Economic Times
• Manu Pubby
Finland’s ICEYE has established an Indian entity to provide Earth-observation and intelligence capabilities to local agencies, while planning local production capacity for radar satellites. The move targets India’s defense and space markets and supports the country’s ambitions for sovereign space-based intelligence and national-security capabilities.
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Finland’s ICEYE has established an Indian entity to provide Earth-observation and intelligence capabilities to local agencies, while planning local production capacity for radar satellites. The move targets India’s defense and space markets and supports the country’s ambitions for sovereign space-based intelligence and national-security capabilities.
IndiGo will begin twice-weekly non-stop service between Gaya, Bihar, and Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2026, linking one of Buddhism’s most important pilgrimage destinations with Thailand’s capital. The route is intended to support religious tourism, strengthen India-Thailand connectivity and expand IndiGo’s international network.
An Indonesian Air Force Su-30MK2 ran off the runway at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport during a post-overhaul test, reportedly after a failure in its braking system. Personnel evacuated the aircraft, which came to rest in a grassy area beyond the runway at Makassar.
All Nippon Airways is installing Newme teleoperated robots at regional Japanese airports to provide remote passenger assistance where staffing is limited. The deployment reflects how airlines are using remote service models to maintain airport support as Japan’s workforce shrinks and regional stations face labor constraints.
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.
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Southeast Asia’s low-cost airlines face a difficult second half as elevated fuel prices, weaker currencies and strained household budgets weigh on margins, with AirAsia and Cebu Pacific reporting losses and Scoot’s operating loss widening. India offers a mixed picture: international traffic is recovering, while domestic demand remains subdued.
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.
China’s Capital Airlines plans to resume operations to North America in the fourth quarter of 2026. The announcement points to a future expansion of the carrier’s international network, though the available information does not specify routes, frequencies, aircraft or the timing of ticket sales.
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