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2026-07-06T20:52:10.866522-07:00

Space.com

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Falcon 9 Transporter-17 and two debut missions—Long March 10B (China) and Skyroot’s Vikram-I—set the international launch slate SpaceX is preparing a July 7 Falcon 9 launch from California for the Transporter-17 rideshare mission, with 81 total payloads including four Canadian Earth-observation satellites. The same week also features debut demonstration launches: China’s Long March 10B and Skyroot’s Vikram-I, plus additional Starlink flights.

2026-07-06T14:19:46.203510-07:00

Via Satellite

Univity signs MoU with Indonesia’s Telkomsat to explore VLEO and D2D satellite connectivity collaboration Univity has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia’s Telkomsat to explore collaboration on satellite connectivity. The MoU focuses on VLEO (very low Earth orbit) applications and device-to-device (D2D) connectivity, outlining potential technical and partnership pathways for service delivery in Indonesia.

2026-07-06T13:00:06.934711-07:00

FlightGlobal

MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield The US Air Force flew the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside an F-15EX during Valiant Shield exercises based in the Northern Mariana Islands. The MQ-28 also conducted airborne refueling from a HC-130J, demonstrating side-by-side teaming and sustainment with existing fighter and tanking assets in a live training scenario.

2026-07-06T10:15:44.380916-07:00

FlightGlobal

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Riyadh Air expands into India: Mumbai daily nonstop from August 4 as bookings open; carrier also adds further destinations inclu Riyadh Air is marking its India debut with a daily nonstop Riyadh–Mumbai service starting August 4, with bookings now open. The Mumbai launch becomes the carrier’s 10th destination on its website, as it continues expanding beyond Saudi Arabia; it has also announced a new destination in Dhaka alongside existing links.

2026-07-06T02:46:02.618215-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Surf Air Mobility and BETA launch electric aircraft trials in Hawai‘i; SkyDrive and Whitesky push eVTOL commercialization in Ind Surf Air Mobility Inc. and BETA Technologies have started an electric aviation demonstration program in Hawai‘i to evaluate the operational, infrastructure, and economic requirements for scaling low-emission interisland cargo and passenger air service. Separately, SkyDrive and helicopter operator Whitesky Aviation held a two-day Jakarta event to advance eVTOL commercial plans in Indonesia.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

eVTOL Insights

2026-07-05T23:51:19.270422-07:00

SkyDrive and Whitesky Advance

Aviation Source

Asia-Pacific private jet owners shift aircraft registration from paperwork to strategy As business aviation in Asia-Pacific becomes more international, aircraft registration is increasingly treated as a strategic decision rather than a purely administrative step. The article highlights how owners’ evolving expectations are reshaping the way registries are selected and valued across the region.

2026-07-05T15:43:54.943807-07:00

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