Aviation and space news
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August 9, 2026
The Japanese government raised its level of concern over Indo-Pacific security, stating that China and Russia are strategically intensifying their military coordination. The…
We know of more than 6,000 exoplanets, but we don't know if any could harbor life. Missions like the European PLATO or the Chinese Earth 2.0 promise to discover new exo-Earths […]
In their experiment to simulate nuclear fusion, Chinese scientists managed to reach 70 million degrees for almost 20 minutes (a…
August 8, 2026
A Robinson R44 helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Vista Chinesa, Rio de Janeiro, leaving four dead
China is expanding a vast military training complex in its deserts with full-scale replicas of US warships, military bases, aircraft and even the Palace…
Leasing contracts with Chinese companies lead monthly sales, while deliveries remain below last year's pace.
August 7, 2026
The incoming head of the 7th Air Force will face an intense mission while relying on fourth-generation fighters to stave off looming threats from North Korea and China. The post New 7th Air Force…
DJI opened reservations for the Osmo 360 II in China on August 7 and confirmed an August 13 launch. Swappable lenses answer the first generation's loudest complaint — and the US still has no price…
A Chinese research team has completed an updated geologic map of the entire Moon featuring a scale of 1:5 million. China’s Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (IGCAGS)…
The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for its second attempt to catch an orbital rocket. Liftoff, and landing, are targeted for next Monday (Aug. 10).
Belgium officially blocked the acquisition of helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Ireland-based company controlled by Chinese group Great…
Last December, NHV made an initial announcement to say that Chinese group GDAT, through their leasing company subsidiary GDHF, were pursuing a purchase of the company – but it was not to be. The…
Leasing deals with China companies dominate monthly sales while deliveries remain below last year’s pace
Chicago Rockford International Airport expands China e-commerce network with Rich Sale International
Rich Sale International has launched e-commerce charter flights from Jinan, China, to Chicago Rockford International Airport, with Atlas Air operating eight flights in August before a twice-weekly…
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced that it is to add five new and resumed international routes to China,… The post Cebu Pacific adds 5 new routes to China, Vietnam, and Japan for Q4 2026 appeared…
China officially revealed, for the first time, images of an H-6N strategic bomber carrying the JL-1 (Jinglei-1) air-launched ballistic missile, considered capable of carrying…
Sens. Cortez Masto and Britt propose expanded space wargaming and an unclassified assessment of China's commercial space sector The post Bipartisan Senate bill would sharpen Space Force training for…
The Chinese air force has made public for the first time how it uses a network of three different unmanned aircraft to supply the other branches of the People's Liberation Army with…
Airframer nearly halfway to delivery target after handing over 67 aircraft in July. Airbus’s net orders for this year have surpassed 1,000 after the airframer added more than 200 to its total during…
China has announced new export control measures affecting certain drones, their components and related technologies destined for the United States, adding another…
August 6, 2026
China, which is well aware that air defense is a clear necessity given the proliferation of various flying systems that must be efficiently neutralized, has for some time…
China released images of the H-6 bomber carrying the JL-1 air-launched ballistic missile as part of promotional features marking the 99th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). China…
E-commerce specialist freight forwarder Rich Sale International will launch freighter flights between China and the US through a new partnership with Atlas Air. The flights will operate between…
The administration of President Donald Trump is pursuing a broad review of United States nuclear strategy, in a move that could represent one of the most significant changes in…
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The aircraft, arriving from China, suffered a hydraulic failure during its technical stop in the United States. The incident forced a flight to be diverted.
The aircraft arriving from China suffered a hydraulic failure during its technical stop in the United States. The incident forced a flight to divert.
Moscow is banking on lunar nuclear power despite a recent crash landing, betting its credibility on technology it hasn't successfully tested on the Moon in nearly fifty years. The post Russia has…
HELSINKI — Commercial launch company Orienspace has kicked off preparations for an IPO coaching process while closing a funding round for accelerating its reusable Gravity-2 rocket. The…
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The Air Astana Group continued its growth trajectory in the second quarter and first half of 2026. According to the airline, the expansion of its international…
Belgium has blocked the acquisition of Ostend-based helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Irish… The post Belgium blocks China-linked takeover of helicopter operator NHV…
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