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CONTEC and Cailabs commission second optical ground station at South Korea’s Asian Space Park

CONTEC and Cailabs have commissioned a second optical ground station at South Korea’s Asian Space Park to support next‑generation laser satellite communications. The installation expands the country’s optical ground infrastructure and bolsters capacity for high‑bandwidth free‑space links for emerging LEO and government satellite services.

2026-04-03T03:58:28.521188-07:00

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Malaysia Airlines to resume Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights on Sept 2, 2026

2026-04-02T22:31:14.166284-07:00

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

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Viet Nam’s Bamboo Airways shifts strategy as jet‑fuel costs climb

2026-04-02T19:00:25.113500-07:00

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CONTEC and Cailabs commission second optical ground station at South Korea’s Asian Space Park CONTEC and Cailabs have commissioned a second optical ground station at South Korea’s Asian Space Park to support next‑generation laser satellite communications. The installation expands the country’s optical ground infrastructure and bolsters capacity for high‑bandwidth free‑space links for emerging LEO and government satellite services.

2026-04-03T03:58:28.521188-07:00

CONTEC and Cailabs commission second optical ground station at South Korea’s Asian Space Park

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Malaysia Airlines to resume Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights on Sept 2, 2026 Malaysia Airlines will resume direct Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka service from 2 September 2026, operating five weekly round trips with Boeing 737‑8 aircraft. The reinstatement — the carrier's third Japanese destination after Tokyo and Osaka — follows a 20‑year hiatus and features ~6h20–6h45 sector times.

2026-04-02T22:31:14.166284-07:00

Malaysia Airlines to resume Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights on Sept 2, 2026

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HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported revenue of INR323 billion for the 12 months ended 31 March, a 4.1% increase, helped by deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and two locally produced Saturn AL-31FP engines, even as the company continues to wrestle with supply‑chain challenges.

2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00

HAL revenue up 4.1% to INR323bn as Dhruv and local AL-31FP engine deliveries underpin results

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India Airbus is considering establishing a final-assembly line for ATR turboprops in India, exploring localisation of production as OEMs expand manufacturing footprints in the country. The company has not disclosed timelines, capacity targets, or partner arrangements; discussions are at an early stage.

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

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South Korea’s low-cost carrier t'way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways Shareholders of South Korea’s low-cost carrier t'way Air approved changing the company’s corporate name to Trinity Airways at the annual general meeting on March 31, 2026, with 99.2% support. The vote formalises a corporate rebrand for the Daegu-based carrier.

2026-04-02T20:57:07.590476-07:00

South Korea’s low-cost carrier t'way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways

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Viet Nam’s Bamboo Airways shifts strategy as jet‑fuel costs climb Viet Nam’s Bamboo Airways is shifting its strategic focus as rising jet‑fuel costs force a reassessment of operations. Management says the carrier will reprioritise markets, capacity and commercial plans to limit fuel‑driven cost pressures while monitoring regional supply disruptions and surcharge options.

2026-04-02T19:00:25.113500-07:00

Viet Nam’s Bamboo Airways shifts strategy as jet‑fuel costs climb

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Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis Malaysia Aviation Group said it will not materially change its operating fleet despite the Middle East conflict, is targeting a fourth‑quarter long‑range widebody replacement order, and reported a doubling of 2025 profit on higher traffic and fleet expansion while flagging a cautious 2026 outlook amid geopolitical risks.

2026-04-02T10:15:46.842941-07:00

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes Q4 widebody replacement as profit doubles; fleet stance unchanged amid Middle East crisis

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India’s business-jet leasing market shifts as operating leases become more common Operating-lease options for business aircraft are increasingly available in India, marking a shift from traditionally finance-heavy transactions. Early signs show lessors offering more flexible, commercial lease structures — a development that may reduce upfront capital barriers and affect fleet access for corporate and charter operators.

2026-04-02T09:41:42.946221-07:00

India’s business-jet leasing market shifts as operating leases become more common

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CONTEC and Cailabs commission second optical ground station at South Korea’s Asian Space Park

Malaysia Airlines to resume Kuala Lumpur–Fukuoka flights on Sept 2, 2026

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

Viet Nam’s Bamboo Airways shifts strategy as jet‑fuel costs climb

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