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ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

The European Space Agency hosted representatives from the African Space Agency, the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency, and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization for a first joint meeting in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The gathering marks an initial cross-regional forum under ESA’s international outreach.

2026-05-24T23:27:40.395978-07:00

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HKIA Terminal 2 opens May 27, 2026, triggering phased check-in relocation for 15 airlines including AirAsia

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

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Maxem Aviation to launch Embraer operations in Australia

2026-05-24T17:14:16.605753-07:00

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Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar

2026-05-24T14:36:11.130539-07:00

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ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk The European Space Agency hosted representatives from the African Space Agency, the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency, and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization for a first joint meeting in Noordwijk, Netherlands. The gathering marks an initial cross-regional forum under ESA’s international outreach.

2026-05-24T23:27:40.395978-07:00

ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

AeroTime

HKIA Terminal 2 opens May 27, 2026, triggering phased check-in relocation for 15 airlines including AirAsia Hong Kong International Airport will begin operating Terminal 2 departure facilities on May 27, 2026, with 15 airlines moving check-in services in phases. AirAsia plans to shift international check-in from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 on May 28, 2026, alongside an HKIA milestone opening that highlights the airport’s upgraded technology and passenger-facing experience.

2026-05-24T20:12:33.791028-07:00

HKIA Terminal 2 opens May 27, 2026, triggering phased check-in relocation for 15 airlines including AirAsia

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Maxem Aviation to launch Embraer operations in Australia Maxem Aviation says it will launch Embraer operations in Australia, extending its business aviation footprint around the Brazilian OEM’s installed base and operator needs. The move signals growing local support capability tied to Embraer’s commercial and executive aircraft ecosystems.

2026-05-24T17:14:16.605753-07:00

Maxem Aviation to launch Embraer operations in Australia

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Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar Star Air will relaunch a direct service connecting Hyderabad with Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar, aimed at strengthening air links between major economic and cultural centres across South and East India. The restart expands point-to-point connectivity on a regional network that previously relied on connections.

2026-05-24T14:36:11.130539-07:00

Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar

Air Data News

Embraer C-390 Millennium: ROKAF’s first aircraft pauses in Recife ahead of South Korea delivery An Embraer-built C-390 Millennium bound for the Republic of Korea Air Force made a scheduled stop at Recife-Guararapes International Airport on May 22, according to flight tracking and spotter reports. The aircraft is the first in the ROKAF’s C-390 delivery sequence, moving toward acceptance in South Korea.

2026-05-23T08:16:09.398497-07:00

Embraer C-390 Millennium: ROKAF’s first aircraft pauses in Recife ahead of South Korea delivery

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China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation China is set to launch Shenzhou-23 on Sunday from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, sending three astronauts—Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying—to Tiangong. The mission will relieve an overdue crew and could mark the start of China’s first year-long stay in orbit, with Lai becoming Hong Kong’s first astronaut on a Chinese space station flight.

2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00

China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation

Via Satellite

Viasat completes direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Uzbekistan with companion-device satellite connectivity Viasat says it has completed a D2D demonstration in Uzbekistan spanning two mass-market Android smartphones: one connected to the service via a companion device using satellite connectivity, and the other using a traditional terrestrial cellular network. The company shared application-based messaging results from the test.

2026-05-22T11:25:02.947996-07:00

Viasat completes direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Uzbekistan with companion-device satellite connectivity

SpaceNews.com

AUKUS partners’ Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability site hits early operations as Australia targets full capability by 2027 Australia’s Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Site 1 in Western Australia is already delivering early tracking data for AUKUS partners, with full operational capability targeted for 2027. The deployment underscores how Australia’s southern geography is being used to build dual-use space surveillance resilience for strategic coordination.

2026-05-22T06:10:08.386342-07:00

AUKUS partners’ Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability site hits early operations as Australia targets full capability by 2027

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ESA convenes first joint meeting with Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific space agencies in Noordwijk

HKIA Terminal 2 opens May 27, 2026, triggering phased check-in relocation for 15 airlines including AirAsia

Maxem Aviation to launch Embraer operations in Australia

Star Air to relaunch direct flights between Hyderabad, Jharsuguda and Bhubaneswar

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