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• Mike Wall
Japan plans to launch the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite aboard its H3 No. 9 rocket on Aug. 10, with live coverage available. The mission will place the 10,800-pound spacecraft into orbit, adding another satellite to Japan’s regional positioning and navigation system.
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South Korea’s t’way Air plans to operate Trinity Airways as a “selective service carrier,” combining elements of traditional full-service and low-cost airline models through route-based differences in onboard and passenger services. The approach would allow the new brand to tailor its product to market demand rather than apply one uniform standard.
Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to add eight Airbus A330-200s to support its expansion into medium- and long-haul international markets from Phu Quoc. Four aircraft are scheduled to join the fleet in 2026, followed by four more during the first four months of 2027.
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Japan plans to launch the Michibiki 7 navigation satellite aboard its H3 No. 9 rocket on Aug. 10, with live coverage available. The mission will place the 10,800-pound spacecraft into orbit, adding another satellite to Japan’s regional positioning and navigation system.
Delta will restart nonstop Seattle–Tokyo Narita service on March 27, 2027, after a seven-year hiatus, operating an Airbus A330-900neo. The route adds a second direct Delta option to Tokyo and increases competition with Alaska Airlines as Seattle’s transpacific capacity expands.
Cambodia and the United States plan to expand their aviation partnership following Air Cambodia’s US$3.2 billion investment in Boeing aircraft. The deal provides a commercial foundation for closer bilateral engagement while supporting the growth of Cambodia’s national airline and its future fleet strategy.
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways plans to restart scheduled operations in mid-third quarter 2026, according to Commercial Aviation News. The announcement sets a target for the carrier’s return to service but provides no further details on fleet, network, scale or the conditions required to support the restart.
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Vietjet Air and its Thai subsidiary will become the latest passenger carriers to commit to Western Sydney International Airport, with Ho Chi Minh City flights scheduled to begin in January 2027 and Bangkok service planned for later that year. The airport’s passenger network now includes five carriers.
Taiwan’s Army deployed four M1A2T Abrams tanks and six Yunpao armored vehicles to Taoyuan International Airport for the first time during Han Kuang 42. The exercise simulated a Chinese airborne assault to seize the airport, underscoring concerns about protecting a critical gateway to Taipei.
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