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Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China

Nigeria’s aviation minister Festus Keyamo said the government will not establish a state-owned national carrier, focusing instead on supporting privately owned Nigerian airlines. The ministry is also advancing plans for the country’s first direct cargo service to China, positioning Nigeria as a new Africa–China freight corridor.

2026-06-24T04:02:53.963010-07:00

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EU court annuls Commission ruling: private jet manufacturing may be labelled a “green” investment

2026-06-24T03:14:35.664096-07:00

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Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

2026-06-24T01:11:10.605931-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

UNOOSA and Italian Space Agency to deliver a space-law advisory mission in Kenya later this year

2026-06-24T01:11:53.539600-07:00

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Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China Nigeria’s aviation minister Festus Keyamo said the government will not establish a state-owned national carrier, focusing instead on supporting privately owned Nigerian airlines. The ministry is also advancing plans for the country’s first direct cargo service to China, positioning Nigeria as a new Africa–China freight corridor.

2026-06-24T04:02:53.963010-07:00

Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China

Reuters

EU court annuls Commission ruling: private jet manufacturing may be labelled a “green” investment The EU’s second-highest court annulled a European Commission decision that would have excluded private jet manufacturing from activities eligible for “environmentally sustainable” labelling. The ruling affects how sustainability-linked financing and investment products can treat business-aviation industrial activity across the EU.

2026-06-24T03:14:35.664096-07:00

EU court annuls Commission ruling: private jet manufacturing may be labelled a “green” investment

SpaceWatch Global

UNOOSA and Italian Space Agency to deliver a space-law advisory mission in Kenya later this year UNOOSA says it is partnering with the Italian Space Agency to bring space law advisory expertise to Kenya later this November. The mission is positioned to support UN Member States in developing, implementing, and updating national space-law frameworks under UNOOSA commitments.

2026-06-24T01:11:53.539600-07:00

UNOOSA and Italian Space Agency to deliver a space-law advisory mission in Kenya later this year

FlightGlobal

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s Vietnam Airlines has received an in-principle funding commitment from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to support the purchase of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with total loan support reported at $2.9 billion. The carrier previously ordered the aircraft in February.

2026-06-24T01:11:10.605931-07:00

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

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MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus MIAT Mongolian Airlines is signaling ambitions to enter the United States market, while also looking at privatization and a path toward greater local consolidation in Mongolia. The moves point to a broader strategy to reshape MIAT’s ownership structure and competitive position ahead of potential network and capacity expansion.

2026-06-23T17:56:27.482038-07:00

MIAT Mongolian Airlines: US market push as privatization and local consolidation come into focus

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Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules Vietnam will keep in place its airline capital and ownership requirements, according to the report. The decision preserves the regulatory framework shaping who can invest in and control Vietnamese carriers—setting boundaries for potential funding, partnerships and any future restructuring plans.

2026-06-23T16:27:21.386247-07:00

Vietnam to retain airline capital and ownership rules

FlightGlobal

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate Private pilots and GA operators are pushing back on proposals to use ADS-B-derived surveillance data to support airport landing fees, arguing the data is being repurposed beyond safety intent. Airports counter that the approach is justified for charging. Congress remains unable to settle the dispute and pass a clear ADS-B in mandate framework.

2026-06-23T14:41:14.680632-07:00

ADS-B In / surveillance data fee fight: US Congress still deadlocked on an ADS-B In mandate

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FAA extends New York JFK/EWR/LGA slot relief through 4Q27 to manage ATC congestion The FAA has extended flight limits and slot-relief measures at New York-area airports—JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)—citing air traffic control issues and congestion pressures. The extension continues peak-hour and capacity-management constraints through 4Q27.

2026-06-23T13:42:18.495020-07:00

FAA extends New York JFK/EWR/LGA slot relief through 4Q27 to manage ATC congestion

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Nigeria rules out state-owned national carrier; prioritises private airlines and first direct cargo service to China

EU court annuls Commission ruling: private jet manufacturing may be labelled a “green” investment

Vietnam Airlines secures EXIM-backed $2.9 billion financing commitment for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s

UNOOSA and Italian Space Agency to deliver a space-law advisory mission in Kenya later this year

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