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Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

Vista is reporting 32% annual traffic growth in Greater China for 2025 and using a Hong Kong and Shanghai media tour to showcase its newest aircraft, the Bombardier Global 8000. The campaign signals continued demand momentum in the region alongside Vista’s broader effort to expand aircraft access through XO.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

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Maldivian launches first non-stop Melbourne–Malé link, enabled by new Australia–Maldives bilateral air agreement

2026-05-21T05:10:32.203227-07:00

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

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

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

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

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Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour Vista is reporting 32% annual traffic growth in Greater China for 2025 and using a Hong Kong and Shanghai media tour to showcase its newest aircraft, the Bombardier Global 8000. The campaign signals continued demand momentum in the region alongside Vista’s broader effort to expand aircraft access through XO.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

AeroTime

Maldivian launches first non-stop Melbourne–Malé link, enabled by new Australia–Maldives bilateral air agreement Maldivian has started non-stop services between Melbourne (MEL) and Malé (MLE), creating the first direct air link between Australia and the Maldives. The launch follows the signing of a new bilateral air agreement, reshaping connectivity options and competition on the long-haul route.

2026-05-21T05:10:32.203227-07:00

Maldivian launches first non-stop Melbourne–Malé link, enabled by new Australia–Maldives bilateral air agreement

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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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DRDO’s ULPGM-V3 clears final trials for drone-launched precision in air-to-ground and air-to-air roles India’s DRDO has completed final configuration development trials for its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3), validating the weapon in both air-to-ground and air-to-air combat modes. Trials were conducted near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, as New Delhi positions the system as an indigenous drone-warfare capability for precision engagements against ground and air targets.

2026-05-20T20:24:35.498414-07:00

DRDO’s ULPGM-V3 clears final trials for drone-launched precision in air-to-ground and air-to-air roles

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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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Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

Maldivian launches first non-stop Melbourne–Malé link, enabled by new Australia–Maldives bilateral air agreement

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

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

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