Indonesia’s First Spaceport to Operate in Papua

Indonesia’s First Spaceport to Operate in Papua

Nov 1, 2019

Indonesia is aiming to build the country’s first spaceport in Biak, Papua. This is to facilitate the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN)’s plan to pursue a larger rocket test launch, that could go up to 300km above earth. The planned spaceport...
Philippine Air Force Acquires C-295M Aircraft from Spain

Philippine Air Force Acquires C-295M Aircraft from Spain

Nov 1, 2019

The newest aircraft under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Modernization Program was formally received by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Department of National Defense (DND). The latest acquisition is a C-295M #177 aircraft manufactured by Spain’s Airbus...
Malaysia to Create Two Aerospace Institutions over the Next Decade

Malaysia to Create Two Aerospace Institutions over the Next Decade

Oct 1, 2019

Malaysia is planning to build at least two aerospace and aviation institutions in the next decade as the government seeks to fill the demand for talent from the fast-growing and lucrative sector. In the Malaysian Aerospace Industry Blueprint (MAIB) 2030, released four...