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Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO

Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms says it is weighing a domestically controlled low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network to strengthen India’s communications infrastructure, positioning it as a potential Starlink rival. The initiative is framed alongside Jio’s filing process for what could become India’s largest IPO amid uncertainty over Starlink’s launch hurdles.

2026-06-19T04:37:10.481679-07:00

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Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

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Tsinghua University spacecraft to join international Apophis study mission during 2029 Earth close approach

2026-06-19T03:51:12.914536-07:00

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

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Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms says it is weighing a domestically controlled low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network to strengthen India’s communications infrastructure, positioning it as a potential Starlink rival. The initiative is framed alongside Jio’s filing process for what could become India’s largest IPO amid uncertainty over Starlink’s launch hurdles.

2026-06-19T04:37:10.481679-07:00

Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO

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Tsinghua University spacecraft to join international Apophis study mission during 2029 Earth close approach A spacecraft developed by Tsinghua University is set to join an international mission to study asteroid Apophis during its 2029 close approach to Earth. The contribution underscores growing academic and national participation in near-Earth object science during the key encounter window.

2026-06-19T03:51:12.914536-07:00

Tsinghua University spacecraft to join international Apophis study mission during 2029 Earth close approach

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Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden Norse Atlantic Airways is expanding its Winter 2026/27 Thailand programme, increasing capacity departing from the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to continued customer demand for Southeast Asia travel. The carrier is also drawing on a Boeing 787-9 aircraft returned by IndiGo, enabling additional flying to Thailand.

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity Cathay-owned air cargo operator Air Hong Kong has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one converted Airbus A330 freighter (A330P2F), scheduled to integrate into its fleet in the fourth quarter. The move follows Cathay Cargo’s prior firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, reinforcing a near-term buildout of its freighter footprint.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

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Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours) Qantas has set an October 2027 start date for its Project Sunrise nonstop service between Sydney and London, marking the world’s longest regularly scheduled flight. The route will be flown on specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft covering 17,015 km (10,573 miles) in an estimated 19–22 hours.

2026-06-18T02:02:49.399666-07:00

Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney–London in Oct 2027 with specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR (19–22 hours)

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Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out Sun PhuQuoc Airways says it will launch three new domestic routes in July 2026 after opening reservations, expanding capacity from its namesake base. The carrier’s longer-term plan is to scale operations with future connectivity spanning Central Asia, Europe and Australia, aligning with Vietnam’s leisure-demand momentum.

2026-06-18T01:49:49.291283-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways maps July 2026 domestic route launches and multi-year fleet/network build-out

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Remondo signs first international MOU with Korea Aerospace Industries for sub-30 cm resolution imaging Remondo has signed its first international memorandum of understanding since its February debut with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the Republic of Korea’s aerospace and defense systems integrator. The MoU covers sub-30 cm resolution imaging, extending Remondo’s commercialization efforts through a KAI partnership.

2026-06-17T05:01:40.883235-07:00

Remondo signs first international MOU with Korea Aerospace Industries for sub-30 cm resolution imaging

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ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028 All Nippon Airways is signaling a late-3Q26 entry-into-service for its Boeing 737-8 fleet, alongside an E2 delivery/operating timeline set for 2028, as it maps near- and medium-term capacity into its fleet plan. The updated sequencing adds another datapoint to ANA’s ongoing fleet reconfiguration.

2026-06-16T21:18:29.376008-07:00

ANA targets late-3Q26 entry-into-service for Boeing 737-8, with E2s planned for 2028

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Jio Platforms outlines sovereign LEO satellite-communications network plans as it prepares India IPO

Norse Atlantic adds Thailand capacity for Winter 2026/27 from the UK, Norway and Sweden

Tsinghua University spacecraft to join international Apophis study mission during 2029 Earth close approach

Air Hong Kong (Cathay Cargo) leases an Airbus A330P2F to expand freighter capacity

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