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China launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 on Long March 6 from Taiyuan, deploying remote-sensing and Earth-environment payloads

China launched Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 (optoelectronic remote-sensing and monitoring) into orbit aboard a Long March 6 from the Taiyuan satellite launch center. Media reports say the mission marks Pakistan’s third nationally built satellite launched via Chinese space transportation in the past 18 months, with PRSC-EO3 the fifth Pakistani satellite on a Chinese rocket there.

2026-04-26T03:20:08.970505-07:00

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Vietnam weighs Su-57 stealth fighters and Rafale to replace aging Soviet-era fleet; Russia’s Su-57 force remains limited (20–25

2026-04-24T02:34:21.899035-07:00

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SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking

2026-04-24T04:26:29.208183-07:00

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

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China launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 on Long March 6 from Taiyuan, deploying remote-sensing and Earth-environment payloads China launched Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 (optoelectronic remote-sensing and monitoring) into orbit aboard a Long March 6 from the Taiyuan satellite launch center. Media reports say the mission marks Pakistan’s third nationally built satellite launched via Chinese space transportation in the past 18 months, with PRSC-EO3 the fifth Pakistani satellite on a Chinese rocket there.

2026-04-26T03:20:08.970505-07:00

China launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 on Long March 6 from Taiyuan, deploying remote-sensing and Earth-environment payloads

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India’s defence secretary in Paris to accelerate MMRCA Rafale negotiations Indian Defence Secretary Radha Krishna Mathur is in Paris Monday and Tuesday to help speed negotiations on the Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program, an Indian Defence Ministry source said. The discussions come amid ongoing Rafale acquisition steps and continued focus on meeting New Delhi’s air-power requirements.

2026-04-25T00:50:53.485684-07:00

India’s defence secretary in Paris to accelerate MMRCA Rafale negotiations

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SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking SkyDrive has signed a partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO West) to investigate the commercial feasibility of eVTOL services based at expressway service areas and parking. The parties will study how roadside takeoff and landing concepts could fit Japan’s regional AAM rollouts.

2026-04-24T04:26:29.208183-07:00

SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking

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Vietnam weighs Su-57 stealth fighters and Rafale to replace aging Soviet-era fleet; Russia’s Su-57 force remains limited (20–25 Reports say Vietnam’s defense ministry is evaluating Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 and France’s Dassault Rafale to modernize aging Su-22/Su-27 fleets as China expands J-20 and J-16 operations in the South China Sea. Hanoi could pursue Su-57 acquisition in the early 2030s. Separate reporting pegs Russia’s Su-57 fleet at roughly 20–25 aircraft, with Sukhoi claiming a stealth advantage tied to radar cross-section.

2026-04-24T02:34:21.899035-07:00

Vietnam weighs Su-57 stealth fighters and Rafale to replace aging Soviet-era fleet; Russia’s Su-57 force remains limited (20–25

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Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft Tajikistan’s Shohin Airlines plans to acquire Airbus A320neo-family jets, positioning the carrier to renew its narrowbody fleet with a next-generation Airbus model. The move underscores continued A320neo-family uptake among operators beyond the largest global carriers.

2026-04-24T01:07:17.038276-07:00

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

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Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800 Akij Bashir Aviation has obtained an air operator licence ahead of planned operations, positioning the Bangladeshi start-up to launch with a Boeing 737-800. The move signals a new entrant’s entry into the domestic/short-haul market using a single-aisle jet foundation rather than a broader initial fleet mix.

2026-04-24T00:23:17.298018-07:00

Akij Bashir Aviation, a Bangladeshi start-up, secures an air operator licence to launch with a Boeing 737-800

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Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations Nepal’s Shree Airlines has obtained approval to conduct international flight operations, a milestone that expands its scope beyond domestic service. The decision sets the stage for route planning, potential fleet and staffing adjustments, and new regulatory/operational compliance requirements tied to cross-border flying.

2026-04-23T21:46:59.540710-07:00

Shree Airlines secures approval to begin international operations

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Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026 Philippine Airlines says it will not defer five Airbus A350-1000 deliveries in 2026, nor four A320-200/A321-200N deliveries, expecting aircraft to arrive roughly on time. The statement, attributed to president Richard Nuttall, was made during an on-stage interview at Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore in late March 2026.

2026-04-23T16:49:40.952540-07:00

Philippine Airlines: no A350-1000 or A320neo-family delivery deferrals in 2026

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China launches Pakistan’s PRSC-EO3 on Long March 6 from Taiyuan, deploying remote-sensing and Earth-environment payloads

Vietnam weighs Su-57 stealth fighters and Rafale to replace aging Soviet-era fleet; Russia’s Su-57 force remains limited (20–25

SkyDrive and NEXCO West partner on advanced air mobility landing zones at expressway service areas and parking

Shohin Airlines (Tajikistan) to acquire Airbus A320neo-family aircraft

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