Asia-Pacific (APAC) News

Economic Times

ICEYE establishes India subsidiary to supply sovereign SAR intelligence and build local satellite production

Finland-based ICEYE has formally established ICEYE India in New Delhi, targeting defense and security opportunities in one of the world’s largest aerospace markets. The entity will provide synthetic aperture radar Earth-observation and intelligence capabilities to Indian agencies while developing domestic production capacity for radar satellites.

Bloomberg

IndiGo to Launch Twice-Weekly Nonstop Flights Between Gaya and Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2026

IndiGo will begin twice-weekly nonstop service between Gaya, Bihar, and Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2026, connecting Thailand’s capital with one of Buddhism’s most important pilgrimage sites. The route is intended to support Buddhist tourism while strengthening air connectivity between India and Thailand.

AeroTime

Indonesian Air Force Su-30MK2 Overruns Runway During Post-Overhaul Test

An Indonesian Air Force Su-30MK2 fighter jet overran the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in South Sulawesi during a post-overhaul test. Reports attributed the incident to a braking-system failure; the crew escaped injury, and commercial flight operations were unaffected.

AeroTime

ANA deploys teleoperated robots to support passengers at understaffed regional airports

All Nippon Airways is introducing Avatarin’s remotely controlled “newme” robots to answer passenger questions at Japanese regional airports where staffing is limited. The deployment reflects ANA’s use of automation and remote service delivery to maintain airport support as Japan’s workforce shrinks.

Associated Press

Indonesia escalates aerial firefighting as forest-fire haze spreads across Southeast Asia

Indonesia is intensifying ground and aerial firefighting across four provinces as drought and peatland fires burn tens of thousands of hectares, sending hazardous haze into Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur says Indonesia will open airspace for cloud-seeding operations near shared borders, with Sarawak among the worst-affected areas.

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Air Cambodia expects first two COMAC C909s in November 2026, with eight more due by 2029

Air Cambodia is scheduled to receive its first two C909 regional jets in November 2026, according to the Khmer Times. The Phnom Penh-based carrier has firmly ordered 10 aircraft, with the remaining eight deliveries planned through 2029, marking a significant expansion of its regional fleet.

Reuters

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Fuel shock keeps Southeast Asian and Indian airlines under pressure as demand diverges

Higher kerosene prices and weaker local currencies pushed AirAsia and Cebu Pacific into net losses, while Scoot’s operating loss nearly doubled. Southeast Asia’s low-cost carriers expect a difficult second half, even as Indian international traffic improves and domestic demand remains subdued amid rising fuel costs.

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Bamboo Airways resumes scheduled operations in Viet Nam

Bamboo Airways has resumed scheduled operations in Viet Nam, returning to regular flight activity after an unspecified interruption. The development provides a limited but relevant signal on the carrier’s operating status and the competitive landscape in Viet Nam’s aviation market.