Aviation and space news
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July 30, 2026
Rocket Lab has won another contract from Japanese radar imaging company iQPS for multiple launches of its Electron rocket. The post Rocket Lab wins another launch contract from Japan’s iQPS appeared…
Photographs from Gifu Air Base show F-2B prototype 63-8101 carrying the new Air-Launched Type 25 anti-ship missile during the programme’s first publicly observed captive-carry flight tests. Japan…
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ANA Holdings has approved the purchase of eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding its previous order for the next-generation regional jet as it continues to strengthen Japan’s domestic…
Global air passenger demand fell 1.7% year-on-year in June 2026, marking a slowdown driven largely by weaker domestic travel in China, the United States and Japan, as well as the continued impact of…
 On Sunday 5 July 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) achieved the worl
IATA released data for June 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving international demand for…
ispace, inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. have signed a contract for the launch and transportation of ispace’s Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander using the latter's H3 rocket which is currently…
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July 29, 2026
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Koji Shibata, president and chief executive of Japanese airline group ANA, announced the decision to order eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft at this week's board meeting.
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have signed a contract covering launch and transport services for Mission 3 ULTRA.
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Japanese carrier selected the Brazilian regional jet last year, signing a deal for 15 aircraft and five purchase options
This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. The Bear Mitigation Technology Showcase highlights surveillance, deterrence and legal-support…
Japanese lunar lander developer ispace has selected the H3 rocket to launch its next mission in 2028, creating what the companies called Japan’s first private lunar transportation system. The post…
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Airline previously ordered up to 20 E190-E2s in 2025. Japan’s All Nippon Airways has ordered eight more Embraer 190-E2s, as it looks to “flexibly respond” to future domestic travel demand. The…
Array Labs has raised $21 million in an oversubscribed strategic investment round, anchored by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, one of Japan's largest defense and aerospace companies, with continued…
A few days ago Canada joined the Euro-Japanese program as an observer. This decision has apparently inspired others, particularly in Asia, since the island state of Singapore has…
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July 28, 2026
The JASDF dismantled the C-1 transport aircraft’s second prototype and last flying airframe, still adorned in a commemorative Phoenix livery, at Iruma Air Base. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force…
July 27, 2026
The Sovereign Effects Partners (SEPs), consisting of MBDA UK, MBDA Italia, Mitsubishi Electric, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signed a collaboration agreement with the intent to support the Global…
Japan Airlines (JAL) is teaming up with a group of airlines, airports, and international organizations to strengthen efforts… The post Japan Airlines partners with airlines, airports to prevent…
July 24, 2026
Canada has joined the British-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as its first Observer Nation. The GCAP is a multilateral effort launched in December 2022 when the UK, Italy and……
Three-nation effort is powering ahead after major funding boost. If doubts existed around the viability of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) between Italy, Japan and the UK barely a month ago…
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 a strategic partnership with Kineco Limited (“Kineco”), one…
July 23, 2026
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL (*1) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, announces the signing of a three-party agreement on a “framework for future eVTOL medical transport services in…
Japan has announced its intention to secure the supply of up to 80,000 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) per year in the civilian sector by 2030, representing an 80-fold increase from the current…
July 22, 2026
JetZero, the startup currently developing a clean-sheet blended-wing-body (BWB) airliner, secured the endorsement of two prominent international airlines… The post JetZero secures backing from Gulf…
July 21, 2026
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Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) confirms an order for two Embraer E175 aircraft at Farnborough 2026 to strengthen its regional fleet in Japan.
Canada has joined the GCAP fighter program as an observer, marking the first expansion beyond the founding members Britain, Italy and Japan.
Japan’s IHI is considering adding next-generation hyperspectral satellites from Finnish startup Kuva Space to its planned 100-strong, multi-sensor sovereign Earth observation constellation. The post…
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July 20, 2026
Japanese-owned leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on July 20,… The post SMBC orders 100 B737 MAX aircraft at Farnborough Airshow 2026 appeared first…
July 19, 2026
Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft returned spectacular images of a near-Earth asteroid following a super-close flyby on July 5, but heated debate was needed before teams signed off on the daring attempt.
July 18, 2026
Japan has succeeded in the first-ever flight test of its RV-X experimental reusable rocket prototype.