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• Paul Ash
flydubai is preparing to begin direct operations to Nepal, adding a new South Asian market to the Dubai-based carrier’s network. The move expands connectivity between the Gulf and Nepal, although the available report does not specify launch dates, destinations or frequencies.
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flydubai is preparing to begin direct operations to Nepal, adding a new South Asian market to the Dubai-based carrier’s network. The move expands connectivity between the Gulf and Nepal, although the available report does not specify launch dates, destinations or frequencies.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are introducing Starlink-powered inflight Wi-Fi, expanding high-speed connectivity options for passengers. Both airlines are cautioning travelers that service will be unavailable or limited over China, underscoring the geographic constraints that can affect satellite-enabled connectivity on international routes.
Boeing Defence Australia selected Lite Coms to supply tactical satellite terminals for the Australian Defence Force’s beyond-line-of-sight communications program, while Boeing subsidiary Insitu and Gogo Special Missions completed testing of a lightweight Galileo HDX solution integrated onto a Group 3 uncrewed aircraft.
Planet Labs plans to launch its first German-built satellite on a German rocket in early 2027, supported by expanded Berlin production. Separately, Exolaunch has contracted a dedicated SpaceX Starship mission for 2029, while China completed four orbital launches in 45 hours to advance competing LEO broadband constellations.
India has spent years lobbying Airbus and Boeing to establish final assembly lines in the country, seeking to replicate China’s aviation-industrial progress. But persistent weakness across its airline sector—and concerns about the Directorate General of Civil Aviation—continue to give both manufacturers reasons to hold back.
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India’s aviation ministry and DGCA are reviewing SpiceJet’s finances and operations as the carrier faces sustained cash-flow stress. Officials said the oversight, intensified as the Middle East conflict worsened the airline’s difficulties, is intended to ensure that financial pressure does not compromise safety.
Safran Landing Systems has expanded its Singapore MRO center after a $22 million investment, increasing landing-gear overhaul capacity and adding nearly 100 jobs by 2030. Separately, ReGEN opened a components hub at Changi Airfreight Centre to improve used serviceable material access for Asia-Pacific airlines and MRO providers.
VietJetAir is targeting expansion to as many as five air operator certificates over the next decade, signaling an ambition to broaden its operating structure and potentially support future growth across multiple markets. The available report does not provide further details on timing, jurisdictions or fleet plans.
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