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Hunnu Air orders King Air 360 turboprops for Mongolia’s first King Air operator

Mongolia’s Hunnu Air has placed an order for a Beechcraft King Air 360 twin-turboprop, positioning the airline as the country’s first King Air operator. The deal adds a new turboprop capability to Hunnu Air’s expanding, diversified fleet strategy.

2026-05-20T21:39:18.420912-07:00

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Capital A to exit PN17 financially distressed status on May 20, 2026, after Bursa Malaysia approves regularisation plan

2026-05-20T18:41:28.480249-07:00

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t’way Air secures revised licence to rebrand as Trinity Airways after shareholder approval

2026-05-20T17:24:06.512584-07:00

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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

2026-05-20T15:54:34.744823-07:00

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LatConnect 60 accelerates investment to scale AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR satellite constellation from 2 missions to 1 LatConnect 60 (from Western Australia) is raising its growth investment plan to build a Highest Resolution SWIR dual-use Earth intelligence constellation. The program scales from two SWIRSAT missions to 18 satellites, with a stated trajectory toward a 100-satellite constellation by 2035, positioned as AUKUS-aligned.

2026-05-20T23:07:42.742429-07:00

LatConnect 60 accelerates investment to scale AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR satellite constellation from 2 missions to 1

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Hunnu Air orders King Air 360 turboprops for Mongolia’s first King Air operator Mongolia’s Hunnu Air has placed an order for a Beechcraft King Air 360 twin-turboprop, positioning the airline as the country’s first King Air operator. The deal adds a new turboprop capability to Hunnu Air’s expanding, diversified fleet strategy.

2026-05-20T21:39:18.420912-07:00

Hunnu Air orders King Air 360 turboprops for Mongolia’s first King Air operator

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Capital A to exit PN17 financially distressed status on May 20, 2026, after Bursa Malaysia approves regularisation plan Capital A (AirAsia) will be uplifted from its Practice Note 17 (PN17) financially distressed classification on May 20, 2026, CEO Tony Fernandes said. Bursa Malaysia issued a listing circular confirming completion of the airline’s regularisation plan, expected to take effect in late 2Q26.

2026-05-20T18:41:28.480249-07:00

Capital A to exit PN17 financially distressed status on May 20, 2026, after Bursa Malaysia approves regularisation plan

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t’way Air secures revised licence to rebrand as Trinity Airways after shareholder approval South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has issued t’way Air (TW) a revised operating licence enabling its planned rebranding as Trinity Airways. The move follows shareholder approval in March 2026 and clears the regulatory step for the carrier’s new identity.

2026-05-20T17:24:06.512584-07:00

t’way Air secures revised licence to rebrand as Trinity Airways after shareholder approval

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Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access The parent of Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways has launched a dedicated leasing unit. The move points to an internal build-out of aircraft financing and leasing capabilities to support the airline’s fleet strategy, following the wider region’s shift toward leasing as a way to access aircraft capacity.

2026-05-20T15:54:34.744823-07:00

Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

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Tinian airfield set for initial Pentagon Pacific flight operations as US expands the network The Pentagon is preparing Tinian’s “historic” airfield for debut flight operations, signaling an expansion of its Pacific network. The move positions the island for new basing and sortie-generation capacity in the region, as US forces add infrastructure to support additional air operations.

2026-05-20T15:54:32.732604-07:00

Tinian airfield set for initial Pentagon Pacific flight operations as US expands the network

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Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S. Capital A says it has completed a six-year restructuring and is now positioning for an “ambitious twin-listing” plan spanning Hong Kong and the U.S. The update signals a shift from balance-sheet clean-up toward new capital-market access and broader investor reach.

2026-05-20T04:04:03.873358-07:00

Capital A emerges from six-year restructuring, opens route to dual listing in Hong Kong and the U.S.

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Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing Capital A Berhad says it has closed a six-year restructuring period and is positioning for a twin-track listing strategy in Hong Kong and the U.S. Financially, the group reported a net profit of 25.1 million Malaysian ringgits in the March-ending quarter, reversing its Q1 2025 net loss of 190.4 million ringgits.

2026-05-20T03:54:36.517538-07:00

Capital A completes restructuring, swings to profit, and clears way for U.S./Hong Kong dual listing

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Hunnu Air orders King Air 360 turboprops for Mongolia’s first King Air operator

Capital A to exit PN17 financially distressed status on May 20, 2026, after Bursa Malaysia approves regularisation plan

t’way Air secures revised licence to rebrand as Trinity Airways after shareholder approval

Bamboo Airways’ parent launches aircraft leasing unit to support carrier fleet access

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