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HAL and Russia's UAC sign MoU to produce Sukhoi SJ-100 in India; targets >200 jets

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding in Moscow to locally produce the Sukhoi SJ-100 regional/commuter jet, aiming to supply Indian operators and support UDAN short‑haul connectivity. HAL estimates an Indian market for more than 200 SJ‑100s over the next decade.

2025-10-28T01:12:40.739073-07:00

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JetBlue and United activate Blue Sky loyalty tie-up; earn-and-redeem goes live as award pricing disappoints

2025-10-23T05:56:53.925397-07:00

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Aeromexico asks 11th Circuit to block US order forcing end to Delta joint venture on U.S.–Mexico routes

2025-10-24T16:12:31.306376-07:00

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ESA finalises €22bn ministerial package, advances FutureEO and welcomes Cyprus at Council 337

2025-10-23T11:56:41.035408-07:00

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Trump and Japan’s Takaichi Aboard USS George Washington Tie Trade Agenda to Security; $10B Toyota U.S. Pledge President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared aboard the nuclear‑powered USS George Washington at Yokosuka, using the carrier backdrop to reaffirm US‑Japan defense ties, warn about China’s expanding navy and link trade policy to security while announcing a $10 billion Toyota U.S. investment.

2025-10-28T03:37:36.417383-07:00

Trump and Japan’s Takaichi Aboard USS George Washington Tie Trade Agenda to Security; $10B Toyota U.S. Pledge

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HAL and Russia's UAC sign MoU to produce Sukhoi SJ-100 in India; targets >200 jets Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Russia's United Aircraft Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding in Moscow to locally produce the Sukhoi SJ-100 regional/commuter jet, aiming to supply Indian operators and support UDAN short‑haul connectivity. HAL estimates an Indian market for more than 200 SJ‑100s over the next decade.

2025-10-28T01:12:40.739073-07:00

HAL and Russia's UAC sign MoU to produce Sukhoi SJ-100 in India; targets >200 jets

SpaceNews.com

Malaysia and the Philippines sign Artemis Accords Malaysia and the Philippines have signed the Artemis Accords, the U.S.-led framework that sets norms of behaviour for peaceful, responsible space exploration. The agreements formalize both countries' commitment to transparency, deconfliction and cooperative principles as they develop national space activities.

2025-10-27T22:15:05.075268-07:00

Malaysia and the Philippines sign Artemis Accords

Skift

U.S. to expand facial‑recognition to photograph all non‑citizens exiting airports, seaports and land borders A new federal rule will authorize U.S. authorities to capture facial‑recognition images of all non‑citizens exiting the country through airports, seaports and land crossings. The policy expands biometric collection at ports of entry and obliges operators to integrate exit‑photo processes into existing passenger and border workflows.

2025-10-27T16:57:28.028073-07:00

U.S. to expand facial‑recognition to photograph all non‑citizens exiting airports, seaports and land borders

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Phenix Jet Group seeks Cayman Islands AOC to underpin niche business-aviation expansion Phenix Jet Group is seeking a Cayman Islands Air Operator Certificate to underpin an expansion into niche business-aviation markets. The Cayman AOC will give the group a flexible regulatory base to support international charter, corporate and specialist-mission operations and facilitate cross-border growth.

2025-10-27T13:32:42.548830-07:00

Phenix Jet Group seeks Cayman Islands AOC to underpin niche business-aviation expansion

Skift

U.S. Travel-backed coalition pushes airport and visa reforms to ready country for 2026 World Cup A new coalition led by the U.S. Travel Association is pressing federal and airport reforms — including visa processing and passenger flow upgrades — to ensure the U.S. can absorb the surge of international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond, with near-term fixes urged now.

2025-10-27T11:14:42.824984-07:00

U.S. Travel-backed coalition pushes airport and visa reforms to ready country for 2026 World Cup

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Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam commit to purchase US-made aircraft, including Boeing jets, under new trade deals

2025-10-27T10:39:05.459748-07:00

Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam

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Qatar Executive to establish European AOC in Malta Qatar Executive will establish a European Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Malta, securing an EU-based regulatory licence for its business-jet unit. The Maltese AOC positions the operator to certify and operate aircraft under Maltese oversight for services into and across European markets.

2025-10-27T02:36:59.540703-07:00

Qatar Executive to establish European AOC in Malta

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