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Falcon 9 keeps Starlink deployments from Cape Canaveral as Japan's Space One delays Kairos No.3

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral — one of four Falcon 9 flights among five missions expected this week and the 15th orbital launch from Florida's Space Coast this year — while Tokyo startup Space One postponed its No.3 Kairos rocket launch.

2026-03-02T14:21:14.393382-08:00

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Aalto signs HAPS deal with Telkomsel to advance Indonesia's stratospace ecosystem

2026-03-02T11:01:35.146737-08:00

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Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

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Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

2026-03-02T04:47:28.342761-08:00

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US–Iran escalation sends oil and safe-havens higher as Asian markets slide; Hanwha Aerospace jumps ~22% Escalating US–Iran tensions pushed oil and gold higher, sending Asian equities lower and driving a flight to safe-haven assets. South Korea’s Kospi fell about 2% while defence names outperformed — Hanwha Aerospace surged roughly 22% — highlighting demand upside for defence and higher fuel risk for airlines.

2026-03-02T16:51:14.030086-08:00

US–Iran escalation sends oil and safe-havens higher as Asian markets slide; Hanwha Aerospace jumps ~22%

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Falcon 9 keeps Starlink deployments from Cape Canaveral as Japan's Space One delays Kairos No.3 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Cape Canaveral — one of four Falcon 9 flights among five missions expected this week and the 15th orbital launch from Florida's Space Coast this year — while Tokyo startup Space One postponed its No.3 Kairos rocket launch.

2026-03-02T14:21:14.393382-08:00

Falcon 9 keeps Starlink deployments from Cape Canaveral as Japan's Space One delays Kairos No.3

Via Satellite

Aalto signs HAPS deal with Telkomsel to advance Indonesia's stratospace ecosystem Aalto has signed an agreement with Telkomsel to advance Indonesia’s stratospace ecosystem, committing the HAPS operator to work with the telecom to develop high-altitude platform capabilities and services. The partnership aims to accelerate local stratospheric connectivity and commercial use-cases across the archipelago.

2026-03-02T11:01:35.146737-08:00

Aalto signs HAPS deal with Telkomsel to advance Indonesia's stratospace ecosystem

AINonline

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns Regulatory fragmentation across Asia–Pacific and rising demand for ad-hoc charter services are creating opportunities for unlicensed operators to run illegal flights, undercutting legitimate charters and introducing safety, maintenance and oversight gaps. Regulators and operators face growing pressure to harmonize rules and enforcement.

2026-03-02T04:47:28.342761-08:00

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

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Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict Indian carriers have cancelled roughly 760 international services over two days and reported 87 cancellations at Delhi on Monday, after Gulf airspace closures prompted by the new Middle East conflict. Several European and some U.S. services remain suspended; Air India Express will resume Muscat on March 3.

2026-03-02T02:46:08.512581-08:00

Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

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Thai Airways confirms talks to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s Thai Airways has confirmed it is in discussions to lease ten Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners as part of a fleet replacement programme. The proposed leases would add mid‑size long‑haul widebodies to the carrier's roster, renewing older equipment with leased 787‑8s rather than new‑build aircraft.

2026-03-02T01:26:13.493218-08:00

Thai Airways confirms talks to lease 10 Boeing 787-8s

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Bondholders to vote on plan to cut ~85% of SriLankan Airlines' debt Bondholders of SriLankan Airlines will vote on a restructuring plan that would write down roughly 85% of the carrier’s outstanding debt, aiming to stabilise its balance sheet and allow operations to continue. The vote will determine whether the proposed restructuring proceeds.

2026-03-01T20:26:52.693456-08:00

Bondholders to vote on plan to cut ~85% of SriLankan Airlines' debt

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Hi Air and Korea Express Air plan 2026 relaunch South Korean regional carriers Hi Air and Korea Express Air have announced plans to relaunch operations in 2026. Details on timing, fleet and route networks remain limited; their return will alter domestic capacity dynamics and competitive structure in Korea's aviation market.

2026-03-01T17:31:42.250839-08:00

Hi Air and Korea Express Air plan 2026 relaunch

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Falcon 9 keeps Starlink deployments from Cape Canaveral as Japan's Space One delays Kairos No.3

Aalto signs HAPS deal with Telkomsel to advance Indonesia's stratospace ecosystem

Indian carriers cut Europe and some U.S. services after Gulf airspace closures amid Middle East conflict

Illegal charter flights surge in Asia–Pacific, undercutting operators and raising safety concerns

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