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China’s first commercial launch site is expected to bring two additional pads online by the end of this year. The expansion is intended to support more than 30 launches in 2027, increasing the site’s planned launch activity.
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China’s first commercial launch site is expected to bring two additional pads online by the end of this year. The expansion is intended to support more than 30 launches in 2027, increasing the site’s planned launch activity.
Indonesian combat aircraft landed and took off from a civilian toll road in East Java during an exercise. The drill comes as Jakarta considers whether to renew its eclectic fast-jet fleet, putting operational dispersal and the future shape of the country’s combat-aircraft inventory in focus.
VietJetAir is expected to use the Cherrie Air name for a proposed Australian domestic airline, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. The Vietnamese low-cost carrier is still seeking regulatory approval for the venture; the report provides no further details on its planned launch, fleet or network.
Ibrahim Canliel discusses Air Astana’s planned U.S. routes, its Dreamliner order, expansion in Asia and the airline’s future direction. The interview puts the carrier’s network and fleet priorities in focus as it enters a new leadership phase.
Singapore-based Air 7 Asia has partnered with Citibank Singapore to provide Citigold Private Client customers preferential rates and exclusive access to private jet charter services. The arrangement adds a bank’s premium-client channel to the charter provider’s customer reach, though the announcement gives no details on pricing or service scope.
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Taiwan canceled all 262 domestic flights and 669 international services scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, as Typhoon Champi approached with reported wind gusts reaching 191 km/h. The storm also disrupted operations in Japan, where more than 200 flights were canceled and over 11,000 passengers were affected.
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