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Skyroot Aerospace’s Successful Orbital Launch Signals Progress for India’s Private Space Industry

India’s effort to build a globally competitive private space sector is showing early results, with startup Skyroot Aerospace completing a successful orbital launch on July 18. The milestone provides tangible evidence that the country’s emerging commercial launch ecosystem is moving from policy ambition toward operational capability.

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Korean Air and Asiana secure final corporate approvals for December 2026 merger

Korean Air’s board and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved the merger agreement, clearing another major hurdle in the carriers’ long-running combination. The approvals follow South Korean regulatory progress and keep the airlines on track to complete their integration by December 2026.

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COMAC C919 completes first international commercial flight, entering service between Beijing and Ulaanbaatar

An Air China C919 flew from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar on Aug. 12, marking the Chinese narrowbody’s first scheduled commercial operation outside China. The milestone advances COMAC’s effort to establish the C919 as a competitor to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in global passenger aviation.

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Unknown drones overfly Australian air base hosting F-35s for three days

Multiple drones of unknown origin overflew an Australian air base hosting some of the country’s most sensitive military aircraft over three days. The incident is the latest in a growing series of drone incursions into secure facilities worldwide, raising questions about the protection of high-value defense infrastructure.

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Delta to return to Tokyo Narita after seven years

Delta Air Lines plans to resume service at Tokyo Narita, returning to the airport after a seven-year absence. The move signals a change in the carrier’s Tokyo airport strategy and adds another development to the competitive Japan-U.S. market.

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Vietnam’s VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal for first satellites in 2027

VinSpace, a Vingroup unit, has contracted SpaceX to launch its first satellites on a 2027 rideshare mission. The Vietnamese company will handle satellite research, development, manufacturing and on-orbit operations, advancing its plans to build a domestic space business spanning spacecraft, data services and operations.

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South Korea’s Jin Air to lease 14 Airbus and Boeing jets

South Korean airline Jin Air plans to lease 14 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, signaling a fleet expansion through operating leases. The available report does not specify the aircraft models, lessors, delivery schedule or intended network deployment.

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