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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
AirAsia is reportedly in talks with the Malaysian government about support for its fundraising efforts, with any backing subject to conditions. The available report does not specify the amount sought, the form of assistance under discussion or the conditions being considered.
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AirAsia is reportedly in talks with the Malaysian government about support for its fundraising efforts, with any backing subject to conditions. The available report does not specify the amount sought, the form of assistance under discussion or the conditions being considered.
Malaysia is turning to Chinese satellite technology to provide earlier warnings of floods during the country’s annual northeast monsoon, Bernama reported. The effort applies space-based capabilities to a recurring national hazard, though the report provides no details on the system, implementation timeline or partners involved.
Regional Express is scheduled to restart service to Burketown on Nov. 16, 2026, following the airport’s reopening in October after six months of reconstruction, according to ch-aviation data. The return restores Rex’s scheduled air link to the Queensland community after the extended airport closure.
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Mumbai International Airport Ltd. says airlines’ historical slots will remain unchanged through the winter schedule as it plans to redevelop Terminal 1, with a joint working group tasked with limiting disruption. Adani Airport Holdings has postponed the proposed transfer of international services to Navi Mumbai until the summer schedule; NMIA has also reported cargo achievements alongside operational challenges.
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The Martian Moons eXploration mission is scheduled to launch aboard an H3 rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center at 04:41 JST on Oct. 20, 2026. MMX is designed to collect material from Mars’ moon Phobos and return it to Earth, a first for a mission to a Martian moon.
Skyports Drone Services is using automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations to collect regular aerial data for construction teams working on the HumeLink West transmission project in New South Wales. The approach provides site surveys without requiring pilots to be physically present.
Guam-based Asia Pacific Airlines has regained cargo traffic rights to Manila, restoring access to a key destination for its Boeing 757-200F operation. The available report provides no further detail on the timing, capacity or terms of the rights.
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