Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 26, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. National Security Advisor (NSA) and Special Representative of India on India-China Boundary Question, Ajit Doval, on Tuesday... The post India And…
August 25, 2026
Indonesia is deepening its military cooperation with China and wants to turn future defense equipment acquisitions into an opportunity to develop its own industry…
China-to-Europe freighter capacity is down nearly 30% from June due to a reduction in e-commerce imports into Europe, shows new data from Rotate. E-commerce imports into Europe in July dropped 24%…
China’s upgraded S4000 Stratosphere Airborne Wind Energy System (SAWES) has completed a full-process flight test, reaching an operational… The post China’s S4000 airborne wind turbine passes…
DJI's 15-second teaser dates the Osmo 360 II for September 3 at 7 AM EDT, three weeks after a China-only launch that skipped an American price.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In a major evolutionary leap for modern warfare, the Chinese military has successfully developed advanced hypersonic glide... The post China…
Airfreight rates from China to Europe have firmed up following a period of instability after the EU ended the de minimis exemption for low value parcels into Europe in July. According to the latest…
Etihad Airways has apologised for a controversial onboard announcement on a flight from Abu Dhabi to Taipei. A Taiwanese passenger reported that, on arrival, Taiwan was presented in the…
Deliveries begin just four months after the small Southeast Asian flag carrier confirmed an order for 20 China-built regional jets
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Air Cambodia is set to receive its first two Comac C909 jets from China in November 2026, a spokesperson for Cambodia's civil aviation authority confirmed to broadcaster RFI. The order covers…
This is one of the first lessons of the Sino-Egyptian exercise Eagles of Civilization 2026: the Chinese still see the French aircraft as one of their most intense fears. These two…
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August 24, 2026
Chinese eVTOL maker EHang has signed a deal with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau (CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau) for low-altitude infrastructure development and operational scenario…
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China's Capital Airlines plans to resume North American service in the fourth quarter of 2026, with Vancouver expected to anchor its comeback strategy.
Chinese drone manufacturer High Great Innovation has introduced a new drone designed to make large-scale aerial light shows easier to deploy. Called the EMO Mini, the company says the new aircraft…
ABC finds nearly all drone-using respondents rely primarily on DJI, highlighting the challenge of shifting to alternative platforms by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil As the U.S. government puts…
The commercial jet rivaling the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 will depend less on imported parts, though COMAC does not intend to replace them immediately
Xiamen Airlines has raised CNY650 million ($96.6 million) through its latest short-term debt offering, continuing the Chinese carrier’s use of... Read More »
Following US allegations that Singapore is part of a “shadow transhipment network” used by Chinese exporters to circumvent tariffs, its prime minister, Lawrence Wong (pictured), said it would be…
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This report was originally published on IDRW.org. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived here on Monday for a two-day visit to take part in... The post NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for talks…
Domestic alternatives are already being tested as Beijing seeks to reduce one of the biggest vulnerabilities of its commercial aircraft industry
Etihad Airways has apologised and revised its onboard announcement scripts after a Taiwanese passenger complained that Taiwan was described as “Taiwan, China” during a flight from Abu Dhabi to…
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China is transforming Antelope Reef, in the Paracel Islands, into a major new advanced facility in the South China Sea that could become one of the main…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Monday to take part in... The post NSA Doval to visit China on Monday to…
Chapman Freeborn Greater China (CF Greater China) has been appointed as Magma Aviation’s General Sales and Service Agent (GSSA) across Greater China. Since the launch of Magma Aviation’s scheduled…
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August 23, 2026
Its move to the Middle East temporarily leaves the western Pacific without a US Carrier Strike Group, while China maintains intense naval activity in the region. CENTCOM confirms…
China unveils an 800-passenger flying-wing aircraft concept with advanced aerodynamics, efficient design, and future aviation potential. The post China Building New 800 Passengers Capacity Jet to…
August 22, 2026
The FCC's swarm rule names drone light shows as military-grade. The US industry flies Korean and Chinese hardware. Comments close September 2.
Etihad apologizes after Taiwan inflight announcement sparks diplomatic row, highlighting challenges for global airlines. The post Etihad Forced to Apologize After Calling Taiwan as China’s Part…
New details emerged in the recent photos of the Shaanxi Y-15, initially known as Y-30, which is believed to be China’s future tactical transport aircraft. China’s new Y-15 four-engine turboprop…
The planned business model is robot leasing. Arcanjo's hardware is made by China's EngineAI. Byline: Roberto Caiafa. A fair anticipating the future of security…
