Issue #1: week of 15 Oct 2026

Fixed-wing, low-level geophysical flying for the national survey suits a twin turboprop. Very short deadline; a Swedish/EASA operator set-up is almost certainly required. Worth watching for the next round.

Long over-water mag lines suit a twin turboprop's range and endurance. Needs a magnetometer installation (stinger/STC). Documents in French; bidding with a French/EU partner is realistic.

Exactly the right kind of work, but GeM registration, Indian experience and turnover rules make it a partner/sub-contractor bid. Official GeM portal could not be reached; confirmed via two independent tender listings.

The tender specifies a helicopter, so it doesn't suit fixed-wing aircraft. Relevant for helicopter operators and sensor suppliers.

Specialist sensor, and the deadline is close.

Suited to regional (NZ/Australian) operators; a long ferry for anyone else.

Low-level river corridor job that needs a topo-bathy LiDAR sensor. Short deadline; suits US operators.

A good match; the deadline is near. EU operator or partner expected.

A King Air-class twin is a typical LiDAR platform. Needs an installed LiDAR sensor and an EU partner.

No flying. An opportunity for LiDAR data processors.

Needs a bathymetric LiDAR sensor. A specialist job.

Good aircraft match, but needs an EU operator or partner.

A King Air-class twin is a common camera/LiDAR platform for city-scale blocks. South African CSD registration and B-BBEE scoring apply, so realistic with a local partner.

State-wide ortho flying is classic King Air-class work. Multi-lot, in German; EASA approvals expected.

Small area, so a smaller aircraft or a local firm is more likely.

Large-scale coastal photogrammetry. In Spanish and normally won by Spanish mapping firms, so a subcontract role is the realistic route.

Imagery + LiDAR suits a twin. A US local tender, realistic as a subcontractor to a US mapping firm.

Patrol flying, usually with light aircraft operated locally.

Usually done by helicopter.