds.
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